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Grace #3
Dark Grace
A small group of survivors of a zombie plague have overcome countless tragedies and horrors. Now settled on a small island in Puget Sound, they hope they will find peace and have a chance to catch their breath. They soon find that new, and old, threats are around the corner. Trusts will be broken, lives will be lost, and hope will become an idea of the past as darkness surrounds them all.
Dark Grace is the third book of the Grace Series and picks up where book two, Tainted Grace, left off.
Intended for mature audiences due to graphic horror, intense gore, and sexual situations. Due for release on June 20, 2013.
Dark Grace is the third book of the Grace Series and picks up where book two, Tainted Grace, left off.
Intended for mature audiences due to graphic horror, intense gore, and sexual situations. Due for release on June 20, 2013.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2013
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About the author
M. Lauryl Lewis
23 books163 followersBorn and raised in the great Pacific Northwest, M. Lauryl is a wife, mother, nurse, and author of horror/paranormal/romance. An avid camper, reader, and lover of Hawaii and Alaska for traveling!
As an author, she strives to create realistic characters who are flawed, and who react to situations as "real people" might.
As an author, she strives to create realistic characters who are flawed, and who react to situations as "real people" might.
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June 30, 2013
*Contains "BAD WORDS" and several grammatical errors. I tend to get excited while writing a review and forget to check what I wrote*
This book WOULD have gotten its 5 stars if it werent for that goddamn cliffhanger.
I was scared the whole time...well nervous.
I fucking hated Boggs in this book and LOVED Gus even more.
I still cant believe the shit that went down in this book. Nate, Susan, Zoe, Gus, Abbey,Jane, Emily and Boggs cant get a damn break. This book seemed much more real because the author isnt as concerned killing off characters that you have emotionally invested into. What a fucking let down...right?!But...this is a ZOMBIE book and lives are not always guaranteed. Like I said before the author gets real original with these zombies which makes me even more paranoid. Runners and Roamers....WTF!!!! I dont think Daryl Dixxon might save us from these. Then...THAT MOTHERFUCKING ENDING!!!!!! This series is highly recommended.
This book WOULD have gotten its 5 stars if it werent for that goddamn cliffhanger.
I was scared the whole time...well nervous.
I fucking hated Boggs in this book and LOVED Gus even more.
I still cant believe the shit that went down in this book. Nate, Susan, Zoe, Gus, Abbey,Jane, Emily and Boggs cant get a damn break. This book seemed much more real because the author isnt as concerned killing off characters that you have emotionally invested into. What a fucking let down...right?!But...this is a ZOMBIE book and lives are not always guaranteed. Like I said before the author gets real original with these zombies which makes me even more paranoid. Runners and Roamers....WTF!!!! I dont think Daryl Dixxon might save us from these. Then...THAT MOTHERFUCKING ENDING!!!!!! This series is highly recommended.
January 26, 2014
I am toally surprised the characters have lasted this long with their stupendous planning. I mean really it just lacks sense and quite frankly I do not expect anything more which is a shame because the story plot is awesome. I mean I cannot wait to find out what happens next but the characters are just not getting any better. I love the changes and how smooth it goes. I love how she keeps the high going throughout the story that you don't have any idea what will happen next. What I do not like? are the characters they are naive and stupid. I feel like they should be dead and start over.
Overall I love the story however the characters need work.
Overall I love the story however the characters need work.
December 15, 2020
Heads up, this is not a stand-alone book. Unfortunately, the author didn't provide much in the way of backstory either. My fault though. I did receive it for free through the publisher. I chose it because I love anything relating to zombies. Now I'm guessing the great ratings I see from other reviewers are from those who started the series at book one because I'm not really sure why this book has such great reviews in all honesty.
On that note, this was an okay listen. While there were a few zombies here and there, none of them really took center stage, so to speak. Most of the time it was like, oh, there goes a zombie, and that was it. I wasn't a fan of the love triangle at all. It seemed like the story was more about the relationship between Zoe, Gus, and Bogg and them moving from one location to another. I wasn't a fan of the writing style that much either. There was a lot of redundancy/repetition and sentences/phrases that didn't flow very smoothly, in my opinion. One such example: "He looked as red as the crabs we had boiled had turned." Or "The fresh air was refreshing." Stuff like that really sticks out like a sore thumb to me.
I'm not really sure if I liked any of the characters. I can say that I felt bad for Boggs though. He definitely deserved someone better even though in a prior book he hit Zoe (not sure why). I wouldn't describe Zoe, the female lead, as a strong female character. She came across as clueless (lacking common sense) very emotional, especially in the whiny area, and always seemed to need help with everything (usually from Gus or Boggs). And Gus...while he came across as a nice guy, overall, he was sending out the weirdo vibes (the bad ones). I felt like he interacted with Zoe as though she were a little kid, even though that's how I felt she acted. Their relationship was just questionable.
I liked the narrator; she provided a variety of voices and made it easy to understand which character was talking. Unfortunately, there were many times when it seemed like she moved away from the microphone or got closer. She did a lot of random pausing between words that I couldn't figure out as to why, and there were other times when I could hear her swallow her spit. Overall, she did a pretty good job.
Questions/Comments:
So the group is on an island, hiding away from the zombies. I found it questionable what their dinner consisted of the first night (the first meal at the beginning of the story). First, chili is made, and everyone eats it. Then someone decides it's time to make the fish they caught before they go bad. Why wouldn't they have just made that and save the chili for another night? Does anyone want dessert? Let's eat as much food as possible because we have a limited supply of food, right? Here's some canned fruit then. Who eats dessert when there's a zombie apocalypse going on around you? No one. It's all about food conservation. Yet, even though there's mention of having a limited food supply, the conservation part doesn't seem to matter.
Obviously, I should have read/listened to books 1 and 2 prior to listening to book 3. On that note, Zoe loves both Gus and Boggs it seems, although she's pregnant with Boggs' baby. I didn't understand how she could keep going back and forth between the two guys.
What year is this story taking place in? I ask because I question why Gus is so eager to find a hand-held heart monitor for the baby when it would probably be easier to find a stethoscope.
Before Zoe is introduced to Sadie and her friend (the little guy) that they later kill, she takes note that she can't tell if they're human. Yet, she takes note that they react in a human way when she and Bogg call to them, and they were talking, but she couldn't hear what they were saying.
So, Zoe and Emily are supposedly best friends. Yet, Zoe seems to have no problem sleeping (repeatedly) with Emily's man, Gus. Then when Emily is killed...personally, I felt Zoe overdid it with all her crying and wanting people to feel sorry for her.
Why did they bother to remove the dead/zombie dog from the vet office? I couldn't figure that part out.
With Gus' injuries, Nathan suggests they give him more meds every six hours. So he's given his medicine then they head over to the camping store for supplies. They meet the siblings that have been hanging out in the store, then head back to the vet office where the rest of the group is. When someone asks when Gus was last given his medicine, Nathan or Susan say it was six hours. How did they take eight hours in the camping store? Did they take a long nap and that part was just left out?
Zoe and Gus find a bag of Doritos. Yay! But, seriously...who in the world would wipe their cheesy Doritos fingers on the blanket they're sitting on? Why didn't she lick the cheese off? That was pure craziness!
Obviously, I've missed out on a lot of background information/storyline, but who would get pregnant during the zombie apocalypse?
How is Zoe surprised that Boggs is still mad at her? I mean seriously? You'd think she'd have some common sense and at least get her own room once arriving at the motel, but nope. She decides to sleep with Gus in his room. That will make things better.
How did the zombies know where they were? And if they knew that they were in the safe room, why didn't they hang around longer?
The final love/sex scene between Gus and Zoe was disgusting. Picture a twenty-something girl with a twice-her-age man. He did something medically-related in his prior life, or so I assume and wanted to help Zoe expel her breastmilk. Now, I know you can massage it out, but obviously, Gus wanted to make the situation weird at least for the reader. Now it's one thing to drink her breastmilk (barf), but it's whole 'nother story to masturbate her while doing so and then responding with "Good girl" right after she orgasms (gross). Sorry, but no.
On that note, this was an okay listen. While there were a few zombies here and there, none of them really took center stage, so to speak. Most of the time it was like, oh, there goes a zombie, and that was it. I wasn't a fan of the love triangle at all. It seemed like the story was more about the relationship between Zoe, Gus, and Bogg and them moving from one location to another. I wasn't a fan of the writing style that much either. There was a lot of redundancy/repetition and sentences/phrases that didn't flow very smoothly, in my opinion. One such example: "He looked as red as the crabs we had boiled had turned." Or "The fresh air was refreshing." Stuff like that really sticks out like a sore thumb to me.
