3.94 AVERAGE

dark inspiring reflective sad 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

This book got the scientist in me thinking and loving this storyline. The relationship between Melanie and her teacher, and even Melanie and Parks, made my heart cry. This entire book was something so unexpected and delightful. I'm sure I'll be yelling everyone about it for years.

I read this book on a recommendation and didn't know what to expect. I loved the start of the book when I didn't know what was going on yet. I got a bit lost in the middle but it was concluded by a bittersweet ending...
It was a bit too gore and bloody for my taste and I am not a big fan of zombie stories so it says something about how well written this book is that I not only finish it but also rated it 4 stars (and was thinking about 5).
adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

As a rule, I don't willingly read or watch the subject matter of this book. However. The synopsis is totally useless and it was a book club pick, so I went into it blind, and was very impressed. I might have to watch the Last of Us now and give other stuff a chance.  *shudder* I felt like this was wonderfully well-written and the characters were excellently done. 
adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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: Complicated

I had no idea what this book was about going in and I'm glad I didn't. I don't think I would have read it if I knew...but I wound up really enjoying the story. Some tough parts but overall a truly well done story.
adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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
adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated