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Love and Decay 2, Episode Six
Zombies- as if that wasn’t enough to ruin any girl’s dream of a happily ever after.
Reagan and Page are still trapped with Kane in the cabin in the woods and they have no idea if help is coming or if anyone will be able to find them. Besides the utter boredom and eerie solitude, they have to deal with Kane’s crazy mom and the danger Kane poses to Reagan, in more than just the physical sense.
When Feeder activity picks up, Kane is kept busy sweeping the property to make sure their human presence doesn’t attract unwanted attention. But is that even possible in the Zombie Apocalypse?
Reagan’s sympathy for Kane reaches a new level while she is also forced to make the toughest decision of her life. All of her conflicted feelings reach a boiling point in this episode and the consequences will stretch far and wide in her fight for survival.
Can she keep it together long enough for Hendrix to find her? Or is her relationship with him already in jeopardy?
Love and Decay, Episode Six is the sixth episode in Season Two of a novella series in a Dystopian Romance about Zombies, the end of the world and finding someone to share it with.
This story takes place over multiple episodes, with a release date every two weeks. Approximately 20,000 words.
Reagan and Page are still trapped with Kane in the cabin in the woods and they have no idea if help is coming or if anyone will be able to find them. Besides the utter boredom and eerie solitude, they have to deal with Kane’s crazy mom and the danger Kane poses to Reagan, in more than just the physical sense.
When Feeder activity picks up, Kane is kept busy sweeping the property to make sure their human presence doesn’t attract unwanted attention. But is that even possible in the Zombie Apocalypse?
Reagan’s sympathy for Kane reaches a new level while she is also forced to make the toughest decision of her life. All of her conflicted feelings reach a boiling point in this episode and the consequences will stretch far and wide in her fight for survival.
Can she keep it together long enough for Hendrix to find her? Or is her relationship with him already in jeopardy?
Love and Decay, Episode Six is the sixth episode in Season Two of a novella series in a Dystopian Romance about Zombies, the end of the world and finding someone to share it with.
This story takes place over multiple episodes, with a release date every two weeks. Approximately 20,000 words.
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Rachel Higginson
122 books3,496 followersRachel Higginson is the best-selling author of The Five Stages of Falling in Love, Every Wrong Reason, Bet on Us and The Star-Crossed Series.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, and spent her college years traveling the world. She fell in love with Eastern Europe, Paris, Indian Food and the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka, but came back home to marry her high school sweetheart. Now she spends her days writing stories and raising five amazing kids.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, and spent her college years traveling the world. She fell in love with Eastern Europe, Paris, Indian Food and the beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka, but came back home to marry her high school sweetheart. Now she spends her days writing stories and raising five amazing kids.
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April 17, 2014
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh. My. GOSH!!!!!!!!!!
I think I just went through the most horrific emotions and feelings. Ever! You should all prepare yourselves!
And I can't even find the words to write a review about this episode. It was all just too much! Too many feelings. Too many things that have me questioning everything.
I found myself in Reagan's shoes, living her life. I was not just a witness reading from the safety of an ebook. I was there. I saw the zombie-infested world. I was in it. And it's just too much.
And the scary thing is, after reading all that..Reagan's better than me. I don't live in her world, so I can't say how my life would turn out, but I have this unshakable feeling that what happened in this episode...if I were Reagan...that would have changed me forever.
And not in a good way.
I'd turn all Carrie on the world!
Reagan, I hope you can survive this series without going insane.
Rachel, you'd better be careful what you write because those are some mad skills. Mad skills. Like the kind that make me think that if I lived in a zombie-infested world I wouldn't even try to survive because I wouldn't want to have to suffer through the heartbreak that comes with surviving. JK. I would totally try to see how long I could last. Probably not even a day, but I would try anyway.
Oh. My. GOSH!!!!!!!!!!
I think I just went through the most horrific emotions and feelings. Ever! You should all prepare yourselves!
And I can't even find the words to write a review about this episode. It was all just too much! Too many feelings. Too many things that have me questioning everything.
I found myself in Reagan's shoes, living her life. I was not just a witness reading from the safety of an ebook. I was there. I saw the zombie-infested world. I was in it. And it's just too much.
