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the_coycaterpillar_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Plot
I’m pretty sure I could hear every feminist shouting hurrah for this book. The dead of Eve takes place after a virus hits the world that turned humans into insect like creatures, called the Aphids. A muslim extremist group had apparently taken responsibility for developing it and releasing it thus declaring chemical warfare on the world. The result of this being that as little as 10% of the population has survived, one being the only woman, Evie. There seems to be an underlying reason that Evie has survived, she moves like the aphids and the feeling I get is she is connected to them on some basal level. To me its a bit like The walking Dead with extra steps. Evie spends a stretch of time with the Lakotas tribe, and three men in particular are in complete in awe of her. They want to protect her until their last breath. Until this point any man Evie had come into contact with had simply wanted to either hurt her or debase her. She has gone through an absolute hurricane of emotions, both psychological and physical. This for really highlighted just why the men wanted to protect and care for her. She had lost everyone she loved in her life, I think if the shoe was on the other foot I would have simply wanted to end it all, especially knowing what the world was inhabited with now.
Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.
Thoughts
I did find some of the dialogues between Evie and the men a fair bit cheesy. She obviously was the most beautiful woman in the world because guess what? She is the only woman in the world. When I first opened this book and had read the synopsis I was envisioning a high level of sexual content. Afterall, it was the end of the world, men wanted her and to be honest Evie was a bit of a sex addict. The sex scenes weren’t in every chapter (thank god) but the scenes were really hot when they did occur. Just as a disclaimer there was scenes of rape, incest and taboo sex with M/M and F/M. Right…insert drum roll here. This book lost stars for me with certain content that left me feeling really uncomfortable and that isn’t an easy feat for me. There were several racial undertones that got me quite angry. I just felt the underpinning of the muslim extremists was unnecessary and I did just want to shout Why at the book. I don’t want to give too much away if you do want to read the book but there were other issues that were just like WTF? It was a good read, writing was gritty and cleverly written, it was fast paced and the chapters were filled with plenty of action and drama to keep you reading well into the night. I’m not sure if I will continue with series. I like that the author thought out of the box with her plot but possibly this is just a story I just don’t get.
Let everything you do be your religion and everything you say be your prayer
I’m pretty sure I could hear every feminist shouting hurrah for this book. The dead of Eve takes place after a virus hits the world that turned humans into insect like creatures, called the Aphids. A muslim extremist group had apparently taken responsibility for developing it and releasing it thus declaring chemical warfare on the world. The result of this being that as little as 10% of the population has survived, one being the only woman, Evie. There seems to be an underlying reason that Evie has survived, she moves like the aphids and the feeling I get is she is connected to them on some basal level. To me its a bit like The walking Dead with extra steps. Evie spends a stretch of time with the Lakotas tribe, and three men in particular are in complete in awe of her. They want to protect her until their last breath. Until this point any man Evie had come into contact with had simply wanted to either hurt her or debase her. She has gone through an absolute hurricane of emotions, both psychological and physical. This for really highlighted just why the men wanted to protect and care for her. She had lost everyone she loved in her life, I think if the shoe was on the other foot I would have simply wanted to end it all, especially knowing what the world was inhabited with now.
Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.
Thoughts
I did find some of the dialogues between Evie and the men a fair bit cheesy. She obviously was the most beautiful woman in the world because guess what? She is the only woman in the world. When I first opened this book and had read the synopsis I was envisioning a high level of sexual content. Afterall, it was the end of the world, men wanted her and to be honest Evie was a bit of a sex addict. The sex scenes weren’t in every chapter (thank god) but the scenes were really hot when they did occur. Just as a disclaimer there was scenes of rape, incest and taboo sex with M/M and F/M. Right…insert drum roll here. This book lost stars for me with certain content that left me feeling really uncomfortable and that isn’t an easy feat for me. There were several racial undertones that got me quite angry. I just felt the underpinning of the muslim extremists was unnecessary and I did just want to shout Why at the book. I don’t want to give too much away if you do want to read the book but there were other issues that were just like WTF? It was a good read, writing was gritty and cleverly written, it was fast paced and the chapters were filled with plenty of action and drama to keep you reading well into the night. I’m not sure if I will continue with series. I like that the author thought out of the box with her plot but possibly this is just a story I just don’t get.
Let everything you do be your religion and everything you say be your prayer
chroniclesofabookreader's review against another edition
4.0
The world has been terrorized by a biological agent turning those who come into contact with it into aphids. These creatures are bloodthirsty and each human they bite transforms immediately. This agent has wiped all children off of the planet, and seemingly all women. All except for Evie. But she doesn't know that. After losing her two children to the infestation, she's a shell of her former self; really not caring if she lives or dies. In a world that has turned most of the remaining men into beasts, she'll find mostly foe on her journey. But those that she does cross who still retain their humanity and heart, will come to mean everything to her.
