A review by geosbooks
The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book definitely wasn’t what I expected! I was definitely expecting less philosophy and more action. But I really liked it! I found it brought up debates without being too preachy about them (except for maybe the end) and I liked that it didn’t assume that teenagers couldn’t have debates and thoughts about deeper issues. Personally, having questioned issues like religion and fate and what happens if someone is healed, especially from something like mental illness, I felt less alone reading this book. If you or a teen is going through that kind of struggle, I think this book a good thing to give them. I don’t know that it would make you or them happier, but there is comfort in knowing that others have similar questions.