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Agnes at the End of the World
by Kelly McWilliams
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Agnes at the End of the World
Author: Kelly McWilliams
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: Dystopian, Cult, Doomsday, Religion
Publication Date: June 9, 2020
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 417
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, violence, child abuse TW, child marriage and child rape TW, Cult TW, religion)
Synopsis: Agnes loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet, sunny mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a madman who calls himself a prophet.
Then Agnes meets Danny, an Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek?
As the Prophet grows more dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave everyone else, including Beth, behind. But it isn't safe Outside, either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a terrifying rate. As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection grows between her and the Virus. But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her family and saving the world?
Review: Holy cow this book was absolutely amazing! I loved the premise of it and the story was riveting! I loved how the author wrote this and I loved the dual povs between the sisters. The character development was amazing and I enjoyed the world building. And while the virus was a bit of a mystery I think it was well suited for this book.
My only issue is the ending. The ending/solution to the problem felt a bit too clean and a little preachy, but it was still a great read.
Verdict: Highly Recommend!
Book: Agnes at the End of the World
Author: Kelly McWilliams
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: Dystopian, Cult, Doomsday, Religion
Publication Date: June 9, 2020
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages: 417
Recommended Age: 16+ (romance, violence, child abuse TW, child marriage and child rape TW, Cult TW, religion)
Synopsis: Agnes loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet, sunny mornings, its dusty roads, and its God. There, she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a madman who calls himself a prophet.
Then Agnes meets Danny, an Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek?
As the Prophet grows more dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave everyone else, including Beth, behind. But it isn't safe Outside, either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a terrifying rate. As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection grows between her and the Virus. But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her family and saving the world?
Review: Holy cow this book was absolutely amazing! I loved the premise of it and the story was riveting! I loved how the author wrote this and I loved the dual povs between the sisters. The character development was amazing and I enjoyed the world building. And while the virus was a bit of a mystery I think it was well suited for this book.
My only issue is the ending. The ending/solution to the problem felt a bit too clean and a little preachy, but it was still a great read.
Verdict: Highly Recommend!