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The Rest of Us Just Live Here

The Rest of Us Just Live Here

Published in
2015
3.68
on Goodreads (61,894)

Description

What if you aren’t the Chosen One? The one who’s supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you’re like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again. Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week’s end of the world, and sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life. Even if your best friend is worshipped by mountain lions...
Age
14-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
348 pages

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Engaging plot
  • Humorous and poignant take on teenage struggles
  • Themes of self-discovery and friendship