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drea_moon974's review against another edition
4.0
This story follows Molly Bigelow, who is an incredible smart but socially awkward girl, who is excepted into the Metropolitan Institute of Science and Technology (MIST). This school also houses a mysterious group called the Omegas. Molly is recruited into this society and is introduced to the world of the undead (as they prefer to be called, zombies is just insulting). When Molly begins to uncover important information about the Omegas and zombies alike, things start to get dangerous fast!
This is the first book in the series and it is amazing. It took me a little while to get used to the writing style (with all its little asides), but it quickly grew on me and I came to love the quirky comments that Molly would make. The zombies in this book are not all your traditional horror film brand zombies. There are three levels to the zombies and depending on their level the more dangerous or friendly they are. This is what makes this such a great kids book, it gives kids the taste of zombies without it being too scary. That is not to say that there are not scary parts, without some scary parts there would be no action.
This is a fantastic book, I would recommend it to any age, but especially for kids aged 9-12 who want to read things like the "Hunger Games" or "The Maze Runner" but may not yet be able to handle the content or their parents do not want them reading it at their age. This book is a perfect bridger book, that isn't too violent, but gives them a taste of the action that they want.
This is the first book in the series and it is amazing. It took me a little while to get used to the writing style (with all its little asides), but it quickly grew on me and I came to love the quirky comments that Molly would make. The zombies in this book are not all your traditional horror film brand zombies. There are three levels to the zombies and depending on their level the more dangerous or friendly they are. This is what makes this such a great kids book, it gives kids the taste of zombies without it being too scary. That is not to say that there are not scary parts, without some scary parts there would be no action.
This is a fantastic book, I would recommend it to any age, but especially for kids aged 9-12 who want to read things like the "Hunger Games" or "The Maze Runner" but may not yet be able to handle the content or their parents do not want them reading it at their age. This book is a perfect bridger book, that isn't too violent, but gives them a taste of the action that they want.
rorasauce's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
drea_moon974's review
4.0
This story follows Molly Bigelow, who is an incredible smart but socially awkward girl, who is excepted into the Metropolitan Institute of Science and Technology (MIST). This school also houses a mysterious group called the Omegas. Molly is recruited into this society and is introduced to the world of the undead (as they prefer to be called, zombies is just insulting). When Molly begins to uncover important information about the Omegas and zombies alike, things start to get dangerous fast!
This is the first book in the series and it is amazing. It took me a little while to get used to the writing style (with all its little asides), but it quickly grew on me and I came to love the quirky comments that Molly would make. The zombies in this book are not all your traditional horror film brand zombies. There are three levels to the zombies and depending on their level the more dangerous or friendly they are. This is what makes this such a great kids book, it gives kids the taste of zombies without it being too scary. That is not to say that there are not scary parts, without some scary parts there would be no action.
This is a fantastic book, I would recommend it to any age, but especially for kids aged 9-12 who want to read things like the "Hunger Games" or "The Maze Runner" but may not yet be able to handle the content or their parents do not want them reading it at their age. This book is a perfect bridger book, that isn't too violent, but gives them a taste of the action that they want.
This is the first book in the series and it is amazing. It took me a little while to get used to the writing style (with all its little asides), but it quickly grew on me and I came to love the quirky comments that Molly would make. The zombies in this book are not all your traditional horror film brand zombies. There are three levels to the zombies and depending on their level the more dangerous or friendly they are. This is what makes this such a great kids book, it gives kids the taste of zombies without it being too scary. That is not to say that there are not scary parts, without some scary parts there would be no action.
This is a fantastic book, I would recommend it to any age, but especially for kids aged 9-12 who want to read things like the "Hunger Games" or "The Maze Runner" but may not yet be able to handle the content or their parents do not want them reading it at their age. This book is a perfect bridger book, that isn't too violent, but gives them a taste of the action that they want.
westonreads's review
Reading level is too young for me. Didn’t like the writing style and the main character annoyed me because it felt like the writing was trying to hard to make her quirky
drea_moon974's review against another edition
4.0
This story follows Molly Bigelow, who is an incredible smart but socially awkward girl, who is excepted into the Metropolitan Institute of Science and Technology (MIST). This school also houses a mysterious group called the Omegas. Molly is recruited into this society and is introduced to the world of the undead (as they prefer to be called, zombies is just insulting). When Molly begins to uncover important information about the Omegas and zombies alike, things start to get dangerous fast!
This is the first book in the series and it is amazing. It took me a little while to get used to the writing style (with all its little asides), but it quickly grew on me and I came to love the quirky comments that Molly would make. The zombies in this book are not all your traditional horror film brand zombies. There are three levels to the zombies and depending on their level the more dangerous or friendly they are. This is what makes this such a great kids book, it gives kids the taste of zombies without it being too scary. That is not to say that there are not scary parts, without some scary parts there would be no action.
