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Dead Over Heels
The end of the world just might be their perfect beginning…
Glenview, North Carolina. Also known―at least to sixteen-year-old Ava Pegg―as the Land of Incredibly Boring Vacations. What exactly were her parents thinking when they bought a summer home here? Then the cute-but-really-annoying boy next door shows up at her place in a panic…hollering something about flesh-eating zombies attacking the town.
At first, Ava’s certain that Cole spent a little too much time with his head in the moonshine barrel. But when someone―or something―rotted and terrifying emerges from behind the woodpile, Ava realizes this is no hooch hallucination. The undead are walking in Glenview, and they are hungry. Panicked, Ava and Cole flee into the national forest. No supplies, no weapons. Just two teenagers who don’t even like each other fighting for their lives. But that’s the funny thing about the Zombpocalypse. You never know when you’ll meet your undead end. Or when you’ll fall dead over heels for a boy…
Glenview, North Carolina. Also known―at least to sixteen-year-old Ava Pegg―as the Land of Incredibly Boring Vacations. What exactly were her parents thinking when they bought a summer home here? Then the cute-but-really-annoying boy next door shows up at her place in a panic…hollering something about flesh-eating zombies attacking the town.
At first, Ava’s certain that Cole spent a little too much time with his head in the moonshine barrel. But when someone―or something―rotted and terrifying emerges from behind the woodpile, Ava realizes this is no hooch hallucination. The undead are walking in Glenview, and they are hungry. Panicked, Ava and Cole flee into the national forest. No supplies, no weapons. Just two teenagers who don’t even like each other fighting for their lives. But that’s the funny thing about the Zombpocalypse. You never know when you’ll meet your undead end. Or when you’ll fall dead over heels for a boy…
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 23, 2014
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Alison Kemper
2 books155 followersAlison Kemper is the author of DEAD OVER HEELS and DONNA OF THE DEAD; both books spent several months on the Kindle teen humor bestseller lists. She lives in a small town in North Carolina where she hikes and eats obscene amounts of barbeque.
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September 8, 2014
Guys, I loved this book. Alison's first book, Donna of the Dead, was cute and funny and perfectly campy. This one, though ... this one is amazing. I love the romance (tough country guy meets preppy city girl, anyone???). I love the action. I love the whole story. All of it. When I was reading this one for a critique I didn't want to stop to make notes, I just wanted to read. AND NOW MY REVIEWER FRIENDS CAN READ IT TOO. Here's the NetGalley link: http://bit.ly/Wnmg8T
(You do NOT have to have read her first book to read this one.)
(You do NOT have to have read her first book to read this one.)
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September 8, 2014I feel like the tagline for my second novel should be "Not a sequel!" :) This novel follows a completely new set of characters (although I appreciate all the emails from readers wanting to know more about Liam from DONNA OF THE DEAD!).
A big thank you to everyone who has added DEAD OVER HEELS to their shelves!
A big thank you to everyone who has added DEAD OVER HEELS to their shelves!
August 11, 2015
I read it in one sitting, starting at around 1.30 in the morning and finishing short after 4. My still sick eyes were hurting so bad but I couldn't put it down.
This book was sooooo nice! Or maybe I just have a soft spot for zombies. Who knows...
I liked the story. I liked the setting. I liked the main characters. Everything worked out perfectly for me. Even if it has some minor faults.
Ok, let's see. A California girl moves to North Carolina because her parents wants to grow Christmas trees. There she meets Cole, who works for them but doesn't have a high opinion of her. Then the zombie apocalypse starts and they have to team up to survive.
I like the though country boy who discovers he has a heart. I like Ava and all her allergies which - in the end - make her a stronger person. Their relationship grows quickly, that's true but it doesn't have that feeling of insta-love I usually dislike. I even like the description of the zombies and the idea of a zombie leader was a very good one. But I deeply disliked Bethany as a character.
Now I'm going to list some of the minor faults but, believe me, the book is beautiful even despite those.
✔ The zombie apocalypse starts without warning. One day is in China and the next day it arrives in a small rural town in North Carolina. So sudden. I actually noticed it but it didn't bother me that much. I mean, the action starts immediately and the reader doesn't have time to ponder about it.
✔ The book has a double POV, which I liked very much because you could actually tell who was speaking but sometimes the change wasn't that clear. I mean, a paragraph would start suddenly with a different narrator from the previous one.
✔ This is another book which is profoundly American. As I wrote in my review forBlocked, it's not a negative thing but it may be difficult for a non-US reader. I'm referring to all the names of food items thrown into the book. I didn't know most of them and it was difficult to picture what the protagonists were eating. Yes, I'm nitpicking, sorry! But, you know, for a non-US reader it may be difficult to infer all the sociological implications coming from the contrast between a girl from California and a guy from North Carolina.
✔ The language. No matter how long I've been studying English (let's say I started when I was 11, do the math) every now and then I find books that use a very difficult language and I fall into depression. I don't know what was the most difficult thing but I'm pretty sure that Cole's narration was much more challenging to read rather than Ava's.
In the end, I really, really enjoyed myself while reading. Sometimes I was grinning and trying not to be too loud because I was scared of waking up my family. And I'll definitely read Alison Kemper's other novel Donna of the Dead.
This book was sooooo nice! Or maybe I just have a soft spot for zombies. Who knows...
I liked the story. I liked the setting. I liked the main characters. Everything worked out perfectly for me. Even if it has some minor faults.
Ok, let's see. A California girl moves to North Carolina because her parents wants to grow Christmas trees. There she meets Cole, who works for them but doesn't have a high opinion of her. Then the zombie apocalypse starts and they have to team up to survive.
I like the though country boy who discovers he has a heart. I like Ava and all her allergies which - in the end - make her a stronger person. Their relationship grows quickly, that's true but it doesn't have that feeling of insta-love I usually dislike. I even like the description of the zombies and the idea of a zombie leader was a very good one. But I deeply disliked Bethany as a character.
Now I'm going to list some of the minor faults but, believe me, the book is beautiful even despite those.
✔ The zombie apocalypse starts without warning. One day is in China and the next day it arrives in a small rural town in North Carolina. So sudden. I actually noticed it but it didn't bother me that much. I mean, the action starts immediately and the reader doesn't have time to ponder about it.
✔ The book has a double POV, which I liked very much because you could actually tell who was speaking but sometimes the change wasn't that clear. I mean, a paragraph would start suddenly with a different narrator from the previous one.
✔ This is another book which is profoundly American. As I wrote in my review forBlocked, it's not a negative thing but it may be difficult for a non-US reader. I'm referring to all the names of food items thrown into the book. I didn't know most of them and it was difficult to picture what the protagonists were eating. Yes, I'm nitpicking, sorry! But, you know, for a non-US reader it may be difficult to infer all the sociological implications coming from the contrast between a girl from California and a guy from North Carolina.
✔ The language. No matter how long I've been studying English (let's say I started when I was 11, do the math) every now and then I find books that use a very difficult language and I fall into depression. I don't know what was the most difficult thing but I'm pretty sure that Cole's narration was much more challenging to read rather than Ava's.
In the end, I really, really enjoyed myself while reading. Sometimes I was grinning and trying not to be too loud because I was scared of waking up my family. And I'll definitely read Alison Kemper's other novel Donna of the Dead.
September 30, 2014
This was my first zombie book. I was a little wary about starting this book considering I’m not really a fan of zombies. But of course, the plot drew me in and once I began reading this book, I was sucked in.
Theme:
Sociology, Friendship, Romance
Plot:
Ava’s from Florida but is in North Carolina for Thanksgiving. She hates it there. The house they bought in North Carolina is falling apart and Ava has to deal with the Greer brothers cleaning up their overgrown fields. Ava knows the country folks in town make fun of her and her family and Ava can’t stand being around them.
