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INFECtIOUS
"It's all about blood, Ivy. It always has been."
I've known something was wrong. I've sensed but avoided the truth that I was slipping. You'd think if you recognized that you were dying that you'd hurry to stop it, to heal whatever is sick. It's innately human to struggle for life. But for some reason, though it makes no sense, it's also innately human to lean away from eternal life.
Six years ago, when millions of people disappeared from the face of the earth in a silent instant, all hell broke loose. People did what you'd expect: they panicked. We've been programmed with the will to survive—to care for our loved ones at any cost. Husbands became murderers. Children became thieves. The world turned upside-down and survival was all anyone could think about.
That was before we knew about the disease...
I've known something was wrong. I've sensed but avoided the truth that I was slipping. You'd think if you recognized that you were dying that you'd hurry to stop it, to heal whatever is sick. It's innately human to struggle for life. But for some reason, though it makes no sense, it's also innately human to lean away from eternal life.
Six years ago, when millions of people disappeared from the face of the earth in a silent instant, all hell broke loose. People did what you'd expect: they panicked. We've been programmed with the will to survive—to care for our loved ones at any cost. Husbands became murderers. Children became thieves. The world turned upside-down and survival was all anyone could think about.
That was before we knew about the disease...
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First published June 18, 2014
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May 9, 2022
With an original twist into zombies, the rapture, and a dystopian world, this read grabs with natural flair and entertains with tense moments and more than a dash of romance.
Six years before, millions of people suddenly disappeared and a new disease spread across the world. Most were forced to be vaccinated, something which back-fired horribly. Although everyone was infected, a few were immune, and strangely enough, others were cured. Ivy is one from this last group and lives with her aunt in a compound, helping others by offering time, care, and rooms at an inn. When a trip outside ends with an attack by a pair of 'zombies' who have a picture of Ivy, it's clear something awful is going on, and she's being hunted.
This book took me by surprise. Firstly, I wasn't aware it is Christian fiction, and for me, this was a new and not negative twist. The author weaves in the religious aspects and views effortlessly, keeping it definitely obvious but never preachy. It flows naturally, offers a wonderful message, and all of that while still keeping a tale, which is well-woven in the genre.
Secondly, I didn't know this was a zombie read (could be my own stupidity). I'll admit that I'm not a zombie fan, and this is more of a put-off for me. But these aren't usual zombies, either. They remind more of lepers, who do loose a bit of their mind as time goes on. So, these zombies are more alive and sick than the traditional walking dead version. This did make the story more approachable for me and added a nice platform for Ivy and her aunt's work, which also made them both that much easier to sympathize with and like.
It is not problem to sink into this tale and enjoy the characters and plot. Especially Ivy comes across as a usual teenager, and despite her whining and dash of snark, actually has a heart of gold and is very concerned for her aunt and those around her. She makes mistakes, is a bit standoff-ish and flips emotions quick, but all of this slides right into the age group and creates a character easy to identify with and enjoy. Add this to the spikey relationship with her aunt, and it's a well-rounded read on the character end.
There is romance, which follows a bit of the bad boy vs good guy. Ivy has other problems to face besides this tug-a-war, which keep it from over-powering the other plots. It adds heart, and again, gives the story a nice twist.
Christian fiction fans are going to enjoy the more 'normal' feel of this read, and fans of zombies as well as dystopian worlds are also in for an original treat. I'm not going to continue this series, but it's really because I have a hard time warming up to zombies, in general, and has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of this read. I received a complimentary copy.
Six years before, millions of people suddenly disappeared and a new disease spread across the world. Most were forced to be vaccinated, something which back-fired horribly. Although everyone was infected, a few were immune, and strangely enough, others were cured. Ivy is one from this last group and lives with her aunt in a compound, helping others by offering time, care, and rooms at an inn. When a trip outside ends with an attack by a pair of 'zombies' who have a picture of Ivy, it's clear something awful is going on, and she's being hunted.
