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We Burned So Bright
A heart-wrenching standalone novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, We Burned So Bright follows an elder gay couple on an end-of-the-world road-trip.
The road stretched out before them. No other cars, just the headlights on the blacktop. Above, the cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky….
Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good long life. Together they’ve experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world.
Now, the world is ending for real. A rogue black hole is coming for Earth and in a month everything and everyone they’ve ever known will be gone.
Suddenly, after 40 years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They’re in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it’s all over.
On the road they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how—impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, and new friends.
And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough.
Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes?
The road stretched out before them. No other cars, just the headlights on the blacktop. Above, the cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky….
Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good long life. Together they’ve experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world.
Now, the world is ending for real. A rogue black hole is coming for Earth and in a month everything and everyone they’ve ever known will be gone.
Suddenly, after 40 years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They’re in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it’s all over.
On the road they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how—impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, and new friends.
And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough.
Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes?
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First published April 28, 2026
About the author
T.J. Klune
88 books66.4k followersTJ KLUNE is a Lambda Literary Award-winning author (Into This River I Drown) and an ex-claims examiner for an insurance company. His novels include The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Extraordinaries. Being queer himself, TJ believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive, queer representation in stories.
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October 9, 2025
This is one of those rare books that leave you utterly speechless — the kind that makes you exhale a long, trembling sigh, your gut wrenched, your eyes burning with tears. You sit there, staring at the wall, unable to move or even find words because they’re all lodged somewhere deep in your throat. I truly loved this book as much as it hurt me. It’s devastating, poetic, and breathtaking all at once — an epic romance at the end of the world, where love becomes both a compass and a curse.
The story follows Don and Rodney, two men who have spent forty years together, surviving a lifetime of battles — from social stigma and political pressure to the loss of dear friends during the HIV crisis. Rodney, the tougher and more analytical one, and Don, the sentimental and outgoing half of their pair, have built a life defined by love and endurance. Now, in their mid-seventies, they face the one obstacle no one can overcome: the end of everything. A black hole is approaching Earth. Humanity has only weeks left.
Instead of waiting for the inevitable in the quiet safety of their home, Don and Rodney decide to hit the road in their battered old RV — a vehicle that’s seen better days but still carries decades of memories. Their mission? To fulfill one last promise. But what exactly are they searching for — a person, a destination, a final act of love? The answer unfolds slowly, and the mystery surrounding their journey makes every mile feel achingly precious.
This isn’t a fast read — nor should it be. Every chapter deserves to be savored, every encounter lingered on. Don and Rodney meet strangers along their road to nowhere: a pregnant woman clinging to hope, a young girl who’s lost her first love in a massacre, a queer couple trying to survive in chaos, violent souls lashing out in despair. Each story adds another layer of heartbreak and humanity. And then there’s Jeremy — his part of the book completely shattered me. I screamed, I cried, I sat in silence. The encounter with Amelia filled me with unbearable tension and sorrow, amplifying the emotional gravity of their already haunting journey.
By the time I turned the last page, I knew — without hesitation — this book deserved five blazing, end-of-the-world stars.
It’s tragic yet tender, reflective yet raw — a meditation on love, mortality, and what it means to hold onto someone when the universe itself is falling apart. Get ready for a good, ugly cry. Keep a mountain of tissues nearby. This novel will break your heart open, but it will also remind you how beautifully fragile being human truly is.
Overall:
Powerful. Sentimental. Unforgettable. A masterpiece of love, loss, and the quiet bravery of choosing to live — even when the world is ending.
A huge thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for providing this ARC of such a deeply emotional and soul-stirring novel by one of my favorite authors, in exchange for my honest review.
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The story follows Don and Rodney, two men who have spent forty years together, surviving a lifetime of battles — from social stigma and political pressure to the loss of dear friends during the HIV crisis. Rodney, the tougher and more analytical one, and Don, the sentimental and outgoing half of their pair, have built a life defined by love and endurance. Now, in their mid-seventies, they face the one obstacle no one can overcome: the end of everything. A black hole is approaching Earth. Humanity has only weeks left.
Instead of waiting for the inevitable in the quiet safety of their home, Don and Rodney decide to hit the road in their battered old RV — a vehicle that’s seen better days but still carries decades of memories. Their mission? To fulfill one last promise. But what exactly are they searching for — a person, a destination, a final act of love? The answer unfolds slowly, and the mystery surrounding their journey makes every mile feel achingly precious.
This isn’t a fast read — nor should it be. Every chapter deserves to be savored, every encounter lingered on. Don and Rodney meet strangers along their road to nowhere: a pregnant woman clinging to hope, a young girl who’s lost her first love in a massacre, a queer couple trying to survive in chaos, violent souls lashing out in despair. Each story adds another layer of heartbreak and humanity. And then there’s Jeremy — his part of the book completely shattered me. I screamed, I cried, I sat in silence. The encounter with Amelia filled me with unbearable tension and sorrow, amplifying the emotional gravity of their already haunting journey.
By the time I turned the last page, I knew — without hesitation — this book deserved five blazing, end-of-the-world stars.
It’s tragic yet tender, reflective yet raw — a meditation on love, mortality, and what it means to hold onto someone when the universe itself is falling apart. Get ready for a good, ugly cry. Keep a mountain of tissues nearby. This novel will break your heart open, but it will also remind you how beautifully fragile being human truly is.
Overall:
Powerful. Sentimental. Unforgettable. A masterpiece of love, loss, and the quiet bravery of choosing to live — even when the world is ending.
A huge thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing for providing this ARC of such a deeply emotional and soul-stirring novel by one of my favorite authors, in exchange for my honest review.
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May 1, 2026
4.5! Rodney & Don are on an end of the world cross country road trip because a black hole is days away from swallowing the earth whole. We don’t find out the full reason of “why” they’re on the trip until the last chapter (which will ~fyi~ physically rip your heart out of your chest) and we follow their race against the clock journey and alllll of the characters they meet along the way. 180 pages of perfection
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May 9, 2026I wanted to know more about the black hole
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The BIGGEST thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC of We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune
Easiest 6🌟 ever!
