Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) by Mandi W — 09 May 2015

Funny. Not what you go in expecting. Cute story.

This review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) was written by Mandi W on 09 May 2015.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has generally received positive reviews.

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