When Ava’s parents leave for the hardware store, Ava is left at home with Cole Greer who is outside working. Suddenly, Cole is knocking at Ava’s front door screaming that she needs to come with him right now before the zombies get her. Ava doesn’t believe him until she sees the zombies for herself behind him. The two of them take off running, annoying each other as they travel through the woods trying to get to the reserve center. Yet, along the way, their hate begins to kindle into something more.
Characters:
Cole→ Country Cole was such a “know-it-all”. His country accent annoys Ava and his smart mouth just makes her wanna pop him. Cole is actually pretty smart and thinks fast on his feet. I wasn’t head over heels for him, but him and Ava’s relationship is pretty cool.
Ava→ Ava is brave. She has allergies really bad—to the point where if she gets stung by a insect, she can die in under two minutes. Yet, she is forced to camp out in the woods for days and deal with Cole complaining about her not keeping up with him. Ava is a smart girl though. Just because she’s not as outdoorsy as Cole doesn’t mean she does’t know how to pull her own weight. She helps them get out of situations just as much as Cole.
Both characters were well develop and I found it interesting how two people from different environments interacted with each other and began to grow on each other; gaining respect for one another.
Style/Setting:
Dead Over Heels takes place in the woods of North Carolina. Its set in first point of view from the eyes of both Cole and Ava. Alison Kemper shows the cultural differences between between city folks and country folks.
There imagery was detailed and good. Sometimes it felt like I was watching a comedic movie about a zombie apocalypse. Although, there were a few scenes that were difficult to picture when a lot of things were happening at once.
There’s humor, anticipation, and swoon-worthy scenes that will have you grinning from ear to ear.
Considering this is my first zombie book, I really enjoyed it. Kemper has drawn my eye to the zombie world and I can’t wait to pick up her other novel, Donna of the Dead.
Lesson Learned? Don’t judge a person by where they are from
**Recommended
Rating:
Book Cover: .1
Character Development/Plot: 3 out of 3
Interest: 1 out of 1
Imagery: .9 out of 1
Total: 5.0 stars
**received a free copy from Entangled Teen in exchange for a honest review**
For more of my reviews: http://checkmybooks.wordpress.com
Theme:
Sociology, Friendship, Romance
Plot:
Ava’s from Florida but is in North Carolina for Thanksgiving. She hates it there. The house they bought in North Carolina is falling apart and Ava has to deal with the Greer brothers cleaning up their overgrown fields. Ava knows the country folks in town make fun of her and her family and Ava can’t stand being around them.
When Ava’s parents leave for the hardware store, Ava is left at home with Cole Greer who is outside working. Suddenly, Cole is knocking at Ava’s front door screaming that she needs to come with him right now before the zombies get her. Ava doesn’t believe him until she sees the zombies for herself behind him. The two of them take off running, annoying each other as they travel through the woods trying to get to the reserve center. Yet, along the way, their hate begins to kindle into something more.
Characters:
Cole→ Country Cole was such a “know-it-all”. His country accent annoys Ava and his smart mouth just makes her wanna pop him. Cole is actually pretty smart and thinks fast on his feet. I wasn’t head over heels for him, but him and Ava’s relationship is pretty cool.
Ava→ Ava is brave. She has allergies really bad—to the point where if she gets stung by a insect, she can die in under two minutes. Yet, she is forced to camp out in the woods for days and deal with Cole complaining about her not keeping up with him. Ava is a smart girl though. Just because she’s not as outdoorsy as Cole doesn’t mean she does’t know how to pull her own weight. She helps them get out of situations just as much as Cole.
Both characters were well develop and I found it interesting how two people from different environments interacted with each other and began to grow on each other; gaining respect for one another.
Style/Setting:
Dead Over Heels takes place in the woods of North Carolina. Its set in first point of view from the eyes of both Cole and Ava. Alison Kemper shows the cultural differences between between city folks and country folks.
There imagery was detailed and good. Sometimes it felt like I was watching a comedic movie about a zombie apocalypse. Although, there were a few scenes that were difficult to picture when a lot of things were happening at once.
There’s humor, anticipation, and swoon-worthy scenes that will have you grinning from ear to ear.
Considering this is my first zombie book, I really enjoyed it. Kemper has drawn my eye to the zombie world and I can’t wait to pick up her other novel, Donna of the Dead.
Lesson Learned? Don’t judge a person by where they are from
**Recommended
Rating:
Book Cover: .1
Character Development/Plot: 3 out of 3
Interest: 1 out of 1
Imagery: .9 out of 1
Total: 5.0 stars
**received a free copy from Entangled Teen in exchange for a honest review**
For more of my reviews: http://checkmybooks.wordpress.com
October 9, 2014
I can't believe I'm giving five stars to a young adult zombie romance. But it was that good, and I haven't been a teen for decades. The characters were well fleshed out, if the zombies weren't. I loved Ava the Floridiot and Cole the country boy complete with ain'ts. The story and plot points made as much sense as a zombie story could. The suspense never stopped. And kudos to the editors, no distracting errors. Highly recommended even if you don't like zombies!
September 28, 2014
Dead Over Heels is a YA zombie novel about surviving the zombie apocalypse. I really enjoyed it, it was refreshing to read a story where two people really come together to survive all odds. I read it in one afternoon because it was that riveting.
November 13, 2014
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Note: Dead Over Heels is not a sequel to Donna of the Dead. You do not have to read Donna of the Dead beforehand. I end up doing a lot of comparison between the two in this review that probably isn’t as relevant as it should be, but the basic ideas in my review still stand.
Dead Over Heels is a very formulaic, clichéd novel. It’s predecessor, Donna of the Dead, was mildly clichéd, but it also had a touch of originality and a cast of likable characters. However, Dead Over Heels was missing a lot of the originality that the previous book had. The general formula of surviving a zombie apocalypse was kind of fresh in Donna of the Dead, but repeating the same formula in Dead Over Heels led to a boring and predictable novel.
Ava’s parents bought a summer house in Glenville, North Carolina. Her parents hire Cole, their neighbour, to do some work on their yard. Soon, Cole runs into Ava’s house yelling about zombies, and Ava and Cole must flee and find their parents. They end up in the woods with a horde of hungry zombies on their tails.
Ava and Cole are incredibly boring characters. Ava is a city girl. She’s not a snob or anything, but she’s just a regular teenager with deadly allergies who doesn’t like the woods. Cole is the typical good looking guy who lives in the countryside and is super good at survival stuff. Neither of the characters ever felt real to me. They seemed so shallow and underdeveloped that it was hard for me to care about them.
The most irritating character of all was Bethany. Bethany is the leader of the zombie horde, and also Cole’s ex-girlfriend. She’s a special kind of zombie that can order the other zombies around while still having full intelligence. Sounds interesting, right?
Wrong.
Bethany had so much potential to be a good character. She had so much power, and her abilities were really interesting. Too bad Bethany fell into the role of the crazy ex-girlfriend. Bethany is crazy and cruel. She believes that she and Cole are together when they clearly aren’t, then gets jealous over Cole and Ava’s friendship. Her jealousy isn’t subtle, either. She goes nuts in the book just because Cole decides to go with Ava. Bethany’s abilities aren’t even explored; they are just accepted by Cole and Ava.
Ava and Cole’s parents just seem like typical parents who exist for no other reason than to care for their children and go into town and organise things. They weren’t really fleshed out, which made it hard to care for their wellbeing.
