The Last Boy and Girl in the World, Siobhan Vivian
The Last Boy and Girl in the World, Siobhan Vivian
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The Last Boy and Girl in the World

Author: Siobhan Vivian

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/26/2016

Synopsis

From the critically acclaimed author of The List comes a stunning new novel about a girl who must say goodbye to everything she knows after a storm wreaks havoc on her hometown. What if your town was sliding underwater and everyone was ordered to pack up and leave? How would you and your friends spend your last days together?While the adults plan for the future, box up their possessions, and find new places to live, Keeley Hewitt and her friends decide to go out with a bang. There are parties in abandoned houses. Canoe races down Main Street. The goal is to make the most of every minute they still have together. And for Keeley, that means taking one last shot at the boy she’s loved forever.There’s a weird sort of bravery that comes from knowing there’s nothing left to lose. You might do things you normally wouldn’t. Or say things you shouldn’t. The reward almost always outweighs the risk.Almost. It’s the end of Aberdeen, but the beginning of Keeley’s first love story. It just might not turn out the way she thought. Because it’s not always clear what’s worth fighting for and what you should let become a memory.

About Siobhan Vivian

Siobhan Vivian is the author of the young adult novel The List, as well as Not That Kind of Girl, Same Difference, and A Little Friendly Advice, and the Burn for Burn trilogy, among others. A former editor for Alloy Entertainment, she received her MFA in creative writing at the New School. She teaches creative writing at the University of Pittsburgh.

About Jorjeana Marie

Jorjeana Marie has worked extensively as an actress, comedian, writer, and audiobook narrator. Her narrations have earned her several Earphones Awards. She has performed in hundreds of commercials and starred in the pilot Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling with Elliott Gould. She is a stand-up comic who has opened for Richard Lewis, Louie Anderson, and Kathleen Madigan. Her video game credits include Final Fantasy, Crackdown 2, and Star Guardians. She loves reading so much it gets her into trouble.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lala on July 04, 2016

I really don't know why people have been rating this book so low. Our main character is a self involved teenage girl. Her dad is nuts. Her friendships are messy. Her relationship is shallow. Does this not paint a picture of authentic youth? I dig it.......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on August 28, 2016

This impressed me SO much. I went into it with pretty low expectations bc I've seen people giving it not the best ratings, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved all the characters and aside from the whole 'end of the world' thing I found this all to be extremely realistic. I'll definitely pick up mor......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on March 08, 2018

I don’t know where to start... Losing your hometown when you’re sixteen and it’s the center of your universe must be devastating. Knowing that all the people that you knew for all your life will be gone... It’s sad. This is why I thought that Jesse and Keeley’s attitude was so great, trying to make......more

Goodreads review by Carlos on October 24, 2016

Actually 3.75 stars. This book had the potential to be a solid 4 stars book for me, but events towards the end diminished those hopes for me, without giving away spoilers.. the part that didn't make sense to me was the direction the story took in the last 50 pages.... it felt rushed, like it was just......more

Goodreads review by Morris on May 19, 2016

2 stars for the main character 4 stars for the plot I’m going to average out the stars to three on “The Last Boy and Girl in the World” because that is the only fair way to deal with what felt like two separate books. The story itself is beautiful and haunting. The feeling of love of your hometown and......more

Quotes

“A transcendent love story, as profoundly moving as it is fun. This is Siobhan Vivian’s finest hour.” Stephen Chbosky, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“In this multifaceted novel, Vivian focuses on the psychological responses to impending disaster while addressing universal themes of first love and betrayal…Keeley is a realistically flawed heroine, and Vivian allows readers to feel intimately connected to the depth of her regret and her urgent need to reconnect with pieces of her past.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Vivian uses the setting of a natural disaster, with dates and weather forecasts prefacing each chapter, to imbue every event in the protagonist’s conversational narrative with the weight of impending doom…Fans won’t be disappointed with this savvy chronicle of a girl finding herself amid the wreckage of her past.” School Library Journal

“At its core, this is a love story—romantic, familial, and, above all, friend-to-friend—with a unique hook. Keeley, though brash, is a relatable heroine who will speak to teens facing their own times of transition.” Booklist

“When disaster strikes a working-class town, the class clown learns her coping mechanisms don’t help anyone…A richly layered portrayal of bad boys, girl pranksters, even conspiracies. The almost-dystopian setting of post-flood Aberdeen makes a beautifully surreal setting.” Kirkus Reviews

“The premise of a small town that will soon be underwater might draw readers to this novel, but it’s the emotional plotlines that will keep them flipping pages. In crisis mode, the characters are forced to confront issues that everyone faces, and this makes the book relatable to readers of all ages.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

Awards

  • Vulture.com Pick
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