The Only Light Left Burning
The Only Light Left Burning by Erik J. Brown is a 416-page young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2024. This sequel to the postapocalyptic adventure romance All That’s Left in the World follows Andrew and Jamie as they navigate their new life in the Florida Keys after a perilous journey south. While Andrew feels a sense of belonging in their new community, Jamie grapples with anxiety and a desire to return north to fulfill a promise to their friend Henri.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and social themes as Andrew and Jamie confront challenges that test their relationship and survival instincts. The story explores the complexities of finding a home and the differing meanings it holds for each character, especially when a hurricane and betrayal disrupt their newfound safety. With elements of romance and friendship woven throughout, this edition offers a compelling continuation of their journey in a world shaped by survival and connection.
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“Superb.” –ALA Booklist (starred review)
What If It’s Us meets They Both Die at the End in this sequel to the beloved postapocalyptic queer YA adventure romance All That’s Left in the World by USA Today bestselling author Erik J. Brown.
After a long and treacherous journey south, Andrew and Jamie have finally found safety in the Florida Keys. But they soon learn that safety doesn’t always mean happily ever after.
Settling into life in the Islamorada colony with other survivors of the bug, Andrew believes they’ve finally found themselves a home, even a family. But anxious Jamie is less comfortable in their new community and is eager to return north to keep the promise they made to their friend Henri–to bring her to the colony and reunite her with her daughter. Besides, would it really be so bad to find someplace just for the two of them?
When a hurricane and a shocking betrayal force them to leave the colony in search of new shelter, it brings their tensions to a head–and puts them in the path of some old enemies. Andrew and Jamie must set aside their differences to survive once more and find a new home. But what if “home” means different things to each of them?
Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Alex London, and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.
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