The plot in Dead over Heels is just tired and overused. Cole and Ava try to survive in the woods while being chased by zombies. Cole and Ava have to scavenge for food. Cole and Ava have to survive without a phone or radio. Zombies are evil and want to eat brains. Bethany is crazy.
ZZzzzzZZZzz…
The entire book consists of Cole and Ava running from the zombies. That’s it.
Let’s compare this book to the previous one (Donna of the Dead) and maybe you’ll see why I liked Donna of the Dead a lot more:
Stuff that was in Dead over heels:
· They run from zombies.
· They try to survive in woods.
· They try to find parents
· Bethany’s super zombie abilities.
· Ava’s allergies
· No food.
Stuff that was in Donna of the Dead:
· Donna has voices in her head that warn her about incoming dangers. These voices are always right.
· Donna and Deke have a really nice, natural relationship.
· Mysterious boy in red hat.
· Cool social hierarchy stuff in an abandoned high school
· Survival in an abandoned high school during zombie apocalypse.
· They try to find parents.
· A large cast of vastly different teenage characters (who are all awesome)
· Donna and Deke are amazing, hilarious, realistic characters.
Dead Over Heels has the exact same zombie apocalypse that Donna of the Dead does. Both follow the same rough idea (survival during a zombie apocalypse), but Donna of the Dead has so much more. The voices in Donna’s head were really unique and interesting. The boy in the red hat was a far better villain than crazy Bethany. Ugh, I could on and on about this forever.
Ultimately, Dead Over Heels feels like a watered-down version of its predecessor, Donna of the Dead. It is a very flat and predictable novel. If you are looking for a good book about a zombie apocalypse, I recommend Donna of the Dead. It is much better than Dead Over Heels, but it’s still set in the same world with the same zombie plague.
Note: Dead Over Heels is not a sequel to Donna of the Dead. You do not have to read Donna of the Dead beforehand. I end up doing a lot of comparison between the two in this review that probably isn’t as relevant as it should be, but the basic ideas in my review still stand.
Dead Over Heels is a very formulaic, clichéd novel. It’s predecessor, Donna of the Dead, was mildly clichéd, but it also had a touch of originality and a cast of likable characters. However, Dead Over Heels was missing a lot of the originality that the previous book had. The general formula of surviving a zombie apocalypse was kind of fresh in Donna of the Dead, but repeating the same formula in Dead Over Heels led to a boring and predictable novel.
Ava’s parents bought a summer house in Glenville, North Carolina. Her parents hire Cole, their neighbour, to do some work on their yard. Soon, Cole runs into Ava’s house yelling about zombies, and Ava and Cole must flee and find their parents. They end up in the woods with a horde of hungry zombies on their tails.
Ava and Cole are incredibly boring characters. Ava is a city girl. She’s not a snob or anything, but she’s just a regular teenager with deadly allergies who doesn’t like the woods. Cole is the typical good looking guy who lives in the countryside and is super good at survival stuff. Neither of the characters ever felt real to me. They seemed so shallow and underdeveloped that it was hard for me to care about them.
The most irritating character of all was Bethany. Bethany is the leader of the zombie horde, and also Cole’s ex-girlfriend. She’s a special kind of zombie that can order the other zombies around while still having full intelligence. Sounds interesting, right?
Wrong.
Bethany had so much potential to be a good character. She had so much power, and her abilities were really interesting. Too bad Bethany fell into the role of the crazy ex-girlfriend. Bethany is crazy and cruel. She believes that she and Cole are together when they clearly aren’t, then gets jealous over Cole and Ava’s friendship. Her jealousy isn’t subtle, either. She goes nuts in the book just because Cole decides to go with Ava. Bethany’s abilities aren’t even explored; they are just accepted by Cole and Ava.
Ava and Cole’s parents just seem like typical parents who exist for no other reason than to care for their children and go into town and organise things. They weren’t really fleshed out, which made it hard to care for their wellbeing.
The plot in Dead over Heels is just tired and overused. Cole and Ava try to survive in the woods while being chased by zombies. Cole and Ava have to scavenge for food. Cole and Ava have to survive without a phone or radio. Zombies are evil and want to eat brains. Bethany is crazy.
ZZzzzzZZZzz…
The entire book consists of Cole and Ava running from the zombies. That’s it.
Let’s compare this book to the previous one (Donna of the Dead) and maybe you’ll see why I liked Donna of the Dead a lot more:
Stuff that was in Dead over heels:
· They run from zombies.
· They try to survive in woods.
· They try to find parents
· Bethany’s super zombie abilities.
· Ava’s allergies
· No food.
Stuff that was in Donna of the Dead:
· Donna has voices in her head that warn her about incoming dangers. These voices are always right.
· Donna and Deke have a really nice, natural relationship.
· Mysterious boy in red hat.
· Cool social hierarchy stuff in an abandoned high school
· Survival in an abandoned high school during zombie apocalypse.
· They try to find parents.
· A large cast of vastly different teenage characters (who are all awesome)
· Donna and Deke are amazing, hilarious, realistic characters.
Dead Over Heels has the exact same zombie apocalypse that Donna of the Dead does. Both follow the same rough idea (survival during a zombie apocalypse), but Donna of the Dead has so much more. The voices in Donna’s head were really unique and interesting. The boy in the red hat was a far better villain than crazy Bethany. Ugh, I could on and on about this forever.
Ultimately, Dead Over Heels feels like a watered-down version of its predecessor, Donna of the Dead. It is a very flat and predictable novel. If you are looking for a good book about a zombie apocalypse, I recommend Donna of the Dead. It is much better than Dead Over Heels, but it’s still set in the same world with the same zombie plague.
February 24, 2016
When I heard there would be a second book in this series I just had to read it, I really did like the first book (even with all the Liam this and Liam thats).
So, do you need to read this after Donna of the Dead? Nope. This takes place in a total different place, with different main characters. However the zombies are the same. We got normal zombies and those scary superzombies. So you can just read these 2 books separately and in any way you want. You like Cruises and Highschool? Then read Donna of the Dead. Like Rednecks, life-threatening allergies, never ending trails and woods then read Dead Over Heels.
This time we have 2 main characters. A girl named Ava and a boy named Cole. They couldn't be more different. Ava is a city girl and Cole is the total opposite. So when they are forced to work together, to live together it brings with them hilarious situations, awkward things and arguments. Arguments that can get a bit boring, both of them are so stubborn and they keep on going on and on about the same stuff.
I also found it a bit too coincidental that Ava had life-threatening allergies and while I was sorry for her, it also made me annoyed with her. I wish her parents had guided her better. Told her of ways to protect herself without shutting her out off the world. Because while sure you are screwed if stung or hit by *insert allergy* you can still live a fine life. Just make sure you have a cellphone with you (and various things so you don't need to chat in the phone), your medicine stuff and make sure you don't go too far away from human contact (which shouldn't be that hard).
I didn't start to like Cole until the middle/almost end of the book, by then he started acting a bit different with Ava.
The zombies are still awesome, I absolutely loved that redneck zombie with his Ree-raws. :) And of course my favourite (though also the one that gives the most nightmares) the zombies who are still human just with zombie superpowers. In the previous book we already had a psychotic zombie dude, and now we have a psychotic (ex)-girlfriend who doesn't like the new chick her not-so-boyfriend is drooling over. Dang, she was really everywhere. Zombies are one thing, but thinking zombies/human zombies are just a notch too scary. I really wouldn't want to meet those if an apocalypse would start.
The story mostly takes place in the woods/trails/mountains, only at the end there is a change of scenery. I was kind of disappointed with that. It was all nice and all in the beginning. "Ohhh woods, fun!" But near the middle I was like: "Yeah we know, now get on moving and out of these darn woods." So imagine my happiness when the end came and we finally had a change of scenery. I was really cheering.
