As an alien infestation threatens humanity, a woman must choose between her perfect husband—who holds the key to government shelter—and the connection that never died.
Art Direction & Cover Design: Natasha Solae | Illustrators: Allegra Thomas (Character Art) & Wisp
Early Readers Spill:
“Romantic. Scandalous. Bloody.”
“Clutch then Pearls!”
“Snowpiercer meets Scandal.”
“Dramatic. Hilarious. Thrilling.”
From ‘What If’ to Reality:
HowWhen It Falls Down Was Born
I’ve always been a huge fan of action and disaster-romance movies like Titanic, The Mummy, and The Mountain Between Us—but I always wished Black people could be at the center of these blockbuster hits.
Growing up, I devoured Beverly Jenkins’ masterful blend of history, adventure, and romance. Jenkins showed me the profound impact of seeing Black love stories flourish in any setting. Inspired by her work and the movies I love, I found myself craving these kinds of narratives set in modern and future times.
When It Falls Down quenched that thirst. But it also gave me the opportunity to explore a question I’ve always wondered, which is…
If disaster strikes, does it suddenly rid your life of all your personal drama? No, of course not—despite how some stories are written. In reality, people’s marriages have problems, everyone carries trauma, battles insecurities—and theoretically, when placed inside a pressure cooker like an alien invasion, these struggles should intensify, not disappear.
If you’re looking for an apocalyptic romance spotlighting Black characters—and love horror, complicated characters, layered interpersonal drama—and 10/10 spicy scenes, this book is for you
Meet The Characters
Some loves never truly die—they just wait for the right moment to reignite. For Alexis and Devon, that moment comes at the end of the world. As childhood sweethearts, they swore they were going to marry each other until life pulled them in different directions. Though they built new lives with other people, when fate throws them together at the worst possible moment, they’re forced to confront buried feelings while also surviving the literal end. Now, with her husband holding the key to government shelter, Alexis faces an impossible choice: embrace the certainty of survival, or risk everything for the person who’s always felt like home.
End of The World Essentials
