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Flesh & Flame
In a world where the dead prowl the streets, Asher and Kylie are running out of places to hide. Their search for refuge leads them to the desolate shores of Nopalito Island, but safety slips through their fingers. Desperation drives them deeper into the unknown, where they uncover a twisted the outbreak wasn't an accident, but a meticulously crafted plan by a sinister mastermind. Now, they are pawns in a game that could cost them everything.
As the lines between survival and surrender blur, Asher is forced to embrace the darkness within, becoming the monster he’s always feared. Kylie, too, must shed her old self and find the strength to stand beside him in the shadows. But with danger lurking at every turn and a puppet master pulling the strings, they must confront the terrifying will they make it out alive, or will they fall victim to the very nightmare they’re trying to escape?
As the lines between survival and surrender blur, Asher is forced to embrace the darkness within, becoming the monster he’s always feared. Kylie, too, must shed her old self and find the strength to stand beside him in the shadows. But with danger lurking at every turn and a puppet master pulling the strings, they must confront the terrifying will they make it out alive, or will they fall victim to the very nightmare they’re trying to escape?
- GenresZombies
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2024
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March 26, 2026
This was the first of Tasia Timm’s books that I have read. I gathered that Flesh & Flame is a bit different from her usual genre, even though the romance writer in her shines through at critical stages throughout the story. Asher and Kylie’s trek across America to Mexico is a perilous one, and their encounters with insatiable, flesh-devouring zombies reminded me of the films The Colony and The Road.
The writer uses first-person present tense, which works well as she rotates between the two protagonists, effectively giving the reader alternating views on ensuing scenes. The gory bits are stomach-churning but effective, whilst the ebbing and flowing romantic undercurrent would do more than enough to keep her longstanding readers interested.
I enjoyed the read and found the ending particularly satisfying, even though I would have wanted a bit more of a backstory on the main antagonist.
The writer uses first-person present tense, which works well as she rotates between the two protagonists, effectively giving the reader alternating views on ensuing scenes. The gory bits are stomach-churning but effective, whilst the ebbing and flowing romantic undercurrent would do more than enough to keep her longstanding readers interested.
I enjoyed the read and found the ending particularly satisfying, even though I would have wanted a bit more of a backstory on the main antagonist.
November 13, 2025
This was a perfect introduction to Tasia’s work and, in short, I’m ready to pick up another one of her books (I’m looking at you, The Fake Date). I’ve never ventured into the zombie-apocalypse genre before, but the romance kept me invested from the start. Without that romantic thread, I doubt I would have picked up a zombie book in the first place, let alone stayed interested the way I did.
I loved the complexity of these characters. The story beautifully weaves together their past trauma, their present struggles, and how they slowly rediscover pieces of themselves through each other. Kylie especially stood out to me. In so many books, characters suddenly become emotionally invincible the moment things get hard. But Kylie cries, falters, and tries again. She feels human, even in extraordinary circumstances. That kind of honesty in a character means a lot to me, and I appreciate it when a story holds on to that sense of realism.
The storyline had strong rises and falls from start to finish, and I was never fully certain what would happen next. That kind of unpredictability makes reading exciting. The beginning felt both slow and rushed, which was the one part I struggled with. Even so, it laid important groundwork for the two main characters and helped me understand them better.
I highly recommend this book for romance readers, zombie lovers, anyone looking to support more indie authors, or anyone wanting something fresh. This book is for you. Tasia Tim is the author for you.
I loved the complexity of these characters. The story beautifully weaves together their past trauma, their present struggles, and how they slowly rediscover pieces of themselves through each other. Kylie especially stood out to me. In so many books, characters suddenly become emotionally invincible the moment things get hard. But Kylie cries, falters, and tries again. She feels human, even in extraordinary circumstances. That kind of honesty in a character means a lot to me, and I appreciate it when a story holds on to that sense of realism.
The storyline had strong rises and falls from start to finish, and I was never fully certain what would happen next. That kind of unpredictability makes reading exciting. The beginning felt both slow and rushed, which was the one part I struggled with. Even so, it laid important groundwork for the two main characters and helped me understand them better.
I highly recommend this book for romance readers, zombie lovers, anyone looking to support more indie authors, or anyone wanting something fresh. This book is for you. Tasia Tim is the author for you.
April 30, 2026
A great read, especially for anyone who loves zombie, Walking Dead, disease outbreak sort of stories.
Personally, they aren’t usually my favourite part of the horror/supernatural undead creature realm. I don’t love them, but I don’t hate them either. That said, I still really enjoyed this because there was more to it than just the outbreak element.
There are themes of love and found family, morally grey characters, and lots of detail. A little too much detail for me at times, as someone who is very visual, because I could see the gore perfectly in my head. Although it also meant the spice was hard to ignore as well. 😆
Content warnings, as besides the graphic horror, there are also themes of abuse, including sexual, domestic, and verbal abuse. It gets heavy in places.
The science jargon around the disease went over my head a little, but it didn’t distract too much from the story and I understood it well enough in context.
