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A review by bookishkellyn
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A strong-willed heroine (Jane), her ex-fling (Jackson), and her former nemesis turned friend (Katherine) battle the undead (“shamblers”) in an alternate version of the Reconstruction era. This had political intrigue and great plot twists. Such a good read.
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and War