This book took me by surprise. Firstly, I wasn't aware it is Christian fiction, and for me, this was a new and not negative twist. The author weaves in the religious aspects and views effortlessly, keeping it definitely obvious but never preachy. It flows naturally, offers a wonderful message, and all of that while still keeping a tale, which is well-woven in the genre.
Secondly, I didn't know this was a zombie read (could be my own stupidity). I'll admit that I'm not a zombie fan, and this is more of a put-off for me. But these aren't usual zombies, either. They remind more of lepers, who do loose a bit of their mind as time goes on. So, these zombies are more alive and sick than the traditional walking dead version. This did make the story more approachable for me and added a nice platform for Ivy and her aunt's work, which also made them both that much easier to sympathize with and like.
It is not problem to sink into this tale and enjoy the characters and plot. Especially Ivy comes across as a usual teenager, and despite her whining and dash of snark, actually has a heart of gold and is very concerned for her aunt and those around her. She makes mistakes, is a bit standoff-ish and flips emotions quick, but all of this slides right into the age group and creates a character easy to identify with and enjoy. Add this to the spikey relationship with her aunt, and it's a well-rounded read on the character end.
There is romance, which follows a bit of the bad boy vs good guy. Ivy has other problems to face besides this tug-a-war, which keep it from over-powering the other plots. It adds heart, and again, gives the story a nice twist.
Christian fiction fans are going to enjoy the more 'normal' feel of this read, and fans of zombies as well as dystopian worlds are also in for an original treat. I'm not going to continue this series, but it's really because I have a hard time warming up to zombies, in general, and has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of this read. I received a complimentary copy.
May 20, 2015
I was unsure at first to download a book by an indie author. Not many out there are that well written or ignore what the market and target audience demands. Not this book.
Some publisher out there has missed out on a great post-rapture book.
Elizabeth Forkey takes a new direction on a subject written most famously by Jenkins and Lahaye. What Forkey has done that they did not was add a depth of character and surprising realism.
Through the eyes of a sixteen year old, we live in a world where the Alive are separated from the Dead. With only another year to go before the Alive can bask in His Glory knowing perfect peace and love, they first must endure a world that is pure evil.
With no laws, no government, and every form of evilness imagined, Hell walks on earth.
The Dead believe the Alive are immune to the disease that is killing them and for the capture of one or their blood, pleasure can be bought.
In Infectious, Ivy suffers the heartache of loss and the ups and downs of teenage feelings, but always striving to hold Jesus close to her heart. Without Him she would be Dead...a zombie.
Elizabeth Forkey turns a zombie tale into a new imagining using Revelation as a guide and painting a realistic and horrifying what-if scenario.
I'm glad to say that Elizabeth Forkey's Infectious had captured me and would not let me go.
Stunning...brilliant...she's an author to read.
Some publisher out there has missed out on a great post-rapture book.
Elizabeth Forkey takes a new direction on a subject written most famously by Jenkins and Lahaye. What Forkey has done that they did not was add a depth of character and surprising realism.
Through the eyes of a sixteen year old, we live in a world where the Alive are separated from the Dead. With only another year to go before the Alive can bask in His Glory knowing perfect peace and love, they first must endure a world that is pure evil.
With no laws, no government, and every form of evilness imagined, Hell walks on earth.
The Dead believe the Alive are immune to the disease that is killing them and for the capture of one or their blood, pleasure can be bought.
In Infectious, Ivy suffers the heartache of loss and the ups and downs of teenage feelings, but always striving to hold Jesus close to her heart. Without Him she would be Dead...a zombie.
Elizabeth Forkey turns a zombie tale into a new imagining using Revelation as a guide and painting a realistic and horrifying what-if scenario.
I'm glad to say that Elizabeth Forkey's Infectious had captured me and would not let me go.
Stunning...brilliant...she's an author to read.
March 13, 2015
Brilliant! Crazy relatable for a teenage girl (like me) and even for my mother! It's romantic, suspensefull, dramatic and anything BUT boring!