I would read more, but I personally think I need a break from the visceral scenes in my head first. There’s a major ick factor for me when it comes to gore and body horror. 😆
Personally, they aren’t usually my favourite part of the horror/supernatural undead creature realm. I don’t love them, but I don’t hate them either. That said, I still really enjoyed this because there was more to it than just the outbreak element.
There are themes of love and found family, morally grey characters, and lots of detail. A little too much detail for me at times, as someone who is very visual, because I could see the gore perfectly in my head. Although it also meant the spice was hard to ignore as well. 😆
Content warnings, as besides the graphic horror, there are also themes of abuse, including sexual, domestic, and verbal abuse. It gets heavy in places.
The science jargon around the disease went over my head a little, but it didn’t distract too much from the story and I understood it well enough in context.
I would read more, but I personally think I need a break from the visceral scenes in my head first. There’s a major ick factor for me when it comes to gore and body horror. 😆
January 11, 2026
Zombie horror
Asher and Kylie find themselves thrust into a nightmare after a tornado whips though their town. That is the least of their worries though— in its wake, it leaves more than the usual devastation. The dead are rising and they realise they are in the centre of a full-on zombie apocalypse.
They stick together, deciding their best course of action is to travel to a place that was dubbed safe, but they learn that that haven has fallen. They finally end up an a place that seems safe, a scientific research facility, but they uncover dark secrets about the origins of the rising dead. Tensions rise as they figure out who they can trust.
A fun read with plenty of horror and some medium spice.
Asher and Kylie find themselves thrust into a nightmare after a tornado whips though their town. That is the least of their worries though— in its wake, it leaves more than the usual devastation. The dead are rising and they realise they are in the centre of a full-on zombie apocalypse.
They stick together, deciding their best course of action is to travel to a place that was dubbed safe, but they learn that that haven has fallen. They finally end up an a place that seems safe, a scientific research facility, but they uncover dark secrets about the origins of the rising dead. Tensions rise as they figure out who they can trust.
A fun read with plenty of horror and some medium spice.
January 16, 2026
I enjoyed parts of this book. The writing is great, with prose that draws you in and the plot had some exciting elements. The two main characters felt fully fleshed out, but for me, the main villain seemed a bit one-dimensional. There was no real motivation for his extreme behaviour aside from that he was unhinged. I would have liked to see more of what made him tick.
I’m no expert in geography, but I would imagine to trek from New York to Mexico, then from Mexico to Nevada would be a little more of a challenge than what is portrayed in the book.
The gore and horror appealed to me but I think once Asher and Kyle got to the lab in the desert, my interest began to wane.
Over all a decent read.
I’m no expert in geography, but I would imagine to trek from New York to Mexico, then from Mexico to Nevada would be a little more of a challenge than what is portrayed in the book.
The gore and horror appealed to me but I think once Asher and Kyle got to the lab in the desert, my interest began to wane.
Over all a decent read.
April 15, 2026
Heard about it from a podcast, "For the Love of Writing." Sounded interesting. Saw she was selling signed copies, so I purchased one directly from the author.
This is one of the best books I've ever read, to be perfectly honest. It's got everything I wanted: a quick jump into the conflict, good character development, lots and lots of action, and a good love story — all wrapped into one.
The main characters are a fun pairing, and it's really cool to see how the apocalypse brings them together and builds trust that wouldn't be there in an otherwise "perfect" world.
5 stars, and you can't convince me otherwise. Read it in one sitting.
This is one of the best books I've ever read, to be perfectly honest. It's got everything I wanted: a quick jump into the conflict, good character development, lots and lots of action, and a good love story — all wrapped into one.
The main characters are a fun pairing, and it's really cool to see how the apocalypse brings them together and builds trust that wouldn't be there in an otherwise "perfect" world.
5 stars, and you can't convince me otherwise. Read it in one sitting.
January 13, 2026
I don't know really how I would fair in a zombie apocalypse but I do know I would need people, and some spice too. Definitely some spice. Asher and Kylie make their way through the US after and outbreak they learn to trust each other and open up to the possibility of something more. More than just a zombie book it is really is about creating a better future for the next generation and trying to fix the problems that have been created. An amazing read!
December 10, 2025
I really enjoyed this zombie apocalypse book, the characters are flawed, believable and relatable and the story is original. Not knowing America well, I’m not sure how easy it would be to travel from New York to Mexico, so there could maybe have been a bit more to the story there. Overall an enjoyable read. I will be looking for more from this author.
May 9, 2026
Flesh and Flame gave me major The Walking Dead vibes, but the relationship and character development between the two leads completely carried the story. The weird, unsettling way the story unfolds made it easy to read. My only dislike is nit knowing more about about Asher’s past. Great read.
November 3, 2025
This was a fast pace, gripping story.
Two broken people in a broken world.
I recommend it to anyone who loves a zombie outbreak
with a good love story.
Two broken people in a broken world.
I recommend it to anyone who loves a zombie outbreak
with a good love story.
January 8, 2026
What a fun read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It isn't my typical genre but I decided to give it a go anyway and I'm glad I did. I didn't put it down for 2 days haha!
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