And the scary thing is, after reading all that..Reagan's better than me. I don't live in her world, so I can't say how my life would turn out, but I have this unshakable feeling that what happened in this episode...if I were Reagan...that would have changed me forever.
And not in a good way.
I'd turn all Carrie on the world!
Reagan, I hope you can survive this series without going insane.
Rachel, you'd better be careful what you write because those are some mad skills. Mad skills. Like the kind that make me think that if I lived in a zombie-infested world I wouldn't even try to survive because I wouldn't want to have to suffer through the heartbreak that comes with surviving. JK. I would totally try to see how long I could last. Probably not even a day, but I would try anyway.
November 5, 2015
Holy *BEEP*!!! That was an awful lot of crying for one episode. And I mean, my crying ran the gamut of tearing up over Kane's revelations near the beginning of the episode, to full on bawling where my hubby had to come comfort me (even though the series has actually been partially ruined for me and I knew certain things wouldn't come to fruition). I need a breather....seriously.
Still not team Kane, though I did have a lengthy and involved discussion about this with my husband, and he has multiple theories as to why -- my favourite being that I am a hipster, and I tend to resist the popular opinions. It's true, I will admit it. And it's not always that he's a psycho...which, despite the advances made on his character in this episode, I'm not going to forget. The main reason is the same reason I wasn't team Jacob. There's just no real chemistry there for me. It feels forced and based off of other things that do not make a good relationship. *shrugs* All of this is really irrelevant to my review, but it was fun to think about and analyze.
So my theories on Kane's childhood were definitely confirmed, and I loved the insight we got -- I really did feel for him and the little boy that he once was. And I thought the comparison's to Miller's character were interesting and made a whole lot of sense. So he definitely tugged MAJORLY on my heartstrings in this episode.
I won't get into the other development in this episode so as to avoid spoilers -- but I really didn't see that one coming and the whole situation had my heart feeling like Ms. Higginson was squeezing it in the palm of her hand....so much devastation. Really interested to see where this is going to go, even though I know the end result.
This has been by FAR my favourite episode of the season so far. It had everything and really delved into the emotional writing that Ms. Higginson does so well, and has drawn me to her time and time again.
Still not team Kane, though I did have a lengthy and involved discussion about this with my husband, and he has multiple theories as to why -- my favourite being that I am a hipster, and I tend to resist the popular opinions. It's true, I will admit it. And it's not always that he's a psycho...which, despite the advances made on his character in this episode, I'm not going to forget. The main reason is the same reason I wasn't team Jacob. There's just no real chemistry there for me. It feels forced and based off of other things that do not make a good relationship. *shrugs* All of this is really irrelevant to my review, but it was fun to think about and analyze.
So my theories on Kane's childhood were definitely confirmed, and I loved the insight we got -- I really did feel for him and the little boy that he once was. And I thought the comparison's to Miller's character were interesting and made a whole lot of sense. So he definitely tugged MAJORLY on my heartstrings in this episode.
I won't get into the other development in this episode so as to avoid spoilers -- but I really didn't see that one coming and the whole situation had my heart feeling like Ms. Higginson was squeezing it in the palm of her hand....so much devastation. Really interested to see where this is going to go, even though I know the end result.
This has been by FAR my favourite episode of the season so far. It had everything and really delved into the emotional writing that Ms. Higginson does so well, and has drawn me to her time and time again.
April 16, 2014
5 freaking throat punching stars
My mind is still in a haze with what I read.
I feel like anything I'll say will give away so much.
Let's just say, you finally get to see the inner workings of Kane... And I was right to believe that deep down he's a good guy that bad crap has happened to.
And Reagan with her ever confusing feelings... Poor girl.
And then the zombie battle. Oh my... I just... I can't... I don't even want to talk about it.
I threw my kindle at the wall.
THREW MY FREAKING KINDLE AT THE WALL!!!
I just.... I cannot believe Rachel did that. I can't not believe.... Oh jeez.
And after I retrieved my kindle, I was in tears. TEARS!
I just don't even know what to think anymore.... There is too much left of season two. Too much that Rachel can do with this story. I'm scared to hell to continue reading... But I'm also intrigued to see what is going to happen next.
