This was a very well done and interesting premise from MJ Wassmer. There were really good moment sprinkled throughout the book and I am curious to what they write next.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

This was one of the most scarily accurate dystopias that I have ever read. The ultra-rich in our society would absolutely behave exactly like the ultra-rich characters in this book if they thought they could get away with it. Their better-than-thou attitude for anyone with less money, forcing their way into political power and creating a horribly inefficient fascist state - and then wondering why the people they’ve subjugated want to overthrow them. The fact that everyone gets what’s coming to them is actually the least realistic part sadly given what our real society is like.

The behaviours of the normal people in this book are also completely understandable given the extreme situation they’ve been thrown into. Even though we all like to think we’d all immediately work for the collective good first, most of us would behave like Dan and be worried about our immediate circle of people first and making sure they’re safe.

I did sort of see the major plot twist coming, but not exactly how it happened. Very good use of near-future technology in achieving this twist. It’s a smart, funny, and scary book.

So weird and so creative! I didn't know quite what to expect but I was really impressed with this, it went in so many different directions from where I was expecting in such an interesting way. I was talking to some friends about how often the partner of the reluctant hero is the true hero and that I liked that this actually addressed that, at least to a small extent. This book is a bit bananas but in a fun way!

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

This book follows a man and his girlfriend who go on a trip to an island. While there, the sun explodes and choas quickly ensues.

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I was not vibing with the writing style or the humor throughout. I know it was supposed to be a humorous book but it was just not my type of humor. I hope others love this one but it wasn't for me.

Dan Foster and his girlfriend, Mara, take a vacation together. They have dated for some time, but are not yet engaged. Dan feels like he is wasting time at his job, and is happy to be relaxing at a resort with Mara.
Then, the sun explodes, and the island is plunged into darkness and a bit of chaos. A war of social status and power erupts.
Dan is an unlikely (and mostly inept) hero. Mara tries to encourage him to do the right thing and help others as they try to get off the island, but other forces are at work.
A darkly funny novel, with a bit of a look at our social priorities and their dangers.

Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend is a satirical look at what would happen if the sun exploded and vacationers on a private island were cut off from the rest of the world. It had a great start, but unfortunately, for me it slowed down in the middle and fell apart by the end. I think this is more of an issue of taste than the book actually being bad.

I read a lot of SFF, and this was more light on the apocalyptic and heavy on the satire than I would have preferred. I found all the characters annoying, and their arcs didn't ring true to me. I was also able to predict the ending, so any element of surprise was lost.

Again, I think the right reader will really enjoy this book, it just wasn't for me.

Read if you like:
-Satire
-Over the top characters
-Light sci-fi/apocalypse

Dan is finally taking a vacation with his girlfriend Mara. The resort has just opened and they are ready for paradise. Shortly into their vacation though, the sun explodes. They are suddenly thrown into darkness, and there is now ay off the island. Building A is the VIP guests, who quickly gather the available supplies for themselves. As the different buildings begin to fight, Dan somehow becomes the person everyone turns to for guidance.

This was such a crazy story. I didn’t read the synopsis before I started it and was like wait what? The sun just exploded??? This book will definitely give you some flash backs to March/April 2020 when people were fighting over a pack of toilet paper in the grocery store. It was just completely bonkers, and the book took so many turns I did not expect. I did this on audio and the narration was so perfect! This book mixes humor and absolute devastation that was just the perfect combination.

Thank you to @bookmarked for my gifted copy of this book!

This is probably the most misleading cover for a book. I am not saying the book is bad, it is super interesting but you think its a rom-com style resort book and instead its like a post apocalyptic battle royale. Not to spoil anything but its a story of human nature, survival and fascism. I found it interesting even if I hated most of the characters through the whole thing maybe with the exception of Charles. I could not stop reading it though because I wanted to see how it ended, I wanted to see what the twist was.

This was a hysterical fun apocalypse thriller, we follow a resort of people stuck in the Bahamas after the sun exploded. The resort quickly devolves into different groups fighting over ruling the resort. I can honestly say I never thought I would laugh so much in a post apocalyptic novel but this was such a great time. It was fun but I cared about the characters and really enjoyed the writing. Did not see the ending on this one coming. I flew through this book and hope to read more from this author in the future. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

I loved this book even though it isn't my usual type of book. If dystopian comedy is a new genre than sign me up! Thank you NetGalley for the advance ecopy.

