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sass_sass's review
5.0
Maybe Make Some Preparations
I have a weird obsession with books/films/programmes about humanity being nearly wiped out for one reason (superflu) or another (zombie outbreak) and the remaining humans reforming society. The Stand by Stephen King was my favourite book in high school. I must have read it 20 times and then that film The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal became an obsession. Divergent, The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Doomsday Preppers...so, this series fits perfectly into my menagerie of doom and gloom.
There's not really a way to describe the book without giving away the plot, but in a world ravaged by a nasty virus, there's a deeper struggle than the one for survival and it's about money and power. Oh that soggy old biscuit? Well, yeah. Whomever controls the vaccine holds the power and it's a mess. Azzie and her group of friends are caught in the middle.
This book takes 2020 and spins it into a darker tale with more loss of life and darker politics. It's a warning, but maybe I'm just being dramatic lol. If you like thinking about the end of days (hey, I was raised to prepare for this shit), then I know you'll love this series.
I have a weird obsession with books/films/programmes about humanity being nearly wiped out for one reason (superflu) or another (zombie outbreak) and the remaining humans reforming society. The Stand by Stephen King was my favourite book in high school. I must have read it 20 times and then that film The Day After Tomorrow with Jake Gyllenhaal became an obsession. Divergent, The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, Doomsday Preppers...so, this series fits perfectly into my menagerie of doom and gloom.
There's not really a way to describe the book without giving away the plot, but in a world ravaged by a nasty virus, there's a deeper struggle than the one for survival and it's about money and power. Oh that soggy old biscuit? Well, yeah. Whomever controls the vaccine holds the power and it's a mess. Azzie and her group of friends are caught in the middle.
This book takes 2020 and spins it into a darker tale with more loss of life and darker politics. It's a warning, but maybe I'm just being dramatic lol. If you like thinking about the end of days (hey, I was raised to prepare for this shit), then I know you'll love this series.
elation's review
5.0
This was amazing! The author turns several annoying romance/RH tropes on their heads. For example, the "badass" heroine who needs to be rescued over and over by her harem or the clueless virgin teen who spends all her time obsessing over every physical interaction with her guys. None of that happening here. Aesli IS a badass and its not because she knows martial arts or is a sharpshooter or ex military. She's the girl who lived, the one who gets up each day and keeps on going even though she is living with a debilitating illness and the weight of the world is on her shoulders. And even though she is a virgin it doesn't mean she is clueless about relationships, in fact, some of the best dialogues in the book are her being honest and holding all the guys accountable. This book, just like book 1 is full of nerd humor and even though I didn't catch all the references, it was soooo funny. I loved the first three rules of DnD. More please! I am obsessed with this series.
leisurelyreading's review
3.0
I like that the RH is a slowburn in this series but I wish it progressed a little bit more here. Also- damn she is really taking quite the sizable group out with her. At this point in the story I do wish the plan/world was more fully revealed. It feels a little weird that some stuff is still in the dark for the reader. Azzie’s character is also slightly irritating me. Like, everything is understandable given her situation but the constant picking of fights with our romantic leads gets a little grating and repetitive. It looks like the story is moving away from that now though.
ashleylovestoreadx's review
4.0
I want the sex damn it. I'm hooked on the story. I want to see the MC ride off into the sunset happy as can be with her men. I wouldn't normally go for a slow burn romance, but damn the author did this one right. Games, hot beefy men, MC that is all tormented, ingredients for an amazing series.
They get out right?! She saves the world and gets lots of dick in the process?
They get out right?! She saves the world and gets lots of dick in the process?
amermaidslibrary's review
4.0
I’ll be happy to report, I’m still obsessed with Azzie. She’s wise, smart, and kicka**. Still really like her guys, and really appreciate the fact that we have their POVs too. All the characters have a distinct “voice” so I’m really glad to see the guys aren’t interchangeable.
The romance is progressing at a slow burn, which is my jam! I love slow-burns, and since there is a bit of an age gap between the characters, I appreciate it all the more.
I’m really getting into the mystery of the series as well. There’s a lot of suspense here, and it just adds to make this a really well-rounded series. We got some answers from book 1, but of course we now have new questions. But I was hooked from the beginning.
I’m sure appreciative of the fact the cliffhanger isn’t too brutal here. I just started book 3, and I hope the cliffhanger there isn’t too bad since it’s the most recent of the series.
The romance is progressing at a slow burn, which is my jam! I love slow-burns, and since there is a bit of an age gap between the characters, I appreciate it all the more.
I’m really getting into the mystery of the series as well. There’s a lot of suspense here, and it just adds to make this a really well-rounded series. We got some answers from book 1, but of course we now have new questions. But I was hooked from the beginning.
I’m sure appreciative of the fact the cliffhanger isn’t too brutal here. I just started book 3, and I hope the cliffhanger there isn’t too bad since it’s the most recent of the series.
koops333's review
3.0
So, I'm glad we got some answers to what's really going on, some info on who the guys are, and a little bit of the world outside the base. Also, dang does Azzie have so much emotional shit to deal with in this book!
But...
If you say so dystopian book....if you say so...
However, despite my serious grievances about the age gap going on- I will look out for the next book b.c I want to know where the group is headed and how the heck they are going to be safe getting there.
But...
"Four years ago, the idea of a twenty-one year old man and a seventeen year old girl might have been considered immoral or creepy. Tai and Spider are twenty-four, and that age gap would’ve been unacceptable. But things have changed."
If you say so dystopian book....if you say so...
"Back to my original point before I get all gooey, you’re way too mature for your age."
However, despite my serious grievances about the age gap going on- I will look out for the next book b.c I want to know where the group is headed and how the heck they are going to be safe getting there.
karolinakarpinska's review
3.0
Some steamy scene were included- i’m super glad. I’d say 3.75 stars just cause the plot was less exciting than first book.