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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
Well I started this ... and finished it in a day. It's not that it was wonderful by any means, I just had time to listen and this was really short. Didn't feel like a book, but more of a prelude. I guess it does say "origins" in the title. It didn't wrap up like a book either, it just ended. I like a book, even one that is a series, to feel like a BOOK, with a conclusion and story, not just introduction of the characters and situation.
This was sure setting up our MC to be a heroine. She is taking karate, she knows how to handle a gun ... that's going to come in handy during a Zombie apocalypse. There are a LOT of people against vaccines in this book (like ALL the main characters), which turns out to be a good thing, since the vaccine is apparently the problem, turning people into zombies.
This WAS interesting from the point of view of the pandemic. Even though it was worldwide, they never used the word pandemic, but used epidemic... which is for ONE location. We are currently in a pandemic as I read (listened ... included in Audible Escape) this. It was interesting to note how the sickness started, yet it hadn't gotten to where we are today (March/April2020). Schools were still in, just starting to shutdown. No mention of panic purchases at stores, just a little bit of comment about people staying in, not going out (although perhaps not a "stay home stay safe" declaration from the governor like now)... Cassie was still going to school, got her nails done, went to karate (although there weren't a lot of people there).
I guess I'm glad this Covid-19 isn't turning people into Zombies at least.
Quite the premonition dream our MC has at the start ... in the kindle copy it's in italics, letting the reader know there is something different about the text. Harder to come across in audio. The narrator was just okay. Fairly bland. A few of the voices (the younger kids especially) had some life and characterization, but everyone else, and the basic narration in-between was really bland.
These kids miraculously make it through, reunited (somewhat) and ... let's go (onto the sequel). Just unsatisfying. I realize the author wants to force us to continue, leaving a cliffhanger, but I just don't really care to continue, even if the sequels were included in AudibleEscape (they aren't ... I'm definitely not spending credits. The text is included in Kindle Unlimited).
This was sure setting up our MC to be a heroine. She is taking karate, she knows how to handle a gun ... that's going to come in handy during a Zombie apocalypse. There are a LOT of people against vaccines in this book (like ALL the main characters), which turns out to be a good thing, since the vaccine is apparently the problem, turning people into zombies.
This WAS interesting from the point of view of the pandemic. Even though it was worldwide, they never used the word pandemic, but used epidemic... which is for ONE location. We are currently in a pandemic as I read (listened ... included in Audible Escape) this. It was interesting to note how the sickness started, yet it hadn't gotten to where we are today (March/April2020). Schools were still in, just starting to shutdown. No mention of panic purchases at stores, just a little bit of comment about people staying in, not going out (although perhaps not a "stay home stay safe" declaration from the governor like now)... Cassie was still going to school, got her nails done, went to karate (although there weren't a lot of people there).
I guess I'm glad this Covid-19 isn't turning people into Zombies at least.
Quite the premonition dream our MC has at the start ... in the kindle copy it's in italics, letting the reader know there is something different about the text. Harder to come across in audio. The narrator was just okay. Fairly bland. A few of the voices (the younger kids especially) had some life and characterization, but everyone else, and the basic narration in-between was really bland.
These kids miraculously make it through, reunited (somewhat) and ... let's go (onto the sequel). Just unsatisfying. I realize the author wants to force us to continue, leaving a cliffhanger, but I just don't really care to continue, even if the sequels were included in AudibleEscape (they aren't ... I'm definitely not spending credits. The text is included in Kindle Unlimited).
The concept of this book was good but unfortunately didn't live up to my expectations!
I think if a zombie apocalypse broke out the last thing on your mind would be a cute boy and how your manicure is now ruined!
Your sister and parents are missing yet you were more focused on this cute guy and jealousy? Think the author could have kept the romance element without making it blatantly obvious! Like going out to kill zombies and he playfully smacks your butt and makes you go all gooey inside? Don't think that would be your first thought if you are about to go out into danger!
Was a good book, just needed to dial down the romance aspect a lot!
I think if a zombie apocalypse broke out the last thing on your mind would be a cute boy and how your manicure is now ruined!
Your sister and parents are missing yet you were more focused on this cute guy and jealousy? Think the author could have kept the romance element without making it blatantly obvious! Like going out to kill zombies and he playfully smacks your butt and makes you go all gooey inside? Don't think that would be your first thought if you are about to go out into danger!
Was a good book, just needed to dial down the romance aspect a lot!
Bad writing--both grammatically and stylistically--flat, stereotypical characters; disturbingly sexist love interest who is a love interest solely because he is good looking (see, flat, stereotypical characters.)
3.75 stars
This was a fun audio book. Loved the zombies, but the anti-vax message was annoying. Be warned that this ends on a complete cliffhanger
This was a fun audio book. Loved the zombies, but the anti-vax message was annoying. Be warned that this ends on a complete cliffhanger
I just read this book inside of the darlings of Decay collection and it was ok, very much like broken world but for a Younger audience, it was ok.
The characters were flat and not very well written. I like the idea of the story and it was fairly easy to read through. Needs more editing and tweaking to be a really good book.
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For a zombie story, this was a really surprisingly good start. The characters were developed well and the story seemed to have a path it was trying to take.
One thing I definitely enjoy from author's who chance at writing zombie apocalypse tales is that they start at the beginning. No offense, but I like to know why the world went BOOM and why the dead walk again, not just be launched into mid-survival.