The ending is kind of like the previous book (not going to spoil or anything).
Well I hope there will be a third book, and I also hope we will get more things like: Yay! We found a cure and this is how the world recovers scenarios. And also a meeting up of the survivors (I would truly love that, Ava and Donna!)
And I would recommend this book to everyone. :)
Review first posted: http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
So, do you need to read this after Donna of the Dead? Nope. This takes place in a total different place, with different main characters. However the zombies are the same. We got normal zombies and those scary superzombies. So you can just read these 2 books separately and in any way you want. You like Cruises and Highschool? Then read Donna of the Dead. Like Rednecks, life-threatening allergies, never ending trails and woods then read Dead Over Heels.
This time we have 2 main characters. A girl named Ava and a boy named Cole. They couldn't be more different. Ava is a city girl and Cole is the total opposite. So when they are forced to work together, to live together it brings with them hilarious situations, awkward things and arguments. Arguments that can get a bit boring, both of them are so stubborn and they keep on going on and on about the same stuff.
I also found it a bit too coincidental that Ava had life-threatening allergies and while I was sorry for her, it also made me annoyed with her. I wish her parents had guided her better. Told her of ways to protect herself without shutting her out off the world. Because while sure you are screwed if stung or hit by *insert allergy* you can still live a fine life. Just make sure you have a cellphone with you (and various things so you don't need to chat in the phone), your medicine stuff and make sure you don't go too far away from human contact (which shouldn't be that hard).
I didn't start to like Cole until the middle/almost end of the book, by then he started acting a bit different with Ava.
The zombies are still awesome, I absolutely loved that redneck zombie with his Ree-raws. :) And of course my favourite (though also the one that gives the most nightmares) the zombies who are still human just with zombie superpowers. In the previous book we already had a psychotic zombie dude, and now we have a psychotic (ex)-girlfriend who doesn't like the new chick her not-so-boyfriend is drooling over. Dang, she was really everywhere. Zombies are one thing, but thinking zombies/human zombies are just a notch too scary. I really wouldn't want to meet those if an apocalypse would start.
The story mostly takes place in the woods/trails/mountains, only at the end there is a change of scenery. I was kind of disappointed with that. It was all nice and all in the beginning. "Ohhh woods, fun!" But near the middle I was like: "Yeah we know, now get on moving and out of these darn woods." So imagine my happiness when the end came and we finally had a change of scenery. I was really cheering.
The ending is kind of like the previous book (not going to spoil or anything).
Well I hope there will be a third book, and I also hope we will get more things like: Yay! We found a cure and this is how the world recovers scenarios. And also a meeting up of the survivors (I would truly love that, Ava and Donna!)
And I would recommend this book to everyone. :)
Review first posted: http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
September 21, 2014
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What They Say.....Glenview, North Carolina. Also known―at least to sixteen-year-old Ava Pegg―as the Land of Incredibly Boring Vacations.
What exactly were her parents thinking when they bought a summer home here? Then the cute-but-really-annoying boy next door shows up at her place in a panic…hollering something about flesh-eating zombies attacking the town.
At first, Ava’s certain that Cole spent a little too much time with his head in the moonshine barrel. But when someone―or something―rotted and terrifying emerges from behind the woodpile, Ava realizes this is no hooch hallucination. The undead are walking in Glenview, and they are hungry. Panicked, Ava and Cole flee into the national forest. No supplies, no weapons. Just two teenagers who don’t even like each other fighting for their lives.
But that’s the funny thing about the Zombpocalypse. You never know when you’ll meet your undead end. Or when you’ll fall dead over heels for a boy…
What I Say....This was a cute premise, and an easy read. This is only the second zombie book I have read, and I have to say this can't be compared to Fiend by Peter Stenson .
The story moved quickly and was somewhat compelling, but parts of it didn't ring true. Mostly, the dialogue. I was raised in a rural area of the Midwest and in all of my teen years, I never heard a guy use the term "dadgum" We get it, Cole is a redneck, but he's not an 80 year old redneck.
The ex-girlfriend, Bethany, was another character that I couldn't buy into. She's bitten, but strangely immune, so she can lead the hordes of zombies in an effort to kill Cole and Ava, since she saw Cole and the "Yankee Girl" sitting close together in a tree. Come on, Yankee Girl? I just can't with this dialogue.
I know that teens are full of hormones, but I think it's stretching to believe that when two kids who barely know each other are being chased by the undead, that the primary thoughts in their mind are how sexy they find each other. Especially within two days of being chased by their neighbors who are now zombies, being exposed to the elements, and having life threatening allergic reactions. I'm just not buying it.
I read online that this author released two books within 7 months of each other, and it was an a-ha moment for me. I think that was the feel of this book, it felt pushed and rushed. This book had a lot of potential, I wish the author had given it a little more time in order to write believable characters.
What They Say.....Glenview, North Carolina. Also known―at least to sixteen-year-old Ava Pegg―as the Land of Incredibly Boring Vacations.
What exactly were her parents thinking when they bought a summer home here? Then the cute-but-really-annoying boy next door shows up at her place in a panic…hollering something about flesh-eating zombies attacking the town.
At first, Ava’s certain that Cole spent a little too much time with his head in the moonshine barrel. But when someone―or something―rotted and terrifying emerges from behind the woodpile, Ava realizes this is no hooch hallucination. The undead are walking in Glenview, and they are hungry. Panicked, Ava and Cole flee into the national forest. No supplies, no weapons. Just two teenagers who don’t even like each other fighting for their lives.
But that’s the funny thing about the Zombpocalypse. You never know when you’ll meet your undead end. Or when you’ll fall dead over heels for a boy…
What I Say....This was a cute premise, and an easy read. This is only the second zombie book I have read, and I have to say this can't be compared to Fiend by Peter Stenson .
The story moved quickly and was somewhat compelling, but parts of it didn't ring true. Mostly, the dialogue. I was raised in a rural area of the Midwest and in all of my teen years, I never heard a guy use the term "dadgum" We get it, Cole is a redneck, but he's not an 80 year old redneck.
The ex-girlfriend, Bethany, was another character that I couldn't buy into. She's bitten, but strangely immune, so she can lead the hordes of zombies in an effort to kill Cole and Ava, since she saw Cole and the "Yankee Girl" sitting close together in a tree. Come on, Yankee Girl? I just can't with this dialogue.
I know that teens are full of hormones, but I think it's stretching to believe that when two kids who barely know each other are being chased by the undead, that the primary thoughts in their mind are how sexy they find each other. Especially within two days of being chased by their neighbors who are now zombies, being exposed to the elements, and having life threatening allergic reactions. I'm just not buying it.
I read online that this author released two books within 7 months of each other, and it was an a-ha moment for me. I think that was the feel of this book, it felt pushed and rushed. This book had a lot of potential, I wish the author had given it a little more time in order to write believable characters.
October 2, 2014
RAWR!!
I never used to be into the whole zombie thing. Then came the movie Shaun of the Dead...and I discovered that zombies don't necessarily mean scary horror. They can be surprisingly funny-for dead things anyway. That's one of the things I loved about Alison's first book, Donna of the Dead. She made the situation serious but a bit amusing, and threw in some great teen romance as well.
Here in her second book, while not a sequel to Donna it does take place in the same zombie apocalypse world. And it's funnier...and the teen romance is even better...and there's more suspense...more at stake...everything is just MORE, and all in a very good way. Since I'm from Florida and also lived up in the mountains of North Carolina for many years before heading back to the Sunshine State, I can very easily relate to a lot of the things I read in this book (Floridiots! Yes! Even though at one time I was one LOL).