Id read Mr. Klune in a crowded room, Id read Mr. Klune alone on the moon and honestly at this point I would clear my schedule to read this man's first book report. After the way The House in the Cerulean Sea books had my heart and soul in a chokehold, the nanosecond I saw this brilliant man had another book out my thumb did a swan dive to the request button.
I really wish the way this man sees the world could be bottled and sold. There's just something about his books. They make you feel this type of raw emotion you thought you'd never be able to feel again once puberty hit and life started "lifing".... Like being held against a giant comfort bosom..Even while reading a book about really hard topics such as addiction, grief, and, ooh I don't know, the legitimate world ending! There's this level of peace ,serenity, and comfort in the way he writes. As if there's the smallest chance that everything in life might be OK after all.
Needless to say I absolutely loved it here! I was crying by 15%, my heart swelled by the end of the first sentence, and by the last word I was left speechless. AKA the standard TJ Klune experience.
I know there is an army of people that seem to enjoy making his books political. May y'all find the therapist who loves a good challenge that you so desperately need. I'm sorry (I'm never that sorry) but the world has enough ugly where we don't need to go looking for it. Just accept the pockets of peace we're given.
*ADHD side note, the narrator was absolutely perfect for this!
Until next time,
Hades
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Easiest 6🌟 ever!
Id read Mr. Klune in a crowded room, Id read Mr. Klune alone on the moon and honestly at this point I would clear my schedule to read this man's first book report. After the way The House in the Cerulean Sea books had my heart and soul in a chokehold, the nanosecond I saw this brilliant man had another book out my thumb did a swan dive to the request button.
I really wish the way this man sees the world could be bottled and sold. There's just something about his books. They make you feel this type of raw emotion you thought you'd never be able to feel again once puberty hit and life started "lifing".... Like being held against a giant comfort bosom..Even while reading a book about really hard topics such as addiction, grief, and, ooh I don't know, the legitimate world ending! There's this level of peace ,serenity, and comfort in the way he writes. As if there's the smallest chance that everything in life might be OK after all.
Needless to say I absolutely loved it here! I was crying by 15%, my heart swelled by the end of the first sentence, and by the last word I was left speechless. AKA the standard TJ Klune experience.
I know there is an army of people that seem to enjoy making his books political. May y'all find the therapist who loves a good challenge that you so desperately need. I'm sorry (I'm never that sorry) but the world has enough ugly where we don't need to go looking for it. Just accept the pockets of peace we're given.
*ADHD side note, the narrator was absolutely perfect for this!
Until next time,
Hades
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This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 11, 2026
“When you love someone long enough, their bodies become comfort, a home in blood and bone.”
This lil novella is proof that good things come in small packages. Loved it. Absolutely adored it. 5 gold stars!
This lil novella is proof that good things come in small packages. Loved it. Absolutely adored it. 5 gold stars!
May 25, 2026
4,5 ⭐ rounded up because this book might be short, but it packs a mean punch that I’m still processing. One thing is clear - sometimes, everything simply comes down to a rotten, miserable luck.
Don and Rodney are husbands in their seventies, and the world is ending - in thirty days, a rogue black hole will tear Earth apart and wipe out humanity in one single sweep. They pack only necessities into their RV and go on the road with a clear destination and purpose in mind. A promise unkept, regrets still left unaddressed.
Don’t expect a cute, wholesome story like The House, though the premise should make it clear enough. It has some tough content like discussions of death, suicide, and grief, and more I’m not willing to disclose because of spoilers. Some of us already think about death and dying more than it’s healthy, so think twice about your current mental state before picking it up, loves 🫂
Nevertheless, I can’t truly say it was all misery, not at all. We Burned So Bright brought in a complex mix of coziness and dread, sadness and relief, loneliness and a sense of community. Klune managed to make me giggle and laugh even in the face of an inevitable end, which I expected and am grateful for.
With the sudden road trip the men decided to undertake, there is also this tiny mystery element regarding the purpose of their journey - and even though you kind of get the gist from the crumbs, the final reveal still hits, ouch.
I just LOVE Klune’s writing. He always lets readers meet and understand his characters through their actions and conversations instead of relying on soulless descriptions. Rodney the stubborn grump, reliable and steadfast, no-nonsense yet quietly loving. Don the sensible, sassy man with empathy enough for both of them. The myriad of people they meet on the road, good and funny and those on the brink of madness.
And I can’t help but appreciate how TJ took a truly difficult topic, revealed near the very end, and didn’t make it into a fairy tale. Just a hard reality some people have to face. What a rotten, miserable luck...😭
Overall, it’s a quietly powerful, mostly introspective story about life fulfilled, decades-long grief, and regrets finally addressed and laid to rest in the final moments. And even though you expect what’s coming, the last pages will still backhand you because TJ is known for stomping on his readers’ hearts a little.
I was mostly able to hold my tears back, but the last thirty or so pages got me. And yet, it was only after reading the last words and closing the book that I broke down. All the emotions hit at the same time, and they needed to be let out; and oh boy did I let them...
Olive Juice still remains my top “sobbing-my-heart-out” standalone by him (I still think about it years later), but this is probably a close second! ❤️
Don and Rodney are husbands in their seventies, and the world is ending - in thirty days, a rogue black hole will tear Earth apart and wipe out humanity in one single sweep. They pack only necessities into their RV and go on the road with a clear destination and purpose in mind. A promise unkept, regrets still left unaddressed.
Don’t expect a cute, wholesome story like The House, though the premise should make it clear enough. It has some tough content like discussions of death, suicide, and grief, and more I’m not willing to disclose because of spoilers. Some of us already think about death and dying more than it’s healthy, so think twice about your current mental state before picking it up, loves 🫂
Nevertheless, I can’t truly say it was all misery, not at all. We Burned So Bright brought in a complex mix of coziness and dread, sadness and relief, loneliness and a sense of community. Klune managed to make me giggle and laugh even in the face of an inevitable end, which I expected and am grateful for.
