Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

Today I finished listening to Bat and the End of Everything, and while it didn’t go quite where I thought it was going, the ending was surprisingly satisfying. The title felt ominous, and I was preparing myself for heartstring tugs, but I actually found End of Everything to be a warmer and fuzzier read than its immediate predecessor. Bat does have changes to face, but the way his family rallies around him helps; one of his challenges even nudges him into a new friendship. I was actually worried about the ending seeming unrealistic, but it ended differently than I expected–and the ending worked. Between learning about animals and gaining insight into a brain that works differently, I’ve really enjoyed the experience of Elana Arnold’s Bat books.