A blend of apocalyptic and sci-fi, Evie becomes the ultimate female warrior. She is a killing machine that is brave, resilient, and strong. She won't settle for just, but instead crave it all. She's a sexual being who has no issue with her desires and who she wants. Even though she's lost everything that she once had, she finds herself gaining a new kind of family. One that will teach her compassion and selflessness, not that she isn't those things, but how she can get that part of her back. Because what she is, whatever that is, is dangerous, but also the key to humanity. Whether she wants it or not.
I hadn't read anything by Pam Godwin when I picked up this book. I heard about the second book, became interested, knew I had to start at the beginning, and did so. No matter if you're into this genre or not, there is a lot of romance involved that evens out the playing field. That along with the writing pulled me in. The badass heroine was enjoyable to know and experience, and the intricate plot enticed me to keep reading. Because her journey is anything but easy. The suffering, mentally and physically, that she goes through is intensely painful. How she can still function through all of that amazes me. It's truly the testament of the three men she runs across for how she's still going, and they humanize her. I can't wait to see where the journey continues to take her.
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review**
A blend of apocalyptic and sci-fi, Evie becomes the ultimate female warrior. She is a killing machine that is brave, resilient, and strong. She won't settle for just, but instead crave it all. She's a sexual being who has no issue with her desires and who she wants. Even though she's lost everything that she once had, she finds herself gaining a new kind of family. One that will teach her compassion and selflessness, not that she isn't those things, but how she can get that part of her back. Because what she is, whatever that is, is dangerous, but also the key to humanity. Whether she wants it or not.
I hadn't read anything by Pam Godwin when I picked up this book. I heard about the second book, became interested, knew I had to start at the beginning, and did so. No matter if you're into this genre or not, there is a lot of romance involved that evens out the playing field. That along with the writing pulled me in. The badass heroine was enjoyable to know and experience, and the intricate plot enticed me to keep reading. Because her journey is anything but easy. The suffering, mentally and physically, that she goes through is intensely painful. How she can still function through all of that amazes me. It's truly the testament of the three men she runs across for how she's still going, and they humanize her. I can't wait to see where the journey continues to take her.
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review**
jackelynvb's review against another edition
4.0
3 1/2 stars
This book started out strong for me, and I thought I was going to love it. I enjoyed the post-apocalyptic feel all the way until Eve crossed the ocean, but it went downhill from there. At that point, it became a heroine + three heros versus a Muslim monster story, with fantastical elements thrown in. I liked the romance, but the few sex scenes were underwhelming, and when the three of them got together, it was just awkward.
If the whole book had been like the first half, this would be five stars for me. I loved that in between chapters she included relevant quotes, many of which I saved. Her writing is gritty and unforgiving, and the story is unique and interesting. There need to be more post- apocalyptic books made, so at the very least I'm happy Godwin contributed to this genre.
This book started out strong for me, and I thought I was going to love it. I enjoyed the post-apocalyptic feel all the way until Eve crossed the ocean, but it went downhill from there. At that point, it became a heroine + three heros versus a Muslim monster story, with fantastical elements thrown in. I liked the romance, but the few sex scenes were underwhelming, and when the three of them got together, it was just awkward.
If the whole book had been like the first half, this would be five stars for me. I loved that in between chapters she included relevant quotes, many of which I saved. Her writing is gritty and unforgiving, and the story is unique and interesting. There need to be more post- apocalyptic books made, so at the very least I'm happy Godwin contributed to this genre.
beckiebookworm1974's review against another edition
5.0
This is not an easy feel-good story, it’s a brutal tale of survival and tragedy where a woman has to rise above her grief and play the hand she's been dealt.
This was unrelentingly intense, remorseless and savage and at times it brought me to my knees and had me sobbing like a baby.
The pain, misery and torment the unfairness of it all and the depravity of what people are actually capable of when you peel back the layers of civility and expose the rotten carcass.
In Evie’s case, this journey showcased her courage and humanity.
Her sheer will to survive and what she will do to accomplish this surviving by any means necessary.
She is such a strong and capable individual and thanks to her husband has mad survival skills that will help keep her breathing in this new apocalyptic world.
Along this path, Evie has been forced to travel there are still some good individuals left that provide her with a sort of hope to offset the many that don’t.
So this is a hard one to actually classify and pin down It crosses so many boundaries and doesn’t define itself.
There’s also a deep spiritual undertone to all this and that’s probably the only thing I was slightly unsure of initially.
This went places I wasn’t expecting had some fantastic characters the husband Joel, the priest Rourke also Evie’s savage watchdog Jessie and Michio.
Got to say though my favourite was definitely the priest he had all the best lines and I bloody adored him.
This really was a fabulous adventure full of unexpected twists that enthralled me from the second I picked it up, highly recommended.
Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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picky_book_b1tch's review against another edition
5.0
Even better the the second time around. My review from three years ago, still stands.
