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The Nevermore Trilogy #1
Sundered
A miracle drug, Nevermore, spreads like wildfire throughout the world allowing people to eat what they want, no matter how unhealthy it is and yet still lose weight. It is everything the human population has ever dreamed of and Mara is no different. Only a simple twist of fate stops her from taking the drug.
As the weeks roll by, it becomes apparent that Nevermore is not the miracle it claimed. A true to life nightmare, the drug steals the very essence that makes up humanity and unleashes a new and deadly species on the world, a species bent on filling its belly.
Locked down within their small farm home, Mara and her husband Sebastian struggle against increasingly bad odds, fighting off marauders and monsters alike. But Sebastian carries a dark secret, one that more than threatens to tear them apart, it threatens to destroy them both and the love they have for each other. The secret forces Mara to make the ultimate choice. Will she live for love, or will she live to survive?
As the weeks roll by, it becomes apparent that Nevermore is not the miracle it claimed. A true to life nightmare, the drug steals the very essence that makes up humanity and unleashes a new and deadly species on the world, a species bent on filling its belly.
Locked down within their small farm home, Mara and her husband Sebastian struggle against increasingly bad odds, fighting off marauders and monsters alike. But Sebastian carries a dark secret, one that more than threatens to tear them apart, it threatens to destroy them both and the love they have for each other. The secret forces Mara to make the ultimate choice. Will she live for love, or will she live to survive?
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First published September 1, 2011
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Shannon Mayer
161 books7,249 followersA long time ago, in a galaxy far away, I was born into a family of Star Wars nuts. I have a lot of siblings (somewhere I lost count but I think there was more than could be numbered on one hand) and being one of the young padawans I was subjected to Star Wars marathons, on a regular basis. If you've read any of my books you'll see there is often a reference to said movies as a small homage to my upbringing. May the force be with you and all that jazz.
I started writing when I realized I didn't want to grow up not believing in magic, or not believing in creatures everyone else said didn't exist. That being said, I have never seen a fairy, unicorn or dragon. I had a neighbour who swore they fed the leprechauns in their garden, but I never caught the little buggers no matter how long I lay in wait. (And consequently had to help the neighbours plant new flowers to replace those I killed waiting for the leprechauns to show their faces.)
Along the way, I found my husband who is the rock that keeps me from floating away into my dreams, and we have a little boy who is the centre of our world. Living on a farm keeps us busy (as if the writing wasn't enough) and I have more than my share of stories about wrestling with cows, helping birth calves and ending up in the creek during the process, falling in the mud (we'll call it mud but we all know that on a farm, mud is rarely mud) and chasing escaped livestock in the hopes the four legged convicts don't make it to the highway.
I've taken up archery, and the goal is to move into horseback archery in time (you know, when I can hit the target on a consistent basis) and when no one is looking, I love to bake (this doesn't happen often as it's hard to keep the sweet treats in stock with two boys in the house.)
As to what's coming next for me? More stories (since those never stop inside my head, I might as well share them with all of you!) and more adventures. Pretty much, when the fancy strikes, I'll jump on it. Leap before you look I'm sure that motto was created for me.
Or was that . . . think big and dream bigger, ready, set, pull the trigger . . . yeah. That one is a good one too. But only if you have a gun. And are hunting elephants. Which is not cool because of so many reasons. Let's stick with the first one with an addendum.
Leap before you look and let your dreams carry you on their wings. And that, my friends, is me in a nutshell.
I started writing when I realized I didn't want to grow up not believing in magic, or not believing in creatures everyone else said didn't exist. That being said, I have never seen a fairy, unicorn or dragon. I had a neighbour who swore they fed the leprechauns in their garden, but I never caught the little buggers no matter how long I lay in wait. (And consequently had to help the neighbours plant new flowers to replace those I killed waiting for the leprechauns to show their faces.)
Along the way, I found my husband who is the rock that keeps me from floating away into my dreams, and we have a little boy who is the centre of our world. Living on a farm keeps us busy (as if the writing wasn't enough) and I have more than my share of stories about wrestling with cows, helping birth calves and ending up in the creek during the process, falling in the mud (we'll call it mud but we all know that on a farm, mud is rarely mud) and chasing escaped livestock in the hopes the four legged convicts don't make it to the highway.
I've taken up archery, and the goal is to move into horseback archery in time (you know, when I can hit the target on a consistent basis) and when no one is looking, I love to bake (this doesn't happen often as it's hard to keep the sweet treats in stock with two boys in the house.)
As to what's coming next for me? More stories (since those never stop inside my head, I might as well share them with all of you!) and more adventures. Pretty much, when the fancy strikes, I'll jump on it. Leap before you look I'm sure that motto was created for me.
Or was that . . . think big and dream bigger, ready, set, pull the trigger . . . yeah. That one is a good one too. But only if you have a gun. And are hunting elephants. Which is not cool because of so many reasons. Let's stick with the first one with an addendum.
Leap before you look and let your dreams carry you on their wings. And that, my friends, is me in a nutshell.
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April 4, 2013
Well, you didn't expect me to say anything different did you? It is a great fun read, fast paced, just the way I like my books. There's a nitty gritty cliffhanger at the end, but I won't leave you hanging too long. The second book in the series, Bound, will be out in the middle of the month and there is an excerpt at the back of Sundered.
What else can I tell you? Sundered is meant to get your blood pumping and stop you from putting it down. It is a romance, so all of you romance readers can be assured that I hold true to that genre. But it is also a little dark, scary and might make you jump in places.
I hope you have as much fun reading Sundered as I did writing it and please leave me a review, I would love to know what you all think about my first published piece. :)
What else can I tell you? Sundered is meant to get your blood pumping and stop you from putting it down. It is a romance, so all of you romance readers can be assured that I hold true to that genre. But it is also a little dark, scary and might make you jump in places.
I hope you have as much fun reading Sundered as I did writing it and please leave me a review, I would love to know what you all think about my first published piece. :)
July 31, 2015
Any time you name a miracle drug off a line from an Edgar Allan Poe poem you can bet your bottom bucky it's gonna be a horror show.
NEVERMORE was - overall - a fast, enjoyable read. The "zombies" were a little different, so points for creativity. It also creates different layers of conflict and suspense that sets it apart from the standard fair.
Occasionally I felt like the characters were being reckless or setting themselves up for failure, mostly as an excuse to introduce more drama and peril. It wasn't as annoying as it could have been and - honestly - I felt like some of their reactions were more believable and justifiably vulnerable than most books in the genre strive to depict. Between these two, I feel it balances out.
Interesting start and I'll probably read on with the series.
