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I, Zombie
It's the end of the world as we know it.
Trixie Collins is a normal teen making her way through high school. One night at a party, a boy comes on to her and won't take no for an answer. As she jerks her arm away, his fingernails cut into her skin.
When she finds her dog's mutilated body and realizes she's to blame, she starts to think maybe the zombie apocalypse they've been screaming about on the news isn't a hoax after all. Worse, she begins to think maybe she's one of the infected.
Now it's a fight for life as she joins together with her brethren to stop the humans intent on destroying them. Are zombies all bad, or is it just a huge misunderstanding?
Trixie Collins is a normal teen making her way through high school. One night at a party, a boy comes on to her and won't take no for an answer. As she jerks her arm away, his fingernails cut into her skin.
When she finds her dog's mutilated body and realizes she's to blame, she starts to think maybe the zombie apocalypse they've been screaming about on the news isn't a hoax after all. Worse, she begins to think maybe she's one of the infected.
Now it's a fight for life as she joins together with her brethren to stop the humans intent on destroying them. Are zombies all bad, or is it just a huge misunderstanding?
- GenresZombiesYoung AdultHorror
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 6, 2014
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Jo Michaels
91 books273 followersJo Michaels loves writing novels that make readers gasp in horror, surprise, and disbelief. While her browser search history has probably landed her on a list somewhere, she still dives into every plot with gusto, hoping "the man" will realize she's a writer and not a psychopath about to go on a rampage. Her favorite pastimes are reading, watching Investigation Discovery, and helping other authors realize their true potential through mentoring. She's penned the award-winning Pen Pals and Serial Killers series and the best-selling educational book for children, Writing Prompts for Kids, which has rocketed the kids that use it into several awards of their own.
Most of Jo's books feature the places she's lived: Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. That's given her a special amount of insight to what makes those locations tick. Her works are immersive and twisty, and she wouldn't want it any other way.
Most of Jo's books feature the places she's lived: Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. That's given her a special amount of insight to what makes those locations tick. Her works are immersive and twisty, and she wouldn't want it any other way.
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February 12, 2014
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I thought the idea of the story was really clever. I have not read a lot of zombie stories but the ones I have read is usually the same old plot. I Zombie gives a different approach by not making the virus turn people into the brainless walking dead whose only goal is to eat the living but keeps them still somewhat human and all they want is to fine a cure to what they have. The one thing that threw me off was the dialogue, in some places it took me out of the story. Beyond that I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a fresh and different take on the zombie genre.
I thought the idea of the story was really clever. I have not read a lot of zombie stories but the ones I have read is usually the same old plot. I Zombie gives a different approach by not making the virus turn people into the brainless walking dead whose only goal is to eat the living but keeps them still somewhat human and all they want is to fine a cure to what they have. The one thing that threw me off was the dialogue, in some places it took me out of the story. Beyond that I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a fresh and different take on the zombie genre.
August 11, 2016
I, Zombie is a bit unusual, for me. It is, as the title suggests, about zombies and is aimed at a young adult audience.
The story is split into 26 (or so, I forget if the author managed to find a Q chapter heading) chapters based on the alphabet. It begins with a scene from halfway through the story, which paints the main character as a zombie. After this we shift back to the beginning and go through the plot in chronological order.
This approach works very well. It took me a short time to work out that the protagonist was actually a zombie, and having the story told from the perspective of the undead was a nice change of pace. Moving from that back to when she was a healthy human also works well, as we see her descend into decay and the impact of zombiefication on her friends, family and self.
The writing style’s nice and easy to read. The tone generally is relatively light. There are moments of slightly grim physical descriptions as bodies fester away, but nothing too bad. I must admit that at times I would’ve preferred a grimmer approach. This isn’t a criticism of the book, as it’s clearly written for and labelled as young adult, but my own preference is for a darker slant.
One aspect I wasn’t too fond of was the main character’s special ability. I feel that would’ve made more sense just as an unusual development of the disease. The world generally is painted realistically, so having something supernatural before the zombies arise felt a shade off.
Going by the Amazon approximation of pages, it’s a little bit shorter than Journey to Altmortis (95,000 words), but it felt shorter, in a good way. Whenever I sat down to read it I’d take a fair chunk out of it, and it didn’t take me long at all from start to finish.
So, if you like zombies and/or young adult books I would recommend I, Zombie.
The story is split into 26 (or so, I forget if the author managed to find a Q chapter heading) chapters based on the alphabet. It begins with a scene from halfway through the story, which paints the main character as a zombie. After this we shift back to the beginning and go through the plot in chronological order.
This approach works very well. It took me a short time to work out that the protagonist was actually a zombie, and having the story told from the perspective of the undead was a nice change of pace. Moving from that back to when she was a healthy human also works well, as we see her descend into decay and the impact of zombiefication on her friends, family and self.
The writing style’s nice and easy to read. The tone generally is relatively light. There are moments of slightly grim physical descriptions as bodies fester away, but nothing too bad. I must admit that at times I would’ve preferred a grimmer approach. This isn’t a criticism of the book, as it’s clearly written for and labelled as young adult, but my own preference is for a darker slant.
One aspect I wasn’t too fond of was the main character’s special ability. I feel that would’ve made more sense just as an unusual development of the disease. The world generally is painted realistically, so having something supernatural before the zombies arise felt a shade off.
Going by the Amazon approximation of pages, it’s a little bit shorter than Journey to Altmortis (95,000 words), but it felt shorter, in a good way. Whenever I sat down to read it I’d take a fair chunk out of it, and it didn’t take me long at all from start to finish.
So, if you like zombies and/or young adult books I would recommend I, Zombie.
January 2, 2014
I received an ARC of this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Okay, so obviously I jumped at the chance to read and review this novel because I LOVE ZOMBIES!! With saying that, I Zombie was definitely not your typical zombie story at all. I want to say it reminded me a little bit of Warm Bodies only in that it is told from the zombies point of view instead of the survivors point of view. I just found this to be completely original because it followed these characters on their "turning" journey from start to finish and everything in between. I also found this read to be very "realistic" (well as realistic as a zombie apocalypse can be) because the author wasn't afraid to kill off characters, both good and bad. So you know what that's means: UGLY CRYING! I do have a small complaint and that is that I found the story to be a bit rushed, everything happened very fast or seemed like it. I liked that it was a stand alone but maybe two novels would have been more helpful to explain things further.