I'm not really sure if I liked any of the characters. I can say that I felt bad for Boggs though. He definitely deserved someone better even though in a prior book he hit Zoe (not sure why). I wouldn't describe Zoe, the female lead, as a strong female character. She came across as clueless (lacking common sense) very emotional, especially in the whiny area, and always seemed to need help with everything (usually from Gus or Boggs). And Gus...while he came across as a nice guy, overall, he was sending out the weirdo vibes (the bad ones). I felt like he interacted with Zoe as though she were a little kid, even though that's how I felt she acted. Their relationship was just questionable.
I liked the narrator; she provided a variety of voices and made it easy to understand which character was talking. Unfortunately, there were many times when it seemed like she moved away from the microphone or got closer. She did a lot of random pausing between words that I couldn't figure out as to why, and there were other times when I could hear her swallow her spit. Overall, she did a pretty good job.
Questions/Comments:
So the group is on an island, hiding away from the zombies. I found it questionable what their dinner consisted of the first night (the first meal at the beginning of the story). First, chili is made, and everyone eats it. Then someone decides it's time to make the fish they caught before they go bad. Why wouldn't they have just made that and save the chili for another night? Does anyone want dessert? Let's eat as much food as possible because we have a limited supply of food, right? Here's some canned fruit then. Who eats dessert when there's a zombie apocalypse going on around you? No one. It's all about food conservation. Yet, even though there's mention of having a limited food supply, the conservation part doesn't seem to matter.
Obviously, I should have read/listened to books 1 and 2 prior to listening to book 3. On that note, Zoe loves both Gus and Boggs it seems, although she's pregnant with Boggs' baby. I didn't understand how she could keep going back and forth between the two guys.
What year is this story taking place in? I ask because I question why Gus is so eager to find a hand-held heart monitor for the baby when it would probably be easier to find a stethoscope.
Before Zoe is introduced to Sadie and her friend (the little guy) that they later kill, she takes note that she can't tell if they're human. Yet, she takes note that they react in a human way when she and Bogg call to them, and they were talking, but she couldn't hear what they were saying.
So, Zoe and Emily are supposedly best friends. Yet, Zoe seems to have no problem sleeping (repeatedly) with Emily's man, Gus. Then when Emily is killed...personally, I felt Zoe overdid it with all her crying and wanting people to feel sorry for her.
Why did they bother to remove the dead/zombie dog from the vet office? I couldn't figure that part out.
With Gus' injuries, Nathan suggests they give him more meds every six hours. So he's given his medicine then they head over to the camping store for supplies. They meet the siblings that have been hanging out in the store, then head back to the vet office where the rest of the group is. When someone asks when Gus was last given his medicine, Nathan or Susan say it was six hours. How did they take eight hours in the camping store? Did they take a long nap and that part was just left out?
Zoe and Gus find a bag of Doritos. Yay! But, seriously...who in the world would wipe their cheesy Doritos fingers on the blanket they're sitting on? Why didn't she lick the cheese off? That was pure craziness!
Obviously, I've missed out on a lot of background information/storyline, but who would get pregnant during the zombie apocalypse?
How is Zoe surprised that Boggs is still mad at her? I mean seriously? You'd think she'd have some common sense and at least get her own room once arriving at the motel, but nope. She decides to sleep with Gus in his room. That will make things better.
How did the zombies know where they were? And if they knew that they were in the safe room, why didn't they hang around longer?
The final love/sex scene between Gus and Zoe was disgusting. Picture a twenty-something girl with a twice-her-age man. He did something medically-related in his prior life, or so I assume and wanted to help Zoe expel her breastmilk. Now, I know you can massage it out, but obviously, Gus wanted to make the situation weird at least for the reader. Now it's one thing to drink her breastmilk (barf), but it's whole 'nother story to masturbate her while doing so and then responding with "Good girl" right after she orgasms (gross). Sorry, but no.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2014
You know, I always had an "ick" kind of feeling about Boggs and he REALLY proved me right in this one here! Boggs needs to GROW up and stop acting like a three year old! Other than that, I cannot BELIEVE how amazingly awesome this book was! I LOVE Zoe as the protagonist. There were sharp turns around corners that I NEVER saw coming and they took my breath away. There were tears (lots of them) and love and warmth. I hate that what makes an amazing zombie book is the author's non-fear of killing off characters. In a world like that created in a Zombie Apocalypse not everyone is going to make it, not everyone is going to be killed by zombies, humans are even more dangerous and idiots get people killed. The last lines of this installment in the "Grace" series totally blew my mind! I don't even know what to think, other than that I cannot believe I must wait until 2014 for the next time I meet up with Zoe and the Gang! Good job Ms. M. Lauryl Lewis. Good-freaking-amazing-job!!!!
June 27, 2016
I am enjoying this series. I'm not someone who normally reads zombie stories but this one is worth it.
I'm glad to start seeing tension and dislike occurring between the characters. I feel like in the first book of the series everyone seemed to get along but by this book there are definitely some dislike and hurt feelings.
I feel that Zoe is starting to grow a little as a character as well. She is starting to seem a little less weak and needy. I would have liked to see her progress a little farther along that way but a start is something.
Since I was lucky enough get all 5 books at once I am power reading through them all and can't wait to get started on book 4.
I'm glad to start seeing tension and dislike occurring between the characters. I feel like in the first book of the series everyone seemed to get along but by this book there are definitely some dislike and hurt feelings.
I feel that Zoe is starting to grow a little as a character as well. She is starting to seem a little less weak and needy. I would have liked to see her progress a little farther along that way but a start is something.
Since I was lucky enough get all 5 books at once I am power reading through them all and can't wait to get started on book 4.
February 22, 2014
Still like the series, even more annoyed with Zoe and her whining, center of everyone's world, I can't live without this guy, but I can't live without that guy either, and they should just accept I want them both attitude. The romance is getting ridiculous. It's a zombie apocalypse not high school for Christ's sake. I could do without the sexual stuff, I find it hard to believe anyone would be that sexually active at such odd times. I want more zombie - less "doing it".
April 27, 2020
Amazing read..
I have to admit, I am not one to read or watch zombie stuff.., but when i started reading the first book (Grace Lost) I was hooked. The characters are well written and I fell in love with Gus. He is such a good man all the way around.. takes over when things need to be done, always on his toes saving everyone, keeps Zoe safe, has a big heart, and he treats Zoe like a queen... I feel for Boggs, but he did slap the sh*t out of her. And then when they all meet back up, he never even asks about the baby or how she had been or anything..I mean I'd prob still be pissed too but, dang they are in a world that youd think he should have really worried about her. Anyways, I love this series and cant wait to start book 4 (Fallen Grace).. highly recommend.
I have to admit, I am not one to read or watch zombie stuff.., but when i started reading the first book (Grace Lost) I was hooked. The characters are well written and I fell in love with Gus. He is such a good man all the way around.. takes over when things need to be done, always on his toes saving everyone, keeps Zoe safe, has a big heart, and he treats Zoe like a queen... I feel for Boggs, but he did slap the sh*t out of her. And then when they all meet back up, he never even asks about the baby or how she had been or anything..I mean I'd prob still be pissed too but, dang they are in a world that youd think he should have really worried about her. Anyways, I love this series and cant wait to start book 4 (Fallen Grace).. highly recommend.
May 26, 2018
Zoe is still going strong. Gus is becoming an even bigger part of the story. We have a few new character to look forward to getting to know. Boggs is being an even bigger ass...
Great series and it just keeps getting better starting the next book now.
Great narration & I’m glad to see the rest of the series is he same narrator.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy at no charge by the author, publisher and or narrator.
Great series and it just keeps getting better starting the next book now.
Great narration & I’m glad to see the rest of the series is he same narrator.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy at no charge by the author, publisher and or narrator.
January 24, 2024
Dark Grace (The Grace Series Book 3)
The further adventures of survivors of a zombie apocalypse. The survivors so far: Zoe, Boggs, Gus, Susan, Nathan, Abbey, Linas, Agnes, Bobby.
The ones lost: Wanda, Louis, Julio, baby Julio (Book 1) , Bill, Jack, Aldo, Kelesy (Book 2), Emilie, Sadie, Ron, Jason. Jane, baby Molly, (Book 3).
Escape from the compound, save Gus at the Veterinary hospital, the lost of love and friendship. Great and scary story.
The further adventures of survivors of a zombie apocalypse. The survivors so far: Zoe, Boggs, Gus, Susan, Nathan, Abbey, Linas, Agnes, Bobby.
