This Is The Way The World Ends by Jen Wilde

This book in 3 words: Diverse. On-edge. Excitable.

Waverly attends a masquerade ball, held by her high-brow private school which she attends by scholarship, dressed as one the most popular girls in school. The ball has some weird occurrences and then a nationwide blackout proves that things are not what they seem. 😈👏🏻

OOOOF this book is all secret societies, quirky and relatable characters, and power struggles (literally and figuratively). It's a quick read but jam packed full of strong characters, relatable emotions, and action. A solid YA read with diverse characters - we love to see it. 💕💖

I loved Waverly. Our main character has a voice that pulls you in, from the first page, with you desperately seeking all of the answers to her questions. The author's ability to create a diverse character that is authentic, genuine, and portrays life through a lens different than our own. I enjoyed seeing this story through Waverly’s autistic, and brilliant, perspective. 🖤🖤

The plot is unique, innovative, modern, and a bit dire at times. The pacing is solid and you'll be itching to turn the page. 🗓️Mark your calendars for May 9! Pre-order, get on your TBR, request from your library, whatever works for you.

I received an early copy in exchange for an honest review.