Rachel (TheShadesofOrange)'s Reviews > Feed

4.0 Stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel, which managed to tell a fresh story about zombies that was intelligent and thought-provoking. This book featured a fantastic cast of well-rounded, imperfect characters. I particularly loved the lead female character. Georgia is a genuinely tough, independent woman with a strong, confident voice. She know exactly what she believes in and does not waiver from her convictions. Moreover, there is no love interest in this novel, which is a refreshing change. I have become so use to romance in dystopian fiction that I was genuinely surprised by its absence. Instead, the main relationship focus is the close bond between a brother and sister, which was endearing to read.

Unlike other zombie books, this novel tells the story of how humanity rebuilt and reacted after the outbreak was contained. I particularly appreciated the author providing an in-depth overview of both the history and current state of this dyptopian world. While this book features some zombie action, this is primarily a story of journalism, told in the setting post-apocalyptic world. This book addresses themes such as truth, ethnics and professional obligations within the media.

I would recommend this book to people looking for a fresh take on the post-apolotypic genre, which is more focused on the world-building aspects rather than the horror.

I listened to this as an audiobook, which was a great experience. The performance features two talented narrators, one male and one female, to voice this compelling story.