NEVERMORE was - overall - a fast, enjoyable read. The "zombies" were a little different, so points for creativity. It also creates different layers of conflict and suspense that sets it apart from the standard fair.
Occasionally I felt like the characters were being reckless or setting themselves up for failure, mostly as an excuse to introduce more drama and peril. It wasn't as annoying as it could have been and - honestly - I felt like some of their reactions were more believable and justifiably vulnerable than most books in the genre strive to depict. Between these two, I feel it balances out.
Interesting start and I'll probably read on with the series.
April 17, 2012
**3.5 Review**
I don’t talk about my daughter very often, (mostly because she’s three and obsessed with Hello Kitty) but a few days ago she said something interested (and coincidentally enough; evidence that I’m not mature enough to raise the nations future leaders. *shrugs*) We were sitting in front of the television (just the two of us) a bowl of popcorn in hand prepared for some quality mother/daughter time when the topic of “entertainment choices” came up.
“T, what do you want to watch honey?” I asked in my very formal, I’m a totally proper parent way.
Her reply? “I don’t care.” (Naturally, she is of course a kid.)
So, finding myself at a total loss (mostly because I didn’t want to land on Nick Jr. and be coaxed into watch another episode of Dora The Explorer – or I’d be forced to gouge out my own eyeballs) I pulled up the guide, quickly found the movie channels, and began surfing.
This is when things got interesting.
Just as I was about to flip to HBO family (otherwise known as straight to cable cheesy kid movies R Us) she saw something that piqued her interest.
“Oh mommy!!!! Let’s watch that!!!” (insert mile wide smile)
“What?”
“That mommy, (points to the number “28″ (from 28 Days Later) on the guide.)
“Oh, baby…that’s zombies. Don’t you want to watch princesses?”
*annoyed look* “I want zombies mommy. Zombies are cool, they eat your face.”
“Yes, yes they do. Are you sure you want to watch that?”
“Yes mommy!!! Princess are poopie! I want zombies!”
So I turned it on and we sat in total rapture for 2 hours.
The moral of the story? I’m a horrible parent. Also, this is a zombie book and I couldn’t think of any other way to open my review than to throw my parenting skills under the bus.
“A miracle drug, Nevermore, spreads like wildfire throughout the world allowing people to eat what they want, no matter how unhealthy it is and yet still lose weight. It is everything the human population has ever dreamed of and Mara is no different. Only a simple twist of fate stops her from taking the drug.
As the weeks roll by, it becomes apparent that Nevermore is not the miracle it claimed. A true to life nightmare, the drug steals the very essence that makes up humanity and unleashes a new and deadly species on the world, a species bent on filling its belly. Locked down within their small farm home, Mara and her husband Sebastian struggle against increasingly bad odds, fighting off marauders and monsters alike.
But Sebastian carries a dark secret, one that more than threatens to tear them apart, it threatens to destroy them both and the love they have for each other.
The secret forces Mara to make the ultimate choice. Will she live for love, or will she live to survive?”
The one thing that I find absolutely imperative (<– you know I’m serious when I use SAT words) to point out is that the zombies in “Sundered” aren’t really zombies at all. In reality (or reality according to fiction) they are animal pack infected hybrids. (It’s ok, I was a little confused at first too so I’ll just go right ahead and throw a WTF out there for ya.)
The differences in the two (brain hungry attitudinally challenged walkers vs. slightly disconcerting wolf pack) is what truly sets this “zombie-ish Apocalypse” (Mayer’s words, not mine) novel apart from all of the other yummy skin candy (blech! sorry… just made myself gag with that one) journeys into the land of the damned.
While most zombies amble around aimlessly looking for their next human slurpee, Mayer’s zombies (because of the chemically induced beginnings) developed “pack mentality” (think alphas and scouts.) And in doing so (which I’m going on record as saying was totally freaking awesome) allowed her to continue to develop her “infected” characters personalities and then integrate them into her already compelling take on the human psyche (aka “the world is coming to an end…what do we do now?)
Add to that a heavy helping of neighborly attitude and a dash of romance (yes, I said romance) and what you get is a 120 pages of pure unadulterated entertainment.
A bonus? This is pretty much a “zombies for beginners” take on the end of the word, so if you enjoy the drama of impending doom without the inevitable queasiness of your A-typical zombie smackdown, this one is sure to please on both accounts.
What does this mean overall?
Interesting plot, intriguing zombies, and a relatively compelling promise of so much more (as in “there are several more books in this series.) I don’t know about you, but that combination makes me a very happy (completely deranged) girl.
Happy Reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: Bears like beans. Apparently. So if you are ever in danger of becoming Smokey’s mid-day snack, make sure you are packing the essentials.
I don’t talk about my daughter very often, (mostly because she’s three and obsessed with Hello Kitty) but a few days ago she said something interested (and coincidentally enough; evidence that I’m not mature enough to raise the nations future leaders. *shrugs*) We were sitting in front of the television (just the two of us) a bowl of popcorn in hand prepared for some quality mother/daughter time when the topic of “entertainment choices” came up.
“T, what do you want to watch honey?” I asked in my very formal, I’m a totally proper parent way.
Her reply? “I don’t care.” (Naturally, she is of course a kid.)
So, finding myself at a total loss (mostly because I didn’t want to land on Nick Jr. and be coaxed into watch another episode of Dora The Explorer – or I’d be forced to gouge out my own eyeballs) I pulled up the guide, quickly found the movie channels, and began surfing.
This is when things got interesting.
Just as I was about to flip to HBO family (otherwise known as straight to cable cheesy kid movies R Us) she saw something that piqued her interest.
“Oh mommy!!!! Let’s watch that!!!” (insert mile wide smile)
“What?”
“That mommy, (points to the number “28″ (from 28 Days Later) on the guide.)
“Oh, baby…that’s zombies. Don’t you want to watch princesses?”
*annoyed look* “I want zombies mommy. Zombies are cool, they eat your face.”
“Yes, yes they do. Are you sure you want to watch that?”
“Yes mommy!!! Princess are poopie! I want zombies!”
So I turned it on and we sat in total rapture for 2 hours.
The moral of the story? I’m a horrible parent. Also, this is a zombie book and I couldn’t think of any other way to open my review than to throw my parenting skills under the bus.
“A miracle drug, Nevermore, spreads like wildfire throughout the world allowing people to eat what they want, no matter how unhealthy it is and yet still lose weight. It is everything the human population has ever dreamed of and Mara is no different. Only a simple twist of fate stops her from taking the drug.
