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colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
I was on a search for a new series to binge and it looked intriguing and rather short. Ended up really enjoying the audiobook as it had a good mix of the "usual zombie story feel" bu also felt like a fresh take to zombies. Really curious to continue as I think the next bok follows other people
lkmreads's review against another edition
A free copy of this book was received in exchange for an honest opinion.
I read the first book in this series and it was a pretty decent book. This second one has a lot going for it as well: the take on the 'zombie' genre is slightly different than the norm, not much, but just enough to make you curious; what I could see of the plot that was apparently going on in the background seemed interesting, which is why I bumped it one start to "it's ok" rating; but the thing is, the book seems more about the characters and their past/complex love relationships than about the things that were happening to them at the time - which is fine, I guess, except that in this book I just couldn't like any of the characters.
The main character seemed rather dysfunctional, and not in an overly interesting way, her original love interested seemed like a bit of a pushover/ass (I can't quite decide), and someway half through I just lost all interest in the story because although things were happening, it wasn't what I would have considered the "interesting" parts that the book focused on.
After a while of having it sitting there and not wanting to pick it back up, I'm going to give it as a loss and mark it as abandoned.
I read the first book in this series and it was a pretty decent book. This second one has a lot going for it as well: the take on the 'zombie' genre is slightly different than the norm, not much, but just enough to make you curious; what I could see of the plot that was apparently going on in the background seemed interesting, which is why I bumped it one start to "it's ok" rating; but the thing is, the book seems more about the characters and their past/complex love relationships than about the things that were happening to them at the time - which is fine, I guess, except that in this book I just couldn't like any of the characters.
The main character seemed rather dysfunctional, and not in an overly interesting way, her original love interested seemed like a bit of a pushover/ass (I can't quite decide), and someway half through I just lost all interest in the story because although things were happening, it wasn't what I would have considered the "interesting" parts that the book focused on.
After a while of having it sitting there and not wanting to pick it back up, I'm going to give it as a loss and mark it as abandoned.
sharongrigg's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
As zombie stories go this was a bit of a mixed bag. Characters reasonably interesting, plot had some different perspectives to the usual zombie origin/results of infection. The main downfall was a huge amount of time in the memory state, then switching to just referring to it happening.
craftymanatee's review against another edition
4.0
Corrina struggles with her past and just wishes for Dylan to love her but when a madman comes knocking on their back door and neighbors start attacking each other, things take a turn for the worse. This is the second book of the series, following the novella Germination. Starting with a new set of characters following the aftermath of the outbreak, you're taken on a journey not only through the post apocalypse but through Corrina's memories as well.
This series takes a truly unique twist on the zombie genre where the zombies aren't really zombies. There are several things that I really appreciate about this series. First that the author does a fantastic job of changing perspective (you know you're reading from someone else's view right away) while still keeping the tone of the overall series. Second, that cliched zombie story moments are pointed out by the characters. By acknowledging them it adds a bit of humor/ relief to the situation while also throwing you off the track of where the story might be going (I prefer books where I can't guess the end). Finally, the take on zombies. At first I was rather confused by the concept (though it was introduced at the end of the first book) but I feel that only added to the story since Corrina (whose perspective the story is in) is trying to figure it all out as well.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read the up coming fourth (see my review for the third book here). I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading the YA and/or Post-apocalyptic genres.
Please note: I received this book in return for my honest opinion as part of the author's launch team. Want to learn more and get in on this awesome series: www.ZombiesAreHuman.com
This series takes a truly unique twist on the zombie genre where the zombies aren't really zombies. There are several things that I really appreciate about this series. First that the author does a fantastic job of changing perspective (you know you're reading from someone else's view right away) while still keeping the tone of the overall series. Second, that cliched zombie story moments are pointed out by the characters. By acknowledging them it adds a bit of humor/ relief to the situation while also throwing you off the track of where the story might be going (I prefer books where I can't guess the end). Finally, the take on zombies. At first I was rather confused by the concept (though it was introduced at the end of the first book) but I feel that only added to the story since Corrina (whose perspective the story is in) is trying to figure it all out as well.
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read the up coming fourth (see my review for the third book here). I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading the YA and/or Post-apocalyptic genres.
Please note: I received this book in return for my honest opinion as part of the author's launch team. Want to learn more and get in on this awesome series: www.ZombiesAreHuman.com
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