'On the Edge of Gone' is an absolutely fantastic post-apocalyptic story set in the immediate hours prior to, and in the wake of, a catastrophic comet strike on earth. The fortunate escaped earth on generation ships designed to provide a safe haven for survivors prior to colonizing new worlds. The less fortunate were left behind, at best within the nebulous safety of hastily constructed shelters, at worst on their own to fend for themselves in the devastated wasteland that remains after the impact. 
 This is literally my favourite type of apocalyptic novel, a hard-hitting and chaotic survival story set against an end-of-the-world disaster backdrop, devastatingly plausible and refreshingly unique. It is brilliantly crafted, beautifully diverse and utterly absorbing. There is something dark, dangerous and viscerally atmospheric about the cataclysmic landscape, and the entire story is so intense and well written, providing a compelling look at the ethics of survival as well as a thoughtful exploration of the impact of privilege in the face of disaster. 
 This book also goes above and beyond in terms of diversity and positive on the page representation. The main character is autistic (a fact that impacts how she survives and interacts with her world, but also doesn't define her as a character) and biracial (Dutch/Surinamese), her sister is bisexual and transgender and uses she/her pronouns while her mother is a drug addict. The complex family dynamics that result added a really interesting layer and depth to the story. 
 I loved the main character, Denise; she is strong, smart and incredibly brave. There was something so authentic and relatable about her and it was easy to sympathise with her situation and the challenges she had to overcome to survive as well as the choices she was forced to make. Plus it's fantastic to find on the page female autism representation from an #ownvoices author. In fact, the entire cast is amazingly diverse, including multiple queer characters, POC characters (there is even a character who wears a hijab) and disabled representation. So, basically, this book includes all the characters you usually wouldn't find in an average post-apocalyptic survival story. 
 Awesome, diverse and surprisingly thoughtful, a must read for anyone who enjoys apocalyptic survival stories or young adult SFF. Now I just need this book made into a baddass movie and a sequel following the main characters sister picking up where 'On the Edge of Gone' left off. How about it, Corinne Duyvis?