This is a fantastic book, I would recommend it to any age, but especially for kids aged 9-12 who want to read things like the "Hunger Games" or "The Maze Runner" but may not yet be able to handle the content or their parents do not want them reading it at their age. This book is a perfect bridger book, that isn't too violent, but gives them a taste of the action that they want.
This is the first book in the series and it is amazing. It took me a little while to get used to the writing style (with all its little asides), but it quickly grew on me and I came to love the quirky comments that Molly would make. The zombies in this book are not all your traditional horror film brand zombies. There are three levels to the zombies and depending on their level the more dangerous or friendly they are. This is what makes this such a great kids book, it gives kids the taste of zombies without it being too scary. That is not to say that there are not scary parts, without some scary parts there would be no action.
This is a fantastic book, I would recommend it to any age, but especially for kids aged 9-12 who want to read things like the "Hunger Games" or "The Maze Runner" but may not yet be able to handle the content or their parents do not want them reading it at their age. This book is a perfect bridger book, that isn't too violent, but gives them a taste of the action that they want.
ravenwolf_waf's review against another edition
4.0
Let me start by saying that I haven't read a "middle grades" book since I left the middle grades. Honestly, I'm in my 30s and didn't believe they'd be in depth enough to keep me interested. However, Mr. Ponti does a really good job of moving and twisting the plot enough to keep any age curious. Now I wouldn't say that Dead City is a difficult read. You wouldn't want that for our younger readers. But it'll hold your attention.
Molly is our heroine and we meet her in the most interesting situation. She's trapped in a girl's locker room with a zombie that wants to kill her but she's utterly unphased. Molly is smart, spunky, and kind and everything I would want my niece to aspire to in life. She doesn't always make the right choices and she pays for those mistakes; another thing I think is good for young kids to understand. But Molly's support system still loves and cares for her despite these mistakes. Better still, Molly learns from them and does her best to not make them again.
Through the story, we learn that Molly is sort of a legacy. At her school, there's a secret organization made up of students that police the zombies of Manhattan. The Omegas, as they are called, are responsible for protecting Level 1 Undead (a term they prefer over zombie) from the Breathers (what the Undead call the Living). Omegas also have to sometimes put down Level 3s when they become too dangerous (Level 3s are what we typically see in zombie movies). Molly's Mom was THE Omega back in her day and a legend among the teams. Even though Molly lost her Mom due to cancer, it seems that she was, in her own way, training Molly for the Omegas her whole life.
I loved Molly's teammates and how their strengths made them a better group. You have Natalie, the team leader, who is always great under pressure. She takes Molly under her wing and acts as another big sister. Grayson is crazy smart, especially with computers. Awkward in his own right around people, he makes Molly feel comfortable with her "weirdness". Then we have Alex. The muscle but with a soft side for his little sisters. The humor, sarcasm, and love they all have for each other was perfect and I really couldn't get enough of this healthy dynamic. They stood up for each other, protected each other, supported each other. Even when one of them faltered.
But her team wasn't the only support Molly had. Her Dad, who absolutely had no idea about the Omegas or zombies, was clearly present her life and loved her. Despite, or maybe because of, the fact that Molly took more after her Mom than him, you could totally feel that he encouraged Molly's desire to stay involved in things she shared with her Mom - like working at the morgue. Even Beth, Molly's big sister who is the polar opposite of her, cared for her wellbeing. Absolutely they had the typical sister squabbles around being seen with each other in public or sharing clothes. However, there was a particularly poignant moment in the bathroom where Beth shows Molly how to put on make-up that I loved.
As I said, the book starts with Molly fighting a Level 3. Then we sort of Quentin Tarantino it and learn how she got to that moment. I don't want to give too much away but it ends with a pretty good plot twist which will definitely make the second book, Blue Moon, interesting. I would totally recommend this book to any kid in the 10 years or older category that likes urban fantasy. It's wholesome, no love story to worry about, and action packed with a strong, smart female lead.
Molly is our heroine and we meet her in the most interesting situation. She's trapped in a girl's locker room with a zombie that wants to kill her but she's utterly unphased. Molly is smart, spunky, and kind and everything I would want my niece to aspire to in life. She doesn't always make the right choices and she pays for those mistakes; another thing I think is good for young kids to understand. But Molly's support system still loves and cares for her despite these mistakes. Better still, Molly learns from them and does her best to not make them again.
Through the story, we learn that Molly is sort of a legacy. At her school, there's a secret organization made up of students that police the zombies of Manhattan. The Omegas, as they are called, are responsible for protecting Level 1 Undead (a term they prefer over zombie) from the Breathers (what the Undead call the Living). Omegas also have to sometimes put down Level 3s when they become too dangerous (Level 3s are what we typically see in zombie movies). Molly's Mom was THE Omega back in her day and a legend among the teams. Even though Molly lost her Mom due to cancer, it seems that she was, in her own way, training Molly for the Omegas her whole life.