As the weeks roll by, it becomes apparent that Nevermore is not the miracle it claimed. A true to life nightmare, the drug steals the very essence that makes up humanity and unleashes a new and deadly species on the world, a species bent on filling its belly. Locked down within their small farm home, Mara and her husband Sebastian struggle against increasingly bad odds, fighting off marauders and monsters alike.
But Sebastian carries a dark secret, one that more than threatens to tear them apart, it threatens to destroy them both and the love they have for each other.
The secret forces Mara to make the ultimate choice. Will she live for love, or will she live to survive?”
The one thing that I find absolutely imperative (<– you know I’m serious when I use SAT words) to point out is that the zombies in “Sundered” aren’t really zombies at all. In reality (or reality according to fiction) they are animal pack infected hybrids. (It’s ok, I was a little confused at first too so I’ll just go right ahead and throw a WTF out there for ya.)
The differences in the two (brain hungry attitudinally challenged walkers vs. slightly disconcerting wolf pack) is what truly sets this “zombie-ish Apocalypse” (Mayer’s words, not mine) novel apart from all of the other yummy skin candy (blech! sorry… just made myself gag with that one) journeys into the land of the damned.
While most zombies amble around aimlessly looking for their next human slurpee, Mayer’s zombies (because of the chemically induced beginnings) developed “pack mentality” (think alphas and scouts.) And in doing so (which I’m going on record as saying was totally freaking awesome) allowed her to continue to develop her “infected” characters personalities and then integrate them into her already compelling take on the human psyche (aka “the world is coming to an end…what do we do now?)
Add to that a heavy helping of neighborly attitude and a dash of romance (yes, I said romance) and what you get is a 120 pages of pure unadulterated entertainment.
A bonus? This is pretty much a “zombies for beginners” take on the end of the word, so if you enjoy the drama of impending doom without the inevitable queasiness of your A-typical zombie smackdown, this one is sure to please on both accounts.
What does this mean overall?
Interesting plot, intriguing zombies, and a relatively compelling promise of so much more (as in “there are several more books in this series.) I don’t know about you, but that combination makes me a very happy (completely deranged) girl.
Happy Reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: Bears like beans. Apparently. So if you are ever in danger of becoming Smokey’s mid-day snack, make sure you are packing the essentials.
October 28, 2016
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.
I didn’t read the original version of this trilogy, so I can’t give an opinion as to whether the tweaks are an improvement, but what I can say is that I loved Shannon Mayer’s SUNDERED! It’s a pseudo zombie story that follows a couple who’s love overcomes insurmountable odds. It’s corny, and does require a bit of a leap vis-à-vis why only Mara & Bastian’s connection trumps all where as other twosomes “turn”. But, it’s written in such a way that it’s next to impossible to put down, and makes you want to believe in unicorns.
This first installment was spent mostly on character and world-building which were an indispensable stage in this series because the author’s Nevermores are NOT dead men walking, and it’s important to understand the differences. It’s also imperative to grasp the intricacies of the main couple’s relationship, and what motivates them. The rest of this novel was driven by the aftermath of the apocalypse, and developing Jessica & Dan, the secondaries. I was thoroughly captivated by the overall concept which is why I wasted no time in starting the second volume.
SUNDERED was not your typical zombie story.
I didn’t read the original version of this trilogy, so I can’t give an opinion as to whether the tweaks are an improvement, but what I can say is that I loved Shannon Mayer’s SUNDERED! It’s a pseudo zombie story that follows a couple who’s love overcomes insurmountable odds. It’s corny, and does require a bit of a leap vis-à-vis why only Mara & Bastian’s connection trumps all where as other twosomes “turn”. But, it’s written in such a way that it’s next to impossible to put down, and makes you want to believe in unicorns.
This first installment was spent mostly on character and world-building which were an indispensable stage in this series because the author’s Nevermores are NOT dead men walking, and it’s important to understand the differences. It’s also imperative to grasp the intricacies of the main couple’s relationship, and what motivates them. The rest of this novel was driven by the aftermath of the apocalypse, and developing Jessica & Dan, the secondaries. I was thoroughly captivated by the overall concept which is why I wasted no time in starting the second volume.
SUNDERED was not your typical zombie story.
May 15, 2015
**4 Infertile Stars**
This was a great spin-off of the typical zombie apocalypse books.
The story is fast paced but it does open this up to having problems developing the characters in this first book of the trilogy.
I fell in love with Sebastian and he is definitely worming a way into my heart.
This was a great spin-off of the typical zombie apocalypse books.
The story is fast paced but it does open this up to having problems developing the characters in this first book of the trilogy.
I fell in love with Sebastian and he is definitely worming a way into my heart.
July 23, 2015
If I had know this was a serial I never would have picked it up. I hate serials. Add to that the premise of this book was horrible. A drug called Nevermore that cures everything? Really? And no one is suspicious? I've listened to all the side effects for the drugs on the market that are just trying to help one issue. And it's called Nevermore? Ugh.
Also, there is an apocalypse going on and no one seems all that rushed about anything. They are just taking their own sweet time getting supplies and prepared for a siege. The only part of this that intrigued me is the idea that the infected have a pack mentality. Other than that nothing good here. Don't waste your time.
Also, there is an apocalypse going on and no one seems all that rushed about anything. They are just taking their own sweet time getting supplies and prepared for a siege. The only part of this that intrigued me is the idea that the infected have a pack mentality. Other than that nothing good here. Don't waste your time.
December 25, 2021
1.5 DNF Stars
Not so great, sadly. I can definitely tell it's a debut novel as the writing just isn't up to par. Both characters were a bit too shallow for me. The hero had an enormous ego apparently, and I hate how his looks are constantly mentioned. And the heroine bugged me how it felt like she cared so much about looks or how she liked how other women would comment on how handsome the hero is, it's just weird, and how quick she was all for the shot just made her seem a bit dumb.
Then the progression of the story was just off. Everything was fine and dandy and then in one day, it's full out zombie apocalypse. It literally makes no sense that everything started going bad and every one started changing at the exact same time when every one got shots at different times, and they all of a sudden have a small horde of zombies at their door when they live in a rural area. And Dan was a little too convenient for me too. He shows up at the right time to save the day, and I hate how it all just happened so fast. I needed a bit more development into the story and some slower pacing. Could have been a good story too if everything was just written better.
Not so great, sadly. I can definitely tell it's a debut novel as the writing just isn't up to par. Both characters were a bit too shallow for me. The hero had an enormous ego apparently, and I hate how his looks are constantly mentioned. And the heroine bugged me how it felt like she cared so much about looks or how she liked how other women would comment on how handsome the hero is, it's just weird, and how quick she was all for the shot just made her seem a bit dumb.