As a Christian, this is a much need read! After a while all the Christian books start sounding the same, like "Hey, I think I've read this before." Ooh someone has a secret from their past, or oh this girl has to struggle with life because she's Amish.
Those books have great messages, don't get me wrong, but not relatable to teenage girls who are far more interested in zombies and hot guys and struggling in their relationship with God.
We need more books like Infectious and more authors like Elizabeth Forkey.
As far as it being preachy, for non-Christians, if this is too preachy, then me just saying Jesus loves you will be too preachy. For Christians, if you're like me, we are double checking to see if it's Christian or not. This is not an ordinary Christian story as I mentioned before. It is real and not at all treating Jesus as a religion, but as a relationship. I believe that is why many non-Christians took a long time to figure out what genre it belongs to. We all get so used to how we expect Christianity to look like and get blind sided when our vision of it gets disrupted.
Now I must be preaching! Haha I'm not making fun or pointing fingers. A review is a review. Our perspectives matter! I'm just trying to shed light of some sort on this book for book searching people who may be confused over the mixed reviews. ;).
As a Christian, this is a much need read! After a while all the Christian books start sounding the same, like "Hey, I think I've read this before." Ooh someone has a secret from their past, or oh this girl has to struggle with life because she's Amish.
Those books have great messages, don't get me wrong, but not relatable to teenage girls who are far more interested in zombies and hot guys and struggling in their relationship with God.
We need more books like Infectious and more authors like Elizabeth Forkey.
As far as it being preachy, for non-Christians, if this is too preachy, then me just saying Jesus loves you will be too preachy. For Christians, if you're like me, we are double checking to see if it's Christian or not. This is not an ordinary Christian story as I mentioned before. It is real and not at all treating Jesus as a religion, but as a relationship. I believe that is why many non-Christians took a long time to figure out what genre it belongs to. We all get so used to how we expect Christianity to look like and get blind sided when our vision of it gets disrupted.
Now I must be preaching! Haha I'm not making fun or pointing fingers. A review is a review. Our perspectives matter! I'm just trying to shed light of some sort on this book for book searching people who may be confused over the mixed reviews. ;).
July 31, 2018
Not sure
I didn't entirely like or hate this book. I liked the new concept that Zombies can be cured and the way they went about it etc, but something just didn't click with me while reading.
I didn't entirely like or hate this book. I liked the new concept that Zombies can be cured and the way they went about it etc, but something just didn't click with me while reading.
January 10, 2023
Love this book!! Have reread it so many times! Elizabeth Forkey knows how to suck the reader into the story and feel the emotions of the heroine.
January 12, 2025
It’s been six years since millions of people mysteriously disappeared, and the remaining world population became exposed to a virus that resulted in flesh-eating disfiguration. Everyone was a carrier of the virus and as in all pandemics, panic ensued. Scientists worked around the clock to try and understand this new virus and developed a vaccine that seemed promising. The federal government ordered full inoculation – for most the disease progressed, for some, they became immune, and a small pocket of the population were cured. Eventually, the disease ravaged most of the population, leaving small pockets of those immune and cured to be housed in protected compounds. It was the “cured,” now referred to as the, “living,” that brought the most interest to the scientists, many of which were already plagued by the flesh-eating symptoms of the disease resulted in mental decline, with some going mad, and many doing unspeakable things. The protagonist, young adult, Ivy, and her aunt, reside in one of the compounds outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The living believed it was God’s will that they were cured and the infected (Zombies), who co-existed outside the gates of the compound, ironically viewed the living as, “freaks.”
I am a nurse and enjoy science fiction medical dramas, which is what initially drew me to this book. But one of many things that I loved about this book was the author’s zombie spin – this was no zombie dystopian horror story. Although the zombies all had the hallmark signs of physical decay, Forkey’s zombies were still fully functional alive individuals. The other aspect of the book that I found compelling was the mysterious disappearance of millions right before the outbreak, the fact that the cured believe God intervened, and one particular amazing scene in the book which gave me pause. Is it Divine intervention or something else? The book ended on one of those cliffhangers, but it was a smart segway for book two.