I loved Molly's teammates and how their strengths made them a better group. You have Natalie, the team leader, who is always great under pressure. She takes Molly under her wing and acts as another big sister. Grayson is crazy smart, especially with computers. Awkward in his own right around people, he makes Molly feel comfortable with her "weirdness". Then we have Alex. The muscle but with a soft side for his little sisters. The humor, sarcasm, and love they all have for each other was perfect and I really couldn't get enough of this healthy dynamic. They stood up for each other, protected each other, supported each other. Even when one of them faltered.
But her team wasn't the only support Molly had. Her Dad, who absolutely had no idea about the Omegas or zombies, was clearly present her life and loved her. Despite, or maybe because of, the fact that Molly took more after her Mom than him, you could totally feel that he encouraged Molly's desire to stay involved in things she shared with her Mom - like working at the morgue. Even Beth, Molly's big sister who is the polar opposite of her, cared for her wellbeing. Absolutely they had the typical sister squabbles around being seen with each other in public or sharing clothes. However, there was a particularly poignant moment in the bathroom where Beth shows Molly how to put on make-up that I loved.
As I said, the book starts with Molly fighting a Level 3. Then we sort of Quentin Tarantino it and learn how she got to that moment. I don't want to give too much away but it ends with a pretty good plot twist which will definitely make the second book, Blue Moon, interesting. I would totally recommend this book to any kid in the 10 years or older category that likes urban fantasy. It's wholesome, no love story to worry about, and action packed with a strong, smart female lead.
poetryfreak38's review against another edition
4.0
Dead City by James Ponti
This book is on the Sunshine State list for 2014-2015. It is about Molly, a seventh grader, who attends MIST. MIST is a school for gifted students and where he mother went to school. She doesn't have many friends and hangs out at the morgue where her mom worked before she passed away. All that changes when she is recruited to join a team of Zombie hunters called Omegas. The story is about her building relationships and learning what she needs to be a member of the team.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a really fun adventure story. I loved Molly and the choices she makes really make a lot of sense. I liked that the we got to see this story from her perspective so you get to really understand how the character feels. It wasn't a scary book so it is good for kids. This is the first book the sequel is Blue Moon. I also loved the first page of this book!
This book is on the Sunshine State list for 2014-2015. It is about Molly, a seventh grader, who attends MIST. MIST is a school for gifted students and where he mother went to school. She doesn't have many friends and hangs out at the morgue where her mom worked before she passed away. All that changes when she is recruited to join a team of Zombie hunters called Omegas. The story is about her building relationships and learning what she needs to be a member of the team.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a really fun adventure story. I loved Molly and the choices she makes really make a lot of sense. I liked that the we got to see this story from her perspective so you get to really understand how the character feels. It wasn't a scary book so it is good for kids. This is the first book the sequel is Blue Moon. I also loved the first page of this book!
lucifermuses's review against another edition
5.0
I had the great honor of reading this book a couple months before it got released and I fell in LOVE with it. James is an amazing writer and I've been following his work since Shelby Woo.
Dead City takes place in NYC and follows a young girl named Molly. She quickly discovers, upon being stalked, what is really going on below the city streets. With help from some interesting friends Molly really comes into her own and learns a lot, not just about the zo-I mean undead, but about her secret family past!
I won't say much more in fear of spoiling it! But I must say, as an avid book this is on my top 10 books (and I'm not being bias!)
But here's a funny little story to go along with my reading experience of this book:
I read the whole book in one sitting, at midnight, curled up on my sofa. I live in the center of a city which has...well a ridiculous maze like sewer system below it and I live on the third story. Needless to say, there were moments were I really felt like Molly and I kept peeking out my window wondering if some undead were going to pop up, or go down, the sewer system. Of course right as I finish the book, well okay maybe the last two pages, I hear some groaning coming from outside my apartment and then the door swings open. It was only my boyfriend, groaning about how tired he was from work, but for a split second all I could think of was "CRAP, the Zombies have found me!"
Dead City takes place in NYC and follows a young girl named Molly. She quickly discovers, upon being stalked, what is really going on below the city streets. With help from some interesting friends Molly really comes into her own and learns a lot, not just about the zo-I mean undead, but about her secret family past!
I won't say much more in fear of spoiling it! But I must say, as an avid book this is on my top 10 books (and I'm not being bias!)
But here's a funny little story to go along with my reading experience of this book:
I read the whole book in one sitting, at midnight, curled up on my sofa. I live in the center of a city which has...well a ridiculous maze like sewer system below it and I live on the third story. Needless to say, there were moments were I really felt like Molly and I kept peeking out my window wondering if some undead were going to pop up, or go down, the sewer system. Of course right as I finish the book, well okay maybe the last two pages, I hear some groaning coming from outside my apartment and then the door swings open. It was only my boyfriend, groaning about how tired he was from work, but for a split second all I could think of was "CRAP, the Zombies have found me!"