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Yesterday's Gone
"When the world falls apart, it doesn’t matter how. It’s who’s left to rebuild."
-Sadie Gallagher
Ten years after the Collapse, humanity rebuilds around a world teeming with infected. Determined to prove herself, Sadie’s only concern is turning eighteen so she can finally help keep her community safe. When an outsider shows up, fraying the threads of trust and security, Sadie's past comes undone, and her quaint life is ripped apart.
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In a world ravaged by the Collapse, a viral outbreak that turns its victims into flesh-eating monsters, eighteen-year-old Sadie Gallagher harbors an unshakable determination to prove her worth and help protect her community…until an unwelcome guest saves her from the hands of the undead, and her life takes an unexpected turn.
Standing alone in her belief that her heroine is innocent despite her leader’s insistence of something sinister going on, Sadie wonders if her faith is well-placed or if this stranger has a hidden agenda of her own.
A revelation looms on the horizon—one that will unravel a conspiracy involving the virus' origin and shatter Sadie's world.
Yesterday’s Gone is a gripping tale of resilience, deception, redemption, and survival in a world where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every turn.
-Sadie Gallagher
Ten years after the Collapse, humanity rebuilds around a world teeming with infected. Determined to prove herself, Sadie’s only concern is turning eighteen so she can finally help keep her community safe. When an outsider shows up, fraying the threads of trust and security, Sadie's past comes undone, and her quaint life is ripped apart.
—
In a world ravaged by the Collapse, a viral outbreak that turns its victims into flesh-eating monsters, eighteen-year-old Sadie Gallagher harbors an unshakable determination to prove her worth and help protect her community…until an unwelcome guest saves her from the hands of the undead, and her life takes an unexpected turn.
Standing alone in her belief that her heroine is innocent despite her leader’s insistence of something sinister going on, Sadie wonders if her faith is well-placed or if this stranger has a hidden agenda of her own.
A revelation looms on the horizon—one that will unravel a conspiracy involving the virus' origin and shatter Sadie's world.
Yesterday’s Gone is a gripping tale of resilience, deception, redemption, and survival in a world where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every turn.
- GenresZombies
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2023
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November 3, 2023
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review.
I don't usually read zombie apocalypse novels, but I was drawn to this one from the stunning cover that tells a story in a single image.
Overall it is a strong but bleak first-person narrative about an eighteen-year-old straining against the shackles of her PTSD, self doubt, and lack of authority as she tries to grow up in this post-apocalyptic wasteland. She says herself that she survives rather than lives, and feels confusion around the ideas of happiness, enjoyment, or thriving beyond a sense of safety, and I think this comes across very powerfully.
As someone who doesn't like body horror, I was fine with the gory aspects of this book. There are plenty of fights, each one more tense than the last. The setting and constant presence of the undead are made good use of, sometimes to tragic effect.
The main character is sapphic but we don't get any romance in this book beyond some light flirting and snarkiness. The two characters are going to have to trust each other in books to come and I look forward to seeing their dynamic develop.
I struggled a little with the tone in places (particularly where Todd (Sadie's guardian) is concerned, as well as the politics and hierarchy of the community). You know when you're not sure how something is supposed to be interpreted? In the end, though, I think some of my uncertainty was intended and I was actually reading the text correctly, it just took a while to come together. I still have a lot of questions, though.
Overall this was an enjoyable, though tragic read. Plot-wise things begin to get EXTREMELY interesting near the end, especially with how the virus originated, and I am very much on the edge of my seat for the next installment in the series.
Thanks again to the author for the ARC!
I don't usually read zombie apocalypse novels, but I was drawn to this one from the stunning cover that tells a story in a single image.
Overall it is a strong but bleak first-person narrative about an eighteen-year-old straining against the shackles of her PTSD, self doubt, and lack of authority as she tries to grow up in this post-apocalyptic wasteland. She says herself that she survives rather than lives, and feels confusion around the ideas of happiness, enjoyment, or thriving beyond a sense of safety, and I think this comes across very powerfully.
As someone who doesn't like body horror, I was fine with the gory aspects of this book. There are plenty of fights, each one more tense than the last. The setting and constant presence of the undead are made good use of, sometimes to tragic effect.
The main character is sapphic but we don't get any romance in this book beyond some light flirting and snarkiness. The two characters are going to have to trust each other in books to come and I look forward to seeing their dynamic develop.
I struggled a little with the tone in places (particularly where Todd (Sadie's guardian) is concerned, as well as the politics and hierarchy of the community). You know when you're not sure how something is supposed to be interpreted? In the end, though, I think some of my uncertainty was intended and I was actually reading the text correctly, it just took a while to come together. I still have a lot of questions, though.
Overall this was an enjoyable, though tragic read. Plot-wise things begin to get EXTREMELY interesting near the end, especially with how the virus originated, and I am very much on the edge of my seat for the next installment in the series.
