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hilary89's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Only a few books in and I think I’m obsessed with this series. Travis and Layne’s relationship growth was so touching to read, even though their lack of forthright communication got grating at times.
To me this is the perfect romance book. Unlikely partners thrown together by extreme circumstances who then navigate what they mean to one another in a new world.
Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Gun violence
Moderate: Grief, Violence, and Gore
taylorjade's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Gun violence, Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Grief and Child death
smuttymcbookface's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is everything I want from a post-apocalypse novel. Grouchy hero that respects boundaries. Practical but genuine heroine that asks for what she wants. And genuine day-to-day life, with the fear and the hopes beautifully articulated.
I also enjoyed that Layne and Travis were small-town people, with a lot of insight into their previous lives. Claire Kent did a wonderful job of having Travis both request consent and take control, something that feels vitally important in the world created where women are often mistreated. The epilogue felt hopeful and well-rounded.
The only thing that didn't push this up to 5* for me was that I didn't like the final scuffle, and that the scuffle was required to keep things moving forward. But it was still handled well.
I also enjoyed that Layne and Travis were small-town people, with a lot of insight into their previous lives. Claire Kent did a wonderful job of having Travis both request consent and take control, something that feels vitally important in the world created where women are often mistreated. The epilogue felt hopeful and well-rounded.
The only thing that didn't push this up to 5* for me was that I didn't like the final scuffle, and that the scuffle was required to keep things moving forward. But it was still handled well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Child death
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Rape
lotte5322's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Grief, Murder, Blood, and Child death
Minor: Animal cruelty and Sexual assault
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