I didn't enjoy this sequel as much as I did the first book. There was something about Beth that I didn't like.
But overall this was a nice story about I didn't enjoy this sequel as much as I did the first book. There was something about Beth that I didn't like.
But overall this was a nice story about two parents doing everything in their power to get back to their kids, in a post apocalyptic world nonetheless. And I was happy with how it all wrapped up.
I'll be definitely on a lookout for future books from this author!...more
This is an outstanding, character driven zombie novel that gripped me from start to finish.
It's not the usual guts and gore you'd expect in the genreThis is an outstanding, character driven zombie novel that gripped me from start to finish.
It's not the usual guts and gore you'd expect in the genre, but it's still very much action packed. Its focus mainly lies on the characters and their struggle to make it in a world still ravaged by a deadly virus, 20 years after it all went downhill.
We follow Finn, a "positive" who is kicked out of his home in New York, as he sets on a quest to find his place in this messed-up world and the struggles he encounters along the way.
Highly recommend to all fans of zombie tales, especially if you don't mind a bit more brains and heart instead of blood and gore....more
Even though I was a bit skeptical at first because it had a somewhat slow start, I ended up devouring this book. It was soooo good and I ***5 stars***
Even though I was a bit skeptical at first because it had a somewhat slow start, I ended up devouring this book. It was soooo good and I can't wait to dig into the sequel ...more
Captivating sequel, filled with lots of adventure and suspense.
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Many years after the events of Birdbox, Malorie finds out that her***4 stars***
Captivating sequel, filled with lots of adventure and suspense.
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Many years after the events of Birdbox, Malorie finds out that her parents are alive, and together with Tom and Olympia sets out to find them. This is one of many seemingly impossible events in this book, because they embark on a "blind" train that's supposed to take them where they need to go. The tension builds throughout the story and will keep you turning the pages.
The big reveals towards the end took me by surprise, but it also seemed a bit too far fetched.(view spoiler)[
I feel like Olympia's gift and Tom's invention don't make much sense. How exactly is she immune to seeing the creatures? And how exactly are Tom's glasses supposed to work when seeing the creatures through glass or video instantly turns you crazy? Malerman rushed through the ending a bit - I would have loved a more thorough explanation, but oh well..(hide spoiler)] ...more
I'm giving this book 3 stars, not because it wasn't good, but because I expected it to be more... epic, somehow. The premise is interesti***3 stars***
I'm giving this book 3 stars, not because it wasn't good, but because I expected it to be more... epic, somehow. The premise is interesting and it's very well written. I love the idea of the multiverse and I'm guaranteed to read anything I can get my hands on that touches this subject.
I'm torn between a 3 and a 3,5 star rating with this one, because I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, but on the other h***3 - 3,5 stars***
I'm torn between a 3 and a 3,5 star rating with this one, because I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, but on the other hand it wasn't special. ...more
This is the third story I'm reading from the Forward Collection.
I didn't know what to expect based on title, but it has an interesting pr***3 stars***
This is the third story I'm reading from the Forward Collection.
I didn't know what to expect based on title, but it has an interesting premise. It might have been better if it was a longer book, with more details and backstory. Jumping into the middle of the plot made me feel like I was missing something.
My biggest issue with this short story is that it had some confusing dialogue. I found the multiple voices difficult to follow/to understand who was talking when.
Comparing it to the other two stories I've read, I didn't like this one quite as much, but the premise was thought-provoking....more
I can't remember the last time this happened, but at the end of this book, I bawled my eyes out. Not sad tears, but tears of happiness be***5 stars***
I can't remember the last time this happened, but at the end of this book, I bawled my eyes out. Not sad tears, but tears of happiness because it ends so beautifully ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I started reading this, I was a bit skeptical because it's a novella about Scarlett's daughters and their journey to reach their mom. In Red Hill, we barely got to meet them, so there was barely an emotional connection to either of the girls and as we know from book one - they do find their mom eventually. That's why I didn't think I'd be invested in this story. Boy, was I wrong! Right from the start you're worried for Jenna and Halle, even though they're traveling with their father. He's a capable guy, but I immediately had this feeling that he won't make it out alive (well, you actually know this from Red Hill, but still).
Seeing the world through the eyes of Jenna, who's only thirteen years old, brings it home how terrifying such an outbreak would be. She's determined to reach Red Hill at any cost, so she is faced with experiences and decisions that force her to quickly leave her childhood behind. She's not your average girl, she's fierce, strong and badass just like her mother and she deals with everything so maturely, that I was beyond impressed with her the whole time.
I loved every twist and turn and most of all, I loved the surprise appearance of a few familiar characters. We get to see the other side of the story, which was so satisfying, without feeling repetitive at all. This book was also thrilling from start to finish. It made my heart race and made my cry in anticipation of what was going to happen. I don't often cry - let me tell you that. But the raw emotion of what is happening in the last few chapters, man! What an amazing story!