Then the progression of the story was just off. Everything was fine and dandy and then in one day, it's full out zombie apocalypse. It literally makes no sense that everything started going bad and every one started changing at the exact same time when every one got shots at different times, and they all of a sudden have a small horde of zombies at their door when they live in a rural area. And Dan was a little too convenient for me too. He shows up at the right time to save the day, and I hate how it all just happened so fast. I needed a bit more development into the story and some slower pacing. Could have been a good story too if everything was just written better.
September 12, 2011
Great book from a debut author. I didn't expect it to be anything special and then I found myself wrapped up in Mara and Sebastian's world and plight.
I can't wait for book 2. I would reccomend this book to anyone as the romance is good, the twists are COMPLETELY unexpected and the suspense is intense.
Well done and keep up the good work!
I can't wait for book 2. I would reccomend this book to anyone as the romance is good, the twists are COMPLETELY unexpected and the suspense is intense.
Well done and keep up the good work!
January 6, 2012
Sundered poses the ultimate, irresistible high concept hook— what if there was new a drug that could cure of all of your ills and take off twenty pounds of unwanted body fat while you gorged yourself silly eating as much of whatever you desired? In this age of instant gratification, where hucksters and snake oil salesman bark nonstop pitching the latest miracle diet supplement scam and every other ad on television is for an erection drug or a plastic surgeon, the book’s concept is more timely than ever. The fictional drug in Sundered is called Nevermore and given its health transforming, beauty enhancing properties, it is highly believable that Nevermore would instantly become the must have rage across all of North America.
Of course, usually when something sounds too good to be true, it is. Like all drugs Nevermore has a side effect. A side effect that sets off a set piece of exciting suspense sequences that will keep you turning the page.
Author Shannon Mayer opens Sundered with the careful attention to detail and character one would expect in a work of literature. The sense of place and character is economically established and the reader is immediately drawn into the Canadian country side setting and emotionally connects to the main character Mara. The character is challenged and tested as she is pushed to the limit by the events in the story, and the reader learns much about her throughout the adventure. There is a terrific mountain man character by the name of Dan who steals every scene he is in. A great character who I imagined being played by Tommy Lee Jones
Although Sundered may start out like an artful piece of woman’s fiction, it deftly shifts gears into George Romero meets Richard Matheson with a touch of Resident Evil. Sundered is a fantastic start for Shannon Mayer’s Nevermore “Zombie-ish” series and is recommended reading for anyone who enjoys supernatural romance, horror fiction, or is a fan of The Walking Dead.
Of course, usually when something sounds too good to be true, it is. Like all drugs Nevermore has a side effect. A side effect that sets off a set piece of exciting suspense sequences that will keep you turning the page.
Author Shannon Mayer opens Sundered with the careful attention to detail and character one would expect in a work of literature. The sense of place and character is economically established and the reader is immediately drawn into the Canadian country side setting and emotionally connects to the main character Mara. The character is challenged and tested as she is pushed to the limit by the events in the story, and the reader learns much about her throughout the adventure. There is a terrific mountain man character by the name of Dan who steals every scene he is in. A great character who I imagined being played by Tommy Lee Jones
Although Sundered may start out like an artful piece of woman’s fiction, it deftly shifts gears into George Romero meets Richard Matheson with a touch of Resident Evil. Sundered is a fantastic start for Shannon Mayer’s Nevermore “Zombie-ish” series and is recommended reading for anyone who enjoys supernatural romance, horror fiction, or is a fan of The Walking Dead.
February 16, 2012
This is going to be a fun series to read! I ended up starting and finishing in one evening. I did not read any reviews on this so had no clue just what kind of zombies I would be dealing with. I was pleased with Shannon's take on what caused the people to turn. I also like how they are not all mindless drones screaming for brains. This is a love story, a story of survival and a story of new beginnings. Pretty hard to surprise me when it comes to zombie stories, but Shannon did. It is well written and the characters well fleshed out for as short of a read it is.
Though not a social commentary outright on the desperation behind today's easy fix it thinking, it definitely was loud and clear that people, when desperate and lazy enough will do anything even blindly going along with the masses, to fix the flaws they perceive themselves having. Need to lose a little weight? Oh pop a pill, or in this case get a shot! If the doctor gives it to us it MUST be OK right? Tell that to our protagonist Mara who was lucky she was allergic to this quick fix. Remember everyone, nothing is ever as easy as it looks and if it looks to good to be true, it most likely is!
This zombie apocalypse is just starting to get rolling in the first of this series. I am moving on to the next on "Bound" to find out! Edgar Allen Poe had it right... Nevermore
Though not a social commentary outright on the desperation behind today's easy fix it thinking, it definitely was loud and clear that people, when desperate and lazy enough will do anything even blindly going along with the masses, to fix the flaws they perceive themselves having. Need to lose a little weight? Oh pop a pill, or in this case get a shot! If the doctor gives it to us it MUST be OK right? Tell that to our protagonist Mara who was lucky she was allergic to this quick fix. Remember everyone, nothing is ever as easy as it looks and if it looks to good to be true, it most likely is!
This zombie apocalypse is just starting to get rolling in the first of this series. I am moving on to the next on "Bound" to find out! Edgar Allen Poe had it right... Nevermore
July 18, 2015
I enjoyed myself a lot more than I thought I would. This was fun. It's not quite a 4-star book, so I am settling for 3.5 stars... The initial set-up reminded me very faintly of Married with Zombies (more kick-ass), with an interesting take on the usual zombie lore.
I was a bit startled and apprehensive, reading that some reviewers saw this as romance. It's about a married couple, so obviously there is some romance going on, but it's just another part of the overall plot.
This is not amazing literature, but it's good, solid entertainment. The characters are not as deeply developed as I would have liked and there were one or two small inconsistencies in the story, but they didn't bother me too much.
The book pretty much stops in the middle of the action, so I got book two straight away. It's only a little over 100 pages, I think calling this a trilogy is stretching it a bit, but here I am, moving along...
I was a bit startled and apprehensive, reading that some reviewers saw this as romance. It's about a married couple, so obviously there is some romance going on, but it's just another part of the overall plot.
This is not amazing literature, but it's good, solid entertainment. The characters are not as deeply developed as I would have liked and there were one or two small inconsistencies in the story, but they didn't bother me too much.
The book pretty much stops in the middle of the action, so I got book two straight away. It's only a little over 100 pages, I think calling this a trilogy is stretching it a bit, but here I am, moving along...
September 26, 2011
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Expected Release Date: September 2, 2011 (Available Now!)