I am a nurse and enjoy science fiction medical dramas, which is what initially drew me to this book. But one of many things that I loved about this book was the author’s zombie spin – this was no zombie dystopian horror story. Although the zombies all had the hallmark signs of physical decay, Forkey’s zombies were still fully functional alive individuals. The other aspect of the book that I found compelling was the mysterious disappearance of millions right before the outbreak, the fact that the cured believe God intervened, and one particular amazing scene in the book which gave me pause. Is it Divine intervention or something else? The book ended on one of those cliffhangers, but it was a smart segway for book two.
February 13, 2020
This book is intense. Of all the books I've read in the last 18 months, this is the first one that made me cry actual tears. The first chapter is a bit horrifying (and nearly made me give up). From the second chapter onwards, the story settled down to a very readable but bleak, relatively mundane post-apocalyptic life from a different perspective (that of the main character). Based on the first chapter I was worried it was going to be a mislabeled horror book! It isn't- it's a mix of many things and involves some lovely character portraits and a good inside look at Christian faith. It kind of assumes you're on board and shares its heart a little. It has a few bits of sermons which are part of the story but not much and they aren't directed at trying to convert the reader.
It's well written and emotive.
This book also has a strong romantic storyline - the "bad boy" and the "good boy" compete for the protagonist. If you like reading post-apocalyptic romance then you'll probably enjoy this one.
Disclaimer: I got a free review copy as part of a LibraryThing giveaway in exchange for an honest review
It's well written and emotive.
This book also has a strong romantic storyline - the "bad boy" and the "good boy" compete for the protagonist. If you like reading post-apocalyptic romance then you'll probably enjoy this one.
Disclaimer: I got a free review copy as part of a LibraryThing giveaway in exchange for an honest review
March 21, 2022
A different take on the zombie tale- not a rage virus but leprosy! This strand went airborne and infected the world before everyone realized it. Then to make matters worse a treatment was rushed to the public before it was properly tested and the results were tragic. Now, the world is in ruins and simply waiting to die. This is a Christian story so very clean but can be a bit heavy handed with scripture, otherwise a good read.
April 7, 2025
I received this book as an ARC. No spoilers. I really like zombie books. Only now they have been done to death. For a zombie book to be original it has to do something different. Forkey blends the apocalypse, the reconning, zombies and Christianity together.
The book is worth reading. Not too religious and not scary. The book is one of three and the story is interesting enough for me to want to see where it goes. The story is original.
The book is worth reading. Not too religious and not scary. The book is one of three and the story is interesting enough for me to want to see where it goes. The story is original.
September 9, 2018
Twilight meets Left Behind- yet somehow not cheesy. A really interesting take on after-the-rapture that works. I loved it.
December 6, 2016
I got this book for free, not realizing it was Christian fiction. It wasn't bad, though and not "overly" Christian. It's mostly a coming-of-age story about a girl named Ivy, living in a time after the rapture and during the time of plague upon the earth. Initially, I was confused because she called the plague victims "zombies", but they aren't zombies in the typical sense. They are people with the plague that causes their bodies to rot and decompose, i.e. zombies.
Supposedly, Ivy had the plague but was cured by moving in with her aunt and finding God. We're not quite sure that's what happened for most of the book, but by the end, the answer is clear.
You know, I always wonder how could there be unbelievers if and when the rapture occurs. If people disappear in the blink of an eye, it would be a pretty clear message, don't you think? It would convince me.
Anyway, Ivy lives in a fenced in compound with other believers cured of the plague. Even though the world is in the process of ending, she goes through all the usual teenage angst. She wants to have nice clothes and be pretty. Her aunt wants her to get a boyfriend, but she isn't interested until she meets a new guy to the camp. They have a chemistry between them, even though he is a non-believer.