The comic books are different enough from the TV show to keep you excited, while they still have all the awesomeness that you would expec***4 stars***
The comic books are different enough from the TV show to keep you excited, while they still have all the awesomeness that you would expect from The Walking Dead. It's interesting to see how some of the events on the show are related to events in the graphic novel and I loved to see the characters I know and love in situations that are familiar to me from the show, but also in all new scenarios.
This volume continues the tale of Rick and his company, as they're working to find their way through the zombie apocalypse. We meet Hershel and his family in this volume. Some people from the show die earlier than I expected. Some people from the TV show don't even exist in the graphic novel and vice versa.
The artwork is brilliant and the story lines are gripping. The only thing I didn't like is the way Rick is portrayed. Comparing him to TV show Rick, here he is weak at first. He hasn't really ever fired a gun before the outbreak and seems weirdly scared most of the time. I'm not used to this Rick, but I suppose he'll assume the role of the leader and the strong character I love soon enough....more
DAMN, was this book amazing!! I can't stop thinking about it, about how well it was written and how perfectly paced and full o ***5 BLOWN AWAY stars***
DAMN, was this book amazing!! I can't stop thinking about it, about how well it was written and how perfectly paced and full of emotion it is.
First off I want to say that I'm basically sold when I hear about apocalypse and/or zombies in a story - be it a book, movie or TV show. But not everything I end up reading/seeing is always good. I've disliked hyped books such as World War Z or Warm Bodies, and now LOVED this under appreciated masterpiece.
OK, so going in we meet three characters and get to experience the beginning of the outbreak through their eyes. There are three POVs:
The story kicks off with Scarlett who is dropping her two daughters at school before work. She is a technician at a hospital and is right in the middle of it when it all starts. We see through her how this strange flu-like illness affects a patient. Now this is where I knew that I'd love this book, because Jamie McGuire does an amazing job at explaining what's happening, how the body reacts to the virus after infection, all with a ton of details. It all felt so real and plausible, especially now in the time of a full, real-life global pandemic. Can you imagine working in a hospital when shit starts to hit the fan? Yeah, that's purely terrifying.
Scarlett is a strong, fierce and fearless woman, who is on a mission to find her girls amidst a rapidly spreading outbreak that's turning everything to chaos. But the girls have been picked up by her dickhead of an ex-husband, an angry playboy firefighter. So she will raise Hell to get them back safely. Oh, and did I mention that she's a survivalist who loves zombie movies herself and always had an escape plan for "just in case" type of situations? No? Well, she's badass to the bone.
Next, we meet Nathan, who has just been left by his wife, to care for their young daughter, Zoe, because he was "the one who always wanted children", it's not in her to be a mum. Perfect timing, because Nathan now he has to fight harder than ever to be strong for himself and his little girl.
"Watching a movie about zombies is one thing. Watching zombies outside your window was another. The movies didn't talk about that. Well . . . maybe they did, but they didn't drive home how terrifying each moment truly was. I tried not to think about tomorrow, or that we would still be fighting for our lives every day from now on. I glanced back at Zoe, and choked back the sadness welling up in my throat. I didn't want her to grow up in a world like this." - this quote sums him up perfectly.
And then there's Miranda, a college girl traveling with her sister and their boyfriends. Their father is the one that brings them all together, because he's the owner of a house on "Red Hill" and it's the best place to be at in case of an apocalypse.
There is constant suspense throughout the novel and I was gripped from the beginning. As one could expect from this type of story, there are some heart-breaking moments of loss, because not everyone will get out alive in times like that. Difficult decisions have to be made constantly and there are many uncomfortable and horrible topics covered beyond just the zombies. Sadly, there's also a realistic and relevant aspect compared to our society, especially nowadays with the COVID-19 pandemic going on, and it only made it all the more awful. But Jamie handled everything sooooo well!
I loved so many things in this book and I want to quickly mention a few more:
- the fact the characters pretty much refuse to call the infected "zombies", because they're aware of how silly that is. So they find different names for them, finally settling on "Teds" and the reason why they do so is the cutest ❤️
- the fact that this is not your average zombie bloodbath, with guts and heads flying off all the time. There is death, obviously. There is gore! But the focus is on the people and how they're doing everything to stay alive. Just because the world has gone to hell, does not mean you stop living
- the way these three main characters meet and how they're all connected through Red Hill
- as I mentioned in the beginning, the fact that I finally got to read more about how such a disease would spread through the human body, how a person is affected by it and then becomes a walking corpse
- the fact that the end of the world could actually be a new, better beginning for some people
- I LOVED the fact that, unlike every other zombie story, here they die down after a while, become less and less in numbers aaaand also weaker. The whole story has this "realistic" vibe to it
- the emotion of each character is palpable. You feel Scarlett's pain, as she is trying to do everything in her power to make sure her two daughters can reach her and she never looses faith that they will reach her, but you also feel for Nathan, Miranda and Ashley
- the ending is freaking awesome!! For someone looking for an action packed ride, you might end up disappointed, but I thought it was perfect!
Hands down, this is one of my favorite reads this year and I KNOW I'll be re-reading it sooner rather than later....more
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