Publisher: Self Published
Imprint: N/A
Author’s Website: http://www.shannonmayer.com/
My Source for This Book: Amazon.com
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1 Nevermore Zombie Apocalypse Trilogy
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Warm
Official Blurb:
A miracle drug, Nevermore, spreads like wildfire throughout the world allowing people to eat what they want, no matter how unhealthy it is and yet still lose weight. It is everything the human population has ever dreamed of and Mara is no different. Only a simple twist of fate stops her from taking the drug.
As the weeks roll by, it becomes apparent that Nevermore is not the miracle it claimed. A true to life nightmare, the drug steals the very essence that makes up humanity and unleashes a new and deadly species on the world, a species bent on filling its belly. Locked down within their small farm home, Mara and her husband Sebastian struggle against increasingly bad odds, fighting off marauders and monsters alike.
But Sebastian carries a dark secret, one that more than threatens to tear them apart, it threatens to destroy them both and the love they have for each other.
The secret forces Mara to make the ultimate choice. Will she live for love, or will she live to survive?
While I do think that the overall premise was a bit on the unbelievable side, it helped give the story a rather campy feel, which I enjoyed. Add to that the fact that while it was a "zombie apocalypse" story, as even the title will attest to, it wasn't the same old same old where some kind of virus was spreading, and I LOVED the idea that not only was the Nevermore syndrome not contagious, but that there was the possibility of the zombies actually procreating.
The entire situation with Sebastian, of course broke my heart, but even more than that was the knowledge that the entire world had changed, and that there were a lot of little things taken for granted that would no longer be available (such as feminine products or even basic food and water).
I will also be VERY interested to see what comes next with Mara's physical condition. Even having not taken Nevermore, it's still hard on the body to be as malnourished as she is by the end of the story, and with her severe allergy to the medicine and even the proximity to those infected, I'm very curious to see how her body will cope with the Nevermores so physically close to her.
I was not at all pleased that there was a cliff-hanger ending, but for readers like me who can't stand that sort of end to a story, please note that there was a small preview for the next novel in the series at the end that does help to take some of the sting out of it.
Overall, I actually liked it a lot more than I thought I would. The characters were surprisingly well-developed, and the book was all at once exhilarating, terrifying, hopeful, and heartbreaking.
With just enough humor and lightness to balance out the guts and horror, I think this one will be a favorite of any fan of slightly campy zombie horror stories, and I for one am looking forward to reading the next installment.
4/5 Stars.
Expected Release Date: September 2, 2011 (Available Now!)
Publisher: Self Published
Imprint: N/A
Author’s Website: http://www.shannonmayer.com/
My Source for This Book: Amazon.com
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1 Nevermore Zombie Apocalypse Trilogy
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Warm
Official Blurb:
A miracle drug, Nevermore, spreads like wildfire throughout the world allowing people to eat what they want, no matter how unhealthy it is and yet still lose weight. It is everything the human population has ever dreamed of and Mara is no different. Only a simple twist of fate stops her from taking the drug.
As the weeks roll by, it becomes apparent that Nevermore is not the miracle it claimed. A true to life nightmare, the drug steals the very essence that makes up humanity and unleashes a new and deadly species on the world, a species bent on filling its belly. Locked down within their small farm home, Mara and her husband Sebastian struggle against increasingly bad odds, fighting off marauders and monsters alike.
But Sebastian carries a dark secret, one that more than threatens to tear them apart, it threatens to destroy them both and the love they have for each other.
The secret forces Mara to make the ultimate choice. Will she live for love, or will she live to survive?
While I do think that the overall premise was a bit on the unbelievable side, it helped give the story a rather campy feel, which I enjoyed. Add to that the fact that while it was a "zombie apocalypse" story, as even the title will attest to, it wasn't the same old same old where some kind of virus was spreading, and I LOVED the idea that not only was the Nevermore syndrome not contagious, but that there was the possibility of the zombies actually procreating.
The entire situation with Sebastian, of course broke my heart, but even more than that was the knowledge that the entire world had changed, and that there were a lot of little things taken for granted that would no longer be available (such as feminine products or even basic food and water).
I will also be VERY interested to see what comes next with Mara's physical condition. Even having not taken Nevermore, it's still hard on the body to be as malnourished as she is by the end of the story, and with her severe allergy to the medicine and even the proximity to those infected, I'm very curious to see how her body will cope with the Nevermores so physically close to her.
I was not at all pleased that there was a cliff-hanger ending, but for readers like me who can't stand that sort of end to a story, please note that there was a small preview for the next novel in the series at the end that does help to take some of the sting out of it.
Overall, I actually liked it a lot more than I thought I would. The characters were surprisingly well-developed, and the book was all at once exhilarating, terrifying, hopeful, and heartbreaking.
With just enough humor and lightness to balance out the guts and horror, I think this one will be a favorite of any fan of slightly campy zombie horror stories, and I for one am looking forward to reading the next installment.
4/5 Stars.
August 12, 2015
***BUDDY READ with the always lively and never dull MacHalo crew***
Because, you know, BRAAAAINSSSS
July 18, 2015: This is a reread for me but it's been a few years so we'll see how I feel about it this time :)
So this is a really quick (100+ page) "zombie-ish" read in the sense that they are not quite the living dead, brain eater type of zombies; instead they are more like the people who have lost their humanity and are surviving on animal instinct kind of zombies. It follows a wife, Mara, and her husband, Sebastian, as things start to turn south for human race. It begins a few weeks before the "outbreak" (so you get an idea how it begins) and it continues on about 2 months after the onset. That's a pretty big time span for a 100 pages so it moves forward pretty quickly.
I don't know if I liked it as much this second round as I did the first but I think for me to honestly rate it I need to read the series as a whole. There are a couple of "twists" in the story that could be interesting (if you don't see them coming) but this first installment leaves off in a definite cliffhanger so I'm left feeling at odds with the story. I'm not going to change my rating but I'd probably give it more like 3 stars now instead of 4. There were just a couple of things that bothered me this time that didn't as much the first time I guess. That's the downfall of rereads sometimes I guess.
However, I did read straight through so that's got to say something about the story! I just need to finish out this trilogy I guess :)
Overall, this was not a bad addition to our July Zombiefest!!
Because, you know, BRAAAAINSSSS
July 18, 2015: This is a reread for me but it's been a few years so we'll see how I feel about it this time :)
So this is a really quick (100+ page) "zombie-ish" read in the sense that they are not quite the living dead, brain eater type of zombies; instead they are more like the people who have lost their humanity and are surviving on animal instinct kind of zombies. It follows a wife, Mara, and her husband, Sebastian, as things start to turn south for human race. It begins a few weeks before the "outbreak" (so you get an idea how it begins) and it continues on about 2 months after the onset. That's a pretty big time span for a 100 pages so it moves forward pretty quickly.
I don't know if I liked it as much this second round as I did the first but I think for me to honestly rate it I need to read the series as a whole. There are a couple of "twists" in the story that could be interesting (if you don't see them coming) but this first installment leaves off in a definite cliffhanger so I'm left feeling at odds with the story. I'm not going to change my rating but I'd probably give it more like 3 stars now instead of 4. There were just a couple of things that bothered me this time that didn't as much the first time I guess. That's the downfall of rereads sometimes I guess.
However, I did read straight through so that's got to say something about the story! I just need to finish out this trilogy I guess :)
Overall, this was not a bad addition to our July Zombiefest!!
September 4, 2011
Keeping in mind that this is Ms. Mayers' first release, I'd decided not to be too critical. But that decision wasn't at all necessary. This book is very well written and a great read. In fact I hope she keeps her promise to release the second in the series this month because I've made a wish list for any of her work in order to get it as soon as it comes out.
The characters were well developed and believable. The conficts started right from the first page. And by building the tension, slow at first and then to the point where I hated to put the book down, she hooked me and kept me anchored. I don't want to give away the story, but believe me, there is an ending that will leave you wanting MORE!!!
The characters were well developed and believable. The conficts started right from the first page. And by building the tension, slow at first and then to the point where I hated to put the book down, she hooked me and kept me anchored. I don't want to give away the story, but believe me, there is an ending that will leave you wanting MORE!!!
October 11, 2016
Actual rating - 3.5
November 25, 2012
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I downloaded Soundred as a free download from Amazon.
Mara and Sebastian have been trying for a long time to have a baby. Mara wants so badly to have a baby of her own to become a mother. She wants this so bad that at times she becomes very depressed that she has not gotten pregnant. Mara and Sebastian have a very good life together and love each other so much that they would do anything for the other to keep them safe.
Mara hears about this new drug called Nevermore that government has released on the market. This drug will will cure a lot of different things and prevent a lot of diseases as well as allow someone who maybe fertile to get pregnant. Mara is very determined that she is going to get this drug. So that she can have a baby.
When she arrives at the doctors office it is full with just about everyone in town getting the new drug Nevermore. After talking with her doctor Mara finds out that she cannot take this new drug because of the plant that it is made from called Scotch Broom will kill her. Without telling Mara Sebastian takes the drug. He is hoping that it will help them to have a child of their own.
They later find out that anyone who took Nevermore turns into a zombie like creature. These new kind of zombies retain some of their human traits but not all of them. These zombie like creatures run in packs like wolves and have a alfa who is the leader of the group. All of the other zombies in the group almost always obeys the alfa.
Sundered is a very short read and I read it in one day or a few hours. Although it is not like other books that are about zombies I still thought it was a very good read because it was different. I like the new twist on the zombies. I liked that they were different than what we have come to believe zombies are. I love the relationship that Mara and Sabastian had. I know that everybody including myself hopes, wants or wishes for a relationship like they have. To have someone love you as much as they loved each other.
Mara and Sebastian have been trying for a long time to have a baby. Mara wants so badly to have a baby of her own to become a mother. She wants this so bad that at times she becomes very depressed that she has not gotten pregnant. Mara and Sebastian have a very good life together and love each other so much that they would do anything for the other to keep them safe.
Mara hears about this new drug called Nevermore that government has released on the market. This drug will will cure a lot of different things and prevent a lot of diseases as well as allow someone who maybe fertile to get pregnant. Mara is very determined that she is going to get this drug. So that she can have a baby.
When she arrives at the doctors office it is full with just about everyone in town getting the new drug Nevermore. After talking with her doctor Mara finds out that she cannot take this new drug because of the plant that it is made from called Scotch Broom will kill her. Without telling Mara Sebastian takes the drug. He is hoping that it will help them to have a child of their own.
They later find out that anyone who took Nevermore turns into a zombie like creature. These new kind of zombies retain some of their human traits but not all of them. These zombie like creatures run in packs like wolves and have a alfa who is the leader of the group. All of the other zombies in the group almost always obeys the alfa.
Sundered is a very short read and I read it in one day or a few hours. Although it is not like other books that are about zombies I still thought it was a very good read because it was different. I like the new twist on the zombies. I liked that they were different than what we have come to believe zombies are. I love the relationship that Mara and Sabastian had. I know that everybody including myself hopes, wants or wishes for a relationship like they have. To have someone love you as much as they loved each other.
March 23, 2012
I was not blown away by this book and I love love love zombies of all shape and sizes. The subtitle a Zombie-ish apocalypse book about covers it. If you're looking for our favorite undead mindless eating machine zombies you are not going to find them here. The zombies in this book retain much of thier human traits including emotions. They form packs and hunt like wolves and eat just about anything but themselves. Which I really don't have a problem with. These are supposed to be scary creatures but they really just seem to be a minor annoyance. Which I do seem to have a problem with. Even in other books where the zombies retain some humanity they are either still threats and scary to the characters and readers. Or they are being kept "fresh" by medical intervention without which they would make you scream and pee your pants.
The pace of this book is slow and the ending was very incomplete but that's probably because it is a series. There was literally very little action. As humanity is dying more and more Nevermores(zombies) and survivng humans should be wandering out of the cities and towns. Where are they? It's the end of the world but we never see outside of the main characters rural home/neighborhood. She literally never leaves her house. How perfect for her that her neighbor is an old man who has a stockpile of weapons, food and medicine that he seems to be more than willing to share.
The fantasy in this book isn't the zombies or her zombie husband being in love with her. It's that she conviently has everything she needs to survive a short (and slightly dangerous) walk from her own home. But then maybe I am the only person alive who doesn't have a hoarding crazy old man for a neighbor.
I am not entirely sure I will invest money into the rest of this series. It all depends on how bored I am. I didn't even bother reading the sneak peak of the next book so I guess maybe I won't.
The pace of this book is slow and the ending was very incomplete but that's probably because it is a series. There was literally very little action. As humanity is dying more and more Nevermores(zombies) and survivng humans should be wandering out of the cities and towns. Where are they? It's the end of the world but we never see outside of the main characters rural home/neighborhood. She literally never leaves her house. How perfect for her that her neighbor is an old man who has a stockpile of weapons, food and medicine that he seems to be more than willing to share.
The fantasy in this book isn't the zombies or her zombie husband being in love with her. It's that she conviently has everything she needs to survive a short (and slightly dangerous) walk from her own home. But then maybe I am the only person alive who doesn't have a hoarding crazy old man for a neighbor.
I am not entirely sure I will invest money into the rest of this series. It all depends on how bored I am. I didn't even bother reading the sneak peak of the next book so I guess maybe I won't.
