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A review by z_bookfluencer
Zero Repeat Forever by G.S. Prendergast
4.0
Before going into my review, I would like to say that Zero Repeat Forever is a very well written dystopian story, with some gothic influences. This is a multiple perspective story, mainly told through Raven and Eighth. Zero Repeat Forever is divided into four parts, and each part has sections labeled by the perspectives of which the story is currently being told. The story was intriguing, and I became more engaged in the story the more I read. There were a few scenes that were quite moving and powerful.
My first initial impressions when I started reading Zero Repeat Forever is that the characters and events were set up in a way that they could potentially be relatable, but I couldn't connect with the story or the characters. It took me a while to find an agreeable reading rhythm. I feel like upon reaching a third of the book, I was invested in the story, and the plot started picking up a little bit. That being said, there is not some sweeping plot. More of one of these is what is happening, and these are the character reactions to what is happening and the characters reacting to other characters.
I feel like this young adult, dystopian, went into some themes not usually explored as much as it was in Zero Repeat Forever. Specifically, it is very much implied and sometimes shows that the characters enjoy sex, drugs, and alcohol. There were no explicit intimacy scenes, though there were a few scenes that involved groping.
There is a certain level of social dramatics that took place in the story ARC. There are multiple relationships that take place that are a bit toxic and ungenuine. The main relationship between the two main characters, Raven and Eighth, was severely toxic and abusive.
Truthfully, I didn't really like any of the characters. A few of the characters did have some likable qualities.
The alien, or Nahx, are ranked by their ability to form complete thoughts and obey direct orders. Female Nahx are typically ranked higher and appear to be in charge. With the fact that the Nahx are ranked by their abilities to form complete bod's and obey direct orders, the main character, Eighth, his beginning perspectives to read were a bit stilted. I have a few predictions as to who the Nahx truly are and their plans for Earth. I would hope those answers would be given in the next installment.
Overall, Zero Repeat Forever was certainly well written. I'm still unsure how I feel about it. Some aspects of the story worked for me, and a lot of other aspects and characters did not. Zero Repeat Forever felt quite grim, dark, and gothci. I feel like Zero Repeat Forever would work for readers who enjoy a dystopian setting with alien invasion, characters who enjoy intoxication, and character relationship development. I am unsure if I would read the next installment, and I don't think i would give Zero Repeat Forever a reread. I am satisfied with the time I afforded in reading this novel.
Contend Guide:
Implied Intimancy. Groping. Drugs. Alcohol. Corpses from young infants to elderly. Guns. Prisoner/Kidnapping. Relationship Abuse. Blood.
My first initial impressions when I started reading Zero Repeat Forever is that the characters and events were set up in a way that they could potentially be relatable, but I couldn't connect with the story or the characters. It took me a while to find an agreeable reading rhythm. I feel like upon reaching a third of the book, I was invested in the story, and the plot started picking up a little bit. That being said, there is not some sweeping plot. More of one of these is what is happening, and these are the character reactions to what is happening and the characters reacting to other characters.
I feel like this young adult, dystopian, went into some themes not usually explored as much as it was in Zero Repeat Forever. Specifically, it is very much implied and sometimes shows that the characters enjoy sex, drugs, and alcohol. There were no explicit intimacy scenes, though there were a few scenes that involved groping.
There is a certain level of social dramatics that took place in the story ARC. There are multiple relationships that take place that are a bit toxic and ungenuine. The main relationship between the two main characters, Raven and Eighth, was severely toxic and abusive.
Truthfully, I didn't really like any of the characters. A few of the characters did have some likable qualities.
The alien, or Nahx, are ranked by their ability to form complete thoughts and obey direct orders. Female Nahx are typically ranked higher and appear to be in charge. With the fact that the Nahx are ranked by their abilities to form complete bod's and obey direct orders, the main character, Eighth, his beginning perspectives to read were a bit stilted. I have a few predictions as to who the Nahx truly are and their plans for Earth. I would hope those answers would be given in the next installment.
Overall, Zero Repeat Forever was certainly well written. I'm still unsure how I feel about it. Some aspects of the story worked for me, and a lot of other aspects and characters did not. Zero Repeat Forever felt quite grim, dark, and gothci. I feel like Zero Repeat Forever would work for readers who enjoy a dystopian setting with alien invasion, characters who enjoy intoxication, and character relationship development. I am unsure if I would read the next installment, and I don't think i would give Zero Repeat Forever a reread. I am satisfied with the time I afforded in reading this novel.
Contend Guide:
Implied Intimancy. Groping. Drugs. Alcohol. Corpses from young infants to elderly. Guns. Prisoner/Kidnapping. Relationship Abuse. Blood.