Somewhere there is a non-functional government and a group called Pravda. Not much is told about Pravda, except they are evil and it seems they are searching for a cure to the plague. Maybe they created the plague. We don't know, but it seems a possibility. For whatever reason, they want Ivy. They seem to think her blood may hold the cure, although all the people in her community have been cured, so why doesn't Pravda want any of them?
Ivy is a good person. As any teenager, she cycles through emotions quickly. She is an enigma even to herself. She doesn't know why she does things or feels the things she does. She's a normal teenager, who just happens to have been healed by God during the apocalypse.
The book wasn't preachy, and I do want to read the next volume because I want to know what makes Ivy so special to these Pravda people. I also want to know which boy she chooses because she has two of them that are in love with her and she has feelings for both of them.
So, if you like apocalyptic books, but are thrown off by the Christian label, I wouldn't worry about it. This is a good story with a lot of mystery and suspense, interesting characters, and a post-apocalyptic world where you want to know what is going to happen next.
Supposedly, Ivy had the plague but was cured by moving in with her aunt and finding God. We're not quite sure that's what happened for most of the book, but by the end, the answer is clear.
You know, I always wonder how could there be unbelievers if and when the rapture occurs. If people disappear in the blink of an eye, it would be a pretty clear message, don't you think? It would convince me.
Anyway, Ivy lives in a fenced in compound with other believers cured of the plague. Even though the world is in the process of ending, she goes through all the usual teenage angst. She wants to have nice clothes and be pretty. Her aunt wants her to get a boyfriend, but she isn't interested until she meets a new guy to the camp. They have a chemistry between them, even though he is a non-believer.
Somewhere there is a non-functional government and a group called Pravda. Not much is told about Pravda, except they are evil and it seems they are searching for a cure to the plague. Maybe they created the plague. We don't know, but it seems a possibility. For whatever reason, they want Ivy. They seem to think her blood may hold the cure, although all the people in her community have been cured, so why doesn't Pravda want any of them?
Ivy is a good person. As any teenager, she cycles through emotions quickly. She is an enigma even to herself. She doesn't know why she does things or feels the things she does. She's a normal teenager, who just happens to have been healed by God during the apocalypse.
The book wasn't preachy, and I do want to read the next volume because I want to know what makes Ivy so special to these Pravda people. I also want to know which boy she chooses because she has two of them that are in love with her and she has feelings for both of them.
So, if you like apocalyptic books, but are thrown off by the Christian label, I wouldn't worry about it. This is a good story with a lot of mystery and suspense, interesting characters, and a post-apocalyptic world where you want to know what is going to happen next.
March 31, 2015
At first I was really hesitant to read this one because I hate zombies. They give me the creeps. The whole half dead/half living business just confuses and creeps me out! But, I decided to give these ones a try.I'm so glad I did because they aren't actually zombies, at least not in the stiff-armed "braaaaaaains" sort of way we often think of them.
Elizabeth's zombies are fully functioning. They can eat, drink, walk, talk, and even work. They aren't brain dead and stiff armed and trying to eat your brain. What's more is they can be healed! As long as they're receptive to the Cure. Sadly, as in our current society, most aren't. Even when they can visibly see the healing, they chalk it up to something else and refuse to accept it.
INFEC†IOUS is absolutely, unarguably, and unapologetically a Christian book. There's no getting away from it. HOWEVER. It's also one that can appeal to just about anyone. Whether you're a seasoned Christian, a new believer, or a skeptic I honestly believe (as long as you enjoy a good paranormal/end of times story) that you'll find something you like in this one. It's fiction. It's really well-written fiction.
INFEC†IOUS is engaging, interesting, creative, and just all around well done. Elizabeth does a great job reaching so many different levels and that's really impressive to me. There were so many things in this book that I could relate to, and so many more that I thought would be great for older teens and young adults.
On the faith front, I love how realistic it is. Even though they've seen some pretty extraordinary things, they still struggle, they still stumble. It's still hard. It isn't healed and done. You have to want it. This is just so well written, I could go on and on, but I'm afraid I've given away too much already!