Overall this was a creative read and I really enjoyed getting lost in the story. I look forward to more books by Jo Michaels. I would recommend this novel to zombie lovers and zombie sympathizers lol.
Okay, so obviously I jumped at the chance to read and review this novel because I LOVE ZOMBIES!! With saying that, I Zombie was definitely not your typical zombie story at all. I want to say it reminded me a little bit of Warm Bodies only in that it is told from the zombies point of view instead of the survivors point of view. I just found this to be completely original because it followed these characters on their "turning" journey from start to finish and everything in between. I also found this read to be very "realistic" (well as realistic as a zombie apocalypse can be) because the author wasn't afraid to kill off characters, both good and bad. So you know what that's means: UGLY CRYING! I do have a small complaint and that is that I found the story to be a bit rushed, everything happened very fast or seemed like it. I liked that it was a stand alone but maybe two novels would have been more helpful to explain things further.
Overall this was a creative read and I really enjoyed getting lost in the story. I look forward to more books by Jo Michaels. I would recommend this novel to zombie lovers and zombie sympathizers lol.
August 26, 2016
This will be a short review because after finishing "I Zombie" by Jo Michaels it would be an understatement to say that I'm not very impressed.
The premise of the story was brilliant and that's what had me intrigued after reading the blurb. But the execution of it was definitely not my cup of tea.
Each and every single character lacked depth and personality. They were generic ideas of how teenagers or adults are, with no originality or personality. Though the teenagers were high school age, their conversations, interactions and thoughts were kindergarten level. If humanity ever depended on those kids in real life, we'd be screwed.
I couldn't find a simple redeeming quality about them and it didn't help that their interactions felt unnatural, staged and stilted.
That ruined the flow of the story, which was even more emphasized by the narration that felt choppy to me. It kept me from getting into the story and I ended up skimming the last 30%, while still managing to roll my eyes every other page.
Everything about this book felt simplified, which hindered me getting emotionally invested in the story. Even in real tragic moments I wasn't touched or bothered. I simply didn't care.
1.5 no-emotional-impact stars.
The premise of the story was brilliant and that's what had me intrigued after reading the blurb. But the execution of it was definitely not my cup of tea.
Each and every single character lacked depth and personality. They were generic ideas of how teenagers or adults are, with no originality or personality. Though the teenagers were high school age, their conversations, interactions and thoughts were kindergarten level. If humanity ever depended on those kids in real life, we'd be screwed.
I couldn't find a simple redeeming quality about them and it didn't help that their interactions felt unnatural, staged and stilted.
That ruined the flow of the story, which was even more emphasized by the narration that felt choppy to me. It kept me from getting into the story and I ended up skimming the last 30%, while still managing to roll my eyes every other page.
Everything about this book felt simplified, which hindered me getting emotionally invested in the story. Even in real tragic moments I wasn't touched or bothered. I simply didn't care.
1.5 no-emotional-impact stars.
August 15, 2015
I wish I could give this book more than five stars because this book was AMAZING! I love zombies and as soon as I seen the cover and the title I had to read it. Once I began reading I Zombie, I knew that this was not going to be your typical zombie story. This book comes from the zombie's perspective, showing their feelings, thoughts and even heartache. I loved that aspect of the book the most. Trixie and Jack stole my heart from the start and honestly I couldn't stop reading until I finished their story. I laughed my butt off, ugly cried and even threatened one of the fictional characters. (I know, but I couldn't help myself) I am impressed with the unique storyline and the author's ability to moved me to tears once again. If you haven't read any of Jo Michaels' work, then you really need to check it out. I highly recommend this book to zombie lovers and to anyone who wants something a little different. I Zombie will knock your socks off.
December 27, 2013
I've been on a zombie kick lately (since finishing my own Z-poc novel) and have to say that this one has a thread of originality running through it that kept things interesting. Seeing things from the infected's point of view? Different. This one pulls at the heartstrings, too - needed some tissues. I appreciate the author keeping the book fairly clean - although there were a few gory details, nothing was revolting or overdone. I'd be perfectly comfortable letting my 13 year old read it.
June 19, 2014
This is a different type of zombie book. It is from the aspect of the infected. There is a wide spread disease going around and everyone starts panicking and killing people that are infected. The people who are infected find out the disease and work with the cdc to come up with a cure. They end up finding a cure. The the main character is responsible for saving a bunch of lives. A different type of book and it was very interesting and I did really like it.
January 10, 2021
I really enjoyed this story! The "zombie" apocalypse is happening and we're learning about it from an infecteds pov. They know they're not zombies but how can they cure themselves and let others know? That's what the story follows. Trixie and Jack getting infected at a high school party. Learning what's happening. Hiding out. Helping others. And trying to let uninfected know they're safe. Theres some great characters and plot twists to this. Loved the ending.
March 30, 2016
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*****
My Thoughts:
While I have read collaborative works from Michaels in the past, I, Zombie marks my first full-length read from her. I've heard incredible words of praise from her fans, so I was more than pumped to check out this read from Jo. As many of my readers will well-remember, zombies are one of my least favorite genres. I've read two series that to this day remain two of my all-time favorites (Nazarea Andrews' The World Without End and Rachel Aukes Deadland Saga), but I have been hard pressed to find any other novels in this specific genre that have held my attention as they have.
I am proud to say that through a truly original and unique plot and an elegant writing style that left me hanging onto every word, Jo Michaels has definitely earned her spot on my list of favorites in the zombie genre.
I, Zombie was everything I wanted, and more!
I'm not going to lie to you guys, this was a super quick read for me and I can't say too terribly much about the plot without giving away massive spoilers. Like other zombie-poc novels, this one follows the story of the supposed end of days, but this time, with a twist. It's told from the point of view of the infected through their decline and fight with the virus that cripples their lives and civilization. Truly imaginative storytelling on Michaels part. It's a fast-paced tale that I devoured in just a couple of sittings. Michaels formatting on this one really was reflective of the plot. Each of the novels 26 chapters are appropriately titled with a letter of the alphabet corresponding to the appropriate theme, tone, or feelings expressed in that chapter. It was so exciting to see that literary device utilized to such perfection. The plot is full of twists and turns and features an ending that will leave you begging for more. You won't see this one coming, promise!
