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enchantingreads_rosyreviews's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
“’If we fail, my people die, too. If we fail, we fail together... Is your freedom not worth your death?’
... For all great empires were founded on pillaging, violence, and conquering. It was time for that to change.”
🔥
Holy crap, Nelle Nikole hit this one out of the park! The zombies surprised me (not for any fault of anyone but my own since I wasn’t paying attention to the back-of-the-book blurb) and I’m not a zombie person… but this is NOT a zombie story. It’s got them, sure, just as The Last of Us has infected people, but that’s not where the story’s development lies. Think about everything that makes World War Z, The Last of Us, and Divergent awesome… now throw in the EPIC, heart-pounding feeling you get when watching your favorite action/adventure movie and you’ve got the ingredients for this book! When bombs go off, covering the world in radiation, our DNA mutates: some of us turn in Pansies (the undead) and others develop magical powers.
This story follows a bad-ass FMC (whose strength, compassion, strategy, and raw power make her a FORCE of a lead character) and the found family, a “band of misfits,” as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Tackling topics such as loss, grief, guilt, trust, leadership, family vs. friendship dynamics, betrayal, and so much more this book fulfills the promise of being EPIC. There are many twists & turns in this complex world and you’re sure to be surprised and entertained.
The characters are all flawed but lovable individuals, coming from diverse backgrounds to truly represent the diversity of the United States (in the BEST way). Their diversity feels like a breath of fresh air because of the delicate and respectful approach the author takes in showcasing the strengths, flaws, and growth of each main character... and this is only the first book! The author, Nelle Nikole expertly blends history, social commentary, examination of the human condition, realism (I see you with your maps girlie! 👏🏻), and cultural appreciation make this book amazing. Her writing is fantastic!
I LOVED this book and I guarantee you will find your jaw on the floor with some of the twists & turns in this story. This is a heart-pounding adventure and you’re in for a thrill! PLEASE, read this one (before it becomes a movie or TV series… because it has all of the necessary ingredients to become one)!
🔥 “War was coming, whether we were ready or not.” 🔥
... For all great empires were founded on pillaging, violence, and conquering. It was time for that to change.”
🔥
Holy crap, Nelle Nikole hit this one out of the park! The zombies surprised me (not for any fault of anyone but my own since I wasn’t paying attention to the back-of-the-book blurb) and I’m not a zombie person… but this is NOT a zombie story. It’s got them, sure, just as The Last of Us has infected people, but that’s not where the story’s development lies. Think about everything that makes World War Z, The Last of Us, and Divergent awesome… now throw in the EPIC, heart-pounding feeling you get when watching your favorite action/adventure movie and you’ve got the ingredients for this book! When bombs go off, covering the world in radiation, our DNA mutates: some of us turn in Pansies (the undead) and others develop magical powers.
This story follows a bad-ass FMC (whose strength, compassion, strategy, and raw power make her a FORCE of a lead character) and the found family, a “band of misfits,” as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Tackling topics such as loss, grief, guilt, trust, leadership, family vs. friendship dynamics, betrayal, and so much more this book fulfills the promise of being EPIC. There are many twists & turns in this complex world and you’re sure to be surprised and entertained.
The characters are all flawed but lovable individuals, coming from diverse backgrounds to truly represent the diversity of the United States (in the BEST way). Their diversity feels like a breath of fresh air because of the delicate and respectful approach the author takes in showcasing the strengths, flaws, and growth of each main character... and this is only the first book! The author, Nelle Nikole expertly blends history, social commentary, examination of the human condition, realism (I see you with your maps girlie! 👏🏻), and cultural appreciation make this book amazing. Her writing is fantastic!
I LOVED this book and I guarantee you will find your jaw on the floor with some of the twists & turns in this story. This is a heart-pounding adventure and you’re in for a thrill! PLEASE, read this one (before it becomes a movie or TV series… because it has all of the necessary ingredients to become one)!
🔥 “War was coming, whether we were ready or not.” 🔥
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Torture, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
novelsbynicha's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Worldbuilding: Incredible and well-researched. Nelle has a better grasp on geography than I ever will, and the magic system is innovative. The Compound in Monterey feels like it could be a very real place.
This is a book crammed to the brim with action, but with plenty of human moments between the pages and perspectives. Found family is a running theme throughout.
Definitely recommended for fans of The Last of Us.
This is a book crammed to the brim with action, but with plenty of human moments between the pages and perspectives. Found family is a running theme throughout.
Definitely recommended for fans of The Last of Us.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, and War
Minor: Child abuse, Sexism, and Alcohol