Eva Marie L. (babyjulie) -
Helpful Score: 5
This is my review that I left on goodreads back in 09 - I STILL love this trilogy!!!
I'm almost at a loss as to what to say here because I know next to nothing about zombies or this type of book. I picked this up for two reasons and two reasons only. One was because the reading challenge I'm doing this spring has a task where I needed to read a sci-fi book. I asked my friend Felicia what she would recommend and she sent me this book. I figured that at worst I would be able to plow through it and at best it would be milding entertaining. I've always been way more of a non-fiction person because it seemed to be more worthwhile in a way, like I was always learning something, that the reading wasn't just frivolous fun.
Well, this was an immense amount of fun although I wouldn't call it frivolous at all! I loved it! I can't wait to read the sequel and then the third installment!
I was and still am amazed at how Frater was able to make everything, not just some parts, everything, realistic as hell. It scared me. And I mean, it scared me bad. I'm not by nature a jumpy person but this book really got me thinking the whole 'what-if' scenario all throughout.
I'm thrilled that I found a new genre to read and I will always remember this book as being the first great zombie book I read!
The characters were out of this world (literally), if I had to pick a favorite I don't know where I would start. I like Juan a lot....and Nerit- she's awesome as hell. Katie and Jennie, the two main characters in the first one make the best team and Frater has their personalites matching perfectly without making them the 'same'.
The plot line and situations they had to go through were absolutely riveting. I found myself wanting to page through a little bit to "just see what happened" numerous times although I made myself wait and the end result was even more delicious.
I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a new genre to get into, anyone who enjoys different types of fiction, anyone who likes horror stories and/or liked being scared, damn near anyone in general really. To not read this would be missing out...seriously. At least give it a shot. Like I told Felicia- I would have laughed in the face of anyone if someone would have told me I'd like this kind of story. Even up until a week ago I'd have laughed my ass off.
Hopefully the second is just as good as this one because I can't wait to find out what happens next. The ending of this was just right- she left it so the reader is wanting more but also so you're surprisingly "full" too.
I'm almost at a loss as to what to say here because I know next to nothing about zombies or this type of book. I picked this up for two reasons and two reasons only. One was because the reading challenge I'm doing this spring has a task where I needed to read a sci-fi book. I asked my friend Felicia what she would recommend and she sent me this book. I figured that at worst I would be able to plow through it and at best it would be milding entertaining. I've always been way more of a non-fiction person because it seemed to be more worthwhile in a way, like I was always learning something, that the reading wasn't just frivolous fun.
Well, this was an immense amount of fun although I wouldn't call it frivolous at all! I loved it! I can't wait to read the sequel and then the third installment!
I was and still am amazed at how Frater was able to make everything, not just some parts, everything, realistic as hell. It scared me. And I mean, it scared me bad. I'm not by nature a jumpy person but this book really got me thinking the whole 'what-if' scenario all throughout.
I'm thrilled that I found a new genre to read and I will always remember this book as being the first great zombie book I read!
The characters were out of this world (literally), if I had to pick a favorite I don't know where I would start. I like Juan a lot....and Nerit- she's awesome as hell. Katie and Jennie, the two main characters in the first one make the best team and Frater has their personalites matching perfectly without making them the 'same'.
The plot line and situations they had to go through were absolutely riveting. I found myself wanting to page through a little bit to "just see what happened" numerous times although I made myself wait and the end result was even more delicious.
I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a new genre to get into, anyone who enjoys different types of fiction, anyone who likes horror stories and/or liked being scared, damn near anyone in general really. To not read this would be missing out...seriously. At least give it a shot. Like I told Felicia- I would have laughed in the face of anyone if someone would have told me I'd like this kind of story. Even up until a week ago I'd have laughed my ass off.
Hopefully the second is just as good as this one because I can't wait to find out what happens next. The ending of this was just right- she left it so the reader is wanting more but also so you're surprisingly "full" too.
Helpful Score: 2
Oh my! I loved this! I especially liked the strong female protagonists. Katie and Jenni were in the thick of it and are more than capable of taking care of themselves in this new world. This one was a departure for me- more violent (lots of guts and guns), very little romance, and no HEA. However, it is riveting and excellently done.
Michelle M. (jade19721) reviewed The First Days (As the World Dies, Bk 1) on + 115 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I love me some zombies, however they need to be done right. This book was done right. My favorite thing about the book is that the lead characters are women in a zombified world who are not scared to get right in the midst of things and battle along with the men. Jenni and Katie have proven to be some very tough ladies. My second favorite part of the book is how it jumped right into the story. It's like going to the lake on the very first day of summer and just jumping in and not knowing if the lake is going to be cold or warm. Well this lake was quite cold and slapped you right in the face from page 1. I have already ordered the other two in this series and I can't wait till I have them in my hands to see what else happens with Jenni, Katie, and the survivors of Ashley Oaks.
Helpful Score: 1
It was alright. I think the writing needs some help. I felt like I was reading a young adult novel, aside from all the cussing and sex stuff. The story was fun enough to keep reading it. There are some minor editing issues, that are minor enough to not detract from the story. I didn't really feel anything while I was reading it though. I like it when books grab me and this one really didn't grab me. The characters aren't developed that well and just mentioning about how hot they are the entire story doesn't really justify their existence. It is lacking depth, I almost wanted the main characters to die just so the author would bring in someone who had depth. At least the story was fun. I might check out the second one.
Misty L. (Onecrazyfamily) reviewed The First Days (As the World Dies, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book/author is amazing! It pulled me in within the first paragraph and kept me on edge until the end. This author has the amazing ability to make you feel like you know and like the characters in her books. This is rare lately in authors I have read. You like them, you cheer them on and your heart breaks with them or for them. This series is gory, graphic and sometimes a little disturbing, but I love love loved it.
While in your mind you KNOW there is no such thing as zombies, that this is simply fiction, this author makes you think this could actually happen.
I can't get enough of this author, once i was done with this book I instantly picked up book two, anxious to know what happens next. Five plus stars. Will follow this author for a long time!
While in your mind you KNOW there is no such thing as zombies, that this is simply fiction, this author makes you think this could actually happen.
I can't get enough of this author, once i was done with this book I instantly picked up book two, anxious to know what happens next. Five plus stars. Will follow this author for a long time!
