“Some people came into the world and never once looked up to see the lives around them--they were so focused on what they wanted, what they needed. No one else mattered to them. They disconnected from sympathy and pity and guilt. Some people came into the world as monsters. I understood that now.”
In the Afterlight is a gripping narrative that delves into the challenges and complexities of life in a world ravaged by a catastrophic event. The story follows a group of individuals as they navigate the remnants of a collapsed society, seeking to rebuild and find meaning in a world that has been reshaped by the afterlight of the disaster. more
Alexandra Bracken is an American author recognized for her contributions to young adult fiction. Born on February 27, 1987, she has become well-known for her novels that blend fantasy and romance elements, offering captivating stories to young readers. more
“Advise a wise man, and he will listen to you. Advise a fool, and he will make fun of you.”
“That was the problem with monsters. Sometimes they looked just like everybody else.”
“There was one less monster on earth, and the world was certainly better off without him.”
“As a child I would never have imagined that all the monsters would be human”