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kkomo's review against another edition
5.0
Stellar, as per usual
I absolutely adored the first book, and this one came swooping in with even more awesomeness. I did figure out what was happening or going to happen, at about 80%- but only because I had a feeling about one of the characters… Looking forward to the next installment!
I absolutely adored the first book, and this one came swooping in with even more awesomeness. I did figure out what was happening or going to happen, at about 80%- but only because I had a feeling about one of the characters… Looking forward to the next installment!
mystyrose's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
3.75
I continued on with book 2 in this series right after book 1 ... book 3 is available, although not already in my library. I put it on my wishlist and figure I'll wait to read it and book 4 (not yet out) together in the future. Maybe need a little change from the zombie apocalypse.
The story keeps my attention - very "The Walking Dead" feel ... "The Last of Us" (even mention of fungus). Just not that extra to bump it up to five stars.
Grateful that the chapters in the Table of Contents DO include the POV (lacking in book 1). Rose, Tom, Clara, Craig ... same four POVs as the first book. 1st person, past tense. Fx99 and some sexual stuff (minor).
Some talk of sourdough ;)
For MYSELF (some spoilers) ... things to remember coming back into the series in the future Rose and Tom have gotten together. Holly and Nora have gotten together. Clara and Jessie have gotten together. Things got rough with Boone, Boone and his cronies left the park, are out there somewhere. Sabotage? The kids had a close call during a supply run. Former "in charge" Carver and a few others found - Boone had sent them off to die. Holly appendicitis, medical run, bad but they make it back, save her. New sickness hits ... park is overrun, many dead. Ethan(Holly/Jessie's dad) sacrifices himself so the others can get away. So just a few, our main characters and a few more are left deciding on where to go next ... (and was it Boone/Stephanie, sabotaging the water to infect everyone?)
The story keeps my attention - very "The Walking Dead" feel ... "The Last of Us" (even mention of fungus). Just not that extra to bump it up to five stars.
Grateful that the chapters in the Table of Contents DO include the POV (lacking in book 1). Rose, Tom, Clara, Craig ... same four POVs as the first book. 1st person, past tense. Fx99 and some sexual stuff (minor).
Some talk of sourdough ;)
For MYSELF (some spoilers) ... things to remember coming back into the series in the future
jessewatt24's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
saltphxchic's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
izziede's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this book.
The Hero and heroine are married to other people.
The Hero's wife dies pretty quickly.
The heroine's husband is in a different location for the first part of book 1
They both are intimate with their marriage partners but it's very vague.
The couple's are friends so they all knew each other before the event.
Side stories with other characters.
Don't get too fond of anyone.
Quite a bit of violence, fighting off zombies.
Tbc.
The Hero and heroine are married to other people.
The Hero's wife dies pretty quickly.
The heroine's husband is in a different location for the first part of book 1
They both are intimate with their marriage partners but it's very vague.
The couple's are friends so they all knew each other before the event.
Side stories with other characters.
Don't get too fond of anyone.
Quite a bit of violence, fighting off zombies.
Tbc.
bethtana's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
This is unbelievably long and slow!!! Only for the truly dedicated.
deannamullican's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
reading_rainy's review against another edition
4.0
*3.5* I loved the first book in the series. This one started out really well, slogged slowly through the middle, and last 5% exploded in your face. Not a whole lot happened in this second story. A couple people hooked up, there was one slightly tame intimate scene, and lots of talk about gardening, showers, and food.
This author writes such a wonderful dialogue! It's mature, it's hilarious, it's insightful and heartfelt. I want to give this book 5 stars simply because I love these characters, and I love their development. However, the ending was so rushed, the middle slogged, and I really would have liked more steam.
*Sight spoiler
I don't understand why the main characters were so clueless about what was happening, especially since they knew sabotage was a possibility. It really didn't make since considering what they KNEW what Boone (and his minions) was capable of.
This author writes such a wonderful dialogue! It's mature, it's hilarious, it's insightful and heartfelt. I want to give this book 5 stars simply because I love these characters, and I love their development. However, the ending was so rushed, the middle slogged, and I really would have liked more steam.
*Sight spoiler
I don't understand why the main characters were so clueless about what was happening, especially since they knew sabotage was a possibility. It really didn't make since considering what they KNEW what Boone (and his minions) was capable of.