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A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse
If you knew the world was ending, what would you want your children to know about survival? What would you sacrifice to protect them? What secrets would you want to stay buried?
For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024, was the beginning of the end. The news is constantly reporting on political upheavals and natural disasters, food and gas shortages are becoming more frequent, and southern California is unbearably hot. Soon Olivia becomes obsessed with doomsday prepping, spending hours on forums determined to protect her children from the coming apocalypse. Her husband and friends insist she’s being irrational, but then Olivia is swept away in a flash flood that wiped out half of LA.
Or that’s the story Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie were told.
Twenty years later, the sisters discover a box of their mother’s belongings that calls into question everything they’re father has told them about their mother, including if she really died. Reeling from their father’s betrayal the family returns to California determined to uncover Olivia’s true fate. Confronted by a world unlike anything they’ve ever known, where no one quite seems to be telling the truth and danger hangs heavy in the air, the Sullivan triplets find themselves struggling with questions about the father who raised them and the mother who may have abandoned them, all while trying to hold onto the only constant in their lives—each other.
For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024, was the beginning of the end. The news is constantly reporting on political upheavals and natural disasters, food and gas shortages are becoming more frequent, and southern California is unbearably hot. Soon Olivia becomes obsessed with doomsday prepping, spending hours on forums determined to protect her children from the coming apocalypse. Her husband and friends insist she’s being irrational, but then Olivia is swept away in a flash flood that wiped out half of LA.
Or that’s the story Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie were told.
Twenty years later, the sisters discover a box of their mother’s belongings that calls into question everything they’re father has told them about their mother, including if she really died. Reeling from their father’s betrayal the family returns to California determined to uncover Olivia’s true fate. Confronted by a world unlike anything they’ve ever known, where no one quite seems to be telling the truth and danger hangs heavy in the air, the Sullivan triplets find themselves struggling with questions about the father who raised them and the mother who may have abandoned them, all while trying to hold onto the only constant in their lives—each other.
496 pages, Paperback
First published August 19, 2025
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Hollie Overton
4 books545 followersHollie Overton is a TV writer and producer. She has written for Shadowhunters, Cold Case, and The Client List, Hollie's debut thriller, BABY DOLL is an international bestseller and was published in eleven countries. Her 2nd novel, THE WALLS will be released Aug. 2017. An identical twin, Hollie grew up in Kingsville, Texas but now resides in LA with her husband and rescue dog Stevie.
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July 15, 2025
2.5 Stars
This was a very simple piece of post apocalyptic fiction that is more about the characters than the surrounding world. That is often the case in this subgenre but unfortunately these characters weren't particularly strong. I am known for loving a good complex story of motherhood but this one felt too predictable and straightforward to make for a rewarding read.
I was unclear on the age category because this one felt like young adult fiction despite the characters being legal adults. In terms of the complexity, maturity and trope, I would classify this as YA horror and only recommend this one to readers who enjoy that age category of stories.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
This was a very simple piece of post apocalyptic fiction that is more about the characters than the surrounding world. That is often the case in this subgenre but unfortunately these characters weren't particularly strong. I am known for loving a good complex story of motherhood but this one felt too predictable and straightforward to make for a rewarding read.
I was unclear on the age category because this one felt like young adult fiction despite the characters being legal adults. In terms of the complexity, maturity and trope, I would classify this as YA horror and only recommend this one to readers who enjoy that age category of stories.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
July 28, 2025
A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse
by Hollie Overton
General Fiction Post Apocalyptic
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: Aug 19, 2025
Orbit Books
Ages: 16+
Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie, identical triplets, were told their mother died during a flash flood that destroyed L.A. back in 2024. Their mother, Olivia, had left a notebook with instructions on how to survive during an Apocalypse, something she suddenly became interested in after a young woman broke into their home when the triplets were just babies.
Their father, fearing the political upheaval and natural disasters that were ravaging the U.S., took the kids across the Atlantic to his home country. But after finding the notebook, when they contacted one of their mother's friends, the stories of the events leading up to their mother's disappearance began to differ.
Wanting to find out the truth, the sisters and their father venture back to the States, not knowing about the severity of the unrest and dangers.
This book was kind of creepy because there are quite a few similarities as to what is going on with our current 'ruler'.... And made me wonder if I should start collecting...
Ignoring that, this book started off slow because there was a lot of telling due to the excerpts of Olivia's notebook, texts, and other nonverbal communications with others, but these also contributed to the mystery of her disappearance, whether it was actually the flood or if someone had a hand in it. The events were complicated by the fact that the triplets' father, Olivia's husband, was suffering from dementia, so he wasn't a reliable source. Also, this was told through multiple POVs; each triplet, the father, and the mother in various ways.
For me, one thing that was missing was more detail about what happened to the entire U.S.. All that is talked about is California, so I don't remember anything about the rest of the country. Is it destroyed, separate, wars, etc? To make this apocalypse more real, there needs to be a record of what happened to the world. I think it was mostly the US, but to make me feel more a part of this story, and relate to me, giving examples of what happened to the other states would have impacted me as the reader.
As for the story as a whole, it's a simple general fiction consisting of a missing person after a mild apocalypse. I say mild because it seems as if the U.S. was the only country majorly affected.
It wasn't a bad story, but because of the 'telling', I got bored during those parts. But I do like the title and the cover, both matching the contents and adding a visual for the notebook.
2 Stars
by Hollie Overton
General Fiction Post Apocalyptic
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: Aug 19, 2025
Orbit Books
Ages: 16+
Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie, identical triplets, were told their mother died during a flash flood that destroyed L.A. back in 2024. Their mother, Olivia, had left a notebook with instructions on how to survive during an Apocalypse, something she suddenly became interested in after a young woman broke into their home when the triplets were just babies.
Their father, fearing the political upheaval and natural disasters that were ravaging the U.S., took the kids across the Atlantic to his home country. But after finding the notebook, when they contacted one of their mother's friends, the stories of the events leading up to their mother's disappearance began to differ.
Wanting to find out the truth, the sisters and their father venture back to the States, not knowing about the severity of the unrest and dangers.
