All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
Published by Balzer & Bray/Harperteen on March 8, 2022
ISBN: 0063054973
Pages: 352
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction
Format: Fiction
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Set in a post-Covid times, the world has experienced an even more devastating pandemic that has wiped out about 90% of the population. Andrew is all alone and traveling through the woods when he accidentally steps in a bear trap. He somehow manages to hobble his way to a nearby cabin, where he meets Jamison. The two boys are the same age, but very different in most other ways. 

Andrew and Jamie are fast friends, and they quickly come to depend on one another. Each struggles with internal battles; Andrew holds a dark secret about choices he’s made to stay alive, while Jamie is struck with the realization that his feelings for Andrew run deeper than he initially realized. As they travel down the east coast, with evolving goals along the way, they share experiences and meet people that change their lives as well as their connection to each other. 

For high school-aged fans of post-apocalyptic fiction, All That’s Left In the World will be a huge hit. Other themes include gay romance and adventure.

Reviewed by Kristi Favaloro, Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta