I Hope You Get This Message audiobook

SHRUGS. I dunno, I mean, it IS a book I worked pretty hard on, so I will shamelessly give Past Farah five stars. You did good, kid. You tried your best. And that's enough in my (proverbial) book.

Full review to come. For now, I’ll just say that if you liked We Are the Ants then this is the book you need to read next.

So...this was really. flipping. good. Long RTC. Put this one on your TBRs, you won't regret it.

"Your pain is where the light enters you."This audiobook was amazingly done and the story was so heartfelt and human. I really enjoyed this and am sorry I didn't get to it pre-publication but I'm thrilled I finally got around to it now. What would you do if you weren't sure if the world was ending in a week? Would the world fall apart? Would you spend it with family and loved ones? What would be left unsaid and what would you do anything to make sure people knew? This is the story of three teens all sharing trauma and regrets and doing whatever is necessary to make sure when/if the world ends they have as few regrets as possible. It's a hard-hitting read and one that I enjoyed a lot. CW: mental illness (schizophrenia), suicide attempts, depression, abandonment by parent and sibling, and a lot of violence.

4.5 - An alien planet has sent a communication to Earth saying they’re going to exterminate humanity in seven days. Jesse, Cate, and Adeem’s paths cross as they’re trying to get to unfinished business before the supposed end of the world. This is definitely a sci-fi story that is more about the characters and their emotional journeys rather than the aliens themselves. It’s probably an overused comparison at this point, but if you enjoyed Shaun David Hutchinson’s We Are the Ants, then I’d say to give this book a shot. It similarly deals with mental health, difficult family relationships, friendships, and queer characters while also having a light sci-fi element. My only real complaint is that I wish there was a little bit more emotional resolution at the end of the book. We definitely do get some, but I think even just 10 more pages to wrap up the different emotional journeys and relationships between the characters would’ve improved this a lot for me. This is an extremely strong debut and I look forward to reading more from Farah Naz Rishi in the future.

➵ it's always a pleasant surprise when a cliche message is wrapped in a shinning new cover but still doesn't seem like one is being deceived because no matter how cliche, the message will always remain of value. ↣ listened to the audiobook on scribd.

You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight But the thing about the end of the world was this: either everything mattered, or nothing did. Are we all so excited for the release of I Hope You Get This Message? Because frankly, we need to be. This is the possible-end-of-days book I have been dying for. I love the concept, but in the books I have read, the execution hasn't quite met my expectations. Not so here! The author really nails all the chaos and contemplation that the threat of end times would really bring with it.Your problems don't disappear just because death might be imminent. In fact, they become more urgent in many cases. In this book, we're treated to the perspectives of three young people: Cate, Jesse, and Adeem. They're all incredibly different, which makes their stories each so compelling. I loved them each in their own way, even when they didn't make the best choices. Because even when humanity's sheer existence could be ending, here they all are, still trying to live fully. And what that means to each one is so, so compelling and thought provoking. What would matter to you most at the end of days? How far would you go to make the last few moments, if that's what they end up being, count?As you can imagine, relationships are a huge focus. Family, friends, romantic partners, even enemies find themselves in each others' company as the clock counts down. Obviously, you can imagine that some of these relationships are just heartwarming and lovely, but some are really complicated too. Of course, as you have mere hours to make sure you've said everything you need to say, it's imperative to make every word, every action count. Because of this, every single interaction in the book seems really important and worthwhile.The story itself is powerful and moving, even hopeful in spite of the circumstances. There is a ton of diversity, from mental health issues, to LGBT+ characters, to a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. And it's extra powerful because when the end of the world comes, it comes for us all. Bottom Line: A compelling and thought provoking story mixed with a ton of emotional pull, this is one you absolutely cannot miss.

“But the thing about the end of the world was this: either everything mattered, or nothing did.” I Hope You Get This Message is a fantastic story with hope and a bit of heartbreak at its core. If you’re in the market for a sad and uplifting book, look no further. When Earth decodes a message from a distant planet, Alma, warning of an impending apocalypse in 8 days 3 teens converge as they’re each looking for answers or at least something to keep them sane. Things I Liked I absolutely loved getting to see the IAC’s (Interplanetary Affairs Committee) debate about Project Epoch’s (Earth) fate. I always love trials or debates in stories, so I loved seeing it here. You really got to see the complexities of the issue and how not everyone had the same thoughts. There’s some excellent commentary on global warming and environmentalism. I LOVED getting to read the messages sent out by all the different people. They were like wonderful messages in a bottle- some humorous, some heartbreaking, but excellently placed in the story for some levity. The story is partially set in (view spoiler)[ ROSWELL (hide spoiler)]! Could you ask for a better setting for an alien apocalypse story, I don’t think so. The characters are all so flawed and real. Jesse, Cate, and Adeem are all using this supposedly last bit of time on Earth looking for something - security, answers, but they’re also running away from their problems and doing things the wrong way. It’s a messy alien-end-of-the-world scenario, but it’s deeply human and realistic. Things I Didn’t Like I don’t know if this type of story can ever be satisfying? I think it does as well as it can narratively, but there’s always going to be an element of what if that will just bug you .I can best describe I Hope You Get This Message as a story that is both touching and heartbreaking. It’s hopeful and tragic and everything in between. It’s shows us the worst in humanity, and maybe why it should be saved. It’s a book that you want to read slowly, to spend as much time with these characters as you can because their time is limited. It’s a thought provoking book, you’ll not soon forget.I Received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

this made me feel nostalgic for some reason?? not that my world is about to be attacked by aliens but jesse, my beloved >>

“Your smile breaks through the dark. Your pain is where the light enters you. And your kindness is a guiding light for others.And that holds a power that even we fear.Small being, no matter what happens, never let that power go.”Wow. What a heart-tugging read! First, I just want to point out the STUNNING book cover. I’m utterly in love with the cover and how it perfectly matches the book’s YA sci-fi, end-of-the-world vibe.Although it took me a few chapters to get used to the 3 POVs - I had a bit of a hard time remembering who is who, especially Cate - I loved how these three characters were all searching for different things: people, acceptance, and forgiveness. There’s always just something about books where the world we know is about to end that just makes me reflect on my wee existence and what I’d DO should it happen to us - “How would I spend my last remaining days? Who do I spend it with? How far would I go for my family and friends? How desperate would I be?”I’d recommend I Hope You Get This Message to readers who are looking for an apocalyptic YA book that is easy to read, has LGBTQIA+ and POC reps, and amazing writing. Content/Trigger Warnings: mentions of suicide and self-harm, Schizophrenia, violence, racismBLOG: Pam Who Cried Books || Twitter || Instagram

*3.5 stars* i liked this book a lot!! in all honestly, it took me a w h i l e to get into it, and i wasn’t super invested in it or felt any major connection with any of the characters until maybe a little over halfway through. but after that, it ended up being a really good read ! there were a lot of plot twists (some pretty predictable, but still) and a lot of adventure, action, questions, and non stop excitement. the book hit you with surprise a lot - which pretty much kept you wanting to read more. not to mention the very well rounded characters - especially Cate and Adeem - who I ended up loving a lot midway through the book, and completely rooting for. the end though :0 not really a “cliffhanger” but like - wow. q u e s t i o n s.

This was an impactful, hard hitting and sometimes intensely funny and hopeful tale about the end of the world. Because it’s very character driven I feel like talking about any plot points would be big spoilers but essentially this is about humanity, our origins, and the possibility of our extinction at the hands of another. (And that we work so hard to kill ourselves lord knows that others could beat us to it is a fantasy.) But following these characters around was so interesting and compelling and I loved my time in this world.