With the sudden road trip the men decided to undertake, there is also this tiny mystery element regarding the purpose of their journey - and even though you kind of get the gist from the crumbs, the final reveal still hits, ouch.
I just LOVE Klune’s writing. He always lets readers meet and understand his characters through their actions and conversations instead of relying on soulless descriptions. Rodney the stubborn grump, reliable and steadfast, no-nonsense yet quietly loving. Don the sensible, sassy man with empathy enough for both of them. The myriad of people they meet on the road, good and funny and those on the brink of madness.
And I can’t help but appreciate how TJ took a truly difficult topic, revealed near the very end, and didn’t make it into a fairy tale. Just a hard reality some people have to face. What a rotten, miserable luck...😭
Overall, it’s a quietly powerful, mostly introspective story about life fulfilled, decades-long grief, and regrets finally addressed and laid to rest in the final moments. And even though you expect what’s coming, the last pages will still backhand you because TJ is known for stomping on his readers’ hearts a little.
I was mostly able to hold my tears back, but the last thirty or so pages got me. And yet, it was only after reading the last words and closing the book that I broke down. All the emotions hit at the same time, and they needed to be let out; and oh boy did I let them...
Olive Juice still remains my top “sobbing-my-heart-out” standalone by him (I still think about it years later), but this is probably a close second! ❤️
April 30, 2026
TJ Klune is at his best when he has the space to reflect on humanity and what it means to be human. Paired with his signature voice, it really lands here. This one isn’t as whimsical as his usual work, but it still leaves you with that expansive, almost infinite feeling.
It’s a quiet, powerful exploration of grief told through small, meaningful connections at the end of the world. The pacing is phenomenal. I haven’t been this captivated in a long time, and at just 176 pages, it delivers a surprisingly tight emotional punch.
I’d recommend this to anyone. Truly a beautiful story.
It’s a quiet, powerful exploration of grief told through small, meaningful connections at the end of the world. The pacing is phenomenal. I haven’t been this captivated in a long time, and at just 176 pages, it delivers a surprisingly tight emotional punch.
I’d recommend this to anyone. Truly a beautiful story.
July 14, 2026
Shut uppppp, this was so beautiful I'm about to make this book my new personality. This is one of my favorite novellas I've ever read. It's beautiful and STUNNING and heartbreaking oh my god the way I sobbed at the end of this book, it was embarrassing. 😭 Rodney and Don will be in my heart FOREVER. I love the way this book talks about humanity in such a real and honest way, about whether we deserve to be remembered, and how humans are capable of such kindness and such cruelty too. It was a beautiful exploration of the duality of humanity. Especially through the lens of an elderly gay couple who has been together for forty years, and lived through some sh*t. Their story moved me to tears so many times, and the writing is just absolutely gorgeous. I'll think about this story forever. 😭💘🌈
Here's the Summerween reading vlog where I read this one and a few others: https://youtu.be/1H__MpK05V4
Here's the Summerween reading vlog where I read this one and a few others: https://youtu.be/1H__MpK05V4
May 2, 2026
4.5 stars rounded up💔💔
Did I finish this book in less than 4 hours ? Yes I did because when I started, I simply could not stop🤧
This story follows an elderly gay couple on a journey to a specific destination because the world is ending in 30 days. On the way they meet people from all walks of life with different stories and different ways of viewing and reacting to the end of the world. This was just simply beautiful, slightly preachy at times, but poignant and impactful nonetheless.
I spent the entirety of the final 10% sniffling and crying🤧 The ending, while somewhat predictable because of the whole premise, was still an emotional gut punch💔
I think anyone can resonate with this book; gay, straight, single, married, with children or without and everything in between. You were so wrong TJ, this book was for all of us and not just you❤️🩹
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pre-read:
TJ said that he wrote this book for him and he feels like many readers probably won't like it. I think TJ really underestimates how much his readers love his quirky brain💔
Did I finish this book in less than 4 hours ? Yes I did because when I started, I simply could not stop🤧
This story follows an elderly gay couple on a journey to a specific destination because the world is ending in 30 days. On the way they meet people from all walks of life with different stories and different ways of viewing and reacting to the end of the world. This was just simply beautiful, slightly preachy at times, but poignant and impactful nonetheless.
I spent the entirety of the final 10% sniffling and crying🤧 The ending, while somewhat predictable because of the whole premise, was still an emotional gut punch💔
I think anyone can resonate with this book; gay, straight, single, married, with children or without and everything in between. You were so wrong TJ, this book was for all of us and not just you❤️🩹
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pre-read:
TJ said that he wrote this book for him and he feels like many readers probably won't like it. I think TJ really underestimates how much his readers love his quirky brain💔
June 20, 2026
IS YOUR LIFE LACKING AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS LATELY?? IS YOUR DEATH ANXIETY A BIT DORMANT AND NEEDING SOME IMMEDIATE ATTENTION?
Then boy, oh boy, do I have the tasty lil novella snack for you…. Hahahahah.
This was a beautiful look at how humans may handle an end of the world scenario.
Honestly, I think the people in this book were too “chill” and at peace with the whole situation… I’d have been in a permanent state of crash out. 😂
Rodney and Don have been together 40 years, and I hope they meet again in the after 🥹💖
Their mix of grump/reasonable one was so lovely.
I’m so glad this was a novella because AINT NO WAY I could have handled this story on 400 page format 💖
Then boy, oh boy, do I have the tasty lil novella snack for you…. Hahahahah.
This was a beautiful look at how humans may handle an end of the world scenario.
Honestly, I think the people in this book were too “chill” and at peace with the whole situation… I’d have been in a permanent state of crash out. 😂
Rodney and Don have been together 40 years, and I hope they meet again in the after 🥹💖
Their mix of grump/reasonable one was so lovely.