On the general fiction front, I love the little ways life doesn't change. Even at the end of the world teenage girls like to shop and little old ladies scold on manners. Even the struggles can be related to our current ones. Everything is covered and explained so well. She does a great job of balancing the ho-hum every day of life with the excitement and drama of the situation going on around them.
Overall, I love this book and am so glad I gave it a shot, despite my fears, and can not wait to get started on the next one! I highly recommend this one! However, this does leave you on a cliffhanger, just so you know.
Elizabeth's zombies are fully functioning. They can eat, drink, walk, talk, and even work. They aren't brain dead and stiff armed and trying to eat your brain. What's more is they can be healed! As long as they're receptive to the Cure. Sadly, as in our current society, most aren't. Even when they can visibly see the healing, they chalk it up to something else and refuse to accept it.
INFEC†IOUS is absolutely, unarguably, and unapologetically a Christian book. There's no getting away from it. HOWEVER. It's also one that can appeal to just about anyone. Whether you're a seasoned Christian, a new believer, or a skeptic I honestly believe (as long as you enjoy a good paranormal/end of times story) that you'll find something you like in this one. It's fiction. It's really well-written fiction.
INFEC†IOUS is engaging, interesting, creative, and just all around well done. Elizabeth does a great job reaching so many different levels and that's really impressive to me. There were so many things in this book that I could relate to, and so many more that I thought would be great for older teens and young adults.
On the faith front, I love how realistic it is. Even though they've seen some pretty extraordinary things, they still struggle, they still stumble. It's still hard. It isn't healed and done. You have to want it. This is just so well written, I could go on and on, but I'm afraid I've given away too much already!
On the general fiction front, I love the little ways life doesn't change. Even at the end of the world teenage girls like to shop and little old ladies scold on manners. Even the struggles can be related to our current ones. Everything is covered and explained so well. She does a great job of balancing the ho-hum every day of life with the excitement and drama of the situation going on around them.
Overall, I love this book and am so glad I gave it a shot, despite my fears, and can not wait to get started on the next one! I highly recommend this one! However, this does leave you on a cliffhanger, just so you know.
February 13, 2016
I was given a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I really enjoyed reading Infectious. The writing was great and easy to read. My interest in the story was piqued early on by some curious incidents and then I was hooked right through to the end. The book is quite a page turner and it was hard to put down at times.
The story involves a unique twist on how zombies and the apocalypse came about with the main characters trying to survive in the aftermath. The book has a fair bit of reference to the bible and religion which is necessary to the story and is an integral part of some of the characters.
All the characters were complex and very likeable. I really loved the main protagonist, Ivy. She has a great personality and came up with some funny lines at times. I loved how she realised when she had behaved inappropriately (as can happen when you’re 16 going on 17), and then wanted a “do over” so she could get it right next time. Aunty Coe was a fairly strict religious woman looking after Ivy but they were a close family and there were some lovely moments between them. Ivy’s two love interests, Tim and Matt, were complete opposites of each other, and there were some tense scenes when the two boys are in each other’s company. Poor Ivy! I can’t imagine what she’s going to do about them both as the series goes on.
The book unfolds at a steady pace all the way along, and contains a balance of some light hearted parts, and some that are serious and emotional. Some of the chapter titles were hilarious, like “Please Pass The Foot So I Can Eat It” and “My Butt Hangs Out”. There were some really great lines in the book too. One of my favourites is “She says it brings her great joy to clean for others. I’ve cleaned enough strangers’ toilets to find her joy disturbing.” And another more serious one is “Devastation sticks a knife and fork in to my chest and starts to feast.”
This book is not your usual run of the mill zombie apocalypse romance story. It was nothing like I had expected and I found great pleasure in reading this book. This is a wonderful way to start off a new series and I’m very much looking forward to reading the next book.
I really enjoyed reading Infectious. The writing was great and easy to read. My interest in the story was piqued early on by some curious incidents and then I was hooked right through to the end. The book is quite a page turner and it was hard to put down at times.