A++ 100% do recommend, despite the title sayinfg the opposite. Loved it, loved it, so much fun, totally worth it.

Dan Foster is average, but he always expected to be something greater than that. He takes his girlfriend Mara on vacation to an all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas, where they encounter a little hiccup when the sun explodes. Soon the resort falls into chaos and a class war ensues. Can Dan finally achieve greatness by being the hero that Mara and his fellow vacationers expect him be?

The publisher hooked me when they said "for fans of Kevin Wilson." However, this book is a little campier than Wilson. The first third of the book had me enthralled and telling everyone I know to read this book but then I figured out where the story was going and at that point, I felt like it needed a better editor to cut 100 pages and make the story tighter. However, it's a really unique book and had many cultural references that made me laugh out loud. Definitely would still recommend to most readers but falls short of great.

Overall 3.75/5 rounded up

I loved this book so much it was downright masochistic. I read the Arc through the first time and found myself talking to my husband about it so much I picked it up to read it again. A few days later the audiobook was released and we immediately picked it up on audible and listened together in the evenings. I love how at first the characters make you cringe but how quickly the story carries the reader through SO many other emotions, practical and impractical...because honestly, how WOULD we behave if the sun exploded to nothing while we vacationed? How DID we behave when global devistation roared through our communities? We still took the time to hate Beard guy. To find our chosen family. To rise up to help others or do nothing at all and go along to get along. Some of us still sang along to Fight Song and clung to our Lillianna's and our Pelotons.

I laughed, cried, raged, related, continued to cringe and was humbled as the ending forced insightful thoughtfulness and awareness of our reality. Zero Stars. And Five Stars. I cant wait to read this again.

Readers of present day dystopian and speculative fiction will likely find this title engaging. This is a fantastic addition to any book club and would provide fascinating character, moral, philosophical discussion that could be lighthearted enough to not have your members robbing the vending machines! Highly highly recommend. Did I mention I love this book?

I was provided, by Netgalley, with an electronic copy of Zero Stars Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer in return for an honest review. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to read and review this title. I look forward to further writings from Mr. Wassmer, but also hope this title will ultimately become a show/movie!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

While this book explored intriguing themes, I had a hard time connecting with the story. However, that is obviously on me and not the book. I recognize that it has great potential to appeal to other readers and I encourage others to try it out! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

This one was super funny but in a dark and extra over the top way! I found myself laughing along at how ridiculous the circumstances of this book were. But with that said, it also sort of slowed down for me about a third of the way in where it just sort of felt like more of the same.

Absolutely love the cover and title of this book!

✨Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the gifted advance copy of this book!✨

4.5⭐️, do recommend.

This book was everything I was looking for. It was funny, it made me think, and it had really great characters.

I think the commentary on society as a whole was spot on, and I really enjoyed the humor. All of the characters had great development, even if they were the worst. 😅

If you’re looking for a witty apocalypse story with an interesting plot, this one is for you!

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1. The title was witty, and I enjoyed this aspect.
2. The cover had me thinking this was a light summer read, but found it to be much more of a comedy.
3. The premise of this book was very original and unlike any book I’ve read before. The characters are compelling, the story line was rock solid, and the developments throughout the book kept me focused on reading.
4. Would I read it again? Probably not. This book did open up a new realm of novels I didn’t know existed. I think many people will like this book.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this book prior to publication in exchange for an honest review.

This is less an apocalypse book than a satirical social commentary. A mild Eat-the-Rich/Lord of the Flies hybrid. And funny, with characters that will have you cheering.

Things are not as they seem as the island resort where Dan and Mara are vacation is plunged into cold and darkness after the sun "disappears". Astute readers will pick up on the clues given and realize what is happening as you fly through the pages. Wild, quirky read that does get a little heavy handed but doesn't disappoint.

I'm not sure that I even know how to write a review on this book, because I don't think I really enjoyed reading it. I didn't like any of the characters at the start, or even by the end, as some will grow on you. In fact, I hated lots of the characters, which I know is a necessity in some books, but for this one it just made it unbearable. So many other aspects were just so frustrating as I read, and the story continued to unfold. I did like the surprise twist at the end though. And, overall I give this book major props for being very unique and creative. 

If you enjoy apocalyptic fiction, with a touch of mystery, and a lot of satire then this book you will love!