**I received this as an ARC, in return for an honest review.**
My mind is still in a haze with what I read.
I feel like anything I'll say will give away so much.
Let's just say, you finally get to see the inner workings of Kane... And I was right to believe that deep down he's a good guy that bad crap has happened to.
And Reagan with her ever confusing feelings... Poor girl.
And then the zombie battle. Oh my... I just... I can't... I don't even want to talk about it.
I threw my kindle at the wall.
THREW MY FREAKING KINDLE AT THE WALL!!!
I just.... I cannot believe Rachel did that. I can't not believe.... Oh jeez.
And after I retrieved my kindle, I was in tears. TEARS!
I just don't even know what to think anymore.... There is too much left of season two. Too much that Rachel can do with this story. I'm scared to hell to continue reading... But I'm also intrigued to see what is going to happen next.
**I received this as an ARC, in return for an honest review.**
March 1, 2019
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April 17, 2014
Reagan and Page are still stuck in the woods with Kane and his senile mother. Reagan still holds out hope that Hendrix and his brothers are going to save them any day now. But when an ambush by a horde of zombies takes them by surprise, desperation takes over Reagan and she about loses it. Her world has just went out of control. All hope has now up and fled. And it has taken her future right along with it...
I had to put this episode down at a most crucial part. It would be several hours before I could find out what happened. I warned Rachel that our friendship was in jeopardy if it happened to play out the way I was assuming it would. A little heads up...Rachel is not to be trusted and will not be very well liked half way through this episode. Though she may be partially forgiven in the end. It’s all a matter of opinion. For me? She is safe. For now.
**
I realized then that even if these unnamed feelings I had for Kane originated with a mental disorder- and let’s be honest, I wasn’t exactly in the greatest state of mind ever- they had grown into something more, something I couldn’t ignore or deny.
There was something between us. He was right about that.
I breathed out a long sigh. There was freedom in admitting that to myself. I had been tangled up in denial and self-doubt, but getting it off my chest felt liberating.
**
This episode was hard for me. No, it wasn't the horrid scene from before I mentioned. No, this was all on Reagan. She is so utterly conflicted throughout the whole book. With good reason. I'm sure I would have been the same way. She says one thing...does another...and her emotions and thoughts are all over the place. It was like watching a person with two personalities in a constant struggle. And I hurt for her as she was put through all this. This girl needed time to cope with these feelings and emotions and work through it. But as we all know by now, time is something she never going to get.
Even so, I enjoyed this episode. Reagan's inner struggle was something that at the time I was reading I thought was off putting. But now that I look back at it, I see where she is coming from. And I hurt for her even more. It wasn't my favorite episode by any means. But I felt like I understood Reagan a little more after thinking on it some. And something huge happens in this book that is a game changer for the entire series. I am stoked to see what Higginson has up her sleeve and all the possibilities this could mean. Yet, I am fearful too.
I had to put this episode down at a most crucial part. It would be several hours before I could find out what happened. I warned Rachel that our friendship was in jeopardy if it happened to play out the way I was assuming it would. A little heads up...Rachel is not to be trusted and will not be very well liked half way through this episode. Though she may be partially forgiven in the end. It’s all a matter of opinion. For me? She is safe. For now.
**
I realized then that even if these unnamed feelings I had for Kane originated with a mental disorder- and let’s be honest, I wasn’t exactly in the greatest state of mind ever- they had grown into something more, something I couldn’t ignore or deny.
There was something between us. He was right about that.
I breathed out a long sigh. There was freedom in admitting that to myself. I had been tangled up in denial and self-doubt, but getting it off my chest felt liberating.
**
This episode was hard for me. No, it wasn't the horrid scene from before I mentioned. No, this was all on Reagan. She is so utterly conflicted throughout the whole book. With good reason. I'm sure I would have been the same way. She says one thing...does another...and her emotions and thoughts are all over the place. It was like watching a person with two personalities in a constant struggle. And I hurt for her as she was put through all this. This girl needed time to cope with these feelings and emotions and work through it. But as we all know by now, time is something she never going to get.