The ones lost: Wanda, Louis, Julio, baby Julio (Book 1) , Bill, Jack, Aldo, Kelesy (Book 2), Emilie, Sadie, Ron, Jason. Jane, baby Molly, (Book 3).
Escape from the compound, save Gus at the Veterinary hospital, the lost of love and friendship. Great and scary story.
May 11, 2019
I really like this Series.
I really like this Series. I'm not usually a zombie apocalypse kind of person, but I really like this Series. It has a great story line. I find myself wanting the main character to succeed..
I really like this Series. I'm not usually a zombie apocalypse kind of person, but I really like this Series. It has a great story line. I find myself wanting the main character to succeed..
August 29, 2017
These books are just getting better and better
July 7, 2018
Each one gets better and better.
These characters are really growing on me, some I really wanted to slap in this one though. So good onto the next book.
These characters are really growing on me, some I really wanted to slap in this one though. So good onto the next book.
February 11, 2021
Omg
In the beginning of the book, it was said that tissues would be needed. That was a very true statement. Cant wait for the next book.
In the beginning of the book, it was said that tissues would be needed. That was a very true statement. Cant wait for the next book.
December 7, 2024
So many emotions, so much to take in. I couldn’t stop reading!
May 15, 2025
Grown men acting like teen,stupid romance
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 12, 2016
Love the whole series
February 26, 2017
More spoilers in this review. A great series to read.
I was a little miffed by the fit Zoe was throwing at first in the book. What did she expect? She cheated on Boggs with Gus, betraying her friend, Em and Boggs. She didn't tell Boggs until later in the book that Gus and her had a brief affair.
I was saddened by the deaths of Em, Zoe and Boggs baby, Molly, and Jane. I kind of understood having to kill Em off so the author could put Zoe and Gus together, but found I was upset by the death of Jane. Maybe it was because she was a small child, but it didn't seem fair she died. Then when Molly, Zoe's baby died, I just wanted to quit reading. It just didn't seem fair. I know zombie world isn't fair or right.
I am still liking the turn the author is doing with the zombies. Now at the end of the book, Zoe feels a presence that isn't runner or roamer zombies. This is something new, smarter, and more evil than can be imaged. It actually gave me the chills.
I like this series and this book so far is my favorite despite the deaths. I highly recommend this book and series to anyone who likes zombies and romance.
I was a little miffed by the fit Zoe was throwing at first in the book. What did she expect? She cheated on Boggs with Gus, betraying her friend, Em and Boggs. She didn't tell Boggs until later in the book that Gus and her had a brief affair.
I was saddened by the deaths of Em, Zoe and Boggs baby, Molly, and Jane. I kind of understood having to kill Em off so the author could put Zoe and Gus together, but found I was upset by the death of Jane. Maybe it was because she was a small child, but it didn't seem fair she died. Then when Molly, Zoe's baby died, I just wanted to quit reading. It just didn't seem fair. I know zombie world isn't fair or right.
I am still liking the turn the author is doing with the zombies. Now at the end of the book, Zoe feels a presence that isn't runner or roamer zombies. This is something new, smarter, and more evil than can be imaged. It actually gave me the chills.
I like this series and this book so far is my favorite despite the deaths. I highly recommend this book and series to anyone who likes zombies and romance.
February 23, 2017
This series has been a really good series so far! I have read 3 books and I'm not stopping now. I love Zoes abilities and I think it's cute that Gus has abilities related to Zoe. Gus has grown on me more than Boggs did. When he slapped Zoe, that made me mad. Gus was there and really started to grow on me. I have to say I really like Zoe and Gus, they are my favorite. I really like the zombies in the book because they are not like the normal slow zombies.
Overall, a very good book and looking forward to the next one.
Overall, a very good book and looking forward to the next one.
December 1, 2015
Okay, so I know I sort of seem like the odd-man-out with this series, since my opinions don't seem to mesh with anyone else's. Maybe that's because I've been on an all-out reading rampage of late, and I've been gobbling up one enormously great book after another, thus consistently raising the bar until I'm almost unmollifiable. Or maybe it's just one of those "to each his own" sort of deals. I don't know. The good news here is that, while I almost didn't continue onto the third book, I am rather glad I opted to stick with the series after all...