August 9, 2012
Fabulous zombie story! Or should I say Nevermore story? It starts off innocently enough, ish. There’s a new drug that can cure everything. Obesity, Parkinson’s, you name it, you’re cured! Side effects, none. Or so they say. It doesn’t take long to figure out that there are side effects actually and it’s none too pleasant. Just like those commercials where you can get stomach ulcers, cancer or death, here it’s just zombification, no big deal!
The plot was really good, very fast moving! The characters were pretty believable, I actually read a part to my hubby that sounded just like me, but maybe they were a little too thin. I did enjoy the fact that Mara freaks out multiple times. Sabastian is a little out of it and doesn’t take control like I would have liked him to but I think that is mostly explained later on. And it’s nothing that takes away from the story, especially once it gets going and that’s pretty fast.
Shannon Mayer doesn’t waste time on the logistics she gives us the details but doesn’t swarm us in them, which is great because all us zombie lovers want one thing, zombies! And the great thing about Sundered, she brought us an entirely different kind of zombie. Where you’re looking at this person and they are still acting like a person, they just don’t have the speech or the dexterity of a person. But they still can think just not with the clarity they used to. And their eyes still have a look that says human, that is, until they change! Gives me chills!
There are a few questions throughout the book but I’m hoping they’ll be answered in book two, Bound, which I am going to get as soon as possible! Only real downer was when the book ended. And it definitely ended on a cliff hanger! I want to know more.
The plot was really good, very fast moving! The characters were pretty believable, I actually read a part to my hubby that sounded just like me, but maybe they were a little too thin. I did enjoy the fact that Mara freaks out multiple times. Sabastian is a little out of it and doesn’t take control like I would have liked him to but I think that is mostly explained later on. And it’s nothing that takes away from the story, especially once it gets going and that’s pretty fast.
Shannon Mayer doesn’t waste time on the logistics she gives us the details but doesn’t swarm us in them, which is great because all us zombie lovers want one thing, zombies! And the great thing about Sundered, she brought us an entirely different kind of zombie. Where you’re looking at this person and they are still acting like a person, they just don’t have the speech or the dexterity of a person. But they still can think just not with the clarity they used to. And their eyes still have a look that says human, that is, until they change! Gives me chills!
There are a few questions throughout the book but I’m hoping they’ll be answered in book two, Bound, which I am going to get as soon as possible! Only real downer was when the book ended. And it definitely ended on a cliff hanger! I want to know more.
October 14, 2016
I gave it 3.5 stars
Even if you failed to read the book blurb for SUNDERED, you would know that the miracle drug wasn't the miracle everyone thought it would be. SUNDERED ended up being a quick, easy flowing, read with danger and a sweet romance.
The story flowed nicely. It was a bit slow at some points, but it kept me interested. Mara and Sebastian were both sweet. They love each other a lot and it shows in everything they do. They have to work through some hard times, but seem to grow stronger as the book goes on even with everything that is working against them. There are two furry friends introduced in SUNDERED and I loved them. They were so in tune with the world and willing to do anything to protect their masters. I wish I could reach into the pages and bring them home with me.
I had a few complaints while reading SUNDERED. I thought there were some stupid mistakes made. When you are told that the shot you are waiting to get is being recalled for unknown reasons, you should probably not beg for one anyways then proceed to give it to yourself. You HAVE to know that it might be recalled for a very good reason. Common sense goes a long way. Another thing, maybe tell your wife your becoming one of the things that's outside your gate so she can prepare better. I found Mara to be extremely whiny at times. For good reason at a few points, but sometimes you just have to live and stop wallowing in self-pity.
There were a few issues, but at the end of SUNDERED—which ends on a major cliffhanger— wanted more. That's a win in my book.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 5, 2011
This is an ebook available at amazon for 99 cents.
It is a story about a husband(Sebastian) and Wife(Mara) who moved from the city to Vancouver Island. They have recently suffered a miscarriage and are hoping to heal and try again for baby. Mara hears on the radio of a miracle drug that allows a person to loose and maintain a healthy weight, cures numerous health problems and fertility issues.
I can hardly wait until book #2 comes out later this month....This book was totally worth my 99cents and I'm sure the next will be too!
It is a story about a husband(Sebastian) and Wife(Mara) who moved from the city to Vancouver Island. They have recently suffered a miscarriage and are hoping to heal and try again for baby. Mara hears on the radio of a miracle drug that allows a person to loose and maintain a healthy weight, cures numerous health problems and fertility issues.
I can hardly wait until book #2 comes out later this month....This book was totally worth my 99cents and I'm sure the next will be too!
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October 11, 2016
Let me just say this isn’t really a zombie book so if that is what you are expecting it isn’t that.
“These are people – humans – who have gone feral, wild.”
I was provided a copy of Sundered in exchange for an honest review! OMG I LOVED IT! I was thinking to myself, “Meh a zombie type book.” I don’t know why I ever doubt Shannon. It is original and brilliant and also has a kick ass heroin! What more could you ask for? This is the anniversary edition of this story and Shannon has gone and added to the original story. I never read the first version of this series, but so far I am loving this one. It is a dual POV with Mara and Sebastian and I loved being inside of both of their heads.
The concept was truly original and something I was able to immerse myself into completely. The struggles that Mara and Sebastian have, both before and after Nevermore are heartbreaking and gives so much depth to their characters. You can feel their love emanating off the page.
“That was love; it had the power to overcome any physical change in each other.”
Be warned the story leaves at such a cliffhanger OMG! Even with that this gets a HUGE 5 Boundless Stars from me, if is utterly fantastic!...Sara
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“These are people – humans – who have gone feral, wild.”
I was provided a copy of Sundered in exchange for an honest review! OMG I LOVED IT! I was thinking to myself, “Meh a zombie type book.” I don’t know why I ever doubt Shannon. It is original and brilliant and also has a kick ass heroin! What more could you ask for? This is the anniversary edition of this story and Shannon has gone and added to the original story. I never read the first version of this series, but so far I am loving this one. It is a dual POV with Mara and Sebastian and I loved being inside of both of their heads.
The concept was truly original and something I was able to immerse myself into completely. The struggles that Mara and Sebastian have, both before and after Nevermore are heartbreaking and gives so much depth to their characters. You can feel their love emanating off the page.
“That was love; it had the power to overcome any physical change in each other.”