I’m so glad this was a novella because AINT NO WAY I could have handled this story on 400 page format 💖
April 30, 2026
I've lost count of how many times this week this popped up on my feed in here...So I grabbed it..Not going to lie I had feelings of trepidation tiptoeing into this one, but I sat down, opened it up, and the rest is history, I got pulled on an emotional journey which had tears falling at the end.
What was surprising about this, is usually this genre which is one I jump on obsessively, authors usually throw the dark side of the end of the world at us, whereas this one moved gently with sprinkles of confetti thrown haphazardly, you weren't really thrown into the thick of things. There were off handed comments about what was happening in the cities, and some unnerving encounters with others along their journey, and with those came a few alarming situations.
Such a unique book, I can’t compare it to anything, the people they met along the way to their final destination resting point, which seemed fitting and perfectly executed, a profoundly emotional journey towards that point.
What was surprising about this, is usually this genre which is one I jump on obsessively, authors usually throw the dark side of the end of the world at us, whereas this one moved gently with sprinkles of confetti thrown haphazardly, you weren't really thrown into the thick of things. There were off handed comments about what was happening in the cities, and some unnerving encounters with others along their journey, and with those came a few alarming situations.
Such a unique book, I can’t compare it to anything, the people they met along the way to their final destination resting point, which seemed fitting and perfectly executed, a profoundly emotional journey towards that point.
September 15, 2026
⭐️ 5 ⭐️ I picked this book up on a whim from my local library and let me tell you, it gave me a hard beating. I tend to lean heavily into the speculative fiction genre surrounding apocalyptic stories and this story hit hard. The book centers around a dooms-day event where Earth is about to be swallowed by a Black Hole and asks readers a very import question: 'If the world is about to end, how would you live the last moments of your life?'. It's a very quiet, reflective novel that makes readers think about what it means to live a good life and how to say goodbye to the people you most love. In under 170 pages, the impact is powerful.
June 14, 2026
My parents have loved me my entire life, and somehow this book still managed to make me jealous of a fictional child. 😭😭😭
Because WHAT DO YOU MEAN these two men would sacrifice everything, have every option in the world but still choose you, go to the ends of the earth (literally), and challenge the entire world for the sake of one person they love? 🥹🤧💖💖💖💖💖💖.
BEING LOVED BY QUEER PARENTS FEELS LIKE A GIFT… SOMETHING YOU NEVER CHOSE, BUT THAT STILL CHOSE YOU WITH SOOOOOOOOO MUCH LOVE 🫠🥹🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠.
Because WHAT DO YOU MEAN these two men would sacrifice everything, have every option in the world but still choose you, go to the ends of the earth (literally), and challenge the entire world for the sake of one person they love? 🥹🤧💖💖💖💖💖💖.
BEING LOVED BY QUEER PARENTS FEELS LIKE A GIFT… SOMETHING YOU NEVER CHOSE, BUT THAT STILL CHOSE YOU WITH SOOOOOOOOO MUCH LOVE 🫠🥹🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠🥹🫠.
April 28, 2026
This rating absolutely breaks my heart but unfortunately it lacked the TJ Klune magic for me 😢
September 29, 2026
One word...beautiful. I stayed up to finish this. I'd never read any of TJ Klune's books before this one. If his other books are anywhere near as good as this one, I've got some reading to do!
Such a touching story. This was another blind read, and it was the perfect book to have everything revealed page by page. The structure of the story also mirrors this perfectly. What is the purpose of the journey the characters are taking? You slowly discover the purpose. When you find out, if you don't feel something you might want to check your pulse and make sure you are still alive.
The book is devastating, touching, and despite the subject matter and where it ends...hopeful. I have said this before about a different book and I will say it here again. Run, don't walk, to read this book.
Such a touching story. This was another blind read, and it was the perfect book to have everything revealed page by page. The structure of the story also mirrors this perfectly. What is the purpose of the journey the characters are taking? You slowly discover the purpose. When you find out, if you don't feel something you might want to check your pulse and make sure you are still alive.
The book is devastating, touching, and despite the subject matter and where it ends...hopeful. I have said this before about a different book and I will say it here again. Run, don't walk, to read this book.
June 9, 2026
4.5
A really good apocalyptic novella.
Rodney and Don are an old , happily married gay couple of forty years.
Now, as a rogue black hole appears on the edge of the solar system, planets are being obliterated daily,
total chaos in the world as people are anticipating their last days
(predicted to happen within thirty days)
Cell phones and radios don’t work anymore longer..
The couple leaves their home to travel out west in their old RV to make amends of sorts a mission they must accomplish.
They meet many folks on their way west.. some good, some bad who have varied emotions and reactions to the impending doom of their civilization
I really enjoyed this one. My first reading of this author and I will be checking out his other books.
A really good apocalyptic novella.
Rodney and Don are an old , happily married gay couple of forty years.
Now, as a rogue black hole appears on the edge of the solar system, planets are being obliterated daily,
total chaos in the world as people are anticipating their last days
(predicted to happen within thirty days)
Cell phones and radios don’t work anymore longer..
The couple leaves their home to travel out west in their old RV to make amends of sorts a mission they must accomplish.
They meet many folks on their way west.. some good, some bad who have varied emotions and reactions to the impending doom of their civilization
I really enjoyed this one. My first reading of this author and I will be checking out his other books.
May 7, 2026
4.5 stars. This was a very emotional read, and I was 😭😭😭 by the ending of Don and Rodney’s "end of the world" road trip. I totally agree with the authors TW's - grief, mental illness, and trauma. A quick read which was very meaningful & will stay with me a while...
May 7, 2026
4 stars!
I'll be sending TJ Klune my therapy bill for this one
The world is ending in a few weeks, a black hole is sucking up our solar system. Don and Rodney have been together and in love for over 4o years, and they need to make it from Maine to Washington in just a few weeks before everything is gone. Along the way they meet friends and danger, and race against the clock to do something they should have done many years before.