Even so, I enjoyed this episode. Reagan's inner struggle was something that at the time I was reading I thought was off putting. But now that I look back at it, I see where she is coming from. And I hurt for her even more. It wasn't my favorite episode by any means. But I felt like I understood Reagan a little more after thinking on it some. And something huge happens in this book that is a game changer for the entire series. I am stoked to see what Higginson has up her sleeve and all the possibilities this could mean. Yet, I am fearful too.
July 29, 2016
ARC Review:
OK, I must tell y'all this book as all of Rachel's books was fantastic. However, Rachel warned me I may not be happy with this Episode. THAT was an understatement!! I spent half of the book scared have to death because of the very close calls and the other half crying my eyes out!! Oh and the end???? *dirty look at Rachel* prepare yourselves ladies because you WILL be pissed!! Rachel said she "feels bad about it." hmmm...... I don't call her the Queen of Cliffhangers for nothing!!
Ok let's discuss this Episode.
Page and Reagan are still forced to live with Kane and his crazy mom, clinging to the fragile hope that Hendrix will come rescue them soon. Reagan begins to realize that her line of fear and hatred for Kane, is slowly melting into admiration and comfort. She would never walk away from Hendrix but while watching Kane work, she daydreams about the possibility of having met him in a zombie-free world. (At this point I was literally screaming at my iPad) "Snap out of it Reagan!!!!" No worries though ladies, this little uneasy alliance doesn't last long.....
The night's tranquility is shattered when zombies attack the house, breaking windows and doors to get at them. There are WAAAAY too many close calls for your heart in this Episode!! With the overwhelming number of zombies overflowing into the house, Reagan feels her sanity slipping away and when someone gets hurt she snaps!
Now it's up to Kane to save the household while keeping the zombies at bay, luckily he has a plan.....but will it be enough to save a life and restore Reagan 's mental stability?
This Episode was SO hard to read and then to have to watch Reagan fall apart like that made it so much worse. She's usually very strong and the glue that holds everyone else together. She was so broken and full of self doubt. It was interesting to see her lean on Kane for help and HE was tender and sweet!?
That's the silver lining in this Episode, through the pain, gore and horror Rachel pull back Kane's rough (and HOT) exterior and let's us inside. He has dealt with physical and emotional trauma far beyond his years. Does this excuse any of his past behavior?? Um heck no!! BUT I like how Rachel put a little seed of doubt in my head about him, will she do the same for you??
Now Rachel, the ending!!!?? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO US???? My husband told me he won't buy me a new iPad if I break it and I need to stop doing that!!! He just doesn't get it!
OK, I must tell y'all this book as all of Rachel's books was fantastic. However, Rachel warned me I may not be happy with this Episode. THAT was an understatement!! I spent half of the book scared have to death because of the very close calls and the other half crying my eyes out!! Oh and the end???? *dirty look at Rachel* prepare yourselves ladies because you WILL be pissed!! Rachel said she "feels bad about it." hmmm...... I don't call her the Queen of Cliffhangers for nothing!!
Ok let's discuss this Episode.
Page and Reagan are still forced to live with Kane and his crazy mom, clinging to the fragile hope that Hendrix will come rescue them soon. Reagan begins to realize that her line of fear and hatred for Kane, is slowly melting into admiration and comfort. She would never walk away from Hendrix but while watching Kane work, she daydreams about the possibility of having met him in a zombie-free world. (At this point I was literally screaming at my iPad) "Snap out of it Reagan!!!!" No worries though ladies, this little uneasy alliance doesn't last long.....
The night's tranquility is shattered when zombies attack the house, breaking windows and doors to get at them. There are WAAAAY too many close calls for your heart in this Episode!! With the overwhelming number of zombies overflowing into the house, Reagan feels her sanity slipping away and when someone gets hurt she snaps!
Now it's up to Kane to save the household while keeping the zombies at bay, luckily he has a plan.....but will it be enough to save a life and restore Reagan 's mental stability?
This Episode was SO hard to read and then to have to watch Reagan fall apart like that made it so much worse. She's usually very strong and the glue that holds everyone else together. She was so broken and full of self doubt. It was interesting to see her lean on Kane for help and HE was tender and sweet!?