This book was kind of creepy because there are quite a few similarities as to what is going on with our current 'ruler'.... And made me wonder if I should start collecting...
Ignoring that, this book started off slow because there was a lot of telling due to the excerpts of Olivia's notebook, texts, and other nonverbal communications with others, but these also contributed to the mystery of her disappearance, whether it was actually the flood or if someone had a hand in it. The events were complicated by the fact that the triplets' father, Olivia's husband, was suffering from dementia, so he wasn't a reliable source. Also, this was told through multiple POVs; each triplet, the father, and the mother in various ways.
For me, one thing that was missing was more detail about what happened to the entire U.S.. All that is talked about is California, so I don't remember anything about the rest of the country. Is it destroyed, separate, wars, etc? To make this apocalypse more real, there needs to be a record of what happened to the world. I think it was mostly the US, but to make me feel more a part of this story, and relate to me, giving examples of what happened to the other states would have impacted me as the reader.
As for the story as a whole, it's a simple general fiction consisting of a missing person after a mild apocalypse. I say mild because it seems as if the U.S. was the only country majorly affected.
It wasn't a bad story, but because of the 'telling', I got bored during those parts. But I do like the title and the cover, both matching the contents and adding a visual for the notebook.
2 Stars
August 11, 2025
There are times when expectation does not meet reality. This was one of those reads for me.
Based on the title and description, I expected this to be a little more fun and a bit more apocalyptic. After reading this, I'm still not sure what genre I'd class this as - maybe just basic 'Women's Fiction'? I kind of hate that description, but I also think it sort of fits in with what publishers sell under that name.
It's a family drama/family trauma book about sisterhood, familial ties, and is kind of apocalypse-lite. I think it might appeal to people who want a less artsy Station Eleven (aka not me because I did not like that book).
I liked our sisters and did start enjoying things when the book got a little more dangerous.
A LOT of the book is devoted to the actual mother's guide to prepping. I mean, telling you the best weapons, how to safely drink the water, find shelter, etc. Weirdly, this was some of the best stuff in the book. Like, the author should condense all that into an actual guide to prepping because I was soooo ready to get my go bags ready.
It's not a bad book. In fact, I was mostly entertained and was glad I stuck with it. Just don't expect it to be as described.
* ARC via publisher
Based on the title and description, I expected this to be a little more fun and a bit more apocalyptic. After reading this, I'm still not sure what genre I'd class this as - maybe just basic 'Women's Fiction'? I kind of hate that description, but I also think it sort of fits in with what publishers sell under that name.
It's a family drama/family trauma book about sisterhood, familial ties, and is kind of apocalypse-lite. I think it might appeal to people who want a less artsy Station Eleven (aka not me because I did not like that book).
I liked our sisters and did start enjoying things when the book got a little more dangerous.
A LOT of the book is devoted to the actual mother's guide to prepping. I mean, telling you the best weapons, how to safely drink the water, find shelter, etc. Weirdly, this was some of the best stuff in the book. Like, the author should condense all that into an actual guide to prepping because I was soooo ready to get my go bags ready.
It's not a bad book. In fact, I was mostly entertained and was glad I stuck with it. Just don't expect it to be as described.
* ARC via publisher
August 11, 2025
A mothers guide to the apocalypse is a book on climate change, paranoia, preparation and a parents love for their child and the lengths they will go to keep them safe.
Olivia is extremely obsessed with thinking the end of the world is coming, her husband and her friends beg her to stop but then one day she is taken away by a flash flood. Or so that’s the story her children heard growing up, until they are old enough to begin to seek answers for themselves.
I was hoping for this to be more of a humorous satire thriller but it definitely read in a much more serious tone that i expected. This kind of took the fun out of the experience for me. There is definitely food for thought here and some life lessons relevant to our current world so if you are seeking something relatable to your everyday life this could be a good choice for you, i personally prefer to escape from reality when reading so this one missed the mark for me.
Thank you to Hachetete Audio and Hollie Overton for the advanced listeners copy gifted via netgalley
Publish date August 19th
Olivia is extremely obsessed with thinking the end of the world is coming, her husband and her friends beg her to stop but then one day she is taken away by a flash flood. Or so that’s the story her children heard growing up, until they are old enough to begin to seek answers for themselves.
I was hoping for this to be more of a humorous satire thriller but it definitely read in a much more serious tone that i expected. This kind of took the fun out of the experience for me. There is definitely food for thought here and some life lessons relevant to our current world so if you are seeking something relatable to your everyday life this could be a good choice for you, i personally prefer to escape from reality when reading so this one missed the mark for me.
Thank you to Hachetete Audio and Hollie Overton for the advanced listeners copy gifted via netgalley
Publish date August 19th
August 28, 2025
I listened to the audiobook and I liked the narration quite a bit. The story was told in a couple of timelines and the past timeline was mostly through Reddit which was fun. Olivia gets obsessed with wanting to be prepared for any and all disasters as the world has more and more unrest. (This part was super real and a little hard to read because of it). She has three triplet girls and her husband, but no one in her life understands her needs to prepare for everything. When the giant earthquake comes to California Olivia goes missing and Sam takes their children back to his home in England. The girls are now 21 and connected with an old friend of their mother’s who says she can help them find their mother and implies she may be alive. I did expect a little more humor, but this was a fun and relatable story and honestly it feels like it could be real.
August 12, 2025
I was vibing this story from the start and enjoyed the lead up, the changing perspectives, the journal/guide entries, and the ending especially.
This was definitely more of a character based plot instead of a thrilling survival story for the most part in my opinion, but it works in this case.
Tragic and heartwarming at times, altogether a different type of apocalyptic tale.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Orbit Books/Redhook for a copy!
This was definitely more of a character based plot instead of a thrilling survival story for the most part in my opinion, but it works in this case.
Tragic and heartwarming at times, altogether a different type of apocalyptic tale.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Orbit Books/Redhook for a copy!
June 17, 2025
Thank you to Nergalley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It kept me gripped from page one and I could not put it down. It's a true testament to not only a Mother's love but also a Father's love. The bond between the sisters was so realistic! This book kept me guessing and I did not see the twists before they happened.