One of the more interesting aspects of this novel were the characters Michaels crafted. While the story has a relatively large cast Michaels was able to fully evolve each character and provide full story arcs for each member of her cast while still fitting the story into a shorter format. There was no need for excessive character description or subplots, as all characters involved were working towards a similar goal: survival. I'll touch on this more later, but this was definitely one read that left my mind reeling, long after finishing the final chapter. Of all the characters I really only want to touch on our main heroine, Trixie. Trixie grew on me massively over the course of the novel. Admittedly, I couldn't really relate to her for the longest time and at first she kind of got on my nerves ever so slightly. By the end of the novel I really saw Michaels make huge strides with Trixie's character and I was thoroughly impressed with the level of development we saw and the maturity her character gained. One extremely heart-wrenching moment truly captured Trixie's transition from girl to woman and it was one of the most powerful passages I've read in some time. Definitely an incredible twist on the 'coming-of-age' portion of the story.
A Southern girl herself, Michaels crafted the setting to I, Zombie to perfection. The feel of the bayou, the sounds of the wildlife, the thick humid air: Michaels nailed it with this one. I have never read a novel such as this one set in the Louisiana bayou. Over the years and many other novels, this has proven to be one of my favorite settings for novels, but few have conquered the tone the way Michaels has in this novel. It's beyond fitting to the story line and really pushes the plot further in many occasions.
I have to say I was more than a little overtaken with emotions at times during my reading of I, Zombie. I was forewarned that tissues may be needed, but I truly didn't expect hardcore emotion in a novel about zombies. In my experience reading zombie novels (admittedly I've read fewer than I can count on both hands), strong emotion is one of the last things I feel. Often gritty tales of survival, Michaels turns the genre on its' head with I, Zombie. Reading the transition from human to 'zombie' through the eyes of our protagonist Trixie made for an extremely touching tale that lead to many important themes being tackled along the way. Family, love, forgiveness, strength, mortality, and the declination of society are all themes that Michaels really hits home with in the pages of this novel. I don't expect there will be many dry eyes after devouring this read. It is definite a novel giving cause for reflection.
Truly one of the most unique reads I have read in this genre, Jo Michaels blew me away with I, Zombie. Never would I have imagined I would have felt the emotional pull of my heartstrings like Michaels achieved with this incredible novel. It was truly a pleasure to devour and will forever hold a special place on my shelf of unique reads. It should come as no surprise that I am granting I, Zombie a near-perfect 5-star review. I couldn't get enough of this story and I know I'll come back to this one again and again! I perfect read for all fans of horror or paranormal novels as well as anyone looking to add a new twist on an old favorite to their TBRs! This read is not to be missed!
*****
*****
My Thoughts:
While I have read collaborative works from Michaels in the past, I, Zombie marks my first full-length read from her. I've heard incredible words of praise from her fans, so I was more than pumped to check out this read from Jo. As many of my readers will well-remember, zombies are one of my least favorite genres. I've read two series that to this day remain two of my all-time favorites (Nazarea Andrews' The World Without End and Rachel Aukes Deadland Saga), but I have been hard pressed to find any other novels in this specific genre that have held my attention as they have.
I am proud to say that through a truly original and unique plot and an elegant writing style that left me hanging onto every word, Jo Michaels has definitely earned her spot on my list of favorites in the zombie genre.
I, Zombie was everything I wanted, and more!
I'm not going to lie to you guys, this was a super quick read for me and I can't say too terribly much about the plot without giving away massive spoilers. Like other zombie-poc novels, this one follows the story of the supposed end of days, but this time, with a twist. It's told from the point of view of the infected through their decline and fight with the virus that cripples their lives and civilization. Truly imaginative storytelling on Michaels part. It's a fast-paced tale that I devoured in just a couple of sittings. Michaels formatting on this one really was reflective of the plot. Each of the novels 26 chapters are appropriately titled with a letter of the alphabet corresponding to the appropriate theme, tone, or feelings expressed in that chapter. It was so exciting to see that literary device utilized to such perfection. The plot is full of twists and turns and features an ending that will leave you begging for more. You won't see this one coming, promise!
One of the more interesting aspects of this novel were the characters Michaels crafted. While the story has a relatively large cast Michaels was able to fully evolve each character and provide full story arcs for each member of her cast while still fitting the story into a shorter format. There was no need for excessive character description or subplots, as all characters involved were working towards a similar goal: survival. I'll touch on this more later, but this was definitely one read that left my mind reeling, long after finishing the final chapter. Of all the characters I really only want to touch on our main heroine, Trixie. Trixie grew on me massively over the course of the novel. Admittedly, I couldn't really relate to her for the longest time and at first she kind of got on my nerves ever so slightly. By the end of the novel I really saw Michaels make huge strides with Trixie's character and I was thoroughly impressed with the level of development we saw and the maturity her character gained. One extremely heart-wrenching moment truly captured Trixie's transition from girl to woman and it was one of the most powerful passages I've read in some time. Definitely an incredible twist on the 'coming-of-age' portion of the story.
A Southern girl herself, Michaels crafted the setting to I, Zombie to perfection. The feel of the bayou, the sounds of the wildlife, the thick humid air: Michaels nailed it with this one. I have never read a novel such as this one set in the Louisiana bayou. Over the years and many other novels, this has proven to be one of my favorite settings for novels, but few have conquered the tone the way Michaels has in this novel. It's beyond fitting to the story line and really pushes the plot further in many occasions.
I have to say I was more than a little overtaken with emotions at times during my reading of I, Zombie. I was forewarned that tissues may be needed, but I truly didn't expect hardcore emotion in a novel about zombies. In my experience reading zombie novels (admittedly I've read fewer than I can count on both hands), strong emotion is one of the last things I feel. Often gritty tales of survival, Michaels turns the genre on its' head with I, Zombie. Reading the transition from human to 'zombie' through the eyes of our protagonist Trixie made for an extremely touching tale that lead to many important themes being tackled along the way. Family, love, forgiveness, strength, mortality, and the declination of society are all themes that Michaels really hits home with in the pages of this novel. I don't expect there will be many dry eyes after devouring this read. It is definite a novel giving cause for reflection.
Truly one of the most unique reads I have read in this genre, Jo Michaels blew me away with I, Zombie. Never would I have imagined I would have felt the emotional pull of my heartstrings like Michaels achieved with this incredible novel. It was truly a pleasure to devour and will forever hold a special place on my shelf of unique reads. It should come as no surprise that I am granting I, Zombie a near-perfect 5-star review. I couldn't get enough of this story and I know I'll come back to this one again and again! I perfect read for all fans of horror or paranormal novels as well as anyone looking to add a new twist on an old favorite to their TBRs! This read is not to be missed!
