"Seventeen-year-old Vivian Apple never believed in the evangelical Church of America, unlike her recently devout parents. But when Vivian returns home the night after the supposed "Rapture," all that’s left of her parents are two holes in the roof. Suddenly, she doesn't know who or what to believe. With her best friend Harp and a mysterious ally, Peter, Vivian embarks on a desperate cross-country road trip through a paranoid and panic-stricken America to find answers. Because at the end of the world, Vivian Apple isn't looking for a saviour. She's looking for the truth."
I have always found books based on religion and cults very interesting. But the thing I really enjoyed about this book was the main character Vivian Apple and the way she dealt with things as she herself is an ordinary girl. She simply faces an untenable situation and says "I'm going to do something. I'm not sure what, but it's better than sitting here." Vivian isn't perfect and I like that. She's relatable, she makes mistakes, is not always the nicest person in the room and sometimes writes people off who aren't helping her with what she's doing.
There is a little bit of romance but it is done well. It is sweet and age appropriate and isn't even a focal point of the book. I enjoyed the character of Vivian's friend Harp. Harp was annoying at times and wasn't always the best of friends but it was more realistic because Harp wasn't the perfect side-kick just a girl doing her best and trying to deal with the situation.
The book goes into greed, fanatical religion, and environmental issues in a YA Dystopian way making it lighter. The story takes a good many detours, as all the best road trips do, but leads us eventually to a fantastic conclusion.
I would suggest age 10+. It was an great read, minimal violence and kissing.
There is a little bit of romance but it is done well. It is sweet and age appropriate and isn't even a focal point of the book. I enjoyed the character of Vivian's friend Harp. Harp was annoying at times and wasn't always the best of friends but it was more realistic because Harp wasn't the perfect side-kick just a girl doing her best and trying to deal with the situation.
The book goes into greed, fanatical religion, and environmental issues in a YA Dystopian way making it lighter. The story takes a good many detours, as all the best road trips do, but leads us eventually to a fantastic conclusion.
I would suggest age 10+. It was an great read, minimal violence and kissing.
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