This is also a solid glimpse of what can befall us all if we do not take climate change seriously.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It kept me gripped from page one and I could not put it down. It's a true testament to not only a Mother's love but also a Father's love. The bond between the sisters was so realistic! This book kept me guessing and I did not see the twists before they happened.
This is also a solid glimpse of what can befall us all if we do not take climate change seriously.
September 2, 2025
I thought the title and premise sounded super original and intriguing, however I was let down when the book actually ended up being very little about the mother's POV about prepping for an apocalypse ( although we did get bit of that here and there. What we did get was mainly a story about her young adult daughters 18yrs later living in a post "apocalyptic" UK which is less apocalyptic and more dystopian (less end of world destruction and more societal reset). What we do get is a mystery of what actually happened to their mother as it seems someone or several people are not being truthful about the day everything changed. As the 3 girls travel do their birthplace to uncover the truth we unravel the layers of lies and corruption the reset brought.
It's probably pretty obvious that my favourite part was the actual apocalyptic prep Olivia (the mother) did. Very useful and interesting information especially given the state of our world at the moment. The rest of the book was less interesting for me and less original. The girls just blended into each other, I didn't feel they necessarily had very individual characters and nothing was especially original or fresh.
If listening to this on audio like I did - warning because the 'Newcastle' accent the girls and Dad are supposed to have sounds like a bad Scottish accent.
The book passed the time but unfortunately it won't be staying in my long term memory.
Many thanks to Hachette audio for providing me with an audio copy of this book via NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.
It's probably pretty obvious that my favourite part was the actual apocalyptic prep Olivia (the mother) did. Very useful and interesting information especially given the state of our world at the moment. The rest of the book was less interesting for me and less original. The girls just blended into each other, I didn't feel they necessarily had very individual characters and nothing was especially original or fresh.
If listening to this on audio like I did - warning because the 'Newcastle' accent the girls and Dad are supposed to have sounds like a bad Scottish accent.
The book passed the time but unfortunately it won't be staying in my long term memory.
Many thanks to Hachette audio for providing me with an audio copy of this book via NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.
September 1, 2025
Hollie Overton’s A Mother’s Guide to the Apocalypse proves the end of the world is tough—but raising triplets is tougher. When doomsday-obsessed Olivia vanishes in a freak L.A. flood, her daughters grow up in the UK on Dad’s version of events… until 20 years later, a stash of Mom’s belongings sparks doubt. The girls and their dad fly to "New Pacific" (the re-branded California following its secession during the Collapse) and discover the web of mysteries around their mother's disappearance.
Blending prepper journals, family drama, and mystery, this novel is 'Doomsday Preppers' with heart—and a reminder that sisterhood might be the ultimate survival skill. As a fan of dystopian and apocalyptic fiction, I found this to be a fun and thought-provoking read, even though society as we know it didn't COMPLETELY fall apart... there were small yet meaningful changes in the New Pacific society that made it feel both familiar and somewhat unsettling.
Blending prepper journals, family drama, and mystery, this novel is 'Doomsday Preppers' with heart—and a reminder that sisterhood might be the ultimate survival skill. As a fan of dystopian and apocalyptic fiction, I found this to be a fun and thought-provoking read, even though society as we know it didn't COMPLETELY fall apart... there were small yet meaningful changes in the New Pacific society that made it feel both familiar and somewhat unsettling.
August 23, 2025
#ad much love for my advance copy @orbitbooks_us #partner
& @hachetteaudio #partner for the ALC
𝕬 𝕸𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖘 𝕲𝖚𝖎𝖉𝖊 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕬𝖕𝖔𝖈𝖆𝖑𝖞𝖕𝖘𝖊
ᴀᴠᴀɪʟᴀʙʟᴇ ɴᴏᴡ
Olivia sees bad everywhere she looks, but she’s always prepared for bad things to happen. It’s been her life experience. As one of the top film and TV producers, Olivia is always aware of what’s happening around her.
When she sees her neighbors prepping for a major event she begins to become a prepper herself. But then Olivia dies, leaving her triplets and husband to survive the world on their own. 18 years later the girls are cleaning out their childhood home when they come across a journal of their mother’s. And it turns out mother might not even be dead.
Told from the perspective of Olivia’s three daughters this is a timely and compulsive read. I didn’t want to put it down. I loved the preppers forums parts - it was a fun part of this book.
🎧: Also listened to the audio while following along and Eleanor Caudill did a fabulous job narrating this book. Her voices were spot on and made for an easy and pleasurable read. Def recommend the audio for this one.
This was a fabulous read that I fully enjoyed. The world is in shambles - and the author captured this world perfectly. It had a bit of mystery that pushed us forwards but the writing is what carried us. Fab! Just fab!
& @hachetteaudio #partner for the ALC
𝕬 𝕸𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖘 𝕲𝖚𝖎𝖉𝖊 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕬𝖕𝖔𝖈𝖆𝖑𝖞𝖕𝖘𝖊
ᴀᴠᴀɪʟᴀʙʟᴇ ɴᴏᴡ
Olivia sees bad everywhere she looks, but she’s always prepared for bad things to happen. It’s been her life experience. As one of the top film and TV producers, Olivia is always aware of what’s happening around her.
When she sees her neighbors prepping for a major event she begins to become a prepper herself. But then Olivia dies, leaving her triplets and husband to survive the world on their own. 18 years later the girls are cleaning out their childhood home when they come across a journal of their mother’s. And it turns out mother might not even be dead.
Told from the perspective of Olivia’s three daughters this is a timely and compulsive read. I didn’t want to put it down. I loved the preppers forums parts - it was a fun part of this book.
🎧: Also listened to the audio while following along and Eleanor Caudill did a fabulous job narrating this book. Her voices were spot on and made for an easy and pleasurable read. Def recommend the audio for this one.
This was a fabulous read that I fully enjoyed. The world is in shambles - and the author captured this world perfectly. It had a bit of mystery that pushed us forwards but the writing is what carried us. Fab! Just fab!