*****
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January 12, 2021I loved this book! I went into this story with no expectations. Truthfully, I didn't think I would like it because I didn't think I liked the Zombie genre. This book totally changed my mind on that point. I loved the story line and the setting. The characters were sweet as well as courageous. I'm a big crier and this book was certainly a tear-jerker for its tender moments.
August 24, 2016
This was a fun and creative twist on the Zombie stories of late, coming at it from the perspective of people infected with a weird virus that mimics zombie behavior. I appreciated that the author obviously did some research to come up with a plausible explanation for Zombieism beyond "random unexplained viral outbreak/ voodoo/ witchcraft". That was pretty cool, and the fact that she based it on a mutation of an actual real virus, the Kuru virus, that comes from cannibalism was even cooler! But don't research the disease until after you finish the book. It will take you down a rabbit hole!
I enjoyed this more than Warm Bodies, despite the eww factor of zombie romance, but there was this niggling in my brain that it felt a bit familiar. I consume way too much Zombie entertainment, so it took me a minute to figure it out...
The TV show, iZombie... Not sure if it is a zeitgeist thing (the first season of iZombie came out in 2014, and this book was released in 2014. Before the TV series, I had not heard of the comics, and I am not sure most people had either.) But creepy, the similarities. Both girls are infected at a party that they should probably not have been at. One is on a house boat on a lake, the other is a hurricane party. Both are infected by a scratch from a guy who is putting on the moves and they are not interested! Both don't realize that they are turning into Zombies...
Fortunately, that is the end of the similarities (unless you count the delightful spunk the writers imbue upon the main characters, but each has her own unique flavor, so I won't count it!)
In a lot of ways, I enjoyed Ms. Michaels' I, Zombie more than iZombie. There was a lot of thought put into not only how one would contract such a virus, but also how that virus would affect humanity.
Was it perfect? Naw, there is no such thing. There were a few Deus Ex Machina moments, and a couple of points where I felt the story could have gone a less cliche route and been so much better, but on the whole it was a pretty good read that is quite thought-provoking for YA readers.
Totally passing this off to my teen boys, as I think it will curb their zombie-fervor end of the world hopes and dreams. Really makes one think if "Smash 'em til their all dead" is the best approach in the Zombie Apocalypse.
I enjoyed this more than Warm Bodies, despite the eww factor of zombie romance, but there was this niggling in my brain that it felt a bit familiar. I consume way too much Zombie entertainment, so it took me a minute to figure it out...
The TV show, iZombie... Not sure if it is a zeitgeist thing (the first season of iZombie came out in 2014, and this book was released in 2014. Before the TV series, I had not heard of the comics, and I am not sure most people had either.) But creepy, the similarities. Both girls are infected at a party that they should probably not have been at. One is on a house boat on a lake, the other is a hurricane party. Both are infected by a scratch from a guy who is putting on the moves and they are not interested! Both don't realize that they are turning into Zombies...
Fortunately, that is the end of the similarities (unless you count the delightful spunk the writers imbue upon the main characters, but each has her own unique flavor, so I won't count it!)
In a lot of ways, I enjoyed Ms. Michaels' I, Zombie more than iZombie. There was a lot of thought put into not only how one would contract such a virus, but also how that virus would affect humanity.
Was it perfect? Naw, there is no such thing. There were a few Deus Ex Machina moments, and a couple of points where I felt the story could have gone a less cliche route and been so much better, but on the whole it was a pretty good read that is quite thought-provoking for YA readers.
Totally passing this off to my teen boys, as I think it will curb their zombie-fervor end of the world hopes and dreams. Really makes one think if "Smash 'em til their all dead" is the best approach in the Zombie Apocalypse.
January 12, 2014
Books about zombies always give me a lot to think about and I, Zombie continued this trend for me. I’m always impressed with zombie novels that aren’t simply gore fests, but instead make me think about the human condition. The author created a thought-provoking read by having the narrator not only be a zombie, but starting the novel before Trixie becomes infected.
Trixie was a main character that needed to grow on me. She came across as a little self-righteous as a human so I thought it was awesome when she became infected. As a zombie, I found her much more likable and was glad to see the author continue her theme of featuring strong women. I really liked her best friend Jack and found him my favorite character of the novel. One character I didn’t care for was Trixie’s mom. Her reactions to certain situations seemed a little unbelievable. For instance, Trixie comes home with scratches on her arms and says one of the boys at the party got too touchy-feely. Her mom’s response is to tell her daughter to be more careful. Huh?
The writing was good and the novel is well edited. It moved along at a nice clip and I never found myself bored with the plot. There’s plenty of action as Jack and Trixie run for their lives while the zombie outbreak becomes a showdown between the infected and the non-infected. I could tell the author did her research while writing the novel and found it interesting that she tied the disease to kuru. There were a lot of fun touches too like the creative chapter titles.
I did go through a lot of emotions while reading. I was angry at times and crying at other points. There were a few deaths that were surprises and I liked that there were twists up until the end. It is a zombie novel, so a few out there concepts are expected, but the teens Googling diseases and helping the CDC figure out a cure probably could have been left out. Trixie became a hero in so many other ways I don’t think it was necessary.
All in all, I enjoyed the book and I’d recommend the novel to fans of YA horror novels. There is some violence but I didn’t think it was graphic enough that younger teens couldn’t enjoy the book. I think the author’s recommendation of 13+ is a good guideline.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Trixie was a main character that needed to grow on me. She came across as a little self-righteous as a human so I thought it was awesome when she became infected. As a zombie, I found her much more likable and was glad to see the author continue her theme of featuring strong women. I really liked her best friend Jack and found him my favorite character of the novel. One character I didn’t care for was Trixie’s mom. Her reactions to certain situations seemed a little unbelievable. For instance, Trixie comes home with scratches on her arms and says one of the boys at the party got too touchy-feely. Her mom’s response is to tell her daughter to be more careful. Huh?
The writing was good and the novel is well edited. It moved along at a nice clip and I never found myself bored with the plot. There’s plenty of action as Jack and Trixie run for their lives while the zombie outbreak becomes a showdown between the infected and the non-infected. I could tell the author did her research while writing the novel and found it interesting that she tied the disease to kuru. There were a lot of fun touches too like the creative chapter titles.
I did go through a lot of emotions while reading. I was angry at times and crying at other points. There were a few deaths that were surprises and I liked that there were twists up until the end. It is a zombie novel, so a few out there concepts are expected, but the teens Googling diseases and helping the CDC figure out a cure probably could have been left out. Trixie became a hero in so many other ways I don’t think it was necessary.