That's the silver lining in this Episode, through the pain, gore and horror Rachel pull back Kane's rough (and HOT) exterior and let's us inside. He has dealt with physical and emotional trauma far beyond his years. Does this excuse any of his past behavior?? Um heck no!! BUT I like how Rachel put a little seed of doubt in my head about him, will she do the same for you??
Now Rachel, the ending!!!?? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO US???? My husband told me he won't buy me a new iPad if I break it and I need to stop doing that!!! He just doesn't get it!
April 26, 2014
By Donna "Dreamseeker" (California)
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This review is from: Love and Decay, Episode Six (Love and Decay, Season Two) (Kindle Edition)
I have loved this series. But I am getting so frustrated at the author for allowing Reagan, the heroine, to have sympathetic feelings of attraction toward her kidnapper. Yes, her KIDNAPPER! And not only has he kidnapped her this time, but also her boyfriend's little sister Page who is only 8 years old and sister to the Parker brothers who will NOT be happy. Kidnapping is NOT OK. Ever ever EVER!
Then the worst happened and I was so angry I grabbed my iPhone to tweet to Rachel Higginson, the author, how mad I was that she was allowing Reagan to feel for Kane (although I have to admit, his upbringing by a monstrous father and a not much better mother did cause some sympathy here) and for allowing this worst case scenario to happen. I am so new to Twitter I did not even know if she got my many tweets to her. I only joined two weeks ago to tweet her about my growing frustration about episode 5. SOMEONE PLEASE KILL KANE! But he is still alive and living in his fantasyland and stalking and kidnapping Reagan and now Page.
I almost gave this only 4 stars because I was so mad. But by the end I was ready to maybe forgive Rachel Higginson, the author for causing this worst case scenario to happen.
I won't go into details about what happened, you will have to read the book. This is now Season Two episode 6 and there is a new episode every two weeks. Each one is short and each one is 99 cents. But you will gobble them up eagerly and hold your breath until the next one comes out. You can get more than one episode at a time which will save you some, if you are able to wait for that to happen. All of Season One you can get but I have not been able to wait for any bundles so I am paying for each installment and have never regretted it.
If you have not jumped into this delightful exciting, well written (except some typos which I would hope will be fixed) series, then get going! There is some humor too and you will love Reagan and the other characters that form her group. She is a feisty young woman and if I were in the apocalypse I would be her, yes indeedy. Except I would KILL KANE!
Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Love and Decay, Episode Six (Love and Decay, Season Two) (Kindle Edition)
I have loved this series. But I am getting so frustrated at the author for allowing Reagan, the heroine, to have sympathetic feelings of attraction toward her kidnapper. Yes, her KIDNAPPER! And not only has he kidnapped her this time, but also her boyfriend's little sister Page who is only 8 years old and sister to the Parker brothers who will NOT be happy. Kidnapping is NOT OK. Ever ever EVER!
Then the worst happened and I was so angry I grabbed my iPhone to tweet to Rachel Higginson, the author, how mad I was that she was allowing Reagan to feel for Kane (although I have to admit, his upbringing by a monstrous father and a not much better mother did cause some sympathy here) and for allowing this worst case scenario to happen. I am so new to Twitter I did not even know if she got my many tweets to her. I only joined two weeks ago to tweet her about my growing frustration about episode 5. SOMEONE PLEASE KILL KANE! But he is still alive and living in his fantasyland and stalking and kidnapping Reagan and now Page.
I almost gave this only 4 stars because I was so mad. But by the end I was ready to maybe forgive Rachel Higginson, the author for causing this worst case scenario to happen.
I won't go into details about what happened, you will have to read the book. This is now Season Two episode 6 and there is a new episode every two weeks. Each one is short and each one is 99 cents. But you will gobble them up eagerly and hold your breath until the next one comes out. You can get more than one episode at a time which will save you some, if you are able to wait for that to happen. All of Season One you can get but I have not been able to wait for any bundles so I am paying for each installment and have never regretted it.
If you have not jumped into this delightful exciting, well written (except some typos which I would hope will be fixed) series, then get going! There is some humor too and you will love Reagan and the other characters that form her group. She is a feisty young woman and if I were in the apocalypse I would be her, yes indeedy. Except I would KILL KANE!
