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mehsi's review
4.0
I spotted this while scrolling through my favourite genres on Goodreads, I was immediately interested in it because it had such an unique setting.
Unique I hear you say? What is so unique about yet another zombie book? Well, this one is about a girl named Ash who is in a wheelchair. Yes, this girl is stuck in a creepy zombiepocalypse and can't move without the help of a chair. She is pretty much dependant on it, and one can imagine that this peeked my interest. Generally zombie books have character in them who are fit, or at least are able to walk, or jog at a slow pace. This girl however is not, so I was mighty curious to see how she would survive.
Since the apocalypse, the zombies, aren't the only thing she must avoid. She has cancer, and the army would love to test on her because they think it might help with the zombie virus. You can imagine that the girl would rather not be cut open like a fish, even if she only has a few months to live.
She meets several people, people who are willing to help her (well, at least a few of them were, the others were just dicks and following orders, even if that meant delivering a young kid to a certain death sentence). I loved Angie, I loved Chuck, they were amazing characters and also so much fun. They put up with Ash (because Ash is well Ash, and she is pretty much a bitch at times) and they try to survive as best as they can.
At times I wanted to shake Ash, because of her attitude, but then I remember about her life, and that she didn't have it easy. I won't say why or how, read the book to find out, but I can just say that instead of feeling pissed off all the time, I felt sorry for Ash.
And she was also pretty dang brave. I mean, sure, she was afraid, but she did her best to help out, she did her best to be silent when needed, she did everything she could.
We also find out some secrets to the zombies, again no spoilers, and while it did remove the scare factor a bit, I still loved that it was added. I love that zombie books just try to think of something new or something interesting to add to the story.
The zombies/the story/the fast pace, I loved them all. I just could see myself in that hospital, seeing the outbreak happen, knowing I would have to fight to survive. It is pretty creepy, and it was awesome.
The ending however was the only part I didn't really like. I am not a big lover of cliffhangers. :|
I guess I will be reading the second book because I want to know the hows and whats in that ending, and I want to see how things continue.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, I would definitely do that. It is short, but oh so much creepiness and so much interesting things happen.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com
Unique I hear you say? What is so unique about yet another zombie book? Well, this one is about a girl named Ash who is in a wheelchair. Yes, this girl is stuck in a creepy zombiepocalypse and can't move without the help of a chair. She is pretty much dependant on it, and one can imagine that this peeked my interest. Generally zombie books have character in them who are fit, or at least are able to walk, or jog at a slow pace. This girl however is not, so I was mighty curious to see how she would survive.
Since the apocalypse, the zombies, aren't the only thing she must avoid. She has cancer, and the army would love to test on her because they think it might help with the zombie virus. You can imagine that the girl would rather not be cut open like a fish, even if she only has a few months to live.
She meets several people, people who are willing to help her (well, at least a few of them were, the others were just dicks and following orders, even if that meant delivering a young kid to a certain death sentence). I loved Angie, I loved Chuck, they were amazing characters and also so much fun. They put up with Ash (because Ash is well Ash, and she is pretty much a bitch at times) and they try to survive as best as they can.
At times I wanted to shake Ash, because of her attitude, but then I remember about her life, and that she didn't have it easy. I won't say why or how, read the book to find out, but I can just say that instead of feeling pissed off all the time, I felt sorry for Ash.
And she was also pretty dang brave. I mean, sure, she was afraid, but she did her best to help out, she did her best to be silent when needed, she did everything she could.
We also find out some secrets to the zombies, again no spoilers, and while it did remove the scare factor a bit, I still loved that it was added. I love that zombie books just try to think of something new or something interesting to add to the story.
The zombies/the story/the fast pace, I loved them all. I just could see myself in that hospital, seeing the outbreak happen, knowing I would have to fight to survive. It is pretty creepy, and it was awesome.
The ending however was the only part I didn't really like. I am not a big lover of cliffhangers. :|
I guess I will be reading the second book because I want to know the hows and whats in that ending, and I want to see how things continue.