The characters of Ava and Cole are so very opposite of each other which works perfectly with this story...and as the saying goes, opposites do attract ;-) Both of their characters are written well and with depth, making it easy to care about them, root for them to make it out of their situation-and of course fall for each other. I really liked getting both Ava and Cole's POV, that always adds more to the story for me. While most of the secondary characters were zombies for the majority of the story, the character of Bethany-Cole's ex-girlfriend-stands out as that one nasty wacko that I couldn't stand and kept hoping would get what she deserved.
It was wonderful to see how much Ava's character grew through the story from a sheltered, afraid city girl into one ready to fight a horde of zombies in the wilderness with almost no resources available. She serves as a great inspiration to show that you can do anything you set your mind to, and that you should face your fears head on, especially when helping someone you care about.
I give it five fantastic, fun and thrilling stars, and would recommend it for teens and up. Even if you're not a zombie lover, this is a great story!
I never used to be into the whole zombie thing. Then came the movie Shaun of the Dead...and I discovered that zombies don't necessarily mean scary horror. They can be surprisingly funny-for dead things anyway. That's one of the things I loved about Alison's first book, Donna of the Dead. She made the situation serious but a bit amusing, and threw in some great teen romance as well.
Here in her second book, while not a sequel to Donna it does take place in the same zombie apocalypse world. And it's funnier...and the teen romance is even better...and there's more suspense...more at stake...everything is just MORE, and all in a very good way. Since I'm from Florida and also lived up in the mountains of North Carolina for many years before heading back to the Sunshine State, I can very easily relate to a lot of the things I read in this book (Floridiots! Yes! Even though at one time I was one LOL).
The characters of Ava and Cole are so very opposite of each other which works perfectly with this story...and as the saying goes, opposites do attract ;-) Both of their characters are written well and with depth, making it easy to care about them, root for them to make it out of their situation-and of course fall for each other. I really liked getting both Ava and Cole's POV, that always adds more to the story for me. While most of the secondary characters were zombies for the majority of the story, the character of Bethany-Cole's ex-girlfriend-stands out as that one nasty wacko that I couldn't stand and kept hoping would get what she deserved.
It was wonderful to see how much Ava's character grew through the story from a sheltered, afraid city girl into one ready to fight a horde of zombies in the wilderness with almost no resources available. She serves as a great inspiration to show that you can do anything you set your mind to, and that you should face your fears head on, especially when helping someone you care about.
I give it five fantastic, fun and thrilling stars, and would recommend it for teens and up. Even if you're not a zombie lover, this is a great story!
October 1, 2014
My Review:
I received an eARC copy of Dead Over Heels from the author in exchange with an honest review.
Dead over Heels is a companion to Donna of the Dead, so you don't have to read the first book to read this one. But then, you will be missing all the awesomeness of the first book.
In the contrary with the first novel, Dead Over Heels has much more romance than the first book.It is mostly based on two main characters, Eva and Cole, rather than a bigger group of friends/classmates. Which was really interesting because the author was able to share the story with the readers using both perspectives.
The setting was in the woods, which makes running away from zombies a bit more difficult because there is no safe place to hide that is anywhere near!\
Speaking of zombies, there are not actually dead. However, their brains are. It caused by some kind of new flew spreading all around the world.
Is there any humor in it at all ? YES, there were times were I could not stop laughing!
Opps I did again, reread few parts when I finished the book :)
Back to the Romance, it was one of my favorite types! You know, when two people can barely stand each other and as time flies they fall in love!
I think the events of Dead Over Heals occurs somewhere either at the same time or somehow before the events of Donna of the Dead. I believe in the third and last book would somehow come together to fight this flu??? I am not sure, but that would totally kick ass !
This is such a great read if you are going through a reading slump, or if you want something packed with adventure, humor, and romance, something that you would get into so easily.
So basically Dead Over Heals is a great read with zombie frosting and romance topping!
I give this book 5/5 stars and an A according to my own rating scale.
I received an eARC copy of Dead Over Heels from the author in exchange with an honest review.
Dead over Heels is a companion to Donna of the Dead, so you don't have to read the first book to read this one. But then, you will be missing all the awesomeness of the first book.
In the contrary with the first novel, Dead Over Heels has much more romance than the first book.It is mostly based on two main characters, Eva and Cole, rather than a bigger group of friends/classmates. Which was really interesting because the author was able to share the story with the readers using both perspectives.
The setting was in the woods, which makes running away from zombies a bit more difficult because there is no safe place to hide that is anywhere near!\
Speaking of zombies, there are not actually dead. However, their brains are. It caused by some kind of new flew spreading all around the world.
Is there any humor in it at all ? YES, there were times were I could not stop laughing!
Opps I did again, reread few parts when I finished the book :)
Back to the Romance, it was one of my favorite types! You know, when two people can barely stand each other and as time flies they fall in love!
I think the events of Dead Over Heals occurs somewhere either at the same time or somehow before the events of Donna of the Dead. I believe in the third and last book would somehow come together to fight this flu??? I am not sure, but that would totally kick ass !
This is such a great read if you are going through a reading slump, or if you want something packed with adventure, humor, and romance, something that you would get into so easily.
So basically Dead Over Heals is a great read with zombie frosting and romance topping!
I give this book 5/5 stars and an A according to my own rating scale.
September 29, 2014
*I received a free eBook of this novel from Entangled Teen in exchange for a fair review.*
To begin, zombies are pretty much my number one fear. I have full, detailed zombie escape plans for my work, my husband’s work, our house, my parent’s house, or being in public. I’m not kidding. So it is safe to say that I am well-versed in all things zombies (slow walking zombies, fast and superhuman zombies, rabies zombies, rage virus zombies, I’m like the Bubba Gump of zombies over here). The zombies in this story are rabies zombies, just FYI. And they are amazingly written. I tend to steer clear of zombie books, because I obsess over them, and I need to sleep sometime. But this one was just the right balance of excitement, zombie action, and jokes to keep me from freaking out.
Kemper does an amazing job of realistic characters, interesting and necessary dialogue, and adding in the scary zombie element in a great way.
The dual perspective is well-written with two different voices and characters. It was nice to see the situations and emotions from both characters, and it was well done. Each character had a distinct voice and personality. At first I thought that Cole’s redneck language-style would wear on me as stereotypical, but it didn’t. It was, again, realistic and came across like an actual person instead of just a character.
Even the obvious romantic elements felt real, not forced, and like something that was organic to the story.
I genuinely cared about these people, and I believed them.
Overall, the humor and characters made this book something I couldn’t put down. I highly, highly recommend it.
To begin, zombies are pretty much my number one fear. I have full, detailed zombie escape plans for my work, my husband’s work, our house, my parent’s house, or being in public. I’m not kidding. So it is safe to say that I am well-versed in all things zombies (slow walking zombies, fast and superhuman zombies, rabies zombies, rage virus zombies, I’m like the Bubba Gump of zombies over here). The zombies in this story are rabies zombies, just FYI. And they are amazingly written. I tend to steer clear of zombie books, because I obsess over them, and I need to sleep sometime. But this one was just the right balance of excitement, zombie action, and jokes to keep me from freaking out.
Kemper does an amazing job of realistic characters, interesting and necessary dialogue, and adding in the scary zombie element in a great way.
The dual perspective is well-written with two different voices and characters. It was nice to see the situations and emotions from both characters, and it was well done. Each character had a distinct voice and personality. At first I thought that Cole’s redneck language-style would wear on me as stereotypical, but it didn’t. It was, again, realistic and came across like an actual person instead of just a character.
Even the obvious romantic elements felt real, not forced, and like something that was organic to the story.
I genuinely cared about these people, and I believed them.