All in all, I enjoyed the book and I’d recommend the novel to fans of YA horror novels. There is some violence but I didn’t think it was graphic enough that younger teens couldn’t enjoy the book. I think the author’s recommendation of 13+ is a good guideline.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
January 6, 2014
My review of I, Zombie by Jo Michaels
I was fortunate enough to beta-read I, Zombie for Jo Michaels and I absolutely fell in love with this book!
The Cover: Perfection. Showcasing a young girl with long dark hair, beautiful full lips and scabby skin! I love the cover. She fits the main character, Trixie, perfectly.
The Characters: Though there are many interesting support characters, this story is about Jack and Trixie. It’s about their friendship and ultimately, their realized feelings for one another. Trixie is funny, a bit sassy and a wonderfully vivid teenage girl. Jack is her best friend, who happens to be of the male species. He complements her in every way. He is funny, quick to apologize and loves Trixie unconditionally. He is a protector and I just loved him. Their banter was light and fun. I enjoyed seeing their love change from friendship to so much more.
The Plot: A brilliant, unique twist on the typical Zombie story told from the perspective of humans running and fleeing from the infected. I, Zombie is told from the perspective of a newly-infected Zombie, Trixie. Readers can relate to her, feel her sickness and pain, the revulsion from losing hair and skin. Teenage girls have enough body image issues. Add turning into a zombie into the mix and it’s easy to empathize with her.
Trixie, Jack and some friends and other zombies they help along the way, hide out, come up with a theory about how a cure might be a real possibility and with help from a human with high connections, they find a way out.
Not one to ruin the story, I won’t tell you how it ends. But, I will say that it was brilliantly-written, beautiful , funny and heartbreaking. I rarely cry when I read, but this one made me laugh out loud and tear up.
Rating: 5 Stars! Well done, Jo Michaels! I would recommend this book to anyone, any age. It is a fun and beautiful story. An emotional read, with words painted to beautiful perfection. Unique and Intriguing. I loved every minute of it. Oh, and the chapter names alone, are a stroke of brilliance!
I was fortunate enough to beta-read I, Zombie for Jo Michaels and I absolutely fell in love with this book!
The Cover: Perfection. Showcasing a young girl with long dark hair, beautiful full lips and scabby skin! I love the cover. She fits the main character, Trixie, perfectly.
The Characters: Though there are many interesting support characters, this story is about Jack and Trixie. It’s about their friendship and ultimately, their realized feelings for one another. Trixie is funny, a bit sassy and a wonderfully vivid teenage girl. Jack is her best friend, who happens to be of the male species. He complements her in every way. He is funny, quick to apologize and loves Trixie unconditionally. He is a protector and I just loved him. Their banter was light and fun. I enjoyed seeing their love change from friendship to so much more.
The Plot: A brilliant, unique twist on the typical Zombie story told from the perspective of humans running and fleeing from the infected. I, Zombie is told from the perspective of a newly-infected Zombie, Trixie. Readers can relate to her, feel her sickness and pain, the revulsion from losing hair and skin. Teenage girls have enough body image issues. Add turning into a zombie into the mix and it’s easy to empathize with her.
Trixie, Jack and some friends and other zombies they help along the way, hide out, come up with a theory about how a cure might be a real possibility and with help from a human with high connections, they find a way out.
Not one to ruin the story, I won’t tell you how it ends. But, I will say that it was brilliantly-written, beautiful , funny and heartbreaking. I rarely cry when I read, but this one made me laugh out loud and tear up.
Rating: 5 Stars! Well done, Jo Michaels! I would recommend this book to anyone, any age. It is a fun and beautiful story. An emotional read, with words painted to beautiful perfection. Unique and Intriguing. I loved every minute of it. Oh, and the chapter names alone, are a stroke of brilliance!
July 20, 2016
(4.5 stars!) I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Trixie and her best friend Jack are your typical teenagers just trying to survive High School. But when the news of a flu outbreak start circulating the more their symptoms seem less and less like the flu. Then the chaos started.
Michaels’ book really takes a look at the human condition. When things in our society start to change, go wrong, and especially when illness strikes on such a large scale we start to panic. Act now, ask questions later.
I really loved that this book was from the perspective of the zombies in question since we always see the other side of the story. The first chapter was one of my favorites, at first I believed Michaels was starting the book off like every other zombie novel. The zombies trying to break in to eat the humans. WRONG. The tables were turned, and the humans were trying to break in to kill the zombies.
This novel was a quick and easy read that kept me turning pages – With quirky banter between best friends, classmates hunting each other down, zombie themed chapter names, and of course a little bit of love. The characters were easy to connect with and easy to get attached to.
There was only one point in this book that had me scratching my head and saying ‘no way’ which is what stopped me from giving this 5 stars. I had a hard time believing that some high school kids got on Google and were able to find information about a disease to help with the cure that the doctors at the CDC didn’t have. But since this is a YA book, I think only adults would let that bother them.
This was definitely a solid read for me!
If the news started showing pictures of your friends and neighbors with color-less eyes, decaying flesh, and eating the family dog how would you react?
Trixie and her best friend Jack are your typical teenagers just trying to survive High School. But when the news of a flu outbreak start circulating the more their symptoms seem less and less like the flu. Then the chaos started.
Michaels’ book really takes a look at the human condition. When things in our society start to change, go wrong, and especially when illness strikes on such a large scale we start to panic. Act now, ask questions later.
I really loved that this book was from the perspective of the zombies in question since we always see the other side of the story. The first chapter was one of my favorites, at first I believed Michaels was starting the book off like every other zombie novel. The zombies trying to break in to eat the humans. WRONG. The tables were turned, and the humans were trying to break in to kill the zombies.
This novel was a quick and easy read that kept me turning pages – With quirky banter between best friends, classmates hunting each other down, zombie themed chapter names, and of course a little bit of love. The characters were easy to connect with and easy to get attached to.
There was only one point in this book that had me scratching my head and saying ‘no way’ which is what stopped me from giving this 5 stars. I had a hard time believing that some high school kids got on Google and were able to find information about a disease to help with the cure that the doctors at the CDC didn’t have. But since this is a YA book, I think only adults would let that bother them.
This was definitely a solid read for me!
If the news started showing pictures of your friends and neighbors with color-less eyes, decaying flesh, and eating the family dog how would you react?
January 12, 2014
What an enjoyable read. I sat down this morning thinking to give this a few chapters before I started on my list of things to do today. Before I knew it, I’d finished the book.