Though I continue to have many of the same complaints that have plagued me since book 1, I did find 'Dark Grace' to be more rewarding in many ways. In my opinion, Lewis' writing strengthened considerably from book 2 to book 3, and though I don't think Zoe (or any of the characters, to be frank) will ever factor in amongst my favorite fictional peeps, I definitely found myself hating most of them a whole lost less. I mean, Zoe was still rather idiotic(more often than not), and she did continue to come off as whiny and far too reliant on her male companions, but there was palpable growth. Finally. On the other hand, while Gus is also growing on me, I did find myself hating Boggs a whole lot more than in previous installments, but in this case I actually feel like that's what the writer wants... not just an accidental side-effect.
It sure felt like a lot more happened in this book than in the previous two; like less time was taken up in superfluous, overly-wordy description of prosaic details, thus freeing up said time to actually move the story forward in (what I felt was) a more fluid direction. Even the ridiculously unnecessary sex scenes eased up a bit. Halleluiah!! As to those sex scenes (of which I only recall two, I think, possibly three?) I continue to find them rather unsexy, ill-timed and redundant, but at least there's less of them.
I guess my biggest complaint about this book would have to do with Molly. It felt like Lewis was leading up to something important with this child--like a lot of our journey so far has orbited this one plot point. To have that branch of the story cut off as quickly and drastically as it did felt, to me, like a bit of a swindle. On the flipside of that though, is the fact that the loss of Molly was the first time in the series that I actually felt some sort of emotional connection to Zoe, and that empathy is largely responsible for my more favourable view of this book.
Overall I found the story a lot more compelling in book 3, and for the first time since picking this series up, I'm actually rather excited to move on to the next book.
Though I continue to have many of the same complaints that have plagued me since book 1, I did find 'Dark Grace' to be more rewarding in many ways. In my opinion, Lewis' writing strengthened considerably from book 2 to book 3, and though I don't think Zoe (or any of the characters, to be frank) will ever factor in amongst my favorite fictional peeps, I definitely found myself hating most of them a whole lost less. I mean, Zoe was still rather idiotic(more often than not), and she did continue to come off as whiny and far too reliant on her male companions, but there was palpable growth. Finally. On the other hand, while Gus is also growing on me, I did find myself hating Boggs a whole lot more than in previous installments, but in this case I actually feel like that's what the writer wants... not just an accidental side-effect.
It sure felt like a lot more happened in this book than in the previous two; like less time was taken up in superfluous, overly-wordy description of prosaic details, thus freeing up said time to actually move the story forward in (what I felt was) a more fluid direction. Even the ridiculously unnecessary sex scenes eased up a bit. Halleluiah!! As to those sex scenes (of which I only recall two, I think, possibly three?) I continue to find them rather unsexy, ill-timed and redundant, but at least there's less of them.
I guess my biggest complaint about this book would have to do with Molly. It felt like Lewis was leading up to something important with this child--like a lot of our journey so far has orbited this one plot point. To have that branch of the story cut off as quickly and drastically as it did felt, to me, like a bit of a swindle. On the flipside of that though, is the fact that the loss of Molly was the first time in the series that I actually felt some sort of emotional connection to Zoe, and that empathy is largely responsible for my more favourable view of this book.
Overall I found the story a lot more compelling in book 3, and for the first time since picking this series up, I'm actually rather excited to move on to the next book.
August 14, 2013
(I received this book for free as part of Goodreads First Reads giveaways).
(This review may contain spoilers).
This book was less creepy than I expected, probably because it brought me right into the story. The narrator of this book, Zoe, was a character who was fairly interesting and one who didn't actually irritate me. Even though she did some things she really shouldn't have, I could still emphasise with her and still find her fairly likable.
I'm not very clear about what the green markings on some of the characters are meant to be. I originally thought that they might be signs of infection - like bites or scratches - but the zombie epidemic doesn't seem to follow the normal rules of a zombie virus outbreak. It seems someone doesn't need to even be bitten or scratched to return as one of the undead. (I'd like to know why some of them return as Runners and others as Roamers).
I liked the relationships between the characters. One thing I particularly liked was the sense of family between them, though those bonds weren't as strong towards the end of the book. I especially liked the way the guys called each other 'brother' - indicating that they might not be a family related by blood, but they're still family.
I was really saddened by what happened with Jane and Molly. I think I would have liked to know for sure if those dreams Zoe had were simply dreams, or if she truly was catching glimpses of her friends.
Apart from the people from the compound (and the zombies, of course), there weren't any characters I particularly disliked. Yes, several of the characters made mistakes - but that simply made them more human and well-rounded characters.