This was a hard book for me, the concept of it feeds deeply into some of my deepest fears and anxieties. But once I got past that, this book is just a small ball of love. It's an examination at human nature, what we would do if we knew for certain that the end was here. It reminded me of a way more intense version of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (a film from 2012 if any of you remember it), but a sweeter version of that too. Klune does a really amazing job of analyzing human nature and asking the question are we truly good or bad? In the end, does that even matter? I would answer yes myself.
If you decide to read this book, be sure to read some trigger warnings and go in prepared. While this book could be sweet and funny, it was also at times upsetting and intense.
I'll be sending TJ Klune my therapy bill for this one
The world is ending in a few weeks, a black hole is sucking up our solar system. Don and Rodney have been together and in love for over 4o years, and they need to make it from Maine to Washington in just a few weeks before everything is gone. Along the way they meet friends and danger, and race against the clock to do something they should have done many years before.
This was a hard book for me, the concept of it feeds deeply into some of my deepest fears and anxieties. But once I got past that, this book is just a small ball of love. It's an examination at human nature, what we would do if we knew for certain that the end was here. It reminded me of a way more intense version of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (a film from 2012 if any of you remember it), but a sweeter version of that too. Klune does a really amazing job of analyzing human nature and asking the question are we truly good or bad? In the end, does that even matter? I would answer yes myself.
If you decide to read this book, be sure to read some trigger warnings and go in prepared. While this book could be sweet and funny, it was also at times upsetting and intense.
May 3, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ this was different from what i was expecting, which i suppose affects how i feel about it overall. it was incredibly sad, but also lovely and resonant in parts — maybe just not as whimsical and funny as i thought it would be based on my limited experience with other tj klune books (and my rawdogging tendencies left me unprepared for what this actually entailed).
i’ve only read the green creek series by this author and i loooooved it, and some of those were 4+ star reads so i couldn’t go too high on the rating for this one, relatively speaking. those books also emotionally eviscerated me along with the fun, and i just felt more connected to the story and characters there than i did here. unfortunately, i do benchmark sometimes within an author’s catalogue 🙈. having said that, there was still plenty to like.
it’s a speculative short book (more like a long novella, really) about an elderly gay couple embarking on a road trip in an RV, on their way to a specific destination they just HAVE to get to before the world ends. they encounter various people along the way who are dealing (in different ways) with the knowledge that life is about to be snuffed out for all humanity, and i found the varying reactions and approaches quite interesting to read about at times.
my favourite thing about this was don and rodney’s relationship 🥹 — i found them to be so endearing and wonderful together. i don’t get to read many, if any, romantic stories (even though this isn’t really a genre romance) with characters as advanced in age as they were. it was so nice to feel their love, comfort and connection acutely, as well as all the years they’d spent together, without necessarily having all the build-up. the author did a really good job bringing that across with the limited real estate used to do it. i loved rodney’s character especially — he was so grumpy and funny in a dry and subtle way. i was charmed.
i also really liked the representation of queer relationships and a bit of history along the way, and i could appreciate the existential messaging of the whole piece — that life is short, sometimes we wait too long, that it could all come to an end tomorrow and there’s nothing we can do to stop that, so we shouldn’t wait to live rather than just exist. sometimes it did get a bit religion-y, which i didn’t love, but overall i liked this aspect to the story, as well as the fantastical elements tj klune weaved into the novella to convey that the world was ending.
naturally, the arc surrounding jeremy was very stirring as well. this was where i felt most gutted (in a good way) by the story. while i am not a parent, i can see how this aspect is tragic and impactful in equal measure and i think many readers will connect with this part, regardless of their own parental status.
on negatives, i got bogged down a bit by some of the content in the side quests, and the amelia character and the situation surrounding her insert left me highkey perturbed in a way i’m not sure i was comfortable with. overall, i just wish that i’d felt more deeply for the whole story before the last chapter of the book stabbed me in the chest.
otherwise, this was still pretty good and tj klune has a style of writing i really like. this didn’t feel as magical and evocative as the green creek books for me, but it was still a solid read ❤️🩹.
i’ve only read the green creek series by this author and i loooooved it, and some of those were 4+ star reads so i couldn’t go too high on the rating for this one, relatively speaking. those books also emotionally eviscerated me along with the fun, and i just felt more connected to the story and characters there than i did here. unfortunately, i do benchmark sometimes within an author’s catalogue 🙈. having said that, there was still plenty to like.
it’s a speculative short book (more like a long novella, really) about an elderly gay couple embarking on a road trip in an RV, on their way to a specific destination they just HAVE to get to before the world ends. they encounter various people along the way who are dealing (in different ways) with the knowledge that life is about to be snuffed out for all humanity, and i found the varying reactions and approaches quite interesting to read about at times.
my favourite thing about this was don and rodney’s relationship 🥹 — i found them to be so endearing and wonderful together. i don’t get to read many, if any, romantic stories (even though this isn’t really a genre romance) with characters as advanced in age as they were. it was so nice to feel their love, comfort and connection acutely, as well as all the years they’d spent together, without necessarily having all the build-up. the author did a really good job bringing that across with the limited real estate used to do it. i loved rodney’s character especially — he was so grumpy and funny in a dry and subtle way. i was charmed.
i also really liked the representation of queer relationships and a bit of history along the way, and i could appreciate the existential messaging of the whole piece — that life is short, sometimes we wait too long, that it could all come to an end tomorrow and there’s nothing we can do to stop that, so we shouldn’t wait to live rather than just exist. sometimes it did get a bit religion-y, which i didn’t love, but overall i liked this aspect to the story, as well as the fantastical elements tj klune weaved into the novella to convey that the world was ending.
naturally, the arc surrounding jeremy was very stirring as well. this was where i felt most gutted (in a good way) by the story. while i am not a parent, i can see how this aspect is tragic and impactful in equal measure and i think many readers will connect with this part, regardless of their own parental status.
on negatives, i got bogged down a bit by some of the content in the side quests, and the amelia character and the situation surrounding her insert left me highkey perturbed in a way i’m not sure i was comfortable with. overall, i just wish that i’d felt more deeply for the whole story before the last chapter of the book stabbed me in the chest.
otherwise, this was still pretty good and tj klune has a style of writing i really like. this didn’t feel as magical and evocative as the green creek books for me, but it was still a solid read ❤️🩹.