January 9, 2023
This is an interesting series.
It has humour so things don't get too heavy but at the same time they do loose people and there is violence and killing.
The series is a long one and these main characters stories continue for 3 seasons.
There is also a spin off series that deals with the sister later.
There is little intimacy. There is touching, hugging and a few kisses but no sex until much later in the last season.
The main 2 characters have love interests but due to the nature of the start of the virus and the constant threat there are no intimate scenes until the end of season 3.
Each season ends on a HFN with an enemy thread running through the whole series.
Each episode either ends as HFN with a goal set for the next or at times an immediate threat will run across several episodes.
At the time I read these the whole series was on Amazon KU so it was possible to read one after the other or complete in a box set.
If you start reading and want to get to a HEA you will need to read the entire 3 seasons.
There is the immediate zombie threat which is constant but also the series deals with humanities reaction to survival.
Often a bigger threat is the desire for power between the surviving groups and these at times use lack of resources and scientific experimentation to control the main threats.
Later in the series there is a love triangle situation of sorts for the heroine.
It's not exactly a love triangle but there is a dividing force between the main couple due to the interest from another man.
There are no intimate details but there is a kissing scene with the other man, but at the time the main couple are not together.
The characters are all very different, they have their flaws but they are college age so when they make mistakes and sometimes they are stupid ones I put it down to youth and although they have learnt survival through experience the threat is constant so it's not easy for them to be sensible all the time.
There is a good bit of banter between the group and a great deal of humour.
There are some serious issues dealt with too and the main human enemy threat is pretty evil.
It has humour so things don't get too heavy but at the same time they do loose people and there is violence and killing.
The series is a long one and these main characters stories continue for 3 seasons.
There is also a spin off series that deals with the sister later.
There is little intimacy. There is touching, hugging and a few kisses but no sex until much later in the last season.
The main 2 characters have love interests but due to the nature of the start of the virus and the constant threat there are no intimate scenes until the end of season 3.
Each season ends on a HFN with an enemy thread running through the whole series.
Each episode either ends as HFN with a goal set for the next or at times an immediate threat will run across several episodes.
At the time I read these the whole series was on Amazon KU so it was possible to read one after the other or complete in a box set.
If you start reading and want to get to a HEA you will need to read the entire 3 seasons.
There is the immediate zombie threat which is constant but also the series deals with humanities reaction to survival.
Often a bigger threat is the desire for power between the surviving groups and these at times use lack of resources and scientific experimentation to control the main threats.
Later in the series there is a love triangle situation of sorts for the heroine.
It's not exactly a love triangle but there is a dividing force between the main couple due to the interest from another man.
There are no intimate details but there is a kissing scene with the other man, but at the time the main couple are not together.
The characters are all very different, they have their flaws but they are college age so when they make mistakes and sometimes they are stupid ones I put it down to youth and although they have learnt survival through experience the threat is constant so it's not easy for them to be sensible all the time.
There is a good bit of banter between the group and a great deal of humour.
There are some serious issues dealt with too and the main human enemy threat is pretty evil.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2016
I feel like this series is running in circles with this love triangle. I will keep reading because I hope it will resolve its current issues and forge ahead with the awesomeness I know this series can be and has been in the past. The good part of this episode was the suspense, and the new ideas, I did like that and it saved it in a way for me.
Spoilers for this episode below:
I am starting to dislike Regan. In the past, she felt really honest and thoughtful... now she's falling apart, which in a way is fair enough considering the environment she's in, but all of the absolutes are driving me a little mad. I don't know if she's lying to herself or if its the author trying to stress that she WILL END UP WITH HENDRIX!!! I feel like her inner thought process is shouting that at me.
"I would never choose Kane over Hendrix. Never."
"I couldn't ever love someone like that." and on and on......
Apparently our cheerleader has never heard of the popular phrase, never say never. I can't tell if that's strategic or not, but it's annoying either way.
I'd rather her just miss Hendrix or have a flashback of a sweet moment thrown in than have her nag on comparing him to Kane, proclaiming her undying love for him, saying she would be okay with him killing Kane... what the heck is happening to Regan??? Also, I don't buy that she hasn't cheated on Hendrix, kissing and cuddling are pretty serious offenses.
