The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness follows Mikey and his friends, who are ordinary teenagers in a world filled with supernatural events. While others around them are the “chosen ones” saving the world, Mikey and his friends are just trying to get through high school. Mikey deals with family issues, worries about his future, and struggles with his feelings for his best friend, Henna. The book explores the challenges of being an ordinary person in a world where extraordinary things happen to others. It highlights the importance of friendship, love, and personal growth, even when you’re not the hero. The author contrasts the lives of the “chosen ones” with the quieter, yet still meaningful, lives of those who aren’t caught up in the drama. With humor and depth, the novel provides a unique perspective on the fantasy genre and the everyday struggles of adolescence.
I would recommend The Rest of Us Just Live Here for its unique twist on the typical fantasy story. The book focuses on ordinary people dealing with their own struggles while extraordinary events happen around them, which I found very intriguing. Mikey’s journey of personal growth, along with his relationships with friends and family, felt real and relatable. The humor and depth of the story kept me engaged, and I enjoyed how it explored themes of friendship, love, and identity. However, at times, the pacing felt a little slow. Overall, it’s a great read if you like stories that mix fantasy with real-life challenges and personal growth.
-Anonymous