I did notice several errors in the book. In one of them, the name of the character was missing (the tagline read 'said exclaimed'), so it took me a few minutes to figure out who was speaking at that point.
I especially liked Bobby's character. I was a bit surprised that Gus was so much older than Zoe, but it wasn't something that bothered me. I did feel like he was the sort of person I'd like to meet if I ever got involved in a zombie epidemic. I also liked Jane and Abbey. And Molly was especially sweet during her brief appearance.
This is a fairly good book and one I'd recommend to people who like books like this. At some point, I would definitely be interested in reading the other books in the series.
(This review may contain spoilers).
This book was less creepy than I expected, probably because it brought me right into the story. The narrator of this book, Zoe, was a character who was fairly interesting and one who didn't actually irritate me. Even though she did some things she really shouldn't have, I could still emphasise with her and still find her fairly likable.
I'm not very clear about what the green markings on some of the characters are meant to be. I originally thought that they might be signs of infection - like bites or scratches - but the zombie epidemic doesn't seem to follow the normal rules of a zombie virus outbreak. It seems someone doesn't need to even be bitten or scratched to return as one of the undead. (I'd like to know why some of them return as Runners and others as Roamers).
I liked the relationships between the characters. One thing I particularly liked was the sense of family between them, though those bonds weren't as strong towards the end of the book. I especially liked the way the guys called each other 'brother' - indicating that they might not be a family related by blood, but they're still family.
I was really saddened by what happened with Jane and Molly. I think I would have liked to know for sure if those dreams Zoe had were simply dreams, or if she truly was catching glimpses of her friends.
Apart from the people from the compound (and the zombies, of course), there weren't any characters I particularly disliked. Yes, several of the characters made mistakes - but that simply made them more human and well-rounded characters.
I did notice several errors in the book. In one of them, the name of the character was missing (the tagline read 'said exclaimed'), so it took me a few minutes to figure out who was speaking at that point.
I especially liked Bobby's character. I was a bit surprised that Gus was so much older than Zoe, but it wasn't something that bothered me. I did feel like he was the sort of person I'd like to meet if I ever got involved in a zombie epidemic. I also liked Jane and Abbey. And Molly was especially sweet during her brief appearance.
This is a fairly good book and one I'd recommend to people who like books like this. At some point, I would definitely be interested in reading the other books in the series.
October 1, 2014
I almost don't know where to begin. Zoe's pregnancy is rather different than the norm. Gus and Zoe have connected...in more ways than one. I literally was beside myself with what happens to Emilie. I don't think I have ever disliked a character/s more in my time of reading books than I have with this series. The people from that compound they got involved with has filled me with so much dislike for them. Their constant harassment toward Zoe and her "family" is getting under my skin! The walking dead constantly being a thorn on their side. They just can't seem to get a break!
My heart broke for Emilie and now for Jane. Not knowing exactly what happened to her has left a hole...unanswered questions. As for Agnes and Linus who are brother and sister, I began to enjoy their characters and thought they blended well with the group. They eventually leave the group but I really hope to see them again and have them reintroduced to the story/group.
I am completely on pins and needles and can't wait to start the fourth book in the series. The last sentence of the book left me a bit uneasy. "I moved my ear over an inch, searching for the beat of his heart that I loved so much, but found it to be still and silent". I can't take another heartbreak...I really hope it's not what it seems.
My heart broke for Emilie and now for Jane. Not knowing exactly what happened to her has left a hole...unanswered questions. As for Agnes and Linus who are brother and sister, I began to enjoy their characters and thought they blended well with the group. They eventually leave the group but I really hope to see them again and have them reintroduced to the story/group.
I am completely on pins and needles and can't wait to start the fourth book in the series. The last sentence of the book left me a bit uneasy. "I moved my ear over an inch, searching for the beat of his heart that I loved so much, but found it to be still and silent". I can't take another heartbreak...I really hope it's not what it seems.
December 22, 2015
I don't know exactly why I keep reading these books, maybe it's because the plot and world of this series is interesting...or maybe it's just because I am book-aholic and I have a problem....but it is definitely not because of the characters...I swear they all drive me freaking nuts. I still wish I could punch Zoe in the face and honestly I don't think that will ever change, and I'm not sure anymore how I feel about Gus. On top of that I feel like the author was purposely trying to make Boggs seem like a bad guy as well as uncomplicated things by removing all the ex-lovers/children from the scenario, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Boggs somehow disappears all together in the next installment.