Thanks again to the author for the ARC!
January 18, 2024
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. Very well written and well developed characters. Ready to read the next book! Great Zombie background also
I really enjoyed this book. Very well written and well developed characters. Ready to read the next book! Great Zombie background also
November 6, 2023
Yesterday's Gone plunges readers into a dystopian world full of zombie peril, yet its potential is hampered by a slow pace and repetitive plot. While sporadic bursts of action attempt to enliven the narrative, their repetitive recurrence without meaningful progression constrains the story's evolution.
This book crafts a troubled dystopian society, illustrating a world on the edge of collapse. The characters, promising in their complexity, are limited by the lack of substantial plot advancement. While their backstories are interspersed throughout, these instances occasionally result in confusion rather than enhancing the story.
Yesterday's Gone earns three stars for its world-building and occasional action sequences, but struggles to offer a coherent and engaging storyline. Despite its strengths, the book falls short of its potential due to its pacing and the difficulty in integrating character development into the plot effectively.
This book crafts a troubled dystopian society, illustrating a world on the edge of collapse. The characters, promising in their complexity, are limited by the lack of substantial plot advancement. While their backstories are interspersed throughout, these instances occasionally result in confusion rather than enhancing the story.
Yesterday's Gone earns three stars for its world-building and occasional action sequences, but struggles to offer a coherent and engaging storyline. Despite its strengths, the book falls short of its potential due to its pacing and the difficulty in integrating character development into the plot effectively.
July 12, 2024
Over ten years since the collapse, Sadie is desperately trying to better herself in this apocalyptic world. She wants to fight. She wants to take down those with the virus to help the rebuild of a safer society. But it's not so easy and Sadie has alot to learn about herself.
This was a much slower build up to the drama than the previous book, but this worked really well for this particular novel. We got to see the daily ins and outs of this new world and how the community were keeping themselves safe / preparing for anything dangerous. I also liked how they did "practice runs / stimulations"
Something I particularly enjoyed was the variations of the virus. I've not really come across this before and while it might sound confusing, the writing style allows you to take it in and understand everything.
My favourite part of this book was when Sadie was in the woods when her dog ran off. This painted such a vivid picture of the world and atmosphere that I almost felt like I was in it! Spooky.
Lots of mayham and drama towards the end as we find out more about what's going on!
A great series by Alice B. Sullivan. The world building and information around the virus is excellent!
This was a much slower build up to the drama than the previous book, but this worked really well for this particular novel. We got to see the daily ins and outs of this new world and how the community were keeping themselves safe / preparing for anything dangerous. I also liked how they did "practice runs / stimulations"
Something I particularly enjoyed was the variations of the virus. I've not really come across this before and while it might sound confusing, the writing style allows you to take it in and understand everything.
My favourite part of this book was when Sadie was in the woods when her dog ran off. This painted such a vivid picture of the world and atmosphere that I almost felt like I was in it! Spooky.
Lots of mayham and drama towards the end as we find out more about what's going on!
A great series by Alice B. Sullivan. The world building and information around the virus is excellent!
February 22, 2024
Thank you, Alice B. Sullivan
This story begins ten years after the fall of civilization as the main character knows it. The atmospheric story is told in a single Pov of the main character that has just turned 18.
It's action-packed with an abundance of zombies/ goners. The main character is entering adulthood, trying to learn who is trustworthy and building her skills up in this upside down world. Should she believe what is written in a notebook she found? I liked the story and the twist at the end.
Apocalyptic
World building
This story begins ten years after the fall of civilization as the main character knows it. The atmospheric story is told in a single Pov of the main character that has just turned 18.
It's action-packed with an abundance of zombies/ goners. The main character is entering adulthood, trying to learn who is trustworthy and building her skills up in this upside down world. Should she believe what is written in a notebook she found? I liked the story and the twist at the end.
Apocalyptic
World building
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November 26, 2025
Poor Sadie!
We find Todd and Sadie ten years after the world died, having found sanctuary in a town with other survivors. Now 18 years old, she is trying to become a contributing member of the defense team of the town. Something that isn’t going too well for her.
A chance meeting with a stranger is the beginning to a turn of events that leave your mind reeling.
If you thought The Collapse was good you won’t want to miss coming long with Sadie as she begins her quest to find Todd.
We find Todd and Sadie ten years after the world died, having found sanctuary in a town with other survivors. Now 18 years old, she is trying to become a contributing member of the defense team of the town. Something that isn’t going too well for her.
A chance meeting with a stranger is the beginning to a turn of events that leave your mind reeling.
If you thought The Collapse was good you won’t want to miss coming long with Sadie as she begins her quest to find Todd.
