The Rest of Us Just Live Here parent’s guide: what’s inside
High confidence
What it offers
Educational value
Some · 2/5
A note for parents
This YA novel subverts supernatural apocalypse tropes by focusing on ordinary teenagers navigating real-world concerns (romance, family, friendship, self-worth) while supernatural chaos happens around them. The tone is humorous and heartfelt rather than dark, emphasizing character growth and connection. Some mild language, references to substance use, and occasional supernatural violence occur, but nothing graphic; it's appropriate for mature teens who enjoy character-driven stories with emotional depth.
What if you aren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you're like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someon...What if you aren't the Chosen One? The one who's supposed to fight the zombies, or the soul-eating ghosts, or whatever the heck this new thing is, with the blue lights and the death? What if you're like Mikey? Who just wants to graduate and go to prom and maybe finally work up the courage to ask Henna out before someone goes and blows up the high school. Again. Because sometimes there are problems bigger than this week's end of the world, and sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life. Even if your best friend is worshipped by mountain lions.