Overall, the humor and characters made this book something I couldn’t put down. I highly, highly recommend it.
September 17, 2014
Another wonderfully thrilling, delightfully romantic book in this zombie apocalypse series, Dead Over Heels was a lovely read. From start to finish, it was an enjoyable YA book that I really liked.
Ava was a lovely heroine. She started off as somewhat snobby and more concerned with being right than taking the advice of someone who knew much more about survival than she did. But, as the book went on, she toughened up and realized that working together was to their best interest. In the end, she became a capable heroine who had the guts to survive a hellish experience and I liked her.
Cole was great as well. He had all the survivor skills that they needed and he was a sweet guy. He was determined to help Ava find her parents. He really was a sweetie and I really liked him.
The romance was lovely. At first, Cole and Ava didn't get along at all. But as the book went on, they started to tolerate each other, combine their skills, and it eventually became something more. They were great together and definitely stronger as a team. I thought they were a wonderful couple.
The plot was fast paced and I was kept interested the entire way through. There were definitely enough thrills to keep me on the edge of my seat. I liked the story and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this series.
Dead Over Heels was a wonderful YA zombie thriller/romance and I really liked it. After enjoying book 1 so much, this sequel certainly didn't disappoint. YA lovers, this is a book worth the read.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Ava was a lovely heroine. She started off as somewhat snobby and more concerned with being right than taking the advice of someone who knew much more about survival than she did. But, as the book went on, she toughened up and realized that working together was to their best interest. In the end, she became a capable heroine who had the guts to survive a hellish experience and I liked her.
Cole was great as well. He had all the survivor skills that they needed and he was a sweet guy. He was determined to help Ava find her parents. He really was a sweetie and I really liked him.
The romance was lovely. At first, Cole and Ava didn't get along at all. But as the book went on, they started to tolerate each other, combine their skills, and it eventually became something more. They were great together and definitely stronger as a team. I thought they were a wonderful couple.
The plot was fast paced and I was kept interested the entire way through. There were definitely enough thrills to keep me on the edge of my seat. I liked the story and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this series.
Dead Over Heels was a wonderful YA zombie thriller/romance and I really liked it. After enjoying book 1 so much, this sequel certainly didn't disappoint. YA lovers, this is a book worth the read.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
October 9, 2014
LOVED THIS BOOK
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
I am really not a big zombie fan, but this book was AMAZING….
In this book we meet Cole and Ava. They are complete opposite of each other. Cole is a country boy who is very outdoorsy and could take care of himself. Ava is a city girl, mall type, who happens to be deathly allergic to almost everything outside and prefers to stay in doors
When a zombie apocalypse emerge in a rabies induced type sickness, Cole and Ava flee into in the woods and try to get away. Ava is worried about her parents that went to town, whereas Cole just wants to survive and get away.
Ava and Cole have this love hate relationship which is pretty interesting that kept me entertained throughout the book.
Ava did put her big girl pants on and toughed out the woods.
The book flip flops from Ava’s view and Cole’s view.
The most important thing learned in this book is “NO flirting during a zombie apocalypse. “
Very entertaining
LOVED IT!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
I am really not a big zombie fan, but this book was AMAZING….
In this book we meet Cole and Ava. They are complete opposite of each other. Cole is a country boy who is very outdoorsy and could take care of himself. Ava is a city girl, mall type, who happens to be deathly allergic to almost everything outside and prefers to stay in doors
When a zombie apocalypse emerge in a rabies induced type sickness, Cole and Ava flee into in the woods and try to get away. Ava is worried about her parents that went to town, whereas Cole just wants to survive and get away.
Ava and Cole have this love hate relationship which is pretty interesting that kept me entertained throughout the book.
Ava did put her big girl pants on and toughed out the woods.
The book flip flops from Ava’s view and Cole’s view.
The most important thing learned in this book is “NO flirting during a zombie apocalypse. “
Very entertaining
LOVED IT!
September 18, 2014
"That's it. New rule: no more flirting during the zombie apocalypse"
Dead over Heels is the second YA book Alison Kemper has written about the zombie apocalypse. While this is the same zombie apocalypse as Donna of the Dead it involves all new characters located in a different part of the country.
Ava is a city girl whose parents recently bought a second house in North Carolina. Ava doesn't really fit in with the natives as she is not much of an outdoorsy person. Cole is from the area but he is very comfortable being outdoors. He likes to hunt and fish. He is use to manual labor. Ava and Cole couldn't be more different...or are they?
Once the zombie apocalypse hits Ava and Cole find themselves partnered up in attempts to survive and find their families. Most of their adventure takes place in the woods as they run from multiple threats, not just the zombies. Can they learn to trust each other in order to survive?
This was such a fun ride. I think I liked this book a little bit better than the first one. Ava and Cole were very likeable, realistic characters. I wasn't as much of a fan of Cole's ex-girlfriend. She was a bit extreme. But all in all she did add some good drama.
***Copy provided by Entangled Publishing via Netgalley***
Dead over Heels is the second YA book Alison Kemper has written about the zombie apocalypse. While this is the same zombie apocalypse as Donna of the Dead it involves all new characters located in a different part of the country.
Ava is a city girl whose parents recently bought a second house in North Carolina. Ava doesn't really fit in with the natives as she is not much of an outdoorsy person. Cole is from the area but he is very comfortable being outdoors. He likes to hunt and fish. He is use to manual labor. Ava and Cole couldn't be more different...or are they?
Once the zombie apocalypse hits Ava and Cole find themselves partnered up in attempts to survive and find their families. Most of their adventure takes place in the woods as they run from multiple threats, not just the zombies. Can they learn to trust each other in order to survive?
This was such a fun ride. I think I liked this book a little bit better than the first one. Ava and Cole were very likeable, realistic characters. I wasn't as much of a fan of Cole's ex-girlfriend. She was a bit extreme. But all in all she did add some good drama.
***Copy provided by Entangled Publishing via Netgalley***
October 3, 2014
Bottom line: No flirting during the zombie apocalypse.
Wow! This was a read that gripped me from the beginning and didn't let me go, no matter how much I tried to claw away. A wonderful mix of horror, romance, and suspense, this story will appeal to its target audience (teenage girls) and to many others (like this adult male).
This story used dual first-person perspectives (a guy and a gal). At first this was a little confusing, but I soon grew to look forward to seeing both perspectives.
Ava and Cole are both believable, enjoyable characters who significantly grow and change from the beginning to the end of the novel. I loved how Ms. Kemper handled prejudices (on both sides) and showed how two people with vastly different backgrounds can become completely dependent on each other. I also enjoyed this follow-on to Donna of the Dead -- it provided some unique insights to what is happening in that world.
I recommend this book to pretty much everyone.
Wow! This was a read that gripped me from the beginning and didn't let me go, no matter how much I tried to claw away. A wonderful mix of horror, romance, and suspense, this story will appeal to its target audience (teenage girls) and to many others (like this adult male).
This story used dual first-person perspectives (a guy and a gal). At first this was a little confusing, but I soon grew to look forward to seeing both perspectives.
Ava and Cole are both believable, enjoyable characters who significantly grow and change from the beginning to the end of the novel. I loved how Ms. Kemper handled prejudices (on both sides) and showed how two people with vastly different backgrounds can become completely dependent on each other. I also enjoyed this follow-on to Donna of the Dead -- it provided some unique insights to what is happening in that world.
I recommend this book to pretty much everyone.