April 7, 2025
Another winner of a zombie novel
Yesterday's Gone, book 1 in the Aftermath series picks up some time after The Collapse, but keeps most of the same characters, just now grown. Someone is sabotaging the camp, and a mysterious man is hunting for Sadie. I'm looking forward to more of the series, it ends on an awful cliffhanger. 4/5 stars, highly recommended for zombie apocalypse fans!
Yesterday's Gone, book 1 in the Aftermath series picks up some time after The Collapse, but keeps most of the same characters, just now grown. Someone is sabotaging the camp, and a mysterious man is hunting for Sadie. I'm looking forward to more of the series, it ends on an awful cliffhanger. 4/5 stars, highly recommended for zombie apocalypse fans!
October 29, 2023
This was great! I did really enjoy it! Good ideas, well written, good levels of tension & great pace, a really well done zombie adventure! I will for sure read the next part, I can't wait to see where this series will go! I do recommend for all that love zombies!
September 7, 2025
I really want to be able to continue, but it seems like I have read the last book published that I hadn't read yet. A zombie book I really didn't want to put down till I finished. A 1 sitting kind of read.
January 3, 2024
Great Read!!
I really enjoyed this book and the series so far. Excellent character development and great twists! Highly recommend and hopefully the author will do more books soon!
I really enjoyed this book and the series so far. Excellent character development and great twists! Highly recommend and hopefully the author will do more books soon!
February 1, 2024
Another compelling dive
Sadie is such a good POV character, because she does not feel like your standard protagonist, and it makes the undead feel fresh.
Sadie is such a good POV character, because she does not feel like your standard protagonist, and it makes the undead feel fresh.
August 19, 2024
I am very confused by this book. I think the first person narration puts the reader at a disadvantage to start to put the story in order.
July 2, 2025
very good
Highly addictive and action packed. Very very good.
If that’s how you like your zompoc’s to be then you really need to read this series.
Highly addictive and action packed. Very very good.
If that’s how you like your zompoc’s to be then you really need to read this series.
September 15, 2025
Amazing Story
I love this story of Sadie and Trooper. And excited to see how the immunity story develops. Can’t wait for the next book.
I love this story of Sadie and Trooper. And excited to see how the immunity story develops. Can’t wait for the next book.
November 22, 2023
Yesterday's Gone By Alice B Sullivan is an action packed post apocalyptic thrill ride with mystery, intrigue and of course zombies. The book introduces us to Sadie, a tough and determined young woman who was only a child when society collapsed around her due not only to a horrific virus but also to the world's attempts to protect itself . Despite losing her family she has managed to survive, and now as she is turning eighteen she is adamant that she wants to help to keep her found family, her friends and their community safe from the hordes of undead or Goners that still wander outside their walls. When a mission goes wrong and she finds herself , and her faithful canine companion Topper in terrible danger but a mysterious woman comes to the rescue. Helping Sadie is not enough to save the stranger from being treated with suspicion by the rest of the community , and it soon seems likely that that may be a wise decision and that the stranger is bringing danger of an entirely different sort to the settlement. The secret that she is hiding might answer more than just Sadie's questions about her past, it might blow open the truth about how the whole outbreak began.
This was just such a fun fast paced read, action packed from the very opening words to the last page. I liked that it was set long enough after the outbreak for there to have been some attempts to recreate society , albeit in a new and more brutal form and I found the author's conception of how the virus propagated was unique, and inherently chilling, though to explain that further risks spoiling some of the plot of the book, so I will say no more. Sadie is a great character , tough and stubborn as I would expect a teenager to be, but also optimistic and willing to see the best in people which is a trait I could imagine would be quite rare in a post apocalyptic world. Also I have to highlight her relationship with Topper, the dog who does NOT die ! (Something it might be important for readers to know) The revelations at the end of the book left me really wanting to know where the story is headed next and I can't wait for the next book . Fans of The Walking Dead ( comic or tv series ) or the movie 28 Days Later will find lots to enjoy here, and I definitely recommend picking this one up.
I read an ARC courtesy of the author, all opinions are my own.
This was just such a fun fast paced read, action packed from the very opening words to the last page. I liked that it was set long enough after the outbreak for there to have been some attempts to recreate society , albeit in a new and more brutal form and I found the author's conception of how the virus propagated was unique, and inherently chilling, though to explain that further risks spoiling some of the plot of the book, so I will say no more. Sadie is a great character , tough and stubborn as I would expect a teenager to be, but also optimistic and willing to see the best in people which is a trait I could imagine would be quite rare in a post apocalyptic world. Also I have to highlight her relationship with Topper, the dog who does NOT die ! (Something it might be important for readers to know) The revelations at the end of the book left me really wanting to know where the story is headed next and I can't wait for the next book . Fans of The Walking Dead ( comic or tv series ) or the movie 28 Days Later will find lots to enjoy here, and I definitely recommend picking this one up.
I read an ARC courtesy of the author, all opinions are my own.
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