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Jane and Dan at the End of the World
AS SEEN ON THE TODAY SHOW • USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A ZIBBY OWENS MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025! • A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BOOK CLUB PICK! Date night goes off the rails when one couple gets wrapped up in a crime in progress, in this “hilarious” (People) new novel from the USA Today bestselling author. When Jane and Dan score dinner reservations at the renowned and expensive La Fin du Monde (The End of the World) Jane thinks it’s as good a place as any to tell Dan she wants a divorce.The mother of two feels unneeded by her teenagers, and her writing career has screeched to a halt. Her one published novel sold under five hundred copies. Worse? She’s pretty sure Dan is cheating on her. But before they even get to the second course, an activist group bursts into the dining room. Jane is shocked—and not just because she’s in a hostage situation the likes of which she’s only seen in the movies! Nearly everything the disorganized and bumbling activists say and do is right out of the pages of her failed book. Even Dan (who Jane wasn’t sure even read her book) admits it’s eerily familiar. Which means Dan and Jane can predict what’s going to happen next. And they’re the only ones who can stop it. This wasn’t what Jane was thinking of when she said “’til death do us part” all those years ago, but if they can survive this, they can survive anything—even marriage.
Published: March 11, 2025
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780593200834
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Karen B.
Feb 25, 2026
Jane and Dan at the End of the World
- Colleen Oakley
This was my first time reading a book by Colleen Oakley. I’ve read raving reviews regarding other books of hers, so when I won Jane and Dan at the End of the World in a GoodReads giveaway, I was eager to dive into it right away. The premise caught my attention immediately; I had high hopes for this story to be a compelling page-turner by that little book blurb alone. Unfortunately, for me, that was not the case.
The story is based on Jane and Dan, a couple married for 19 (or is it 20 – depends on which one you ask) years. They live a modest life with their two teenage kids, but Jane has been growing increasingly dissatisfied, while Dan is blissfully unaware. Tension builds as Jane plans to confront Dan while having dinner about her wishes for a divorce. I had hoped to connect on an emotional level with the couple, but I struggled with a connection at all where Jane was concerned. This was extremely frustrating and detracted from my overall interest in the story.
The second part of the story shifts dramatically during their dinner at the renowned La Fin du Monde restaurant, well known for its extravagant 9-course meals costing upwards of two grand. Chaos erupts when a group of gun-wielding activists stage a takeover at the restaurant spouting off lines almost word for word from none other than Jane’s failed book about a terrorist takeover at a tea emporium! This segment is wild and unpredictable, spiraling into madness. As the chaos ensues, the couple’s emotional journey is completely overshadowed, leaving me feeling completely disconnected from where the story started.
Despite my criticisms, the book has its displays of humor and isn’t a total loss. I would, however, recommend approaching it with an open mind, knowing that some events may seem over-the-top, and that Jane's character might drive you a little crazy. I believe I may have strained my eyes with all the rolling I did between Jane and the restaurant scenes LOL.
I always say, not every book resonates with every reader and that is ok. Just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t reach an audience. Give it a shot—you might love it!
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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- Colleen Oakley
This was my first time reading a book by Colleen Oakley. I’ve read raving reviews regarding other books of hers, so when I won Jane and Dan at the End of the World in a GoodReads giveaway, I was eager to dive into it right away. The premise caught my attention immediately; I had high hopes for this story to be a compelling page-turner by that little book blurb alone. Unfortunately, for me, that was not the case.
The story is based on Jane and Dan, a couple married for 19 (or is it 20 – depends on which one you ask) years. They live a modest life with their two teenage kids, but Jane has been growing increasingly dissatisfied, while Dan is blissfully unaware. Tension builds as Jane plans to confront Dan while having dinner about her wishes for a divorce. I had hoped to connect on an emotional level with the couple, but I struggled with a connection at all where Jane was concerned. This was extremely frustrating and detracted from my overall interest in the story.
The second part of the story shifts dramatically during their dinner at the renowned La Fin du Monde restaurant, well known for its extravagant 9-course meals costing upwards of two grand. Chaos erupts when a group of gun-wielding activists stage a takeover at the restaurant spouting off lines almost word for word from none other than Jane’s failed book about a terrorist takeover at a tea emporium! This segment is wild and unpredictable, spiraling into madness. As the chaos ensues, the couple’s emotional journey is completely overshadowed, leaving me feeling completely disconnected from where the story started.
Despite my criticisms, the book has its displays of humor and isn’t a total loss. I would, however, recommend approaching it with an open mind, knowing that some events may seem over-the-top, and that Jane's character might drive you a little crazy. I believe I may have strained my eyes with all the rolling I did between Jane and the restaurant scenes LOL.
I always say, not every book resonates with every reader and that is ok. Just because it didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t reach an audience. Give it a shot—you might love it!
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/thetxlitchic
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/TheTxLitChic
#thetxlitchic #bookreviewsandmore #bookstagram #booktok #bookcommunity #readersofinstagram #booklover #arcreader #bookreview #bingeworthy #tbr #supportindieauthors #bookobsessed #instareads #books #bookaddict #bookreviewer #bookreviews #keepreading #indiebooks #indieauthors #Supportyourlocalbook #genrewhore #ilikebigbooksandicannotlie