"The end of the world has never been so fun! Explosively funny and terrifyingly plausible in its depiction of the apocalypse, this cinematic debut had me LOLing, cringing and cheering throughout. I absolutely blazed through this earth-shattering action romp." -- Josh Winning, author of The Shadow Glass

"Lord of the Flies crashes headfirst into The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy in this rollicking look at the end of the world." -- Benjamin Stevenson, bestselling author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

"Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend is a seamless read that made me love humanity, hate it, and then love it again. I took few breaks in between starting it and finishing it, pausing only to eat and wash myself. MJ Wassmer debuts with a fully formed voice that is at once hilarious, nihilistic, and tender. It's the kind of balance that takes most writers three or four books to truly nail. Zero Stars reminds me of the first drink of a well-deserved vacation, it's refreshing, bittersweet, and surprisingly strong." -- Kyle Prue, TikTok personality and author of How to Piss off Men

"This is Lord Of The Flies meets an all-inclusive bar, with incredible results. MJ Wassmer has written a totally original brainmelter--part thriller, part comedy, and part inspiring love story." -- Alice Bell, author of Grave Expectations and Displeasure Island

"Part scathing social commentary, part post-apocalyptic romcom, Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend is an absolute marvel--MJ Wassmer's debut is clever and cunning, touching and witty (with twist after twist). I adored it--bravo, can't wait to read more from him!" -- Ashley Tate, internationally bestselling author of Twenty-Seven Minutes

"A life-or-death action-packed debut...a romp and a page-turner...Wassmer's debut novel succeeds in being the opposite of its title. He might become a new favorite for fans of John Scalzi and David Wong." -- Library Journal, STARRED review

"Fabulously original and relentlessly clever, Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend is one of the best debuts I've read in ages. I loved every single thing about it." -- Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author of The Rewind

"Worst Vacation Ever--Five Stars, Would Recommend." -- Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House

"Fresh, fun, and completely brilliant. Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend combines a terrifyingly plausible apocalyptic fallout with an utterly original comedic voice. Who would have thought the end of the world could be this much fun!" -- Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin and Her Sweet Revenge

"Debut author Wassmer maintains a sense of tension and intrigue that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages...every plot twist is expertly executed, keeping readers guessing until the very end. This is a must-read for fans of disaster fiction and character-driven narratives alike. With its captivating plot, finely crafted characters, and skillful pacing, readers will be eager to discover whether Dan emerges as the unexpected hero and saves the day." -- Booklist

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Pub date: 2024-08-06

Length: 384 pages