All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown was published by Balzer + Bray on March 8, 2022.
When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world’s population, including everyone both boys have ever loved. And if this new world has taught them anything, it's to be scared of what other desperate people will do... so why does it seem so easy for them to trust each other?
After danger breaches their shelter, they flee south in search of civilization. But something isn't adding up about Andrew's story, and it could cost them everything. And Jamie has a secret, too. He's starting to feel something more than friendship for Andrew, adding another layer of fear and confusion to an already tumultuous journey.
The road ahead of them is long, and to survive, they'll have to shed their secrets, face the consequences of their actions, and find the courage to fight for the future they desire, together. Only one thing feels certain: all that's left in their world is the undeniable pull they have toward each other.
Andrew and Jamie are very likeable characters. The reader can't help but like both of them immediately. Andrew is gay, and he knows it. Andrew is drawn to Jamie instantly, and he's not surprised by his feelings since he's been aware for some time that he's gay.
Jamie has only ever had girlfriends. The feelings that he begins to have for Andrew take him by surprise.
Each boy thinks that he alone feels the way he does, so this conflict is the main focus of the story. The two boys face the usual struggles that characters face in post-apocalyptic stories. They struggle to find food and water while they try to avoid people who would take everything from them. While the boys face these problems, their feelings for each other are always in the forefront of their thoughts.
This book is apocalypse light served up with fluffy romance. I greatly enjoyed reading this book and consider it to be overall excellent.
The ending is set up for a sequel, and I was pleased to see that the sequel is close to publication. The second book is The Only Light Left Burning, and it will be released on May 28, 2024. I don't have long to wait before I can read more about Andrew and Jamie.
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