Maybe I'm an overzealous Kane fan feeling slighted since he has only been dangled as an attractive carrot and hasn't gotten a real chance as a person, but at this point, I'd be happier if she just returned to Hendrix and had her true love she keeps going on and on about. To be honest, Hendrix is lovely and I like him too, but they are both seriously bossy alpha dudes. I don't think I'm cut out for love triangle books, the angst!!!
Spoilers for this episode below:
I am starting to dislike Regan. In the past, she felt really honest and thoughtful... now she's falling apart, which in a way is fair enough considering the environment she's in, but all of the absolutes are driving me a little mad. I don't know if she's lying to herself or if its the author trying to stress that she WILL END UP WITH HENDRIX!!! I feel like her inner thought process is shouting that at me.
"I would never choose Kane over Hendrix. Never."
"I couldn't ever love someone like that." and on and on......
Apparently our cheerleader has never heard of the popular phrase, never say never. I can't tell if that's strategic or not, but it's annoying either way.
I'd rather her just miss Hendrix or have a flashback of a sweet moment thrown in than have her nag on comparing him to Kane, proclaiming her undying love for him, saying she would be okay with him killing Kane... what the heck is happening to Regan??? Also, I don't buy that she hasn't cheated on Hendrix, kissing and cuddling are pretty serious offenses.
Maybe I'm an overzealous Kane fan feeling slighted since he has only been dangled as an attractive carrot and hasn't gotten a real chance as a person, but at this point, I'd be happier if she just returned to Hendrix and had her true love she keeps going on and on about. To be honest, Hendrix is lovely and I like him too, but they are both seriously bossy alpha dudes. I don't think I'm cut out for love triangle books, the angst!!!
April 18, 2014
I don't even know where to start with this review but I LOVED this episode!!!
Despite Rachel's teeny tiny, but still quite ominous, warning that I may want to read this at work or in the company of others I still was not prepared for what would transpire! I sure hope that you get yourself prepared for this electrifying episode! Trust me when I tell you that you'll need chocolate (or your favorite candy) and some tissues STAT! So, prepare yourself for the most chaotic, nerve-wracking, and heart-breakingly scary read.
Reagan and Page are still under the thumb and watchful control of Kane. He's crazy to the level of needing to be committed and when you add his mother and the feeders to the picture it's a whole new level of crazy! I won't say much about what happens but at the end you will experience what could be a huge game changing and eye opening event.
Although I *think* that I know where Rachel is going with all of this I sure hope that I am wrong because is so that utterly frightens me too!
Despite Rachel's teeny tiny, but still quite ominous, warning that I may want to read this at work or in the company of others I still was not prepared for what would transpire! I sure hope that you get yourself prepared for this electrifying episode! Trust me when I tell you that you'll need chocolate (or your favorite candy) and some tissues STAT! So, prepare yourself for the most chaotic, nerve-wracking, and heart-breakingly scary read.
Reagan and Page are still under the thumb and watchful control of Kane. He's crazy to the level of needing to be committed and when you add his mother and the feeders to the picture it's a whole new level of crazy! I won't say much about what happens but at the end you will experience what could be a huge game changing and eye opening event.
Although I *think* that I know where Rachel is going with all of this I sure hope that I am wrong because is so that utterly frightens me too!
April 17, 2014
Ok so Rachel is going to have to redeem herself in the next episode somehow. I was given and ARC of this episode for my honest opinion. I was so traumatized by this episode that I could not form coherent thoughts. It was definetly fast paced, I wanted to jump in the pages and help , but to no avail. Page , poor Page is all I can say she needs to be exempt from anything bad, and really im not sure how its all going to pan out. And then if that wasn't bad enough, Really Rachel? Kane with tears, you are not writing fair. I dont want to give anything away, but know that Reagan is struggeling against more than zombies.... Can she help Page? Will the Parkers change how they feel about her? And Kane? Cant wait for the next episode.