Cassie is one serious tough cookie. She is a karate student and is well versed in weapons, on the insistence of her father. I definitely would want her by my side in a zombie apocalypse. I enjoyed seeing that one side of her and then that vulnerable side where she begins to have feelings for her new martial arts instructor.
Bryce actually seemed older than his 19 years. So it was a little weird to see Cassie enamored with him, but as he opened up more and discussed his family life, it was understandable why he seemed so much older. I'm not going to ruin it though, you'll have to find out why the hot martial arts instructor is the way he is.
There were a few minor editing error's but nothing that took away from the story line.
However, noted, don't get vaccinated by an untested vaccine. You might turn into a human chomping zombie!
For a zombie story, this was a really surprisingly good start. The characters were developed well and the story seemed to have a path it was trying to take.
One thing I definitely enjoy from author's who chance at writing zombie apocalypse tales is that they start at the beginning. No offense, but I like to know why the world went BOOM and why the dead walk again, not just be launched into mid-survival.
Cassie is one serious tough cookie. She is a karate student and is well versed in weapons, on the insistence of her father. I definitely would want her by my side in a zombie apocalypse. I enjoyed seeing that one side of her and then that vulnerable side where she begins to have feelings for her new martial arts instructor.
Bryce actually seemed older than his 19 years. So it was a little weird to see Cassie enamored with him, but as he opened up more and discussed his family life, it was understandable why he seemed so much older. I'm not going to ruin it though, you'll have to find out why the hot martial arts instructor is the way he is.
There were a few minor editing error's but nothing that took away from the story line.
However, noted, don't get vaccinated by an untested vaccine. You might turn into a human chomping zombie!
I believe this book has a lot of potential. However, the writing was very amateur, almost child like, which made it hard for me to take seriously. It was okay for a quick read, though I think there needs to be a lot of editing and revising if the author wants this to become a big hit.
Three stars is probably pushing it but it didn’t hurt my brain to read it so it’s already a step up from a few I’ve tried. You pretty much know from the beginning that the main character (a 17 year old) is like an over buffed RPG class. Not only does she have her black belt, but she’s a natural at it and happens to have a father that takes her shooting every week and owns more guns than most. The love interest and romance-ish is cliche and predictable. Few character reactions are believable. However, I wouldn’t mind seeing how it plays out.
I'm kind of embarrassed that I read this. I got it for free from Book Bub and was between books so I took a chance on it and and I can't say I was let down because I really wasn't expecting much.
First of all if you are going to e-publish, make sure you get a competent editor.
Second, the writing of this story is very juvenile.
And third, the whole premise of this book made me kind of mad. I love zombie stories and though most of the origins of zombies are wholly unbelievable, I think this one takes the cake. I can't help but think that the author of this book is an anti-vaxxer, since the way people become zombies is because they got an, untested, flu vaccine that gave them neurological damage and effectively "stole their souls" and turned them into the undead. I'm sorry but I'll take a radioactive comet over that one. All the people who refused to take the vaccine, because they wanted to live a more "natural life" with vitamins and herbal remedies, were rewarded by not turning into zombies. And somehow this vaccine got out administered to the public without being tested or approved by the FDA. Drugs that are known to work and have finished human trials are still held back before public release so that they can be tested for years to come "just to be safe", at least in America. There is no way that an untested, non-approved flu vaccine is getting anywhere near the public, even in the case of an extreme outbreak.
So other than that the only other problem I have with the story are the characters themselves. While sometimes it's fun to have characters who totally kick ass and are unrealistically awesome at killing zombies and saving the day. It is not enjoyable when that person is a 17 year old blank personality who gets upset about breaking her nails and is more concerned about a guy she is crushing on than the fact that her world just fell apart and there are creatures trying to eat her.
The one thing I will give this book is the idea that the zombies don't just want to eat humans but that they have an neverending need for protein so that they try to eat each other too if they are still fresh enough. And that they get more aggressive the more far along they get as zombies.
First of all if you are going to e-publish, make sure you get a competent editor.
Second, the writing of this story is very juvenile.
And third, the whole premise of this book made me kind of mad. I love zombie stories and though most of the origins of zombies are wholly unbelievable, I think this one takes the cake. I can't help but think that the author of this book is an anti-vaxxer, since the way people become zombies is because they got an, untested, flu vaccine that gave them neurological damage and effectively "stole their souls" and turned them into the undead. I'm sorry but I'll take a radioactive comet over that one. All the people who refused to take the vaccine, because they wanted to live a more "natural life" with vitamins and herbal remedies, were rewarded by not turning into zombies. And somehow this vaccine got out administered to the public without being tested or approved by the FDA. Drugs that are known to work and have finished human trials are still held back before public release so that they can be tested for years to come "just to be safe", at least in America. There is no way that an untested, non-approved flu vaccine is getting anywhere near the public, even in the case of an extreme outbreak.
So other than that the only other problem I have with the story are the characters themselves. While sometimes it's fun to have characters who totally kick ass and are unrealistically awesome at killing zombies and saving the day. It is not enjoyable when that person is a 17 year old blank personality who gets upset about breaking her nails and is more concerned about a guy she is crushing on than the fact that her world just fell apart and there are creatures trying to eat her.
The one thing I will give this book is the idea that the zombies don't just want to eat humans but that they have an neverending need for protein so that they try to eat each other too if they are still fresh enough. And that they get more aggressive the more far along they get as zombies.