The story involves a unique twist on how zombies and the apocalypse came about with the main characters trying to survive in the aftermath. The book has a fair bit of reference to the bible and religion which is necessary to the story and is an integral part of some of the characters.
All the characters were complex and very likeable. I really loved the main protagonist, Ivy. She has a great personality and came up with some funny lines at times. I loved how she realised when she had behaved inappropriately (as can happen when you’re 16 going on 17), and then wanted a “do over” so she could get it right next time. Aunty Coe was a fairly strict religious woman looking after Ivy but they were a close family and there were some lovely moments between them. Ivy’s two love interests, Tim and Matt, were complete opposites of each other, and there were some tense scenes when the two boys are in each other’s company. Poor Ivy! I can’t imagine what she’s going to do about them both as the series goes on.
The book unfolds at a steady pace all the way along, and contains a balance of some light hearted parts, and some that are serious and emotional. Some of the chapter titles were hilarious, like “Please Pass The Foot So I Can Eat It” and “My Butt Hangs Out”. There were some really great lines in the book too. One of my favourites is “She says it brings her great joy to clean for others. I’ve cleaned enough strangers’ toilets to find her joy disturbing.” And another more serious one is “Devastation sticks a knife and fork in to my chest and starts to feast.”
This book is not your usual run of the mill zombie apocalypse romance story. It was nothing like I had expected and I found great pleasure in reading this book. This is a wonderful way to start off a new series and I’m very much looking forward to reading the next book.
February 11, 2016
I had to sit on writing this review for a week or so because I honestly didn't know what to think.
I loved the different take on zombies - though I'm starting to notice a trend lately that zombies are more "human" and less shambling dead. In this story, the zombies are people who don't believe that Jesus is their savior.
The book is unapologically Christian - and I do strongly think you have to at least have a vague Christian outlook to really enjoy the book, otherwise you will lose out on a lot of the story.
There were a lot of parts to the book that I really enjoyed - Ivy going shopping while her aunt guarded over her, ready with a taser to stop anything that moved - I was bugged by Ivy's constant whining in the beginning about how her aunt was so mean to her by making her go shopping or use her manners, yet it's evident throughout the book that her aunt loves her and Ivy adores her. The inconsistencies like that throughout the book really bugged me. Yes, readers notice things like this.
All in all, it was a great, YA Christian story, with some zombies and romance thrown in for good measure.
I shared an excerpt of this book a few weeks ago - Infectious blog tour and excerpt
I loved the different take on zombies - though I'm starting to notice a trend lately that zombies are more "human" and less shambling dead. In this story, the zombies are people who don't believe that Jesus is their savior.
The book is unapologically Christian - and I do strongly think you have to at least have a vague Christian outlook to really enjoy the book, otherwise you will lose out on a lot of the story.
There were a lot of parts to the book that I really enjoyed - Ivy going shopping while her aunt guarded over her, ready with a taser to stop anything that moved - I was bugged by Ivy's constant whining in the beginning about how her aunt was so mean to her by making her go shopping or use her manners, yet it's evident throughout the book that her aunt loves her and Ivy adores her. The inconsistencies like that throughout the book really bugged me. Yes, readers notice things like this.
All in all, it was a great, YA Christian story, with some zombies and romance thrown in for good measure.
I shared an excerpt of this book a few weeks ago - Infectious blog tour and excerpt
April 23, 2015
I am usually not a huge fan of zombie books. There have been a scarce few that I have read and even fewer that I have finished, very rare I like any of them. Having said all of that, let me say I loved this one! First off I got it free on smashwords. Then I was thrilled to find out it was a Christian book (I know a Christian Zombie book!) It's not preachy or cheesy, it is YA, which I usually enjoy. Definitely post rapture, think Dystopian. Main character is a teenage girl living in a sanctuary while the world around her is going to wreck and ruin. The nerdy boy in town is in love with her, and then she meets the zombie...
