A review by libraryoflanelle
A Small Apocalypse by Laura Chow Reeve

challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

You know that feeling when you read writing so perfect that you don’t know how you can possibly formulate words into a review that clearly articulates the perfection…? Yeah, that's me as I attempt to write this review.

The first word that came to mind as I sat down to gather my thoughts was ‘timeless’. The range and depth of subject matter, the characters and their relationships, the exquisite settings, and the writing, my god, the writing. All timeless. I am confident that people will be reading and raving about this short story collection until the actual apocalypse is upon us.

I am absolutely astounded by how flawless this short story collection is. I need a physical copy asap because I am definitely going to end up re-reading this one many times over.

Every single story in this collection is not only enjoyable and complete in and of itself but somehow every single story says something entirely unique and leaves you as the reader reflecting in a new way every time. I just know that these characters and reflections will stay with me for a while.

I am genuinely overwhelmed and struggling for words. I need everyone to just read this so that my lacking ability to write a coherent review is justified.

Laura is without a doubt a new favourite, and I am so incredibly grateful to her for sharing this true labor of love and genius with the world. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Northwestern University Press for the e-ARC. All opinions are my own.
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