Reviews

Until the End of the World by Sarah Lyons Fleming

kkomo's review

5.0

This was the first actual book I read in the post-apocalyptic genre, and was definitely well-worth my time. Almost 3 years later, this series remains one of my favorite.
Not only could I not put it down, but when I did, I found myself thinking about the characters- which is not typical for me, considering how much I read. The characters were well-developed (for the most part) and very relatable in any context, but placing them in a zombie-infused world made that world then become more believeable. It has more than a few "edge of your seat" moments intertwined with moments of sadness, joy and reflection.

tay_low's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

magicmargot's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This is a fun, fast read. Bit of a shallow story, but it works because it isn't trying to be anything else. I had a good time reading it and will most likely finish the series.

jthereader's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a strong start to the series, and hooked me enough that I tore through all three books in a weekend. This was probably a mistake because

the second and third books are so damn heavy

but I had to know what happened. ASAP!

My one criticism is how

Ana and Peter basically become different people by the end of the book

- it didn’t seem that believable to me.

Overall, a bit of a different take on the zombie apocalypse that I really enjoyed

laurenalexts's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

craftyangie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

4.5

callielawson's review

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

mellabella's review

2.0

This is not a zombie book. So if you are looking for one, don't read this. Cassie is going to break up with her boyfriend Peter. She is still pining after an old love. Adrian. Peter's rich, shallow ways were never a good fit. Even if Cassie could see the good in him from time to time. A virus is making people attack each other around the world. When it hits NYC, Cassie and her friends (Penny-her childhood friend, James-Penny's new boyfriend, Nelly, and Ana-Penny's spoiled brat sister) leave the city. With Peter in tow. There is a LOT of unnecessary details in this book Cassie's chipped toenail posh. Banter. Various scenes written to convey how close Cassie and Penny are. How long they've known each other. Flashbacks of her and Adrian. It was all too much. Peter and Ana? WHOA. They were thoroughly unlikable. Aaannnddd no one called them on their bs? Not likely. Cassie wasn't a very likable character either. She was somewhat immature. But,still not as bad as those two. There were a few scenes that got my hopes up (with villains, and zombie overflow). But, this was not what I expected.

z_brarian's review

5.0

Amazingly good! Loved that it was a female protagonist. I teamed up a few times and laughed out loud. If I were in a z-movie apocalypse, I’d want Cassie and her family on my side!!

reneesmith's review

5.0

Because one of my fave narrators (Julia Whelan) performs this story, I ended up listening to YA Zombie Apacolypse fiction & being vastly entertained :) Loved the warm friendships the author creates among the make-shift family members. The book definitely focuses more on the relationships & people joining together to survive than violence---tho' there is some of that. Even though the ending was quite satisfying, I think I'm going to have to finish to the series just so I'll know what happens. No grisly descriptions or bedrooms scenes. Some language. Fun read.