I give it five stars and am going to purchase book two right away. This has a lot of humor, even the titles of the chapters are witty, ex: "My Butt's Hanging Out". Can recommend for teens and up. (caution there is talk of abortion, and eating humans)
I give it five stars and am going to purchase book two right away. This has a lot of humor, even the titles of the chapters are witty, ex: "My Butt's Hanging Out". Can recommend for teens and up. (caution there is talk of abortion, and eating humans)
February 7, 2016
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REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 13 years, 1 month
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This book had me captivated with the opening sentence.
My favorite part was the beginning because of the emotion it held. You could fell the person's pain and agony, it was really well portrayed by the author. I also like that the scene itself goes into such detail.
My favorite character was Ivy because she wants to be free of others and although the world around her is dark she finds humor in the littlest things.
REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 13 years, 1 month
MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:
This book had me captivated with the opening sentence.
My favorite part was the beginning because of the emotion it held. You could fell the person's pain and agony, it was really well portrayed by the author. I also like that the scene itself goes into such detail.
My favorite character was Ivy because she wants to be free of others and although the world around her is dark she finds humor in the littlest things.
June 27, 2015
I throughly enjoyed this book. I liked how the Zombies were "functioning" zombies (they functioned just like the living) and not the brain dead type.
I enjoyed the parts where scripture was put in and the relation that was made between the zombie's being unsaved and the living being saved. Makes me think about our world in that the zombies represent the spiritually dead people that don't know Jesus. The living representing those that are saved and living for Jesus.
I enjoyed the love story and how it developed in this book. I can't wait to see how things go in the next book!
I enjoyed the parts where scripture was put in and the relation that was made between the zombie's being unsaved and the living being saved. Makes me think about our world in that the zombies represent the spiritually dead people that don't know Jesus. The living representing those that are saved and living for Jesus.
I enjoyed the love story and how it developed in this book. I can't wait to see how things go in the next book!
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October 7, 2015after a month of laboring through bad writing (every sentenced started "I go To".
, or "I say to" and other similar misplaced tenses, and noting every sentence had the same rhythm(not poetic, either.), my new Ted Dekker novel arrived and I have an excuse to drop this for a novel and author with some literary value.
, or "I say to" and other similar misplaced tenses, and noting every sentence had the same rhythm(not poetic, either.), my new Ted Dekker novel arrived and I have an excuse to drop this for a novel and author with some literary value.
September 17, 2014
I was actually pleasantly surprised by this book. it is a different take on the zombie genre. I am not a religious person and there is quite a bit of preaching in this book, but the story held up and I didn't mind it so much. I am hoping the next book comes out soon so I can continue the story.
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December 10, 2014I'm not able to give this book a fair rating. It was entertaining to read up to a point, but this is very much a Christian book and it was not labeled as such. Huge story questions are unanswerable because of this, leaving an unsatisfying result for a non-Christian reader.
December 15, 2014
I really liked the story in this book. I did not, however, enjoy the overly religious themes, as I am not overly religious. I do look forward to reading the sequel, though, because the first book ends on quite a cliff-hanger!
May 8, 2016
My first book about zombies
I really enjoyed this book. I connected with Ivy and have felt some of the same things she did. Am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I really enjoyed this book. I connected with Ivy and have felt some of the same things she did. Am very much looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
May 19, 2016
Ok, so I began to read this, not knowing what the book was about. Once I learned there were "zombies" in it, I almost stopped. I am not part of that craze. However, as I kept going, I realized that I could not put it down. I must say, I will need to get the rest of the series.
July 9, 2014
Would recommend
This was a very different kind of zombie story, liked it a lot! I will definitely read the next in the series!
This was a very different kind of zombie story, liked it a lot! I will definitely read the next in the series!
December 3, 2014
A YA Christian Zombie Romance story doesn't work for me.
June 23, 2016
DNF at 33%, I just couldn't wrap my head around the book and couldn't get into it...
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