
The Cafe at the End of the World
The meet-cute between cosy romance and apocalypse you didn't know you needed
Helen Comerford(Author)
Bloomsbury YA (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-0372-0002-1 (ISBN)
Description
THE END IS BREWING ...
Love, lattes, and world-ending drama - life just got a lot less cosy for Lydie, teenage daughter of Death. The cosy romcom/fantasy obsession you didn't know you needed.
Come for the cinnamon rolls, stay for the apocalypse.
Lydie, the daughter of Death, a retired Rider of the Apocalypse, is obsessed with 'cosy'; cosy books, cosy job in the family cafe, cosy low-drama life.
But then secretive, attractive, and above all annoying, Kai, bursts into the cafe in a flurry of autumn leaves, with secrets that threaten to change everything.
Big, un-cosy things are coming for Lydie whether she likes it or not, and working with Kai might be the only way to protect her town. Provided she doesn't fall for him first ...
TROPES FOR THE CAFE AT THE END OF THE WORLD
? Grumpy/sunshine
? Forced Proximity
? Enemies to ... well, that would be telling
? Brooding ML who just needs a hug
? 'I totally have to kiss you right now or else we'll blow our cover'
PRAISE FOR THE CAFE AT THE END OF THE WORLD
'With timeless yearning, apocalyptic stakes and a cosy setting, this is a delicious treat of a book' - Niyla Farook, award-winning author of Murder for Two
'A comforting, cozy hug set against world-ending stakes and heart-pounding adventure. After reading, you'll never want to leave the Snug' - Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies
'The perfect balance of cosy, coffee-shop vibes with thrilling, world-saving stakes' - Zeena Gosrani, author of This Dark Heart
Love, lattes, and world-ending drama - life just got a lot less cosy for Lydie, teenage daughter of Death. The cosy romcom/fantasy obsession you didn't know you needed.
Come for the cinnamon rolls, stay for the apocalypse.
Lydie, the daughter of Death, a retired Rider of the Apocalypse, is obsessed with 'cosy'; cosy books, cosy job in the family cafe, cosy low-drama life.
But then secretive, attractive, and above all annoying, Kai, bursts into the cafe in a flurry of autumn leaves, with secrets that threaten to change everything.
Big, un-cosy things are coming for Lydie whether she likes it or not, and working with Kai might be the only way to protect her town. Provided she doesn't fall for him first ...
TROPES FOR THE CAFE AT THE END OF THE WORLD
? Grumpy/sunshine
? Forced Proximity
? Enemies to ... well, that would be telling
? Brooding ML who just needs a hug
? 'I totally have to kiss you right now or else we'll blow our cover'
PRAISE FOR THE CAFE AT THE END OF THE WORLD
'With timeless yearning, apocalyptic stakes and a cosy setting, this is a delicious treat of a book' - Niyla Farook, award-winning author of Murder for Two
'A comforting, cozy hug set against world-ending stakes and heart-pounding adventure. After reading, you'll never want to leave the Snug' - Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies
'The perfect balance of cosy, coffee-shop vibes with thrilling, world-saving stakes' - Zeena Gosrani, author of This Dark Heart
Reviews / Votes
Original and fresh, CAFE AT THE END OF THE WORLD takes your favourite romcom and end-of-the-world tropes to the next level. With timeless yearning, apocalyptic stakes and a cosy setting, this is a delicious treat of a book! I loved every second of it. * Niyla Farook, award-winning author of Murder for Two * The perfect balance of cosy, coffee-shop vibes with thrilling, world-saving stakes and all the yearning in between. Comerford weaves together a story that slots right into the terrifying state of our world, but still leaves you feeling safe and hopeful * Zeena Gosrani, author of This Dark Heart * This was the perfect cosy teen romance ... one with an impending apocalypse in the background * Claire Linney, author of the Time Tub Travellers series * Gorgeously written, delightfully cosy, heart-warming and completely thrilling in all the best and most delightful ways ... an escapist fantasy full of love, laughs and light * Lucy Christopher, author of Stolen and Flyaway * Unputdownable YA fantasy. Who knew that a story about the four horsemen of the apocalypse and their offspring could be so cosy and warm? Masterfully plotted, swooningly romantic and wonderfully imaginative. I read it in a single sitting and I can't wait for the next book! * Josie Jaffrey, author of The Gilded King * Comfortingly cosy, apocalyptically dangerous and spellbindingly romantic ... If you're looking for clean, high-stakes tension with heart and humour, The Cafe at the End of the World is for you * Tia Fisher, author of Not Going To Plan * Like a warm cup of tea on a cold and stormy night, The Cafe at the End of the World is a comforting, cozy hug set against world-ending stakes and heart-pounding adventure. After reading, you'll never want to leave the Snug * Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies * Cafe at the End of the World is swift, funny, and wholesome - a blend of all the right ingredients that make it as moreish a story as they come! * Tomi Oyemakinde, author of We Are Hunted * Helen Comerford has created a place I wanted to visit, filled with warm characters that drew me in. Lydie is relatable and lovable ... cosy fantasy that makes you want to stay, with real stakes and exciting action. I can't wait for the sequel * Bryony Pearce, author of Aphrodite * A funny, swoony, romantic, feminist take on the superhero genre * Christine Pillainayagam, author of Ellie Pillai is Brown on The Love Interest * Original and witty and such assured writing that crackles as much as it shines ... Helen Comerford is a writer to watch * CJ Skurse, author of the Sweetpea series on The Love Interest *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0372-0002-1 (9781037200021)
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Person
Helen Comerford writes funny and fantastical tales, with diverse casts of characters, for children and young adults. She is fuelled by a love of all things super-powered, feminism and chocolate raisins. When she's not writing, you can find Helen hiking around the Welsh countryside with her dog, Cocoa.
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