Would I recommend this book? Yes, I would definitely do that. It is short, but oh so much creepiness and so much interesting things happen.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com
badseedgirl's review
3.0
The Pros: Positive representation of disabilities: Ash has been left paralyzed due to a medical error, in addition she has cancer, plus she is 13 years old. It was a bad hand she was dealt.
Hospital setting: An enclosed environment always adds to the terror of being chased.
The Cons: Evil army scientist is very cliched. Plus, if history has taught us nothing it is that soldiers can not depend on "I was only following orders." when defending their actions.
I enjoyed this story enough that I will probably seek out the next book in the series sometime this year, especially since it is part of Kindle Unlimited.
Hospital setting: An enclosed environment always adds to the terror of being chased.
The Cons: Evil army scientist is very cliched. Plus, if history has taught us nothing it is that soldiers can not depend on "I was only following orders." when defending their actions.
I enjoyed this story enough that I will probably seek out the next book in the series sometime this year, especially since it is part of Kindle Unlimited.
pawspagesandpurrs's review
4.0
*** Free Kindle edition on Amazon.ca ***
4*
I really liked this this is the story of a thirteen year old cancer patient girl that has quite the character. She's trying to survive a zombie apocalypse and meets a variation of characters in the process. This take on zombies is totally different.
If this were a TV show, this first book could be episode one for sure. i would like to continue with book 2 some time.
4*
I really liked this this is the story of a thirteen year old cancer patient girl that has quite the character. She's trying to survive a zombie apocalypse and meets a variation of characters in the process. This take on zombies is totally different.
If this were a TV show, this first book could be episode one for sure. i would like to continue with book 2 some time.
vikingwolf's review
3.0
Ash has been paralysed by an operation gone wrong, abandoned by her family who only had her to try and save their beloved daughter from a genetic disease-and now Ash is dying from that cancer too. Stuck in a hospital ward ran by a bitchy nurse, she turns to a dying old man for company. When they hear about the pandemic and riots outside, they are surprised not to be evacuated like the rest of the city. Instead they are to be used for scientific research to stop the zombie virus. Ash and Chuck are about to try their escape when the hospital is overrun by the zombies, and the soldiers who are there to extract the cancer patients.
I liked this one because it was different. We have two heroes, both with cancer, one hooked up to bottled oxygen and unable to walk far, and the other in a wheelchair. It was nice to see this diversity in a zombie book, something I am always longing to see. I loved Chuck's character the best as I enjoy seeing older characters as my heroes. We don't see enough of that. I also liked Angie and Jonesy, who have the job of rounding up these patients to be experimented on, but who do start to see them as people needing protected. There were a few nice twists in the relationships between the four of them as they make their way through the hospital, avoiding zombies and soldiers. I enjoyed the hospital as a location because buildings like this are perfect for the zombie apocalypse when the reader is unsure what lurks around every corner. I liked the characters in general though Ash was a bit of a cow to start with, expecting people to do things for her but never being grateful and being as difficult as she could. However it wasn't enough to make me hate her or anything.
An enjoyable short zombie book with diversity, a solid plot and good characters. I might read on with the series at some point.
I liked this one because it was different. We have two heroes, both with cancer, one hooked up to bottled oxygen and unable to walk far, and the other in a wheelchair. It was nice to see this diversity in a zombie book, something I am always longing to see. I loved Chuck's character the best as I enjoy seeing older characters as my heroes. We don't see enough of that. I also liked Angie and Jonesy, who have the job of rounding up these patients to be experimented on, but who do start to see them as people needing protected. There were a few nice twists in the relationships between the four of them as they make their way through the hospital, avoiding zombies and soldiers. I enjoyed the hospital as a location because buildings like this are perfect for the zombie apocalypse when the reader is unsure what lurks around every corner. I liked the characters in general though Ash was a bit of a cow to start with, expecting people to do things for her but never being grateful and being as difficult as she could. However it wasn't enough to make me hate her or anything.
An enjoyable short zombie book with diversity, a solid plot and good characters. I might read on with the series at some point.
smorancie's review
2.0
Needs some proofreading - misused words in places. Quick read. Basically a teaser for the series.
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