April 30, 2014
Do I still find Raegan's conflicting feelings annoying? Yes. Did she betray Hendrix? Yes (bitch can defend herself all she wants, a kiss is a kiss). Do I still hate Kane? Yes...to an extent. He has none of my respect but I am pleased he was sensible the last half of this episode. And the last half of this episode is why this has 5 stars.
How many battles have we read? Too many. How many are dull? None. The terror during each full out attack is insane. Poor, sweet baby Page. I kinda maybe hysterically cried every time Reagan did over that trauma. I figured when she wasn't turning what was happening but still... Nothing is ever going to be the same. This plot twist was phenomenal and gut-wrenching. So ready for episode 7.
How many battles have we read? Too many. How many are dull? None. The terror during each full out attack is insane. Poor, sweet baby Page. I kinda maybe hysterically cried every time Reagan did over that trauma. I figured when she wasn't turning what was happening but still... Nothing is ever going to be the same. This plot twist was phenomenal and gut-wrenching. So ready for episode 7.
May 5, 2014
I heard a lot about this episode so I was ready. I am really enjoying the turn this series is taking. A few earlier episodes were all action and Reagan running about being Superwoman. These episodes are making her real again. The series started as a couple of sass mouthed, kick ass girls stomping their way thru the apocalypse. Then it turned to Reagan learning to trust and love and find a family. Then all action and running about. Now it is heart and turmoil, with action and the zombies. LOL!
I thought I didn't like episodes with Kane as much but this one was worth the read. Definitely got me hooked right back into the series.
I thought I didn't like episodes with Kane as much but this one was worth the read. Definitely got me hooked right back into the series.
April 17, 2014
I have to admit I'm a sucker for bad boys with redemption issues and I've always liked Kane. Not necessarily, for Reagan, but I've liked him. Now I think I love him. Wow. I knew he was broken, but this episode really showed another side to him and it was heartbreaking. The episode started off a little slowly, but once the action got going it didn't stop. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the ending... I was prepared to be sobbing, but then there's a tiny bit of hope. I just want the next one now please :)
* I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
* I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
April 27, 2014
Ok we see reason being duped again. I'm confused by her feelings for Kane but honestly that's not far off because she is confused too. Paige is not Reagan's fault it is Kane's fault. If he would have left them alone nothing would have happened. The door was locked and that is the fault of Kane and Linley. She takes to much responsibility when it should be on the others. She wasn't to blame and yet she is messed up because of what Kane did. This whole mess is complicated and twisted.
April 18, 2014
OMG this girl knows how to make me an emotional wreck. Never thought I would come to love a zombie series like I love this one, and this episode has been the most heart pounding, page turning, sitting on the edge of your chair episode to date. Make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy cause you will definitely need it.
April 18, 2014
OMG this girl knows how to make me an emotional wreck. Never thought I would come to love a zombie series like I love this one, and this episode has been the most heart pounding, page turning, sitting on the edge of your chair episode to date. Make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy cause you will definitely need it.
October 1, 2015
Have to read this zombie series it's epic. I ignored the call of Spain's sea and sand to read this brilliant series. Kindle one click made me read the entire series while on holidays in Spain. An epic adventure filled with lust,love, blood, kisses, zombies, action, suspense, intrigue, fear and resilience.
June 24, 2017
Rachel really topped herself this time. This episode did a serious number on my emotions. Kane's mom is still a tad delusional :) and I continued to have feelers for Kane. I need Hendrix back. Immediately. And for Rachel to release a new episode weekly.
November 23, 2014
Rachel Higginson! How could you do this to me!? When I read your post saying that someone gets bitten in this episode, I thought I knew who it would be, but I was so wrong! I always love Love and Decay , but I feel like things really took a big step forward in this one.
April 29, 2014
OMG!!!OMG!!!OMG!!! I just can't deal. This is too much, Rachel your trying to kill me. I can't say any more or I'll ruin it for someone else. Let's just say be prepared!!! Come on episode #7 I need my Parker fix.
August 31, 2016
I couldn't get my kids to bed fast enough once this came out. I am really wrapped up in how this is all going to play our in the end. I'm in for the ride!
July 16, 2014
page oh page.
February 5, 2015
Rachel Higginson is trying to give me a heart attack!
June 20, 2014
Brilliant.
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