April 2, 2026
This made me cry in a cafe.
We Burned So Bright tells the story of Rodney and Don, a couple who, when they are told they have 30 days left until Earth is destroyed by a black hole, set out on a final journey in their RV.
This is a physical journey, to finish something they started many years before.
But it is also an emotional journey, as they come to terms with each other, and the lives that have led them to this point in time.
At its heart, this is the story of the best, and worst, of humanity.
The best of us, the small miracles, the beauty seen in the everyday and the hope that we all live with inside us at all times that shines a light on the darkness that can surround us. Which is all too prevalent.
But it also tells of the worst of us. The depravity, the senseless violence and animosity that ignorance, fear and unchecked ignorance can cause. There are some truly horrific points in this, and it doesn’t shy away from the horrors of man.
TJ Klune writes human emotion and experiences so well. Juxtaposing the transcendent love that can be found, with the grief and devastation of humans at their lowest.
A dystopian tale of love, loss, grief, and hope.
I loved this, but parts of me hated it. Not for being bad, but for highlighting just how real a dystopia our world can be at times, and how ignorant we can be as a species.
This is a sad book. But it is also a hopeful and happy book.
Thank you to both Pan MacMillan and TJ Klune for an advanced copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
4.5/5.0 (rounded up as it was as close to 5 stars as it can get)
We Burned So Bright tells the story of Rodney and Don, a couple who, when they are told they have 30 days left until Earth is destroyed by a black hole, set out on a final journey in their RV.
This is a physical journey, to finish something they started many years before.
But it is also an emotional journey, as they come to terms with each other, and the lives that have led them to this point in time.
At its heart, this is the story of the best, and worst, of humanity.
The best of us, the small miracles, the beauty seen in the everyday and the hope that we all live with inside us at all times that shines a light on the darkness that can surround us. Which is all too prevalent.
But it also tells of the worst of us. The depravity, the senseless violence and animosity that ignorance, fear and unchecked ignorance can cause. There are some truly horrific points in this, and it doesn’t shy away from the horrors of man.
TJ Klune writes human emotion and experiences so well. Juxtaposing the transcendent love that can be found, with the grief and devastation of humans at their lowest.
A dystopian tale of love, loss, grief, and hope.
I loved this, but parts of me hated it. Not for being bad, but for highlighting just how real a dystopia our world can be at times, and how ignorant we can be as a species.
This is a sad book. But it is also a hopeful and happy book.
Thank you to both Pan MacMillan and TJ Klune for an advanced copy in exchange for an unbiased review.
4.5/5.0 (rounded up as it was as close to 5 stars as it can get)
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April 13, 2026Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the audiobook via NetGalley.
We Burned So Bright was an emotional, character-driven listen. This is definitely more of a quiet, reflective story than a fast-paced one.
What stayed with me most was the grief running through it and the way the story handled love, family, and loss with so much care. There is a sadness to it, but it never felt empty. It felt human. More than anything, this felt like a story about what remains when people are trying to carry heartbreak and still keep going.
We Burned So Bright was an emotional, character-driven listen. This is definitely more of a quiet, reflective story than a fast-paced one.
What stayed with me most was the grief running through it and the way the story handled love, family, and loss with so much care. There is a sadness to it, but it never felt empty. It felt human. More than anything, this felt like a story about what remains when people are trying to carry heartbreak and still keep going.
July 8, 2026
memento mori but sadly i will not memento booki
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Gasp! Once again, TJ Klune knocked it out of the park. An intoxicating mix of humor, heart and thought-provoking themes, We Burned So Bright somehow managed to turn a riveting apocalyptic story into a meditation on love, family, morality, grief, and humanity. Profound and poignant in a gut-wrenching way, I was quite literally brought to tears by the time I reached the last jaw-dropping page. You see, as brutally perceptive as this book was, it also delivered a found family vibe wrapped up in a tragic yet tender tale. Heartfelt, raw, and emotionally charged, I savored these pages despite my normal fast-paced reading speed. After all, the world that Klune brought to life was one that not only felt vivid and rich, but true-to-life in a breathtaking way, with authentic characters that equaled his world-building at every turn.
What was the strongest piece of this one-hundred-and-sixty-three-page read? Well, on top of the dystopian feel and end-of-the-world setting, Don and Rodney’s relationship had me won over completely. Filled with compassion, empathy, and a feeling of a life lived to the fullest, their forty-year marriage made me yearn for what that had. Their life, of course, wasn’t without struggles, but that just might have been what made these two soulmates dig themselves deep into my brain. After all, Klune made sure to show them in juxtaposition to a world going out of control as humanity imploded with hatred, cruelty, and violence. So if you’re looking for a deeply emotional tale perfect for fans of Becky Chambers, grab this book now. It had me absolutely glued to the pages as my heart broke into pieces. Rating of 5+ stars.
Other things I loved:
- A mix of speculative fiction and fantasy
- Insight into human nature
- LGBTQ+ representation
- Sweet banter
- Well-crafted characters
- Social commentary
- A glimpse of everyday beauty
- A complete story despite being a novella
- Complex family dynamics
- In one word: Amelia
SYNOPSIS:
Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good long life. Together they’ve experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world.
Now, the world is ending for real. A rogue black hole is coming for Earth and in a month everything and everyone they’ve ever known will be gone.
Suddenly, after 40 years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They’re in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it’s all over.
On the road they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how―impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, and new friends.
And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough.
Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes?
