With every new book from Colleen Oakley comes a story that leaves a mark on my heart, and Jane and Dan at the End of the World is no exception. In fact, I might dare to say it’s my favorite.
Jane is a character I can truly relate to. She’s been in a long-term relationship—married for over 19 years—and finds herself unsure of what’s next. Her teenage kids no longer need her, and her husband seems distant...or does he? Her literary career hasn’t taken off yet, with her first book selling fewer than 500 copies. So, it feels almost poetic that their anniversary dinner would be celebrated at a restaurant called La Fin du Monde—“The End of the World.” Is it the end of her marriage, too?
Then, a climate activist group storms the restaurant, throwing Jane and Dan into survival mode. The bizarre twist? The situation mirrors a scene straight out of Jane’s novel, as if her story has come to life.
What I loved most about this book is Jane’s resilience—her ability to reassess her life and put things into perspective. There are laugh-out-loud moments, gripping scenes, and unbelievable twists that pulled me in completely. I adored the witty banter, the inner dialogue running through Jane’s mind, and the sheer determination to see her through this harrowing ordeal.
This is a solid five-star read. I absolutely loved it.
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