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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
This book is by far one of the best end-of-the-world genre titles I've had the pleasure to read. The story is told by two primary characters, Eric and Sylvie, alternating between the two throughout the book. The bouncing back and forth between points of view isn't overly done and is timed well with the plot.
Overall the story is very well written, smart, playful, emotional. I related most to Sylvie - eerily so given our childhoods were very similar (negligent parents, emotional abuse) - so I understood exactly where she was coming from with her internal dialogue and concerns.
I won't go into the details of the book as I can't do it nearly enough justice. It is simply worth your time to read this book if you fancy zombie lore, preppers, end of the world genres. I'm going to move along to Fleming's other series - Until the End of the World - based on my experience with Mordacious.
Overall the story is very well written, smart, playful, emotional. I related most to Sylvie - eerily so given our childhoods were very similar (negligent parents, emotional abuse) - so I understood exactly where she was coming from with her internal dialogue and concerns.
I won't go into the details of the book as I can't do it nearly enough justice. It is simply worth your time to read this book if you fancy zombie lore, preppers, end of the world genres. I'm going to move along to Fleming's other series - Until the End of the World - based on my experience with Mordacious.
Emotional Rollercoaster
I loved every second of this and can't wait to continue. So many laughs, tears and the impulse to throttle some characters on more than one occasion.
I loved every second of this and can't wait to continue. So many laughs, tears and the impulse to throttle some characters on more than one occasion.
I love this world. Not sure what that says about me, since it's a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies - but I just enjoy these characters so much.
This companion series starts off with much less of a bang than Until the End of the World. The zombies seem to be more manageable and less threatening, which made for a much slower pace. The idea of building safe zones and the threat of other people rather than the zombies is an interesting one. The tack SLF is taking with this is different, far less action packed, but more character focused. These people aren't on the run, they're just surviving where they are.
But it is not completely without action. Eric surviving whatever it was he had and crossing that bridge gave the plot some much needed tension. That said, by the end, Sylvie's angst was getting to be tiresome. I was more than ready for her to get over herself, especially after her trip with Grace was largely unremarkable in terms of safety.
I am really looking forward to the next installment to see what happens!
On audio, Therese Plummer and Luke Daniels are absolutely stellar. I loved the way this audio was crafted; Plummer did the female voices and Daniels the male, regardless of whose POV was happening. And the accents! So well done. The narration deserves 500 stars.
This companion series starts off with much less of a bang than Until the End of the World. The zombies seem to be more manageable and less threatening, which made for a much slower pace. The idea of building safe zones and the threat of other people rather than the zombies is an interesting one. The tack SLF is taking with this is different, far less action packed, but more character focused. These people aren't on the run, they're just surviving where they are.
But it is not completely without action. Eric surviving whatever it was he had and crossing that bridge gave the plot some much needed tension. That said, by the end, Sylvie's angst was getting to be tiresome. I was more than ready for her to get over herself, especially after her trip with Grace was largely unremarkable in terms of safety.
I am really looking forward to the next installment to see what happens!
On audio, Therese Plummer and Luke Daniels are absolutely stellar. I loved the way this audio was crafted; Plummer did the female voices and Daniels the male, regardless of whose POV was happening. And the accents! So well done. The narration deserves 500 stars.
4 stars
Would be a little higher if it wasn't for Sylvie and Grace's occasional over-the-top feminist rants.
Would be a little higher if it wasn't for Sylvie and Grace's occasional over-the-top feminist rants.
A useless, mopey girl mopes about her uselessness during a zombie apocalypse. I am thoroughly impressed by how devoid of artistic merit this book is. It's a feat that should be praised. Nothing ever happens. Nobody ever grows as a character. I can't wait for this book to become the next hit blockbuster that everyone loves to hate so I can say "Yeah, I hated it before it was cool."
Loved!!!! This book, these books are written so beautifully. I was so excited when I found out that there would be a series from Erica perspective. This world that was created in such detail makes you feel like you are right there with them and living the journey.
adventurous
dark
emotional
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:
No
Audiobook.
New cast of characters fun although Sylvie can be a little insufferable at times but I think that’s the whole point. The book dragged a little and I did find them to one singular neighborhood is what made it drag (unlike in the previous series where they moved around a lot)!
New cast of characters fun although Sylvie can be a little insufferable at times but I think that’s the whole point. The book dragged a little and I did find them to one singular neighborhood is what made it drag (unlike in the previous series where they moved around a lot)!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
How does SLF do it?! It's like she's writing these solely for me. I love them so much!