First of all, let me say that YA is not a genre I’ve ever found myself enjoying. The relationships always feel too committed to me, like they can’t live without one another nor do they know how to become their own person. It’s usually why I steer clear of YA. With that said, obviously this book fit differently for me. For one, I finished it in one sitting which means it held my interests. The story moved at a quick pace that didn’t allow me to grow bored and look for something else to do. Nicely done, Ms. Michaels. Two, is that the characters were very separate in their identities. Sure, there were close relationships, but the main character was a strong girl on her own. She didn’t need them to survive. I enjoyed that very much. She wasn’t all co-depend on the male lead. Refreshing.
Second of all, since I don’t read zombie books, I don’t know if the view point of this novel was original. It struck me as original, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this from the zombie point of view. The effects of zombieness were very creatively described.
The writing was clean and smooth and pulled me right into the story. There’s hardly any description which is a bonus for me since I usually skim over excessively descriptive passages.
While I didn’t latch on to any one character, I did tear up which surprised me. I guess I was more invested than I thought I was when reading. Or it could have been how well those sad scenes were written. Not sure, but, either way, it pulled at my heart.
I’d recommend this to any lover of YA and zombie books.
First of all, let me say that YA is not a genre I’ve ever found myself enjoying. The relationships always feel too committed to me, like they can’t live without one another nor do they know how to become their own person. It’s usually why I steer clear of YA. With that said, obviously this book fit differently for me. For one, I finished it in one sitting which means it held my interests. The story moved at a quick pace that didn’t allow me to grow bored and look for something else to do. Nicely done, Ms. Michaels. Two, is that the characters were very separate in their identities. Sure, there were close relationships, but the main character was a strong girl on her own. She didn’t need them to survive. I enjoyed that very much. She wasn’t all co-depend on the male lead. Refreshing.
Second of all, since I don’t read zombie books, I don’t know if the view point of this novel was original. It struck me as original, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this from the zombie point of view. The effects of zombieness were very creatively described.
The writing was clean and smooth and pulled me right into the story. There’s hardly any description which is a bonus for me since I usually skim over excessively descriptive passages.
While I didn’t latch on to any one character, I did tear up which surprised me. I guess I was more invested than I thought I was when reading. Or it could have been how well those sad scenes were written. Not sure, but, either way, it pulled at my heart.
I’d recommend this to any lover of YA and zombie books.
January 9, 2014
Imagine waking up one morning after a typical teenage party, where one boy gets a little too fresh, and finding yourself the center of what appears to be a zombie apocalypse. Trixie Collins watches in horror at the news coverage showing friends and family attack their loved ones--people everywhere freaking out that zombies are multiplying and on the prowl.
Worse, she's exhibiting symptoms. Scared and wanting to protect her family, she and her best guy friend, who also has symptoms, take off to figure things out. Along the way, Trixie realizes she has a gift that might be able to save them all. That, and some information about what is happening.
First let me say, this is my kind of zombie book. At its heart, it's a story about humans and how we react to and treat things we don't understand. But it's also told from the zombie's perspective--a refreshing and intriguing twist. Readers get to see the emotions and turmoil of what is happening from the zombie's point of view, through their fight to survive. And what better ambassador than a teen girl who believes she can help make things right?
This book rocks! You will fall in love with Trixie and several other characters. From page one, it's a constant thrill ride. But, more importantly, it's a story with heart and soul--a great read for action-seekers as well as those who want to connect with characters. I expected to have some cringe-worthy moments and scares, but I didn't expect to cry. And I did. Hard.
Don't miss this one! Jo Michaels has yet to disappoint, but Trixie and this story really touched me (while also keeping me on the edge of my seat).
Note: I served as editor on this book. Still, a positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own.
Worse, she's exhibiting symptoms. Scared and wanting to protect her family, she and her best guy friend, who also has symptoms, take off to figure things out. Along the way, Trixie realizes she has a gift that might be able to save them all. That, and some information about what is happening.
First let me say, this is my kind of zombie book. At its heart, it's a story about humans and how we react to and treat things we don't understand. But it's also told from the zombie's perspective--a refreshing and intriguing twist. Readers get to see the emotions and turmoil of what is happening from the zombie's point of view, through their fight to survive. And what better ambassador than a teen girl who believes she can help make things right?
This book rocks! You will fall in love with Trixie and several other characters. From page one, it's a constant thrill ride. But, more importantly, it's a story with heart and soul--a great read for action-seekers as well as those who want to connect with characters. I expected to have some cringe-worthy moments and scares, but I didn't expect to cry. And I did. Hard.
Don't miss this one! Jo Michaels has yet to disappoint, but Trixie and this story really touched me (while also keeping me on the edge of my seat).
Note: I served as editor on this book. Still, a positive review was not requested or guaranteed; the opinions expressed are my own.
January 11, 2014
What an interesting take on a zombie novel. Typically we don't get to see the world from the perspective of the zombies, and I have to say that I really enjoyed this aspect of the story. Trixie and Jack don't get much time together in the beginning of the book before the infection starts to spread. Jo did a wonderful job making me feel the pain and misery of having your body fail when your mind is still thoroughly intact. I mean, really, how awful would that be? And then to have friends and family hunt you down on top of that? No thanks. But I think it is a realistic scenario of how humans would respond to something like this. While I had a hard time believing that Trixie's brief Internet research would lead to a cure the CDC couldn't figure out on their own, I was able to look beyond that and enjoy the fast-paced action. Trixie, aside from eating her dog and leading the infected, also had a little "gift" of her own (won't spoil it), however, I didn't think that was flushed out as well as it could have been. Mostly I thought people were way too accepting of her abilities and not as freaked out as I would expect. Perhaps there is another book coming? I certainly hope so because the ending had me a little confused (and sad). But in all, this was an enjoyable read and I think anyone who enjoys zombies, post-apocalyptic, or action novels will certainly enjoy I. Zombie.
The Good: Likable characters and very intriguing storyline.
The Issue: I felt like there were some unanswered questions (like Trixie's "gift") and reaching plotlines (like two teenagers solving something the CDC couldn't).
The Rating: 4 stars. A different kind of zombie book with lots of action and gore! Just my cup of tea!
Originally appeared at: www.ambergarr.com
The Good: Likable characters and very intriguing storyline.
The Issue: I felt like there were some unanswered questions (like Trixie's "gift") and reaching plotlines (like two teenagers solving something the CDC couldn't).
