55_sallymander's review against another edition
5.0
Kahayatle (Apocalypsis Book 1) by Elle Casey
This was a little different from the usual post-apocalyptical novels. I liked it, a lot, which was unusual for me since there were gays in the book. The author tastefully added it into the book and it worked well. It doesn't have to be an in-your-face, stuff it down your throat, vulgar subject.
There was a virus that affected all of the adults and young children. They all died, in the first wave. Just the adolescents were left to try to figure out how to live a life.
Bryn, Peter, and Bodo find each other and decide to travel together and look out for one another.
I'll be looking into Book 2 in this series.
This was a little different from the usual post-apocalyptical novels. I liked it, a lot, which was unusual for me since there were gays in the book. The author tastefully added it into the book and it worked well. It doesn't have to be an in-your-face, stuff it down your throat, vulgar subject.
There was a virus that affected all of the adults and young children. They all died, in the first wave. Just the adolescents were left to try to figure out how to live a life.
Bryn, Peter, and Bodo find each other and decide to travel together and look out for one another.
I'll be looking into Book 2 in this series.
strangecandy's review
4.0
Overall this was a very good book. I enjoyed the characters, which I found to be unique and engaging. Lots of humor for an end of the world scenario. I also found the setting unusual for a apocalyptic book. The Everglades would not have entered my mind as a possible refuge which makes the characters stand out. I plan on reading the next book in the series.
janinereader's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really good dystopian novel, truly one of the better ones. Thrilling, packed with originality, just all around a great, great read.
grahamcracker95's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok not my favorite
I liked it but it seemed as though it dragged on I did like the excitement throughout the when she ran into danger
I liked it but it seemed as though it dragged on I did like the excitement throughout the when she ran into danger
sararose013's review against another edition
5.0
My absolute favorite Elle Casey book! YA post-apocalyptic novel. A definite must read.
reddaeg's review against another edition
1.0
This wasn't for me. First, the book has grammatical errors in the first few pages. A small thing, but it pulled me out of the story. Second, I couldn't get past some of the realities the author had set up in her post-apocalyptic world. I was nearing the point of giving up anyway, but the final straw for me was the narrator mentioning (in a world that had gone to hell mere months ago) that she had long ago run out of soap. Soap. There is enough soap in my house right now for 3 people for a year, and I'm not preparing like she supposedly was. Soap is also shelf-stable. There will be soap 15 years after an apocalypse. Yeah, it's nitpicky, but it's just indicative of the lack of thought she's put into setting up her world. If for you, you can get past that stuff and just enjoy the story, power to you. It wasn't for me.
corinnesullivan's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing! I literally couldn't put the book down it was so addicting! It was a good ending to the story even though I cried multiple times throughout the book! I think I experienced every emotion there is while reading this series!
luliriisi's review against another edition
3.0
The characters were interesting. I was a bit unsure about having Bodo's accent written out the way it was when I first came across it, but it worked. I could hear him speaking. I would have liked a bit more backstory to Bryn, Peter and especially Bodo, but I assume those are expanded on later.
The ending was fine. A cliffhanger, but it's a YA series so I kind of expected it.
Might try to find the rest of the series from the library when I'm undecided about what to read next. But for now, I've got a pretty big queue of books that I definitely want to read first so the rest of the series will have to wait.
The ending was fine. A cliffhanger, but it's a YA series so I kind of expected it.
Might try to find the rest of the series from the library when I'm undecided about what to read next. But for now, I've got a pretty big queue of books that I definitely want to read first so the rest of the series will have to wait.
blood_rose_books's review against another edition
4.0
Elle Casey introduces readers to a world where adults have vanished and what happens to the kids and teenagers when left to their own devices:
Bryn Mathis was 16 years old when her father died, however, this is nothing new to the world, as adults have been dying for years now. The youth have been left alone for a while now and Bryn knows that it is time to move on from her family home as she is almost out of food and a gang of kids has started to roam her neighbourhood looking for trouble. Bryn knows that she shouldn't trust anyone but when a strange kid appears next door she realizes how much she has been missing human contact and they decide to set out to look for a new shelter and food hopefully some place safe. But something as happened to some of the youth that have been left behind, they have lost some of their humanity.
This book was a great read, and I was surprised how dark Casey took this book as it is a YA read. I would say that this is more for an older or adult YA book, based upon the content of the book. This said Casey does not go too far in to description or detail about what is happening, which at times can be worse as it leaves it up to your imagination, but there are several scenes and flashbacks in the book that most people would find disturbing. The one thing that is not really explored in the book is why all the adults died or whether once an teen turns 18 will they too pass away. Maybe this is not explained as the main characters a teenager, or maybe Casey will address it is further books in the series, I'm just left scratching my head about it as nothing is explained.
It always seems when the world goes to hell, humanity goes with it as well, so I guess this is almost to be expected in books like this. Casey takes the idea to a whole new level though with having youth be the ones who have lost this humanity in the form that they become cannibals aka canners. We first really learn about it through Peter and his tragic past but our main characters run in to them and the ending is one that will have you searching for the next book in this series. They are not zombies these people have chosen an "easier" way to survive by entering into cannibalism. The Canners also become more sophisticated in their process by the end of the book,
I liked the three main characters in this book and how they play off each other, there is some intereting and funny banter that occurs. Bryn is the strength, Peter is the brain and Bobo is really the heart (and at time the comedic relief) of the team that they form, oh yes and Buster the dog, who doesn't need a dog at the end of everything. My main complaint with a character was Bobo being from Germany and the accent that was written in to the book. It took a while to get used to the words being written how someone would say then in English if they had a very heavy German accent.