August 19, 2025
Rtc!!!
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Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the arc!
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Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the arc!
August 18, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Olivia will do anything to protect her triplets. If that means throwing herself into doomsday prepping against her husband’s wishes, then so be it. And is she really wrong? Political upheaval and climate disasters keep growing worse, and when Olivia is swept away in a flash flood, her husband takes the children overseas to start over. Twenty years later, the girls uncover a guide their mother left behind that makes them question everything they thought they knew. Their search for the truth leads them back to a California that barely resembles the world they left behind
What kept me hooked was the mystery. I wanted to see how everything would unfold, and I thought the idea of the mother’s guide was a really creative touch. Those chapters were some of my favorites. The pacing overall kept me engaged enough to want to see where it all went, and it definitely was as a fun read.
Where it lost me a little was in the world-building. For a post-apocalyptic setting, I felt like there wasn’t quite enough background, and I wanted more detail about what this world actually looked and felt like. The multiple POVs also slowed things down, and I think with fewer perspectives there could have been more room to dig deeper into the setting and characters. At times there was more telling than showing, which made me wish for more flashbacks or vivid moments to pull me into the story.
Audiobook-
The narration had good pacing and didn’t pull me out of the story too much, but the accents were inconsistent. Sometimes the accents even shifted mid-sentence, which made it tricky to keep track of whose POV we were in, especially between the sisters. That might be more of a book issue than an audio one, but it did make it harder to follow at times.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC
Olivia will do anything to protect her triplets. If that means throwing herself into doomsday prepping against her husband’s wishes, then so be it. And is she really wrong? Political upheaval and climate disasters keep growing worse, and when Olivia is swept away in a flash flood, her husband takes the children overseas to start over. Twenty years later, the girls uncover a guide their mother left behind that makes them question everything they thought they knew. Their search for the truth leads them back to a California that barely resembles the world they left behind
What kept me hooked was the mystery. I wanted to see how everything would unfold, and I thought the idea of the mother’s guide was a really creative touch. Those chapters were some of my favorites. The pacing overall kept me engaged enough to want to see where it all went, and it definitely was as a fun read.
Where it lost me a little was in the world-building. For a post-apocalyptic setting, I felt like there wasn’t quite enough background, and I wanted more detail about what this world actually looked and felt like. The multiple POVs also slowed things down, and I think with fewer perspectives there could have been more room to dig deeper into the setting and characters. At times there was more telling than showing, which made me wish for more flashbacks or vivid moments to pull me into the story.
Audiobook-
The narration had good pacing and didn’t pull me out of the story too much, but the accents were inconsistent. Sometimes the accents even shifted mid-sentence, which made it tricky to keep track of whose POV we were in, especially between the sisters. That might be more of a book issue than an audio one, but it did make it harder to follow at times.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC
August 31, 2025
Honestly, I get why Mom is a prepper and giving her triplets a guide to the apocalypse. Frankly, maybe we all should write them. I digress. In A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse, we meet triplets Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie, who live with their father after losing their mother to the aforementioned apocalypse. It's not quite the apocalypse though, more akin to Apocalypse Lite™, where some bad junk has gone down, some nations have fallen, and life isn't quite the same, but nor is it totally different. The girls go to school, have jobs, etc., and sadly, their father has fallen into some early-onset dementia.
When they find some info about their mother and get in touch with her friends from home, everything is upended. What if their mother didn't really die in that first wave of awfulness? But, even though the world hasn't ended, neither is it easy to go back to California. Borders aren't as open as they once were, and travel is hardly the casual event we undergo today. They face all kinds of challenges even thinking of going to California, and that is just the beginning.
I really enjoyed the sisters' journey to find the truth. The family bonds were great, and I loved how well developed and complex the relationships were, especially considering there are so many main characters to contend with. The writing was on the simplistic side, and the dialogue felt a little clunky at times, but the story itself was still really compelling and quite emotional.
Bottom Line: I really enjoyed reading the perspective of both mother and daughters in this family-focused take on the apocalypse.
You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
When they find some info about their mother and get in touch with her friends from home, everything is upended. What if their mother didn't really die in that first wave of awfulness? But, even though the world hasn't ended, neither is it easy to go back to California. Borders aren't as open as they once were, and travel is hardly the casual event we undergo today. They face all kinds of challenges even thinking of going to California, and that is just the beginning.
I really enjoyed the sisters' journey to find the truth. The family bonds were great, and I loved how well developed and complex the relationships were, especially considering there are so many main characters to contend with. The writing was on the simplistic side, and the dialogue felt a little clunky at times, but the story itself was still really compelling and quite emotional.
Bottom Line: I really enjoyed reading the perspective of both mother and daughters in this family-focused take on the apocalypse.
You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
August 11, 2025
This book just really didn't work for me. There was just TOO much going on, and not enough to keep me interested. This book had chapters from each of three sisters (triplets) that honestly I couldn't keep separate and found myself sort of just smooshing them all into one character. There wasn't enough of a distinction between them, their voices or their actions outside of other characters pointing out their differences. I'm genuinely not even sure why there were three, when the plot would've worked exactly the same with a single daughter. Like, having three didn't add to the plot in any way.
I like thrillers/who dunnits and I also like post apocalypse/dystopian stories but I feel like this book didn't do either particularly well. The way the sisters stumble on to the answers to questions that no-one has been able to figure out for decades is ridiculous. I don't feel like we ever really got enough information on what actually happened in the world and what we did didn't really make sense. Most of what we do hear about is what happened in USA so, like... how did this become a global thing?
It's mentioned that there are precautions to prevent people from different countries from communicating...and yet travel is allowed along with letters and video chats? I don't know it was all sort of a mess, really.
I will mention that I absolutely LOVED the bits from the mother's POV and her excerpts from her guide to the apocalypse. She was fun and likable and smart. If the whole book had been about her and not her daughters I think it would have been something great.
I listened to this one in audio and while I think the narrator was fantastic, I think this book could have benefitted greatly from having a full cast. Might've helped with adding some distinction between the sisters.
