Strap in kids, it's the end of the world!

I Think We've Been Here Before is a poignant novel of a family from Saskatchewan at the end of the world. We discover what brings them all together as we follow all of their POVs. It's such a great story of love, loss, and understanding how we all cope. Possibly my fave book of the year?? I absolutely loved it.

Anyway, I cried a lot at the ending. It hit me a LOT harder than I thought it would. It was just so beautiful and hopeful and sad!!

No doubt about it, Suzy Krause excels at writing quirky stories with unique characters that will make your heart swell. I THINK WE’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE is the third book that I’ve read from the author, and I’ve been impressed with her writing style each and every single time. It’s so perfectly eccentric and fresh, that I can’t even think of another writer to compare her to. I believe this is the highest compliment.

The characters in ITWBHB are in an impossible situation. Actually, it’s the worst possible situation that anyone could be in. They are preparing for the end of the world. A cosmic blast will hit earth in a matter of months, so of course emotions and anxiety levels are running high.

QUICK SYNOPSIS:
“𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙠𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙄 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪.”

I absolutely loved that the majority of this novel was set in Saskatchewan. I was born and raised in rural Manitoba, so it felt like home to me. But honestly, the characters truly stole the show. They were so well-developed and wonderfully crafted. Perspectives changed throughout the novel, and not once did I favor one over the other. I always looked forward to each character’s storyline.

READ THIS IF YOU ENJOY:

- Apocalyptic fiction
- Canadian setting
- Quirky storylines
- Unique characters
- Dark humor
- Family and community
- Thought-provoking reads
- Slow-paced plot

What surprised me the most was how uplifting and warm this story felt. Sounds crazy, right? Ummm, the world is ending!!! Family, friendship, belonging, connection, and community are strong themes that brought much comfort to a somber situation.

I THINK WE’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE releases on December 1st, but is currently an Amazon First Reads selection for November, so go download it now! It gets 4/5 stars from me!

𝗜 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗪𝗘'𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 brings a quirky and heartwarming twist to the "end-of-the-world" scenario we’ve all heard before—but with a unique focus on human connection and the meaning of life when time is running out. The story follows Marlen and Hilda’s family in Saskatchewan as they process two shocking pieces of news: Marlen’s terminal illness and a cosmic event set to wipe out humanity in a few months. With the world in chaos, the family is forced to reckon with their past, face their present, and decide how to spend their final days. I loved how Suzy Krause crafted this fast-paced, engaging story. From Hilda’s prophetic art to her father’s mysterious visitor, every character felt so vivid and real. The storyline of Nora, the young woman in Berlin trying to find her way home to her family, added a beautiful layer of urgency and heart. Oh, and there’s a touch of romance too! 😍 This novel is as much about the relationships between these richly drawn characters as it is about the looming apocalypse. It touches on heavy themes of life and death but also sneaks in humor and warmth, making it a perfect book to spark conversation. If you love stories that make you think “What would you do if the world were ending?” while also giving you hope and heart, then this one’s for you!

Sweet, devastating, and charming, I Think We've Been Here Before follows a family as they grapple with terminal illness, distance, and the literal end of the world. A wonderful, touching read that will make you ponder your own priorities as the end of the world approaches.