Thank you TJ Klune and Tor Books for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: April 28, 2026
Content warning: drug use, gun violence, homophobia, transphobia, adoption, oppositional defiance disorder, mental health, physical abuse, grief, sexual content, mention of: murder, suicide, violence, addiction, drug overdose, schizophrenia, child abuse
What was the strongest piece of this one-hundred-and-sixty-three-page read? Well, on top of the dystopian feel and end-of-the-world setting, Don and Rodney’s relationship had me won over completely. Filled with compassion, empathy, and a feeling of a life lived to the fullest, their forty-year marriage made me yearn for what that had. Their life, of course, wasn’t without struggles, but that just might have been what made these two soulmates dig themselves deep into my brain. After all, Klune made sure to show them in juxtaposition to a world going out of control as humanity imploded with hatred, cruelty, and violence. So if you’re looking for a deeply emotional tale perfect for fans of Becky Chambers, grab this book now. It had me absolutely glued to the pages as my heart broke into pieces. Rating of 5+ stars.
Other things I loved:
- A mix of speculative fiction and fantasy
- Insight into human nature
- LGBTQ+ representation
- Sweet banter
- Well-crafted characters
- Social commentary
- A glimpse of everyday beauty
- A complete story despite being a novella
- Complex family dynamics
- In one word: Amelia
SYNOPSIS:
Husbands Don and Rodney have lived a good long life. Together they’ve experienced the highest highs of love and family, and lows so low that they felt like the end of the world.
Now, the world is ending for real. A rogue black hole is coming for Earth and in a month everything and everyone they’ve ever known will be gone.
Suddenly, after 40 years together, Don and Rodney are out of time. They’re in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before it’s all over.
On the road they meet those who refuse to believe death is coming and those who rush to meet it. But there are also people living their final days as best they know how―impromptu weddings, bright burning bonfires, shared meals, and new friends.
And as the black hole draws near, among ball lightning and under a cracked moon in a kaleidoscope sky, Don and Rodney will look back on their lives and ask if their best was good enough.
Is it enough to burn bright if nothing comes from the ashes?
Thank you TJ Klune and Tor Books for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: April 28, 2026
Content warning: drug use, gun violence, homophobia, transphobia, adoption, oppositional defiance disorder, mental health, physical abuse, grief, sexual content, mention of: murder, suicide, violence, addiction, drug overdose, schizophrenia, child abuse
May 1, 2026
In one month, planet Earth will be consumed by a black hole. Don and Rodney, a gay married couple in the sunset years of their life, set out on one last adventure to make amends with someone across the country. As they travel through the US in their RV, they get a glimpse of how the world has been handling the news of humanity's imminent doom. Spoiler alert: not well.
I've enjoyed Klune's fantasy/sci-fi series in the past, mostly for the strong character voices and humor, which may be why this one didn't work for me as much. I thought there were several cute moments between Don and Rodney, but their characters didn't jump off the page for me. It wasn't until the reveal around 85% I felt like I was finally getting to know these two characters and then the book was over. The minor characters were nearly forgettable (which aptly fits the theme), so each stop they made on their trip felt inconsequential to the story beyond viewing another way humanity reacts to the news of total annihilation. Because the people they met didn't return or have any impact on the remainder of the s tory, the book felt slow and disjointed to me. The topics of discussion on these side quests also felt a bit preach-y, but did provide some good food for thought.
The last chapter worked the most for me, and I almost wish this was a short story or the sci-fi aspect was removed entirely to develop a novel strictly about the events between the three central characters. The book will make you think about the purpose of life (and perhaps have a bit of an existential crisis) and what's really worth spending your time on during your short stay here on Earth.
I've enjoyed Klune's fantasy/sci-fi series in the past, mostly for the strong character voices and humor, which may be why this one didn't work for me as much. I thought there were several cute moments between Don and Rodney, but their characters didn't jump off the page for me. It wasn't until the reveal around 85% I felt like I was finally getting to know these two characters and then the book was over. The minor characters were nearly forgettable (which aptly fits the theme), so each stop they made on their trip felt inconsequential to the story beyond viewing another way humanity reacts to the news of total annihilation. Because the people they met didn't return or have any impact on the remainder of the s tory, the book felt slow and disjointed to me. The topics of discussion on these side quests also felt a bit preach-y, but did provide some good food for thought.
The last chapter worked the most for me, and I almost wish this was a short story or the sci-fi aspect was removed entirely to develop a novel strictly about the events between the three central characters. The book will make you think about the purpose of life (and perhaps have a bit of an existential crisis) and what's really worth spending your time on during your short stay here on Earth.
May 30, 2026
My heart hurts very much after finishing this book.. An absolute beautiful story 🥹💔
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August 31, 2025Read the blurb and that book sounds fire! 🔥 Plus, I'm obsessed with the cover. So hyped for the release date!
May 7, 2025
Wow this one hurt. It was beautiful and heart wrenching.
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August 24, 2026
I absolutely loved it. I absolutely hated it. I don’t remember feeling like this in a long time, those last chapters will stay with me forever. Damn you T.J. Klune!🥺
“A bright flash of light in the distance. Too bright to look at. Like the sun had exploded. Like it was time.
Don turned toward Rodney. He leaned his forehead against his husband’s. “I don’t regret a thing. Not with you, not with him. All of it, every part.”
“Look at me.”
Don did. In Rodney’s eyes, he could see reflected a large wave of fire. It was coming toward them. Would it hurt? Don wondered. Maybe, but only for a moment. But then, that was life, wasn’t it?
“Don’t look away,” Rodney said. “Keep looking at me. There you go.”
“I love you.”
“Damn right you do,” Rodney said. “Don’t look away.”
He didn’t. Of course he didn’t. How could he?”
“Nothing to fear,” Rodney said. “Nothing to fret about. We’ll be all right. We’ll be fine.”
“We will,” Don said. “I’m ready. I’m ready to go.”
“With me,” Rodney said. “Because where you go, I go.”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Rodney grinned at him. “I love you too.”
Don began to laugh. At the absurdity of it all. At the sheer audacity. “I loved being here!” he yelled into the blazing sky. “I loved it! I loved it!”
Rodney joined in, and as the Earth began to break apart, as everything they and humanity had ever known began to end, they laughed. Clutching each other under a shifting sky, they laughed.
And for the last time, a dying world laughed with them.”
“A bright flash of light in the distance. Too bright to look at. Like the sun had exploded. Like it was time.