October 7, 2014
I'm always a sucker for a good zombie book and when I saw the local for this book, I just had to read it. As a foothills North Carolinian myself, I just had to see how the zombie apocalypse progressed. I've always told my kids when it hit that we would have a better survival rate than their big cities of Raleigh and Winston-Salem would. With being more sparsely populated, familiar with guns, bows and chainsaws, and having a large food distributor in our area, we just logically stand a better chance. But back to this wonderful book- it
is told both from Cole and Ava's POV, which ordinarily I don't like, but it so worked with this book. I loved the bantering in the first part of the book where the sickly city girl had to make do with the local redneck who was bound and determined to save her life. This was a fun, fast paced easy read that I pretty much read from start to finish. After reading this, I'm off to read Kemper's Donna of the Dead which I understand takes place during the same zombie apocalypse.
is told both from Cole and Ava's POV, which ordinarily I don't like, but it so worked with this book. I loved the bantering in the first part of the book where the sickly city girl had to make do with the local redneck who was bound and determined to save her life. This was a fun, fast paced easy read that I pretty much read from start to finish. After reading this, I'm off to read Kemper's Donna of the Dead which I understand takes place during the same zombie apocalypse.
October 4, 2014
Ava would much rather be at the mall with her friends, back in Florida, than stuck in a run-down holiday house with her parents in the North Carolina wilderness. Allergic to pretty much everything, she's not exactly the outdoors type. So when the boy next door appears at her door yelling about zombies and making her leave the house, she's not entirely thrilled about heading out into the forest. Nor is she convinced about her chances of survival. If the zombies don't get her, Banjo Boy, also known as Cole, might just annoy her to death.
With no supplies or food, hiking the 40 miles to Glenview without getting eaten will be a challenge. Two teenagers, no food, no shelter and ravenous zombies. The perfect setting for a love story.
Zombies aren't normally my thing, but I really enjoyed this book, the level of tension was just enough to keep me turning pages. I will be keeping my eye out for more from this author.
With no supplies or food, hiking the 40 miles to Glenview without getting eaten will be a challenge. Two teenagers, no food, no shelter and ravenous zombies. The perfect setting for a love story.
Zombies aren't normally my thing, but I really enjoyed this book, the level of tension was just enough to keep me turning pages. I will be keeping my eye out for more from this author.
October 10, 2014
“That sound they (zombies) make – “Rawwwrrr!” – it’s like T-Rex crossed with a dying cow.” (Dead Over Heels, Alison Kemper, p. 20)
Dead Over Heels was a fun teen zombie novel with a bit of a twist. The characters were well written and they developed and grew over the course of the story. There was action, drama, and love. Alison Kemper has a delightful writing style that I enjoyed immensely. She kept the book exciting and I never once felt bored or that the pace of the story was slow. She also incorporated quite a bit of humor into this story of zombies and young love, which I thoroughly enjoyed!
“Search for a gun,” I order. “Under the seats.” … “There is nothing here,” she screeches, panicked. “What redneck doesn’t’ carry a gun in his truck?”
(Dead Over Heels, Alison Kemper, p. 29-30)
Deliciously Devoured
La Revenant
Copy of Dead Over Heels provided by Entangled Teen in exchange for an honest review.
Dead Over Heels was a fun teen zombie novel with a bit of a twist. The characters were well written and they developed and grew over the course of the story. There was action, drama, and love. Alison Kemper has a delightful writing style that I enjoyed immensely. She kept the book exciting and I never once felt bored or that the pace of the story was slow. She also incorporated quite a bit of humor into this story of zombies and young love, which I thoroughly enjoyed!
“Search for a gun,” I order. “Under the seats.” … “There is nothing here,” she screeches, panicked. “What redneck doesn’t’ carry a gun in his truck?”
(Dead Over Heels, Alison Kemper, p. 29-30)
Deliciously Devoured
La Revenant
Copy of Dead Over Heels provided by Entangled Teen in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2014
Loved this! You do NOT need to read Donna of the Dead to read this book but honestly you should...just because they are both refreshing and wonderful! This story follows Ava, who's a city girl dumped in a country town for the summer; and Cole, country boy extraordinaire. When the zombies emerge the duo flees into the forest and try and survive the apocalypse and each other. This had plenty of action and romance. It's a must read!!
This was a complimentary e-copy provided by the author and Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This was a complimentary e-copy provided by the author and Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
September 12, 2014
Whether you've read Donna of the Dead or not (highly suggested), this is a stand alone and it's great! It is not. Sequel,although I assume it could be taking place at the same time. The author has the perfect amount of adventure, awesome lead characters, first romance and of course....Zombies. Ms. Keeper's Zombie Apocalypse is believeable yet she still manages to write with such fun and adventure while keeping the suspense up to the very end. I strongly reccommend this to Zombie fans and YA fans! You will not be disappointed! And all I can say to the author is.....more, more more please!
September 8, 2014
This book is A-mazing! It's a companion to DONNA OF THE DEAD, new characters, similar situation. Zombie apocalypse, but this time with a hot country boy, a prissy city girl, a forest full of the undead, and tons of drama, excitement, and romance.
If possible, I loved DEAD OVER HEELS more than DONNA. Definitely give it a read and see what you think.
If possible, I loved DEAD OVER HEELS more than DONNA. Definitely give it a read and see what you think.
September 12, 2014
This was an enjoyable read, it was fast paced , had lots of action but also romance. The book alternates between Ava’s and Cole’s POV, which was fairly enjoyable and well written, Never had the feeling a missing something and it was nicely balanced.
You can find my full review here:
http://myreads.booklikes.com/post/980...
You can find my full review here:
http://myreads.booklikes.com/post/980...
October 2, 2014
ahh ZOMBIES !!! This book was faced paced witty and had just the right amount of gory details !! Ava was a great main character adding the right pazza to the story and a girl after my own heart loving the city. Oh and Cole no I'm not a cowboy lover but now I think I am . with all his southern talk he made me swoon !! Such a creepy read!! I enjoyed very much !!!
October 16, 2014
cute, fun zombie apocalypse book.
October 7, 2014
Fun zombie book
Review coming soon.
Review coming soon.
October 9, 2014
Dead over Heels is a story that I've been wanting to read for awhile so when I was approached to be part of the blog tour I jumped at the chance straight away. I was a fan of the Authors previous Zombie story Donna of the Dead and although I knew this wasn't a sequel or even a companion I was excited nonetheless.
One of the things I really liked about Dead over Heels was how fast paced this story was. I believe I read this in under 2 hours which is pretty quick even for me. That just goes to show how entertained I was.
Another thing I really liked was the setting for the story. Usually Zombie stories are set in a city or suburb to maximize the death toll but instead this story chooses to focus almost solely on the main characters Ava and Cole as they escape and then become lost in the Appalachian mountains while running from the undead. Not only did these characters have to fight off Zombies but then they had to contest with mother nature as well. I really liked that spin to the story.
Now even though I did enjoy Dead over Heels that's not to say that it didn't have a few small flaws keeping me from rating it higher.
First Off, the ending just came a bit too easy for the characters. I won't give it away of course but everything is wrapped up very nicely and just was a bit of a let down after all the characters had been through. Oh don't get me wrong I'm happy for certain things but also I think we needed to see some serious Apocalyptic carnage before the big Ah-Ha moment at the end.
Secondly, the girlfriend whose perfect and hot but also happens to be a psycho was unnecessary for me. Yes, I get she added the human enemy element traditionally seen in these types of stories but her character just fell flat for me. She reminded me more of Harmony from Buffy playing the villain than actually succeeding at being one.
Lastly, while the story overall was good the Zombies were missing something I personally crave and that's the scare factor. A bunch of Zombies trampling around the woods saying Rawr isn't scary for me, in fact, it was a bit comical after the dozenth or so time it was used.
Final Thoughts
Dead over Heels was a cute, fast paced, love story, set among a Zombie Apocalypse. I definitely recommend Dead over Heels for any person looking to get into the Zombie genre without wanting lots of violence and gore or for those who like a little bit of romance in their Apocalypse.