This book was much more than I expected and was not only darker than I expected but also an interesting story. I look forward to picking up the second book in this series.
***Fun fact of the moment this book is currently free on amazon, so I suggest you pick up your copy ASAP*** https://www.amazon.com/Apocalypsis-Book-1-Kahayatle/dp/1939455766
Enjoy!!!
Bryn Mathis was 16 years old when her father died, however, this is nothing new to the world, as adults have been dying for years now. The youth have been left alone for a while now and Bryn knows that it is time to move on from her family home as she is almost out of food and a gang of kids has started to roam her neighbourhood looking for trouble. Bryn knows that she shouldn't trust anyone but when a strange kid appears next door she realizes how much she has been missing human contact and they decide to set out to look for a new shelter and food hopefully some place safe. But something as happened to some of the youth that have been left behind, they have lost some of their humanity.
This book was a great read, and I was surprised how dark Casey took this book as it is a YA read. I would say that this is more for an older or adult YA book, based upon the content of the book. This said Casey does not go too far in to description or detail about what is happening, which at times can be worse as it leaves it up to your imagination, but there are several scenes and flashbacks in the book that most people would find disturbing. The one thing that is not really explored in the book is why all the adults died or whether once an teen turns 18 will they too pass away. Maybe this is not explained as the main characters a teenager, or maybe Casey will address it is further books in the series, I'm just left scratching my head about it as nothing is explained.
It always seems when the world goes to hell, humanity goes with it as well, so I guess this is almost to be expected in books like this. Casey takes the idea to a whole new level though with having youth be the ones who have lost this humanity in the form that they become cannibals aka canners. We first really learn about it through Peter and his tragic past but our main characters run in to them and the ending is one that will have you searching for the next book in this series. They are not zombies these people have chosen an "easier" way to survive by entering into cannibalism. The Canners also become more sophisticated in their process by the end of the book,
I liked the three main characters in this book and how they play off each other, there is some intereting and funny banter that occurs. Bryn is the strength, Peter is the brain and Bobo is really the heart (and at time the comedic relief) of the team that they form, oh yes and Buster the dog, who doesn't need a dog at the end of everything. My main complaint with a character was Bobo being from Germany and the accent that was written in to the book. It took a while to get used to the words being written how someone would say then in English if they had a very heavy German accent.
This book was much more than I expected and was not only darker than I expected but also an interesting story. I look forward to picking up the second book in this series.
***Fun fact of the moment this book is currently free on amazon, so I suggest you pick up your copy ASAP*** https://www.amazon.com/Apocalypsis-Book-1-Kahayatle/dp/1939455766
Enjoy!!!
bookmarked642's review against another edition
4.0
I can't actually remember where I got this - probably Instafreebie or from the author's newsletter - but I know I got my copy for free.
The book's about a couple of kids coming together after the death of every adult and young child. It's hard to survive, with everyone fighting over any supplies, but things are getting really bad - as in, cannibalism bad.
Bryn partners herself with the skinny, gay kid hiding next door, despite knowing he's not gonna be much help in the defense department. He tells her about the death of his little sister - eaten by other kids. They decide it's no longer safe to stay where they are, and are proven right when attacked inside their home. They plan to retreat to the everglades, where the swamps should be inhospitable enough for others to avoid them, but still safe enough to survive in. On their way, they find Bodo, a German exchange student.
Eventually, they do end up at their destination. But the everglades - or Kahayatle, as the indians call it - hold many new problems.
I did notice a fair few grammar mistakes, and just generally found this book a little unprofessional at times. Often, I find unprofessional books really hard to read - but I actually enjoyed this. I'm even considering buying (or borrowing) the rest of the series.
The tiny bits of romance did seem a little out-of-place, not integrated particularly well sometimes. But I suppose it'll be developed later in the series, and I didn't find it too lovey or anything, which is definitely good.
With a bit more polishing, I think this could easily be a 4 star book. But for now, I'm going to give it 3.5. It was a good read, but there are some improvements that could be made.
The book's about a couple of kids coming together after the death of every adult and young child. It's hard to survive, with everyone fighting over any supplies, but things are getting really bad - as in, cannibalism bad.
Bryn partners herself with the skinny, gay kid hiding next door, despite knowing he's not gonna be much help in the defense department. He tells her about the death of his little sister - eaten by other kids. They decide it's no longer safe to stay where they are, and are proven right when attacked inside their home. They plan to retreat to the everglades, where the swamps should be inhospitable enough for others to avoid them, but still safe enough to survive in. On their way, they find Bodo, a German exchange student.
Eventually, they do end up at their destination. But the everglades - or Kahayatle, as the indians call it - hold many new problems.
I did notice a fair few grammar mistakes, and just generally found this book a little unprofessional at times. Often, I find unprofessional books really hard to read - but I actually enjoyed this. I'm even considering buying (or borrowing) the rest of the series.
The tiny bits of romance did seem a little out-of-place, not integrated particularly well sometimes. But I suppose it'll be developed later in the series, and I didn't find it too lovey or anything, which is definitely good.
With a bit more polishing, I think this could easily be a 4 star book. But for now, I'm going to give it 3.5. It was a good read, but there are some improvements that could be made.
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