The only real pluses are that the stories do move along at a pretty brisk pace not leaving any time to get bored or dwell on how freaking annoying Zoe is.
Honestly I will probably go ahead and read the next installment because, well like I said before...I have freaking problem.
The only real pluses are that the stories do move along at a pretty brisk pace not leaving any time to get bored or dwell on how freaking annoying Zoe is.
Honestly I will probably go ahead and read the next installment because, well like I said before...I have freaking problem.
February 18, 2019
Ok so I read this book before from 6/20/2015 to 6/20/2015. I'm reading the whole series again lol. I just love it and it's been years so i want to read again. It's kind watching a movie in my head hehe. The author is amazing and she can truly tell a story.
Just finished this book again and its like I'm reading for the first time its amazing. Some parts still get to me about Zoe seeming weak but I know she isn't truly. I love the characters. I wish they were all still closer but ever since Zoe told Boggs that her and Gus messed around things have been tense with everyone. I hate what happened to Molly her baby. It was sad. I'm glad she is with Emily and Jane tho. These new creatures running with the zombies are crept. I like that they are evolving and that Gus can hear Zoe thoughts. I am worried about Gus bc of this new development with his heart. I Hope everything works out.
Just finished this book again and its like I'm reading for the first time its amazing. Some parts still get to me about Zoe seeming weak but I know she isn't truly. I love the characters. I wish they were all still closer but ever since Zoe told Boggs that her and Gus messed around things have been tense with everyone. I hate what happened to Molly her baby. It was sad. I'm glad she is with Emily and Jane tho. These new creatures running with the zombies are crept. I like that they are evolving and that Gus can hear Zoe thoughts. I am worried about Gus bc of this new development with his heart. I Hope everything works out.
July 25, 2013
I am not going to lie to you but this was the hardest book to read. There was so much loss and tears and tragedy that was unexpected. Definitely enough of surprising twists, kidnapping, blood and gore and action to keep this series moving. I dont have much to say or review about this book without saying too much so you will just have to find out yourself. Get the tissues out and dont sit in the dark with this one.
Read 07/20/2013
Reviews posted on Goodreads and Amazon.com
Read 07/20/2013
Reviews posted on Goodreads and Amazon.com
January 3, 2018
I have been waiting very impatiently for this book to come out since I read the first two! I thought this one was a bit slow in the begining, but once it gets going it doesn't stop! I was sad to see some of the characters die, especially when they have grown on you throughout the books! I hope a lot of the conflict going on right now in the story can be solved, but with an ending like that I have no idea WHAT is going to happen next!!!!
August 28, 2014
I won this book, the third in a series, and the author was incredibly generous and sent me all three in the series.
Although the main premise is surviving a zombie apocalypse, the books contain elements of the action, thriller, romance, coming-of-age, and survivalist genres. Each of the books is a well paced, quick read with relatable characters. I enjoyed myself thoroughly.
Although the main premise is surviving a zombie apocalypse, the books contain elements of the action, thriller, romance, coming-of-age, and survivalist genres. Each of the books is a well paced, quick read with relatable characters. I enjoyed myself thoroughly.
April 3, 2014
This book ( 3rd in the series) deserved a 5 star rating. Holy Mother of Hell! Nothing and nobody is safe or sacred, danger never stops, not for a second. The story has evolved so much, I'm actually kinda freaked out and I need to stop reading it before bed. I've only had the happen with one other author in this genre. I'll follow this to the end.
December 2, 2013
Dark Grace is the third book in this OMG great zombie series. I read all three books back to back and am dying to read the next book in the series! Zombies, horror, sex, loss of characters this reader had come to care about; and definitely hang on to the seat of your pants suspense!
August 20, 2013
These poor survivors can't catch a break! More adventures in Zombieland. This book focuses more on Gus and Zoe as the group gets separated. We lose a few of the survivors. And we gain. Zoe has the baby and that is all I'm saying on that.
Can't wait to read more in the next book.
Can't wait to read more in the next book.
July 7, 2015
Great 3rd book on the series
New things happen- the group splits up, New people join, a long time member dies, a baby is born! If you are sensitive to flights of children you may want to skip this book in the series.
New things happen- the group splits up, New people join, a long time member dies, a baby is born! If you are sensitive to flights of children you may want to skip this book in the series.
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