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The Islands at the End of the World (Islands at the End of the World, #1)

Austin Aslan

Start date: April 1, 2017

Finish date: April 30, 2017

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Jan 21, 2015 Jenny rated it really liked it

I'm having trouble deciding on this book. On the one hand, I flew through it. It was immensely entertaining, and reminded me of Ashfall by Mike Mullins in a lot of ways. I also loved that it was a dad and his teenage daughter trying to survive, and there was no romance going on at all.

My issue was with the ending a bit. Things got a bit too incredible to believe for me...although it was an original, unique idea, and could happen...but a lot of it seemed too convenient, especially with the MC, he ...more

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Apr 26, 2017 Karen’s Library rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi, apocalyptic

I love a good apocalyptic story and this book didn't disappoint in that category. The setting was in the Hawaiian Islands and there's some excellent tidbits of the history and legends of the islands which I enjoyed immensely.

Leilani and her Dad, who are from the big island of Hawaii, are in Honolulu for medical reasons when a major apocalyptic event takes place leaving them stranded on the island of Oahu. The story reminded me of both Ashfall and Monument 14 and I loved it. But... then there ca ...more

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