I like thrillers/who dunnits and I also like post apocalypse/dystopian stories but I feel like this book didn't do either particularly well. The way the sisters stumble on to the answers to questions that no-one has been able to figure out for decades is ridiculous. I don't feel like we ever really got enough information on what actually happened in the world and what we did didn't really make sense. Most of what we do hear about is what happened in USA so, like... how did this become a global thing?
It's mentioned that there are precautions to prevent people from different countries from communicating...and yet travel is allowed along with letters and video chats? I don't know it was all sort of a mess, really.
I will mention that I absolutely LOVED the bits from the mother's POV and her excerpts from her guide to the apocalypse. She was fun and likable and smart. If the whole book had been about her and not her daughters I think it would have been something great.
I listened to this one in audio and while I think the narrator was fantastic, I think this book could have benefitted greatly from having a full cast. Might've helped with adding some distinction between the sisters.
August 11, 2025
This is one of the biggest surprises of the year. Based on the blurb I knew I’d like it, but I loved this book! The blend of apocalyptic tension, family drama, and mystery hooked me. The dual timelines worked perfectly, and I was equally invested in Olivia’s desperate prepping and the triplets’ journey twenty years later. Every twist had me glued to my headphones, and the pacing was a perfect medium pace. The writing, atmosphere, and emotional pull made this one unforgettable!
Thank you NetGalley & Hachette Audio for the gifted ALC.
Thank you NetGalley & Hachette Audio for the gifted ALC.
August 10, 2025
I wasn't sure what to expect from the title, but I truly enjoyed this book. The storyline and the characters grab your attention and draw you in.
Thank you #Netgalley and #HachettesAudio for this ARC.
Thank you #Netgalley and #HachettesAudio for this ARC.
August 5, 2025
Overall: 3.5⭐️ rounded up
Narration: 2.5⭐️
Something about this book drew me in, even though dystopian fiction isn’t typically my genre. Thankfully, the post-apocalyptic elements were fairly minimal, which worked well for me. That said, I did find myself wanting a bit more backstory at times, especially readers who enjoy fully fleshed-out dystopian worlds may find it lacking in that regard.
The story itself held my interest, particularly the mystery surrounding a family’s search for answers about their missing mother. It was one of those reads where I appreciated stepping outside my usual picks, and it passed the time in a satisfying way.
I listened to the audiobook, but in hindsight, I wish I’d had the eARC instead. The dual timelines and multiple POVs, especially the journal entries from the mother were tricky to follow in audio format. Visually seeing the structure might have helped, particularly during the middle section.
Unfortunately, the narration by Eleanor Caudill left a lot to be desired. The pacing was very slow, and the inconsistent accent work was distracting. Despite the characters being British and the story set in England, the narration would randomly shift between American and British accents, sometimes mid-sentence. One character even had a Scottish accent despite being described as British. The three triplets, supposedly raised in England, all had varying UK accents that didn’t quite match up. It pulled me out of the story more than once, and I often had to rewind because I’d tuned out.
All in all, this was a mildly engaging and unique read that will likely find its audience, though I’d recommend the print or ebook version over the audio.
I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary audio ALC or eARC from through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.
My general rating system is below. Since I primarily read ARC books I rate according to how I think like minded readers will receive the book. I will round up or down depending on many factors and try not to let my personal wants affect a books ratings.
⭐️ Hated It but pushed through as I don’t DNF ARCs I have received.
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, content issues, poorly edited.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but it had something that stopped me from rounding up. Usually the book may have much more potential than what was given. I recommend it but with reservations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I Really enjoyed it or think others will. These are solid reads that I definitely would recommend for a variety of reasons.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! These are books that remain rent free in my head for well after unfinished the book. It can be for a variety of reasons from being very well written or just the vibes that captured my mind. These books are also ones I would probably read again
Narration: 2.5⭐️
Something about this book drew me in, even though dystopian fiction isn’t typically my genre. Thankfully, the post-apocalyptic elements were fairly minimal, which worked well for me. That said, I did find myself wanting a bit more backstory at times, especially readers who enjoy fully fleshed-out dystopian worlds may find it lacking in that regard.
The story itself held my interest, particularly the mystery surrounding a family’s search for answers about their missing mother. It was one of those reads where I appreciated stepping outside my usual picks, and it passed the time in a satisfying way.
I listened to the audiobook, but in hindsight, I wish I’d had the eARC instead. The dual timelines and multiple POVs, especially the journal entries from the mother were tricky to follow in audio format. Visually seeing the structure might have helped, particularly during the middle section.
Unfortunately, the narration by Eleanor Caudill left a lot to be desired. The pacing was very slow, and the inconsistent accent work was distracting. Despite the characters being British and the story set in England, the narration would randomly shift between American and British accents, sometimes mid-sentence. One character even had a Scottish accent despite being described as British. The three triplets, supposedly raised in England, all had varying UK accents that didn’t quite match up. It pulled me out of the story more than once, and I often had to rewind because I’d tuned out.
All in all, this was a mildly engaging and unique read that will likely find its audience, though I’d recommend the print or ebook version over the audio.
I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary audio ALC or eARC from through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.
My general rating system is below. Since I primarily read ARC books I rate according to how I think like minded readers will receive the book. I will round up or down depending on many factors and try not to let my personal wants affect a books ratings.
⭐️ Hated It but pushed through as I don’t DNF ARCs I have received.
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, content issues, poorly edited.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but it had something that stopped me from rounding up. Usually the book may have much more potential than what was given. I recommend it but with reservations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I Really enjoyed it or think others will. These are solid reads that I definitely would recommend for a variety of reasons.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! These are books that remain rent free in my head for well after unfinished the book. It can be for a variety of reasons from being very well written or just the vibes that captured my mind. These books are also ones I would probably read again
August 21, 2025
**ARC reader**
thank you to netgalley for providing the audiobook ARC.
rating 1.5/5 stars.
The blurb to this was more interesting than the book itself, I went into this expecting a dystopian horror/thriller (as the tags would suggest), but it ended up doing neither particularly good.