Don turned toward Rodney. He leaned his forehead against his husband’s. “I don’t regret a thing. Not with you, not with him. All of it, every part.”
“Look at me.”
Don did. In Rodney’s eyes, he could see reflected a large wave of fire. It was coming toward them. Would it hurt? Don wondered. Maybe, but only for a moment. But then, that was life, wasn’t it?
“Don’t look away,” Rodney said. “Keep looking at me. There you go.”
“I love you.”
“Damn right you do,” Rodney said. “Don’t look away.”
He didn’t. Of course he didn’t. How could he?”
“Nothing to fear,” Rodney said. “Nothing to fret about. We’ll be all right. We’ll be fine.”
“We will,” Don said. “I’m ready. I’m ready to go.”
“With me,” Rodney said. “Because where you go, I go.”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Rodney grinned at him. “I love you too.”
Don began to laugh. At the absurdity of it all. At the sheer audacity. “I loved being here!” he yelled into the blazing sky. “I loved it! I loved it!”
Rodney joined in, and as the Earth began to break apart, as everything they and humanity had ever known began to end, they laughed. Clutching each other under a shifting sky, they laughed.
And for the last time, a dying world laughed with them.”
April 28, 2026
We Burned So Bright
by TJ Klune
Apocalyptic Pre-Apocalyptic
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: Apr 28, 2026
Tor Publishing
Ages: 16+
After spending forty years together, Don and Rodney have one last unfinished business to take care of before the world ends. A black hole is coming for Earth, and in a month, it will be gone, and they have to go from Maine to Washington State.
Braving the highways of pre-apocalyptic America, they cross paths with a variety of people, some in denial and some living their final days.
This is a short story, and not as cozy as some of the author's other books. This one is more serious as Don and Rodney drive across the country. Sure, there are some cozy parts, but the reason for their trip isn't really described until much later in the story, and because I had no idea why it was important, I wasn't connecting with the characters, so it was a slow read. When I finally discovered why, there was a connection, but it was so late in the story that it didn't affect me as much as it would have if I had known in the beginning, and it didn't change my feelings for the book.
As for the trip itself: the author.... spoiler.... and I had a hard time... spoiler.... Sorry, but I think my feelings would probably give away the story.
There is minimal violence and no adult content, but because of the trip's purpose, I don't think a lot of readers under sixteen would really understand its significance.
Overall, it was a good story, but.... (besides the already mentioned) there was a lot of telling instead of showing, including 'summing' up this and that. Plus, I would think that traveling across the country would include... spoiler...
2 Stars
by TJ Klune
Apocalyptic Pre-Apocalyptic
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: Apr 28, 2026
Tor Publishing
Ages: 16+
After spending forty years together, Don and Rodney have one last unfinished business to take care of before the world ends. A black hole is coming for Earth, and in a month, it will be gone, and they have to go from Maine to Washington State.
Braving the highways of pre-apocalyptic America, they cross paths with a variety of people, some in denial and some living their final days.
This is a short story, and not as cozy as some of the author's other books. This one is more serious as Don and Rodney drive across the country. Sure, there are some cozy parts, but the reason for their trip isn't really described until much later in the story, and because I had no idea why it was important, I wasn't connecting with the characters, so it was a slow read. When I finally discovered why, there was a connection, but it was so late in the story that it didn't affect me as much as it would have if I had known in the beginning, and it didn't change my feelings for the book.
As for the trip itself: the author.... spoiler.... and I had a hard time... spoiler.... Sorry, but I think my feelings would probably give away the story.
There is minimal violence and no adult content, but because of the trip's purpose, I don't think a lot of readers under sixteen would really understand its significance.
Overall, it was a good story, but.... (besides the already mentioned) there was a lot of telling instead of showing, including 'summing' up this and that. Plus, I would think that traveling across the country would include... spoiler...
2 Stars
February 23, 2026
This one honestly hurts to write because I have truly enjoyed every T.J. Klune book I’ve read. The House in the Cerulean Sea was an easy five-star read for me—full of heart, warmth, and that hopeful tone I’ve come to associate with his work.
But We Burned Bright is very different in tone, and that shift just didn’t fully work for me.
There’s no denying it’s well written. Klune’s prose is thoughtful and intentional, and you can feel the emotional weight behind the story. However, I found myself struggling to stay engaged. The pacing felt slow, and at times the story felt heavy and bleak rather than immersive. Instead of feeling moved, I often felt worn down. It lacked the sense of comfort and emotional uplift that I’ve loved in his previous books.
I listened to the audiobook, and unfortunately that experience didn’t elevate it for me. The male narrator voicing the female characters felt distracting, and at times the delivery came across as abrasive rather than natural. It pulled me out of the story instead of drawing me deeper in.
I truly respect what the author was trying to do here, and I know many readers may connect with the darker, more somber tone. For me, though, this just didn’t have the magic or emotional resonance I’ve come to expect from T.J. Klune.
Not a bad book by any means—just not the right fit for me.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Macmillion audio for allowing me to listen to this advanced copy in return for an unbiased review.
But We Burned Bright is very different in tone, and that shift just didn’t fully work for me.
There’s no denying it’s well written. Klune’s prose is thoughtful and intentional, and you can feel the emotional weight behind the story. However, I found myself struggling to stay engaged. The pacing felt slow, and at times the story felt heavy and bleak rather than immersive. Instead of feeling moved, I often felt worn down. It lacked the sense of comfort and emotional uplift that I’ve loved in his previous books.
I listened to the audiobook, and unfortunately that experience didn’t elevate it for me. The male narrator voicing the female characters felt distracting, and at times the delivery came across as abrasive rather than natural. It pulled me out of the story instead of drawing me deeper in.
I truly respect what the author was trying to do here, and I know many readers may connect with the darker, more somber tone. For me, though, this just didn’t have the magic or emotional resonance I’ve come to expect from T.J. Klune.
Not a bad book by any means—just not the right fit for me.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Macmillion audio for allowing me to listen to this advanced copy in return for an unbiased review.
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