Be warned the story leaves at such a cliffhanger OMG! Even with that this gets a HUGE 5 Boundless Stars from me, if is utterly fantastic!...Sara
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July 16, 2013
Mara and Sabastian recently moved to a farm house, and trying to get pregnant. after awhile trying a shot came out with promisees of no cancer, be thinner, and be able to concieve if theres a problem and keeping people from getting parkinsons disease. Mara thought this will mean she could get pregnant. She went to the drs. where there were hoards of people waiting for the shot. Bad news the dr. brought her when she asked for it, she was allergic to the plant it was made from , it could kill her. Mara was so upset she went home and Sabastian had a surprise for her , two surprises really but she only got one a PUPPY! they both went their own ways and the next time they got together the world has gone to hell, that special shot changed people rabid they wanted to eat the uninfected people. Unprepared , they fought to stay alive. read the book to see what happens next. This book was great it shows the love of a married couple how they fight to stay together and alive. I cant wait to read the next book bound, Shannon mayer is awesome at what she does!
October 10, 2011
I've always been into paranormal romance novels, but never really the zombie types. Shannon Mayer has changed this for me. Sundered was absolutely phenomenal. I couldn't get enough of it. When I finished the last page I was left slack jawed and desperately craving more of this well-written story. The anticipation was pure torture, I just had to know what happened next. The teaser for book two, Bound, only increased that torture.
The main character, Mara, was very believable. Her compassion for her husband, especially toward the end, was so touching. In all honesty, I'm usually the type that figures out what the author is up to before anything actually happens in the story. I'm happy to say that that wasn't the case this time! I was completely blindsided by events in this story. Even now, I can't stop thinking about it.
I'm looking forward to starting book two in the trilogy. I know it will be just as good. I'd expect nothing less from this author! HIGHLY recommended!
The main character, Mara, was very believable. Her compassion for her husband, especially toward the end, was so touching. In all honesty, I'm usually the type that figures out what the author is up to before anything actually happens in the story. I'm happy to say that that wasn't the case this time! I was completely blindsided by events in this story. Even now, I can't stop thinking about it.
I'm looking forward to starting book two in the trilogy. I know it will be just as good. I'd expect nothing less from this author! HIGHLY recommended!
April 19, 2013
There are a lot of Zombie books out right now. They have never been my genre but I have read several lately. The beginning of the Apocalypse is so absolutely plausible it's scary. No I don't think Zombies will be walking the streets, but I could see how the promise of all your ills cured with a shot, and then said shot creating havoc entirely possible. How many products out there are touted as a cure-all only to find out after many lawsuits the disastrous consequences? The addition of the pack mentality and some semblance of self awareness of the nevermores was a nice touch and added a lot to the story. The entire series was well done, entertaining and worth the read. I would recommend this to readers.
October 17, 2011
Sundered is a romance novel with a dystopian, zombie combo and different than anything I've ever read. The setting of the book was great and Mayer's characters believable. I fell in love with Sebastian and Mara. The struggles these main characters are put through tore me up. Their love is never ending and strong. It is a face pace read that leaves you reeling and ready to dive into Bound.
September 24, 2011
Very good read. It was a perfect length, long enough to be engaging, yet could be easily read over a few days. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun romance book. I'm off now to get the next one!
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June 3, 2017I was clearing out the kindle carousel on my phone and realised I had this. I opened it, read the first 23% and then shut it down.
Ugh. What a fantastically unlikeable heroine. She’s whiny, horrible to her husband, fat shames absolutely everyone, and angsts about wanting a child when she has had one miscarriage. One. I forget the exact stats but something like a third of first time pregnancies end in miscarriage. She really doesn’t need a wonder drug. She’s not even thirty. And especially not one she heard about on the radio ONCE and it has a stupidly broad number of benefits. No decent doctor would give it to her. And it’s made from Broom… the scientist in me cringes. Broom has some medicinal uses but it’s an emetic; it causes nausea and vomiting.
They are described as newlyweds when they’ve been married for four years.
Her neighbour rescues them from a bear and she can’t even say ‘thanks’. When she’s told she can’t take the drug she spends a month in her bed sulking.
I almost hated her.
90% of North America could not possibly take this drug in two months. How did it even pass testing? It’s all too silly.
When I look at the other reviews people love it. Mayer sells millions of books and is one of the mavens of self publishing. I keep thinking I must be at fault here. This is my third Mayer book and I’m putting her in the ‘don’t buy’ category.
On my copy it’s subtitled as book 2 and that confused me; it isn’t.
Did not finish at 23%
Ugh. What a fantastically unlikeable heroine. She’s whiny, horrible to her husband, fat shames absolutely everyone, and angsts about wanting a child when she has had one miscarriage. One. I forget the exact stats but something like a third of first time pregnancies end in miscarriage. She really doesn’t need a wonder drug. She’s not even thirty. And especially not one she heard about on the radio ONCE and it has a stupidly broad number of benefits. No decent doctor would give it to her. And it’s made from Broom… the scientist in me cringes. Broom has some medicinal uses but it’s an emetic; it causes nausea and vomiting.
They are described as newlyweds when they’ve been married for four years.
Her neighbour rescues them from a bear and she can’t even say ‘thanks’. When she’s told she can’t take the drug she spends a month in her bed sulking.
I almost hated her.
90% of North America could not possibly take this drug in two months. How did it even pass testing? It’s all too silly.
When I look at the other reviews people love it. Mayer sells millions of books and is one of the mavens of self publishing. I keep thinking I must be at fault here. This is my third Mayer book and I’m putting her in the ‘don’t buy’ category.
On my copy it’s subtitled as book 2 and that confused me; it isn’t.
Did not finish at 23%
July 19, 2020
I picked up this book because I wanted to branch out in my reading genres. I've been firmly in the romance genre for my entire reading life. (Middle school me picking up Twilight, the first book I willingly read, and the beginning of my love affair with books,- to now, a 28 year adult with adult shit to do and an unwillingness to tear myself away from my books to do it.)
I have to say this series is AMAZING. And just what I need to to dip my toes into a new genre, but also being able to still read what I know I love. The relationship and the struggles are so real and honest and absolutely heart rending and I can't get enough of Mara and Bastian. God I love them so much. What an amazing way to spend these last two days, getting lost in, and torn apart emotionally, by their story.
I have to say this series is AMAZING. And just what I need to to dip my toes into a new genre, but also being able to still read what I know I love. The relationship and the struggles are so real and honest and absolutely heart rending and I can't get enough of Mara and Bastian. God I love them so much. What an amazing way to spend these last two days, getting lost in, and torn apart emotionally, by their story.
January 12, 2020
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 4, 2019
Not sure
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this story. It was a good story and I enjoyed it but it just felt like something wasn't there. Almost like it should have been longer
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this story. It was a good story and I enjoyed it but it just felt like something wasn't there. Almost like it should have been longer
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