In a short recap (without spoilers), a mother of triplets goes missing after a series of natural disasters strikes the world and 24 yrs later those triplets (all sisters) end up learning that there might be more to their mother's disappearance. The sisters decide to go on a journey in a world forever changed by the events two decades prior to learn the truth of what happened to their mother, and we as readers get to follow them.
There are far too many povs for characters who are not strong enough to catch and hold attention, the one interesting pov that we get comes from the mother, but her chapters are too few and far between to actually carry the story. Even if asked at gunpoint, i could not tell you which daughter is which. Their personalities were all bland and basically the same and i just could not bring myself to care enough about them.
The worldbuilding is close to nonexistent, one of the major points that is supposed to make this "apocalyptic" is the natural disasters that messed up human society, but we get next to no information of the impact of these disasters and how far it extends. Instead, much of the story is entirely character driven, which considering the issues that i have with the characters themselves made the story hard to get through.
It took forever for the plot to actually go anywhere. Even at the halfway point there was too much going on and yet next to nothing worth mentioning.
This book could have been infinitely more interesting if it had been about the mother alone, her chapters were witty and fun. They contained snippets of her "guide to the apocalypse" which were both entertaining and interesting. Her mothers chapters had everything that the daughters chapters seemed to lack.
It doesnt help that parts of the audiobook was hard to listen to as the narrator does this poor attempt at a scottish (??) accent and i can't seem to take it seriously, lmao.
thank you to netgalley for providing the audiobook ARC.
rating 1.5/5 stars.
The blurb to this was more interesting than the book itself, I went into this expecting a dystopian horror/thriller (as the tags would suggest), but it ended up doing neither particularly good.
In a short recap (without spoilers), a mother of triplets goes missing after a series of natural disasters strikes the world and 24 yrs later those triplets (all sisters) end up learning that there might be more to their mother's disappearance. The sisters decide to go on a journey in a world forever changed by the events two decades prior to learn the truth of what happened to their mother, and we as readers get to follow them.
There are far too many povs for characters who are not strong enough to catch and hold attention, the one interesting pov that we get comes from the mother, but her chapters are too few and far between to actually carry the story. Even if asked at gunpoint, i could not tell you which daughter is which. Their personalities were all bland and basically the same and i just could not bring myself to care enough about them.
The worldbuilding is close to nonexistent, one of the major points that is supposed to make this "apocalyptic" is the natural disasters that messed up human society, but we get next to no information of the impact of these disasters and how far it extends. Instead, much of the story is entirely character driven, which considering the issues that i have with the characters themselves made the story hard to get through.
It took forever for the plot to actually go anywhere. Even at the halfway point there was too much going on and yet next to nothing worth mentioning.
This book could have been infinitely more interesting if it had been about the mother alone, her chapters were witty and fun. They contained snippets of her "guide to the apocalypse" which were both entertaining and interesting. Her mothers chapters had everything that the daughters chapters seemed to lack.
It doesnt help that parts of the audiobook was hard to listen to as the narrator does this poor attempt at a scottish (??) accent and i can't seem to take it seriously, lmao.
August 18, 2025
Thank you so much Orbit for sending me a physical arc of this book!
This book was very interesting to read as a mother who had a baby right before Covid. I did a lot of prepping to make sure we had supplies and the stress in the world was so high. I felt like Holly did a great job introducing the story of why Olivia got so into prepping when someone broke into their house. The chapters were a mix of the past, present, the apocalypse guide, and the chats between the preppers.
The story starts out in California and takes a turn when Olivia disappears and it fast forwards to 18 years later. Her husband Sam and their triplets move to England after the disappearance and they live a quiet life. I loved the triplets and watching them as they grew up and all had lives of their own. One of the triplets never gave up hope on their mom which drive them to look for her in the United States. The world is totally different after a natural disaster and the United States has become the “New Pacific”. The New Pacific felt so dystopian and corrupted.
The story features themes of family, love and heartbreak. There are unraveling family secrets as you read on as well. The story does end on a happy note which was heartwarming. I think the story would appeal to parents or anyone who enjoys apocalyptic scenario stories- especially with a guide to prepping. Thank you again Holly and Orbit for the advance reader copy.
This book was very interesting to read as a mother who had a baby right before Covid. I did a lot of prepping to make sure we had supplies and the stress in the world was so high. I felt like Holly did a great job introducing the story of why Olivia got so into prepping when someone broke into their house. The chapters were a mix of the past, present, the apocalypse guide, and the chats between the preppers.
The story starts out in California and takes a turn when Olivia disappears and it fast forwards to 18 years later. Her husband Sam and their triplets move to England after the disappearance and they live a quiet life. I loved the triplets and watching them as they grew up and all had lives of their own. One of the triplets never gave up hope on their mom which drive them to look for her in the United States. The world is totally different after a natural disaster and the United States has become the “New Pacific”. The New Pacific felt so dystopian and corrupted.
The story features themes of family, love and heartbreak. There are unraveling family secrets as you read on as well. The story does end on a happy note which was heartwarming. I think the story would appeal to parents or anyone who enjoys apocalyptic scenario stories- especially with a guide to prepping. Thank you again Holly and Orbit for the advance reader copy.
August 19, 2025
⭐️ 3.7/4 Stars
Thank you so much to Hollie Overton for gifting me this audiobook! 💕 It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but it turned out to be such a moving and captivating listen. The pacing was strong, the mystery kept me hooked, and underneath it all was a beautiful, heartfelt story about love, loss, and survival.
If you knew the world was ending, what would you want your children to know? What would you sacrifice to protect them?
For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024 feels like the beginning of the end. With natural disasters, food shortages, and political unrest everywhere, she becomes obsessed with prepping for the apocalypse—until one day she’s swept away in a deadly flash flood.
Or so her daughters were told.
Twenty years later, the Sullivan sisters discover a box of their mother’s belongings that makes them question everything they thought they knew—including whether Olivia really died. Their search for answers takes them back to California, where danger, secrets, and long-buried truths force them to reexamine the past… and each other.
🎧 Overall, this was a gripping blend of survival suspense and family drama, with a mystery that kept me thinking long after I pressed pause.