The Rating: 4 stars. A different kind of zombie book with lots of action and gore! Just my cup of tea!
Originally appeared at: www.ambergarr.com
June 27, 2015
This is the perfect kind of zombie book I want to read. It is light, fun, sad, happy, gross but not totally off the cuff gag me and still has life (pun intended).
I, Zombie was actually believable which I always look for in a book. If I am going through my day and expect to see the characters come around the corner, this is a good book. I completely got sucked in and read this book in a day. A DAY! This is a good book. I wanted to call in sick to work just to finish it. Thankfully that was unnecessary.
Trixie was a sweet, funny, smart and lovable character who is lucky to have the life family and friends she does, but she does not take it for granted. She uses this to her advantage and keeps them in contact, takes their advice and tries to listen to her heart. Jo takes through the pain of Trixie eating her dog (no spoilers, it is in the description) and then having to live with it.
My favorite part of the book and there were many, has to be that Jo takes us through the beginning. Most zombie books skip past how people go infected, how it spread and how the real people deal with the changes. I loved this. I really liked and rooted for the zombies in this book, but I also hoped for understanding and a resolution with humans. And yes, I am a reader who loves a happy ending, but you never know with a zombie book. It can end in worse catastrophe or resolution. Jo kept me guessing the entire time.
The question it leaves me with is would I do the same as Trixie, would I allow myself physical pain in order to communicate with strangers to save them? Would I risk my life to save others? Would I reach out to lose my life and those I love, to save the human/zombie race?
I, Zombie was actually believable which I always look for in a book. If I am going through my day and expect to see the characters come around the corner, this is a good book. I completely got sucked in and read this book in a day. A DAY! This is a good book. I wanted to call in sick to work just to finish it. Thankfully that was unnecessary.
Trixie was a sweet, funny, smart and lovable character who is lucky to have the life family and friends she does, but she does not take it for granted. She uses this to her advantage and keeps them in contact, takes their advice and tries to listen to her heart. Jo takes through the pain of Trixie eating her dog (no spoilers, it is in the description) and then having to live with it.
My favorite part of the book and there were many, has to be that Jo takes us through the beginning. Most zombie books skip past how people go infected, how it spread and how the real people deal with the changes. I loved this. I really liked and rooted for the zombies in this book, but I also hoped for understanding and a resolution with humans. And yes, I am a reader who loves a happy ending, but you never know with a zombie book. It can end in worse catastrophe or resolution. Jo kept me guessing the entire time.
The question it leaves me with is would I do the same as Trixie, would I allow myself physical pain in order to communicate with strangers to save them? Would I risk my life to save others? Would I reach out to lose my life and those I love, to save the human/zombie race?
January 23, 2014
Jo Michaels brought a new way of writing about Zombies. I admit that I was a bit skeptical about reading this book, due to the fact that all Zombie books haven't had anything new and exciting to keep my attention, but I was intrigued, surprised, and very addicted to this story. I had a hard time putting the book down. This author did a great job and keeping me entertained for hours of edge of my seat reading. I love the concept of each chapter was a letter of the alphabet and a corresponding word. It kind of made me ponder what the next chapter could be about and find out that I was wrong each time. I didn't expect the outcomes at all. This is not any ordinary Zombie book, this one has a twist that makes this story stand out from all others. I have a new perspective on Zombies through this author's writing. I had a hard time putting this book down and when I wasn't reading it, I was daydreaming about the book. It's an extremely fast pace read and well written. This book isn't too scary nor have to much gore, but just enough details to keep you in suspense. I highly recommend this story to YA and Adults who love a great Zombie story with a twist.
July 20, 2016
3.5 stars.
Although not terrible by any means, this YA book about a zombie apocalypse was just not sophisticated enough for me. Of course this might have a lot to do with the fact I just read an emotionally draining series of books that were absolutely amazing. They were a hard act to follow.
This book had an interesting premise - one very similar thematically to the British mini-series IN THE FLESH, which was pretty awesome - it just didn't completely do it for me.
Things I couldn't help but ask all the way through:
Why didn't the "zombies" get on Twitter? Or other social media? Or use their phones and call people - some were still able to talk and they could definitely type. Why didn't the research center contact the media? What's up with the moms of our heroes just waving them off and saying you're so brave - why didn't they call anyone..?
Having said all that, I did shed a tear or two at the end - and I did read the entire book in one sitting - so while it was not a great book for me, it still might be a winner for someone else :)
Although not terrible by any means, this YA book about a zombie apocalypse was just not sophisticated enough for me. Of course this might have a lot to do with the fact I just read an emotionally draining series of books that were absolutely amazing. They were a hard act to follow.
This book had an interesting premise - one very similar thematically to the British mini-series IN THE FLESH, which was pretty awesome - it just didn't completely do it for me.
Things I couldn't help but ask all the way through:
Why didn't the "zombies" get on Twitter? Or other social media? Or use their phones and call people - some were still able to talk and they could definitely type. Why didn't the research center contact the media? What's up with the moms of our heroes just waving them off and saying you're so brave - why didn't they call anyone..?
Having said all that, I did shed a tear or two at the end - and I did read the entire book in one sitting - so while it was not a great book for me, it still might be a winner for someone else :)
May 13, 2014
VERY cool, definitely thought provoking -- fun and spooky in its potential realism, a story that lingers with you after finishing reading. a great protaganist, telling from the perspective of infected during the change/deterioration with her mind still intact. overall a recommended adventure!
i am an adult, but i prefer my undead stuff at the YA/NA level so i don't get post-reading anxiety or freaked out insomnia. insominia DURING reading though (which i had) is perfectly fine by me. -- example, i would not watch "world war z" and a few other popular titles without friends and in broad daylight. for which i get a great deal of mocking. in fact, i did have an attack of shivers that i had to put "i zombie" down for a couple days, but i was delighted when i found other paranormal adventures (particularly mystic series) by jo michaels, which i will gladly recommend as well.
*disclosure* i was the recipient of an (awesomely autographed) free copy in exchange for an honest review.
i am an adult, but i prefer my undead stuff at the YA/NA level so i don't get post-reading anxiety or freaked out insomnia. insominia DURING reading though (which i had) is perfectly fine by me. -- example, i would not watch "world war z" and a few other popular titles without friends and in broad daylight. for which i get a great deal of mocking. in fact, i did have an attack of shivers that i had to put "i zombie" down for a couple days, but i was delighted when i found other paranormal adventures (particularly mystic series) by jo michaels, which i will gladly recommend as well.