This is by far, one of the most "out of the box" books I have ever read and I loved every word! No one genre can begin to define this book. My best attempt at categorizing it goes like this--apocalyptic-scifi-urban fantasy-action adventure-paranormal-erotic romance with elements of horror. Phew. It definitely has something for everyone but won't be everyone's cup of tea.
While the genre may be inflicted with multi personalities, the story is grounded by one kick-ass female lead, solid writing and a host of complex characters. It's thought provoking, touching, and thrilling adventure.
What's a kick-ass, sex addicted woman to do after a mutant virus takes away everything that has ever meant anything to her, leaving her the lone female in a world full of men and mutants? Answer: Kick ass, find a new reason to survive and have lots and lots of sex!!!
An apocalyptic virus, hordes of mutant aphids, three sexy guardians, one sex addicted heroine, and a psychotic villain, all combine to make one exhilarating read. By description alone, this book would seem so over the top and campy but the experience is far, far more complex and emotional than you'd think. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs to break out of a slump or just enjoys the extra-ordinary. Bring an open mind and a sense of adventure and you will surely enjoy the Dead of Eve.
This is by far, one of the most "out of the box" books I have ever read and I loved every word! No one genre can begin to define this book. My best attempt at categorizing it goes like this--apocalyptic-scifi-urban fantasy-action adventure-paranormal-erotic romance with elements of horror. Phew. It definitely has something for everyone but won't be everyone's cup of tea.
While the genre may be inflicted with multi personalities, the story is grounded by one kick-ass female lead, solid writing and a host of complex characters. It's thought provoking, touching, and thrilling adventure.
What's a kick-ass, sex addicted woman to do after a mutant virus takes away everything that has ever meant anything to her, leaving her the lone female in a world full of men and mutants? Answer: Kick ass, find a new reason to survive and have lots and lots of sex!!!
An apocalyptic virus, hordes of mutant aphids, three sexy guardians, one sex addicted heroine, and a psychotic villain, all combine to make one exhilarating read. By description alone, this book would seem so over the top and campy but the experience is far, far more complex and emotional than you'd think. I highly recommend this to anyone who needs to break out of a slump or just enjoys the extra-ordinary. Bring an open mind and a sense of adventure and you will surely enjoy the Dead of Eve.
daisybooks_7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.0
zoeyforeman's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. The cover caught my eye (despite of too curvy line of the under ribcage and contrast of perfectly done hair and blood stains :) and the plot sounded promising too. I wasn't disappointed, however, there are some rather strange aspects of the book too.
So firstly, what I liked:
+ 1st point of view
+ quotations in the beginning of every chapter
+ good love scenes (exactly as I like)
+ 'skin to skin contact needed' idea, of course :)
+ Eve's ability to fight with various guns and her husband teaching her how to use knives, martial arts..
+ Yin a Yang idea
+ guard of body, guard of mind, guard of soul
+ the ending
And what I didn't like:
- how easy Eve got over death of her two children and her husband
- how Eve seemed to be naive, self-centred and needed someone to care about her
- that she was raped - it sounded as only the author wanted to add more bad things happening to Eve and the whole scene was unnatural
- Roark's trying to stay man of the God
- that author connected virus with Muslims and Allah
- that Eve was aroused all the time without a break
- the idea of ladybird and spider, I just couldn't imagine that
- too many nasty details of the aphids
- that they've found the cure so fast
All in all, 'Dead of Eve' is pretty rough and tough book and contains plenty of fighting scenes. It has the content advisory (guns, gore, sex) though, so if that is what you are looking for, this book is one of the better ones.
So firstly, what I liked:
+ 1st point of view
+ quotations in the beginning of every chapter
+ good love scenes (exactly as I like)
+ 'skin to skin contact needed' idea, of course :)
+ Eve's ability to fight with various guns and her husband teaching her how to use knives, martial arts..
+ Yin a Yang idea
+ guard of body, guard of mind, guard of soul
+ the ending
And what I didn't like:
- how easy Eve got over death of her two children and her husband
- how Eve seemed to be naive, self-centred and needed someone to care about her
- that she was raped - it sounded as only the author wanted to add more bad things happening to Eve and the whole scene was unnatural
- Roark's trying to stay man of the God
- that author connected virus with Muslims and Allah
- that Eve was aroused all the time without a break
- the idea of ladybird and spider, I just couldn't imagine that
- too many nasty details of the aphids
- that they've found the cure so fast
All in all, 'Dead of Eve' is pretty rough and tough book and contains plenty of fighting scenes. It has the content advisory (guns, gore, sex) though, so if that is what you are looking for, this book is one of the better ones.
bison_reads's review against another edition
2.0
DNF at 36%
I loved her other book sea of ruin, sad I couldn’t get into this one ☹️
I loved her other book sea of ruin, sad I couldn’t get into this one ☹️