Thank you so much to Hollie Overton for gifting me this audiobook! 💕 It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but it turned out to be such a moving and captivating listen. The pacing was strong, the mystery kept me hooked, and underneath it all was a beautiful, heartfelt story about love, loss, and survival.
If you knew the world was ending, what would you want your children to know? What would you sacrifice to protect them?
For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024 feels like the beginning of the end. With natural disasters, food shortages, and political unrest everywhere, she becomes obsessed with prepping for the apocalypse—until one day she’s swept away in a deadly flash flood.
Or so her daughters were told.
Twenty years later, the Sullivan sisters discover a box of their mother’s belongings that makes them question everything they thought they knew—including whether Olivia really died. Their search for answers takes them back to California, where danger, secrets, and long-buried truths force them to reexamine the past… and each other.
🎧 Overall, this was a gripping blend of survival suspense and family drama, with a mystery that kept me thinking long after I pressed pause.
June 29, 2025
This book is outside of my usual genre, I don’t usually read apocalyptic, or dystopian novels. I am glad I gave it a chance. This book wasn’t as bleak as many dystopian novels I have read, it’s more apocalyptic light.
This book started out running. It’s fast paced with running commentary about the evils of technology. And the possible trajectory of the US. This was an interesting read in our current political, technological and ecological climates in the US especially during a weeklong heatwave. There are a lot of parallels between current events and what happened to cause the collapse of the United States in this book.
Instead of focusing too exclusively on the world and the nightmarish reality the characters live in, the focus of this book is the familial relationships within it.
The book that Olivia wrote as a guide for her children is also interesting, filled with some helpful tips and could actually help somewhat in an emergency situation. It’s not as exhaustive as an actual guide (and there are some very good ones out there) but as this is a fiction novel and not actually a guide I found it a very interesting part of the book. Giving it 4 stars rather than 3 because I will definitely remember this book, if not just for the interesting tips found in the pages of the Mothers Guide.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for providing me with an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
This book started out running. It’s fast paced with running commentary about the evils of technology. And the possible trajectory of the US. This was an interesting read in our current political, technological and ecological climates in the US especially during a weeklong heatwave. There are a lot of parallels between current events and what happened to cause the collapse of the United States in this book.
Instead of focusing too exclusively on the world and the nightmarish reality the characters live in, the focus of this book is the familial relationships within it.
The book that Olivia wrote as a guide for her children is also interesting, filled with some helpful tips and could actually help somewhat in an emergency situation. It’s not as exhaustive as an actual guide (and there are some very good ones out there) but as this is a fiction novel and not actually a guide I found it a very interesting part of the book. Giving it 4 stars rather than 3 because I will definitely remember this book, if not just for the interesting tips found in the pages of the Mothers Guide.
Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for providing me with an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
July 30, 2025
3.5/5 stars
Huge thank you to Orbit and NetGalley for a chance to read this early!
The only thing I knew about this book going in was Olivia was a prepper and this was her guide to her daughters on how to stay alive when the world collapsed. And that’s what this is. We get to see this new modern day world from Cassie, Rosie, and Bettie’s pov. This world takes place after many natural disasters and the detrimental affects A.I. have on the United States and elsewhere.
It was crazy to see that a world like this could quite possibly become our reality. With A.I. on the rise we are already seeing how it impacts out environment and how it impacts people.
I really enjoyed the voice Hollie gave each of these girls. They were unique and distinct and you could definitely tell which girls pov you were in. They each had their strengths and weaknesses and really knew how to support and uplift each other. It was nice to see such a good sibling dynamic.
Overall I found so plot holes but I still had such a fun time reading this even if it was a little too close to today’s reality
Huge thank you to Orbit and NetGalley for a chance to read this early!
The only thing I knew about this book going in was Olivia was a prepper and this was her guide to her daughters on how to stay alive when the world collapsed. And that’s what this is. We get to see this new modern day world from Cassie, Rosie, and Bettie’s pov. This world takes place after many natural disasters and the detrimental affects A.I. have on the United States and elsewhere.
It was crazy to see that a world like this could quite possibly become our reality. With A.I. on the rise we are already seeing how it impacts out environment and how it impacts people.
I really enjoyed the voice Hollie gave each of these girls. They were unique and distinct and you could definitely tell which girls pov you were in. They each had their strengths and weaknesses and really knew how to support and uplift each other. It was nice to see such a good sibling dynamic.
Overall I found so plot holes but I still had such a fun time reading this even if it was a little too close to today’s reality
August 15, 2025
If you knew the world was ending, what would you do to ensure you and your family were prepared? What would you sacrifice? What secrets would you want to stay buried? Triplets Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie were told that their mom Olivia dies in a flash flood. They discover a box of mom’s belongings and that makes them question everything their father told them about their mom. They head to California to see what really happened.
This was a great story, a tribute to mothers, fathers, families. It felt like a thriller, a romance, and a horror novel all wrapped into one. I did feel some parallels to our current political environment, and for sure thought about my own families strategy in case of an emergency. Dystopian fiction is becoming a chosen genre for me!
I received the audio #gifted from @hachetteaudio, and loved the narrator Eleanor Caudill. She had a great range of emotion and was able to cover everyone’s voice, personality, and accent really well!
Big thank you to @orbitbooks_us and @netgalley for the gifted copy of this book!
This was a great story, a tribute to mothers, fathers, families. It felt like a thriller, a romance, and a horror novel all wrapped into one. I did feel some parallels to our current political environment, and for sure thought about my own families strategy in case of an emergency. Dystopian fiction is becoming a chosen genre for me!
I received the audio #gifted from @hachetteaudio, and loved the narrator Eleanor Caudill. She had a great range of emotion and was able to cover everyone’s voice, personality, and accent really well!
Big thank you to @orbitbooks_us and @netgalley for the gifted copy of this book!
August 24, 2025
Check out my full thoughts on this book and more here: booktube reviews :)
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Audio Review: the audio is very good, highly recommend.