*disclosure* i was the recipient of an (awesomely autographed) free copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 10, 2014
So now Zombies are of course the hot topic right now. What with The Walking Dead and World War Z. But this book is NOT like any other zombie book or movie!
Zombies as we all know are supposed to be mindless eating machines. But in this book what you get is something totally new and unique.
I've always believed that Zombies would one day happen due to a virus or plague, but I always pictured them more like this Author did, not mindless eating machines at all. And I think that twist makes this book well worth the read.
If you love good clean books then this one is for you! If you love Zombie books, this one is for you! If you love books with a touch of romance, and a touch of action, then this one is for you!
Jo Michaels has amazing ability when it comes to character creation and this book once again shows just how talented she truly is! So what are you waiting for? Go grab a copy today! Just click on the image below and it will take you to Amazon!
Zombies as we all know are supposed to be mindless eating machines. But in this book what you get is something totally new and unique.
I've always believed that Zombies would one day happen due to a virus or plague, but I always pictured them more like this Author did, not mindless eating machines at all. And I think that twist makes this book well worth the read.
If you love good clean books then this one is for you! If you love Zombie books, this one is for you! If you love books with a touch of romance, and a touch of action, then this one is for you!
Jo Michaels has amazing ability when it comes to character creation and this book once again shows just how talented she truly is! So what are you waiting for? Go grab a copy today! Just click on the image below and it will take you to Amazon!
September 16, 2014
i received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
as much as i love zombie books, i simply couldn't get into this one. the concept was really interesting! this was before i had heard of Warm Bodies and the whole "zombie story from a zombie's perspective" idea all together, so it really sounded interesting. unfortunately, this story just fell flat for me. the characters were very stereotypical and flat, and there relationship was almost gag worthy. the story would tell about these should-have-been really creepy, or suspenseful, or horrific scenes, but none of them could actually bring that feeling to the surface. overall, the entire novel just left A LOT to be desired. i think this novel had a really interesting concept, it just wasn't executed properly.
as much as i love zombie books, i simply couldn't get into this one. the concept was really interesting! this was before i had heard of Warm Bodies and the whole "zombie story from a zombie's perspective" idea all together, so it really sounded interesting. unfortunately, this story just fell flat for me. the characters were very stereotypical and flat, and there relationship was almost gag worthy. the story would tell about these should-have-been really creepy, or suspenseful, or horrific scenes, but none of them could actually bring that feeling to the surface. overall, the entire novel just left A LOT to be desired. i think this novel had a really interesting concept, it just wasn't executed properly.
May 29, 2016
This really was an interesting take on the zombie motif. In some ways I wouldn't even label it as a Zombie novel. It is more like a holocaust novel.
I wish the main character had been an adult rather than a teen. It made the story al little bit unrelatable. I can only attribute so much maturity to a teen girl. And finding a cure before the world's labs doing a few Google searches is just farfetched no matter which way I turn it.
Otherwise it was a good story.
One reviewer said it felt a bit rushed and i too felt like that. The storyline allowed for a huge novel of hundreds of pages easily. There was a lot of drama and characters to explore.
I would have liked a Stephen King version of this. ..or maybe not. If people were left people who only looked like zombies than it would have been too horrible and gory.
I wish the main character had been an adult rather than a teen. It made the story al little bit unrelatable. I can only attribute so much maturity to a teen girl. And finding a cure before the world's labs doing a few Google searches is just farfetched no matter which way I turn it.
Otherwise it was a good story.
One reviewer said it felt a bit rushed and i too felt like that. The storyline allowed for a huge novel of hundreds of pages easily. There was a lot of drama and characters to explore.
I would have liked a Stephen King version of this. ..or maybe not. If people were left people who only looked like zombies than it would have been too horrible and gory.
January 9, 2014
Fans of Warm Bodies are going to LOVE this book! What if the state of being a zombie wasn't a permanent condition? What if those moaning, groaning has-been humans were actually still thinking, feeling beings under all of that rotting flesh? This book makes you think that the possibility of a zombie apocalypse isn't so crazy. And the idea isn't as terrifying as it might have been. This story is essentially about a small southern town whose young people are infected and the various ways everyone deals with that. It's about friendship and love, heartbreak and loss. It is truly an incredible read if you're looking for something that will make you feel.
January 13, 2014
What the hell!!! Zombie book are NOT suppose to make me cry! And did I cry, oh did I cry.
This unique story was told from the "Monsters" point of view. You follow two teens through their transformation while trying to survive the hunters.
It was raw and intense at times. But it also had it's classic horror movie cliche moments as well that had me shaking my heads at characters stupidity. A lot of the book was very unrealistic and I don't mean the fact that the main characters are "Zombies." Just certain things that are said and done seem forced and just....not normal. I don't know a better way to describe it.
No matter it's little quirks, this book is worth the read.
This unique story was told from the "Monsters" point of view. You follow two teens through their transformation while trying to survive the hunters.
It was raw and intense at times. But it also had it's classic horror movie cliche moments as well that had me shaking my heads at characters stupidity. A lot of the book was very unrealistic and I don't mean the fact that the main characters are "Zombies." Just certain things that are said and done seem forced and just....not normal. I don't know a better way to describe it.
No matter it's little quirks, this book is worth the read.
January 7, 2014
I received this book as an ARC and have to say that it was great! Within the first few pages I found myself anticipating what was going to happen and anxious to get to the end so I could know the whole story. I never thought a zombie book could bring me to tears, but I have to admit that there were a few tear-jerking moments! I would (and have) recommend this book to anyone that loves a great story that is well written, has amazing characters, and will have you reluctant to put it down until you've read the whole thing! LOVED IT!!!
January 13, 2014
It's a real tossup for me on four or five stars. I would say the author brought something very different to the genre. It was very difficult to put it down at all. I loved the characters, I loved the concept, and I loved this story line. Hey, there's even a touch of romance here and there. It's really got it all. Kudos to Jo, this is quite an accomplishment.
November 3, 2014
OH.MY.GOD. This is possibly the best zombie book I have ever read. It adds a whole new twist on what the zombie apocalypse could be if it is to happen. It's crazy how fast this could happen and what ways you life can change. this is defiantly a MUST READ. A lot of my friends have read it and love it too.
January 16, 2014
I love all things zombie and there have been a few books out there lately that disappoint big time... Well this is not one of them. I loved the perspective in this book and am very comfortable letting my kids read this!
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