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All That’s Left in the World Duology
Jamie and Andrew are strangers, but they're two of the last people left alive. They don't know what they'll find on their dangerous journey ... but they may just find each other. A genre-bending queer romance about courage, hope and humanity for fans of The Last of Us, They Both Die at the End, The Hunger Games and Heartstopper.
This complete duology
- All That's Left in the World
- The Only Light Left Burning
- Plus, get ready for queer mayhem in an extended sneak peek of Erik's upcoming dark thriller Better the Devil
All That's Left in the World
When the Superflu wipes out most of the population, Jamie is completely alone in a cabin in the woods - until an injured stranger crosses his path. Life is dangerous now and, armed with a gun, Jamie goes to pull the trigger. But there's something about Andrew ... something that stops Jamie in his tracks. Jamie takes him in, and as Andrew heals and they eventually step out into the strange new world, their relationship starts to feel like more than just friendship ...
But trouble isn't far behind. As the boys make a perilous journey south, they face a world torn apart and society in ruins. And who, or what, will they find waiting for them at the end of it all?
The Only Light Left Burning
In a shattered world, Jamie and Andrew have settled in a new community, more in love than ever. Finally they've reached safety and are surrounded by what feels like their found family. But it's soon clear they want different Jamie wants to take to the road, just the two of them. But Andrew wants to stay in the safety of numbers.
With a storm closing in, they have no choice to head back into the wilderness where old enemies await, and trust is hard to find. Can they make it back to safety ... and each other?
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"Tense, exciting, sometimes heartbreaking and always romantic, All That's Left in the World explores what it means to hold onto hope and humanity when the worst case scenario becomes reality. With characters you'll adore, and a fast-paced, mysterious plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can devour them, this book is not to be missed."
- Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated
"Brown has somehow achieved a book that is romantic, hilarious, warm-hearted, hopeful, and page-turningly thrilling all at once. I was hooked from beginning to end."
- Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer
"A timeless love story that could not be more appropriate for this moment, All That's Left in the World is a thrilling, heartfelt, and beautifully written debut."
- Tom Ryan, author of I Hope You're Listening
"Survival is core to the queer experience, and in All That's Left In the World, Brown takes that to apocalyptic extremes with the story of Andrew and Jamie. This is quintessentially brave, dangerous-in-the-best-way queer storytelling!"
- Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons
"All That's Left in the World is unfailingly riveting and hopeful. A timely exploration of survival, trauma, and love stitched together with sharp wit and bone-deep emotion. Erik J. Brown is an invigorating voice to watch out for.
This complete duology
- All That's Left in the World
- The Only Light Left Burning
- Plus, get ready for queer mayhem in an extended sneak peek of Erik's upcoming dark thriller Better the Devil
All That's Left in the World
When the Superflu wipes out most of the population, Jamie is completely alone in a cabin in the woods - until an injured stranger crosses his path. Life is dangerous now and, armed with a gun, Jamie goes to pull the trigger. But there's something about Andrew ... something that stops Jamie in his tracks. Jamie takes him in, and as Andrew heals and they eventually step out into the strange new world, their relationship starts to feel like more than just friendship ...
But trouble isn't far behind. As the boys make a perilous journey south, they face a world torn apart and society in ruins. And who, or what, will they find waiting for them at the end of it all?
The Only Light Left Burning
In a shattered world, Jamie and Andrew have settled in a new community, more in love than ever. Finally they've reached safety and are surrounded by what feels like their found family. But it's soon clear they want different Jamie wants to take to the road, just the two of them. But Andrew wants to stay in the safety of numbers.
With a storm closing in, they have no choice to head back into the wilderness where old enemies await, and trust is hard to find. Can they make it back to safety ... and each other?
---
"Tense, exciting, sometimes heartbreaking and always romantic, All That's Left in the World explores what it means to hold onto hope and humanity when the worst case scenario becomes reality. With characters you'll adore, and a fast-paced, mysterious plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can devour them, this book is not to be missed."
- Sophie Gonzales, author of Only Mostly Devastated
"Brown has somehow achieved a book that is romantic, hilarious, warm-hearted, hopeful, and page-turningly thrilling all at once. I was hooked from beginning to end."
- Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer
"A timeless love story that could not be more appropriate for this moment, All That's Left in the World is a thrilling, heartfelt, and beautifully written debut."
- Tom Ryan, author of I Hope You're Listening
"Survival is core to the queer experience, and in All That's Left In the World, Brown takes that to apocalyptic extremes with the story of Andrew and Jamie. This is quintessentially brave, dangerous-in-the-best-way queer storytelling!"
- Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons
"All That's Left in the World is unfailingly riveting and hopeful. A timely exploration of survival, trauma, and love stitched together with sharp wit and bone-deep emotion. Erik J. Brown is an invigorating voice to watch out for.
727 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2025
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About the author
Erik J. Brown
5 books2,242 followersErik J. Brown is the internationally-bestselling author of All That's Left in the World and the sequel The Only Light Left Burning.
His books have received starred reviews from Kirkus, The Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books, and ALA Booklist.
His second novel, Lose You to Find Me, became a USA Today Bestseller.
Erik is also the co-host of the YA Book Podcast YA-OK where he and Alyssa Ljub of Netflix's The Circle talk with new and established YA authors about writing, publishing, and all things YA!
He lives in Philadelphia with his family.
You can find him on Instagram @ErikJB and TikTok @ErikJBrown
His books have received starred reviews from Kirkus, The Bulletin of the Center of Children's Books, and ALA Booklist.
His second novel, Lose You to Find Me, became a USA Today Bestseller.
Erik is also the co-host of the YA Book Podcast YA-OK where he and Alyssa Ljub of Netflix's The Circle talk with new and established YA authors about writing, publishing, and all things YA!
He lives in Philadelphia with his family.
You can find him on Instagram @ErikJB and TikTok @ErikJBrown
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February 4, 2026
post apo but gay??? say no more!!!
December 29, 2025
Honestly one of the best apocalyptic mlm I've ever read.
February 17, 2026
I loved this so much. Stayed up till 2 am to finish.. the lion scène OH MY GOD! Would recommend
February 7, 2026
4,75( dem hade inte behövt gå igednom så mycket😔) inte på dåligt sätt eller kinda
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I absolutely recommend this book to people who love a cute dystopian romance with such a great storytelling!! All the stuff happening in this book just makes you hooked and wanting to read more! I recently got into reading, so you can take my word for it. Love this book... I don't know what else to say ;)
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