With that being said, I'll be rating Dead Over Heels by Alison Kemper ★★★.
Reviewed originally @Blood,Sweat and Books
*Review copy provided by Author for tour. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in an which way for providing them.
One of the things I really liked about Dead over Heels was how fast paced this story was. I believe I read this in under 2 hours which is pretty quick even for me. That just goes to show how entertained I was.
Another thing I really liked was the setting for the story. Usually Zombie stories are set in a city or suburb to maximize the death toll but instead this story chooses to focus almost solely on the main characters Ava and Cole as they escape and then become lost in the Appalachian mountains while running from the undead. Not only did these characters have to fight off Zombies but then they had to contest with mother nature as well. I really liked that spin to the story.
Now even though I did enjoy Dead over Heels that's not to say that it didn't have a few small flaws keeping me from rating it higher.
First Off, the ending just came a bit too easy for the characters. I won't give it away of course but everything is wrapped up very nicely and just was a bit of a let down after all the characters had been through. Oh don't get me wrong I'm happy for certain things but also I think we needed to see some serious Apocalyptic carnage before the big Ah-Ha moment at the end.
Secondly, the girlfriend whose perfect and hot but also happens to be a psycho was unnecessary for me. Yes, I get she added the human enemy element traditionally seen in these types of stories but her character just fell flat for me. She reminded me more of Harmony from Buffy playing the villain than actually succeeding at being one.
Lastly, while the story overall was good the Zombies were missing something I personally crave and that's the scare factor. A bunch of Zombies trampling around the woods saying Rawr isn't scary for me, in fact, it was a bit comical after the dozenth or so time it was used.
Final Thoughts
Dead over Heels was a cute, fast paced, love story, set among a Zombie Apocalypse. I definitely recommend Dead over Heels for any person looking to get into the Zombie genre without wanting lots of violence and gore or for those who like a little bit of romance in their Apocalypse.
With that being said, I'll be rating Dead Over Heels by Alison Kemper ★★★.
Reviewed originally @Blood,Sweat and Books
*Review copy provided by Author for tour. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in an which way for providing them.
October 13, 2014
I received Dead Over Heels in return for an honest review as part of the tour hosted by YA Bound Book Tours. Ava parents have purchased a summer but it needs a little work so her dad who's not the most handy man is taking a shot. Instead of being in North Carolina Ava would rather be home where the closest she get's to the outside is the glass mall. Her mother is also determined for her to make friends with some of the local guys.
When her parents head the 40 miles into town it should be a quiet afternoon of not leaving the house but suddenly Cole is pounding screaming for her to open the door with flesh-eating zombies hot on his trail. Together they head off into the woods unprepared without anything but Ava's purse which she wouldn't leave without. Will the pair survive the mass of zombies slowly following them? What will they find when they reach town?
I like Ava she's a city girl who's out of her element in the forest but she has Cole to protect her and may just find more than a partner to stay alive. I really like the chemistry between the two being thrown together has taken two unlikely people and found something beautiful.
All I had to see was the name of the author and I knew I had to sign up for her newest zombie romance novel. I loved her first book so I had high expectations for Dead Over Heels and it exceeded them. I loved the characters they work well together and I was able to connect with them. I love the concept it's the scary zombie aspect with a romantic twist that creates a captivating story from start to finish. I loved Dead Over Heels it was hard to put down I finished it in one evening unable to stop till I reached the last page. Alison Kemper is quickly becoming my favorite zombie author and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
When her parents head the 40 miles into town it should be a quiet afternoon of not leaving the house but suddenly Cole is pounding screaming for her to open the door with flesh-eating zombies hot on his trail. Together they head off into the woods unprepared without anything but Ava's purse which she wouldn't leave without. Will the pair survive the mass of zombies slowly following them? What will they find when they reach town?
I like Ava she's a city girl who's out of her element in the forest but she has Cole to protect her and may just find more than a partner to stay alive. I really like the chemistry between the two being thrown together has taken two unlikely people and found something beautiful.
All I had to see was the name of the author and I knew I had to sign up for her newest zombie romance novel. I loved her first book so I had high expectations for Dead Over Heels and it exceeded them. I loved the characters they work well together and I was able to connect with them. I love the concept it's the scary zombie aspect with a romantic twist that creates a captivating story from start to finish. I loved Dead Over Heels it was hard to put down I finished it in one evening unable to stop till I reached the last page. Alison Kemper is quickly becoming my favorite zombie author and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
October 1, 2014
Ava and her parents are staying in their holiday home in the remote mountains of North Carolina, with no cable, internet, or cell phone reception. When Ava first meets Cole, they have nothing in common. But when her parents leave her alone for a day and the so-called Zombie flu makes its way to their remote part of the world, Ava and Cole realize that no one is safe and that they will need to rely on each other. With Cole's outdoor skills and Ava's superior intellect and scientific knowledge, the two teenagers manage to eke out an existence in the mountains. Ava thinks they are trying to make their way to the army base where her parents are located, but Cole is on a mission to find his father and brother. Along the way, they are threatened by zombies, bears, wasps, and even Cole's old girlfriend. Will Ava and Cole make it out alive?
Dead Over Heels is easy to read, the writing flows well, and the text is almost error-free. The point of view alternates between Ava and Cole, giving us a great insight into how our own perceptions are often quite different to those of someone else experiencing the same situations. Full of tongue-in-cheek humor as well as tender moments, this book is cute, smart, and funny.
A pleasure to read.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post: http://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com...
Dead Over Heels is easy to read, the writing flows well, and the text is almost error-free. The point of view alternates between Ava and Cole, giving us a great insight into how our own perceptions are often quite different to those of someone else experiencing the same situations. Full of tongue-in-cheek humor as well as tender moments, this book is cute, smart, and funny.
A pleasure to read.
I received this book in return for an honest review.
Full blog post: http://booksdirectonline.blogspot.com...
October 8, 2014
I read the summary of this book on a blog and immediately knew I had to have it, so I started to stalk the author's twitter to see if there was a giveaway of the book, fortunately there were several and I won one !!
What I liked about this book? The characters are lovable, Ava is a city girl, allergic to almost everything from nature, and very smart. Cole, omg, Cole ... It's like a younger version of Daryl Dixon, they are a Redneck and a Floridiot, their worlds come together by force, there's a virus that turns people into zombies and they are forced to spend days running away in the woods. That's where their relationship is strengthened and realize they are not so different after all.
The story moves at high speed, they are all the time running away from neighbors, friends and a crazy ex-girlfriend, danger lurks at every turn, at times I said to myself, NOW WHAT! You get to feel the physical and emotional exhaustion of the characters.
Despite the apocalyptic scenario, the main thing is the love story, learning to trust in another and put aside the prejudices you may have.
Highly recommended for fans of the zombie genre with a touch of love!!
What I liked about this book? The characters are lovable, Ava is a city girl, allergic to almost everything from nature, and very smart. Cole, omg, Cole ... It's like a younger version of Daryl Dixon, they are a Redneck and a Floridiot, their worlds come together by force, there's a virus that turns people into zombies and they are forced to spend days running away in the woods. That's where their relationship is strengthened and realize they are not so different after all.
The story moves at high speed, they are all the time running away from neighbors, friends and a crazy ex-girlfriend, danger lurks at every turn, at times I said to myself, NOW WHAT! You get to feel the physical and emotional exhaustion of the characters.
Despite the apocalyptic scenario, the main thing is the love story, learning to trust in another and put aside the prejudices you may have.
Highly recommended for fans of the zombie genre with a touch of love!!
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