Review: There is so much more to this book than it seems. It's a apocalyptic book but it also tackles a question I think a lot of books within the genre miss, what happens in the long term after a collapse? I really enjoyed these characters, they were complex and interesting to follow throughout the story and landscape. It's mixed media which was fun and added various perspectives such as a reddit like post and a survival guide the mother wrote that has really helpful information that seems to be accurate which I was very impressed by. This story balances a thriller, sci-fi elements (society collapse) and deep characterization. I highly recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Audio Review: the audio is very good, highly recommend.
Review: There is so much more to this book than it seems. It's a apocalyptic book but it also tackles a question I think a lot of books within the genre miss, what happens in the long term after a collapse? I really enjoyed these characters, they were complex and interesting to follow throughout the story and landscape. It's mixed media which was fun and added various perspectives such as a reddit like post and a survival guide the mother wrote that has really helpful information that seems to be accurate which I was very impressed by. This story balances a thriller, sci-fi elements (society collapse) and deep characterization. I highly recommend it.
August 13, 2025
Dystopian novel about Olivia, a Hollywood producer, who becomes absorbed in Doomsday prepping. Liv and her husband, Sam have identical triplets. It’s her obsession to protect her girls after a stranger breaks into her home during a brownout. This is how she falls into prepping. And then the worst happens. Sam and the girls move to England where the girls grow up. But they all return to California as adults to learn about their mom from their mom’s best friend and producing partner. This book reads very easily and quickly. It is really a family drama set against the backdrop of ecological disaster. I absolutely enjoyed this read and I need to thank Net Galley and Hachette Audio for my ALC. The narrator was excellent. This book releases on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. 3.5 stars.
August 16, 2025
*paperback
Thanks to Redhook for my advanced copy of this one in exchange for an honest review.
This book I did as an audio but I think it would be good as an audiobook or physical book. The narration for the audiobook was well done.
I learned a ton about surviving the apocalypse, although at times it was a little redundant.
This book is pretty long coming in at just under 500 pages. I think it prob would’ve been better if it was closer to 400 pages tbh. Some of it was just not needed and repetitive.
I was entertained start to finish but I actually kind of think this would’ve been better as a script for a limited series on Netflix. The characters were fun to follow and dystopian vibes are so “in” right now.
Thanks to Redhook for my advanced copy of this one in exchange for an honest review.
This book I did as an audio but I think it would be good as an audiobook or physical book. The narration for the audiobook was well done.
I learned a ton about surviving the apocalypse, although at times it was a little redundant.
This book is pretty long coming in at just under 500 pages. I think it prob would’ve been better if it was closer to 400 pages tbh. Some of it was just not needed and repetitive.
I was entertained start to finish but I actually kind of think this would’ve been better as a script for a limited series on Netflix. The characters were fun to follow and dystopian vibes are so “in” right now.
August 18, 2025
I appreciate Hollie Overton’s personal experience as an identical twin—her insight adds a layer of authenticity to the relationships between sisters in A Mother’s Guide to the Apocalypse. That dynamic felt real and lived-in, and it’s clear the author understands the complexities of familial bonds, especially between multiples.
However, the novel falls short in delivering the atmosphere promised by its title. For a book positioned around an apocalypse, the sense of urgency, danger, and world-shifting tension just isn’t there. The setting feels more like a backdrop than a force impacting the characters in any meaningful way.
Additionally, the narrative relies heavily on telling rather than showing. There are emotional moments and dramatic developments, but they’re often described rather than experienced, which dulls their impact and keeps readers at arm’s length.
I listened to the audiobook, and while the narrator had a pleasant tone and pacing, the inconsistency of accents made certain characters hard to track and occasionally pulled me out of the story.
Overall, while the familial themes are strong, the lack of immersive world-building and the tell-heavy prose make this a disappointing read for those expecting a gripping apocalyptic story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the audio ARC!
However, the novel falls short in delivering the atmosphere promised by its title. For a book positioned around an apocalypse, the sense of urgency, danger, and world-shifting tension just isn’t there. The setting feels more like a backdrop than a force impacting the characters in any meaningful way.
Additionally, the narrative relies heavily on telling rather than showing. There are emotional moments and dramatic developments, but they’re often described rather than experienced, which dulls their impact and keeps readers at arm’s length.
I listened to the audiobook, and while the narrator had a pleasant tone and pacing, the inconsistency of accents made certain characters hard to track and occasionally pulled me out of the story.
Overall, while the familial themes are strong, the lack of immersive world-building and the tell-heavy prose make this a disappointing read for those expecting a gripping apocalyptic story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the audio ARC!
August 21, 2025
Fascinating story about the world after a collapse and the different factions that will try to take over. I enjoyed the letters Olivia wrote to her girls to help them get prepared as well as the journey they all took trying to find answers. I did think this was more of a character driven story that takes place during an apocalypse as opposed to a dystopian-type novel where the focus is on the world as it is but that made the characters easier to connect with. This dragged a little in the middle but overall an enjoyable read.
I received a copy from #NetGalley and #HachetteAudio for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley and #HachetteAudio for an honest review.
July 17, 2025
I was really excited for a post-Apocalyptic book, but sadly this one did not scratch the itch. This is a character driven story told from multiple POVs, I found the world building and lore fall a bit short. Unfortunately, for a story that relies on its characters to engage the reader, I found them to be one dimensional and not particularly interesting.
Thank you NetGalley and Orbit books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Orbit books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2025
3.5 stars
What started off as a book I didn't think I would like, the introductions of the additional characters and the time jump really made me enjoy it more. The ending twist truly shocked me but the multiple povs felt a bit jumbled at time and the "how to survive the end of the world" interludes from the mom's book felt a bit long winded. Overall a pretty good thriller/mystery!
A tad too close to home when our world is in utter chaos lmao
What started off as a book I didn't think I would like, the introductions of the additional characters and the time jump really made me enjoy it more. The ending twist truly shocked me but the multiple povs felt a bit jumbled at time and the "how to survive the end of the world" interludes from the mom's book felt a bit long winded. Overall a pretty good thriller/mystery!
A tad too close to home when our world is in utter chaos lmao
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