Decay and Devour

by G.E. Masters

Five years after the outbreak that turns people into zombies, all Kate has is hope--hope that her vaccine research will save everyone left. But after volunteering to patrol the safe zone and getting ambushed by a horde of infected, she can only think of saving herself.
As she runs from the horde, she's unceremoniously tackled by an infected and she's convinced it's the end.
Yet the infected doesn't rip her apart--it drags her to an abandoned home, instead.

Jordan has been infected for months with no hope of a cure. The virus rages like a beast in her, dragging her body around, making her see and do things no person should have to endure. She tries hiding in the recesses of her mind when she suddenly gains control of herself.
But the beast is not done lurking beneath the surface, whispering in her ear, urging her to kidnap this particular woman.

As Kate comes to and learns of Jordan's viral mutation, she grows determined to get back to the safe zone, confident it's the key to saving everyone. The two strike a Jordan will escort Kate to the safe zone, but she must come back with Jordan once the work is done, as the beast demands. The unlikely duo must survive hordes, raiders, and a cult in the mountains, all while trying to overcome their own demons. As they traverse the outskirts of the city, they find themselves leaning on one another and bonding in ways they didn't expect.

But in this world, happiness is fleeting.


This is a post-apocalyptic sapphic romance that blurs the line between science fiction and horror.

Genres: Lesbian, Horror, Dystopia, Fantasy, Zombies, Forced Proximity

Unknown Binding

Expected publication June 14, 2026

About the author

G.E. Masters is an author of dark sapphic romance. Ever since she was a child, she was fascinated with imaginary worlds and creating complex characters in her head. Now, she's writing those stories to share. She writes all things paranormal to horror and loves morally grey characters and women's wrongs.

When she's not writing, she's at the pottery studio or at home with her two cats and dachshund.

Reviews

[Manuela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ate this book up! It had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.
This story follows Jordan and Kate as they try to navigate life after a deadly virus breaks out on the island.
The story has a lot of horror elements but it's also incredibly heartfelt.
Which is to be expected with G.E. Masters. Her stories are so fascinating and at times they can be heartbreaking. 🥹
Now, into the romance. Gosh, the chemistry between the two FMCs? Its insane! I seriously could not get enough of them! The unconditional loyalty and love between them was just everything to me.

10/10.

[Victoria Kennerknecht · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phewwww this was a rollercoaster!! So intense and exciting, through the entire story! The main characters were perfect, their banter was so fun and so real! Watching Kate figure out how to maneuver through so much chaos as just a we lab rat was fun! The story line was amazing and honestly, one of my greatest fears of our world.

[Finding Sky Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Decay and Devour? More like this book devoured me!! God it was so good. Let me tell you, I am not a sci fi, post apocalyptic fan normally and zombies aren't my thing. BUT THIS WAS EVERYTHING!!

I swear I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I utterly adore Jordan and Kate, wow. Kate was fantastic, she truly was such an amazing character and believes in the work she is doing in the lab. When on a mission, she discovers or should I say *gets slammed* with a discovery about the virus and that discovery is our amazing Jordan. GAAAH Jordaaaaan, might be one of my new favourite FMCs. Jordan cannot understand why the virus made her want to kidnap this random woman, but now she has her she isn't letting her go.

Let me tell you, there's so much tension and chemistry!! There's so much wit in the exchanges between these two, I love their internal dialogue between interactions too. It's a wild ride as you follow both Jordan and Kate through the story as they face each challenge, including at times eachother and their internal conflicts throughout. It's such an emotional rollercoaster and because it's G Masters, it's written to perfection. These characters have so much depth and relatability to them, you just can't help but love them and want the absolute world for them. Not to mention, the spice 👀🥵 YES. Gah I just am in love.

The horror elements were super well done, at times it often felt eerie and almost like it could be too real and I love how descriptive each scene was. Honestly this might just be another one of my all time favourite reads of the whole of 2025. If your after a Sapphic horror sci-fi thriller with spice then this is absolutely for you, and it's just GAH perfection.

I won't say anymore because I don't want to spoil anything


Things I loved:
- Sapphic Romance (FF)
- Infected kidnapper and non infected captive
- So much tension
- Mental health rep including PTSD, anxiety and depression (note suicidal ideation)
- BLOOD CONSUMPTION, also CNC and dubcon

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Open door and detailled, multiple scenes
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Kerstin · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I always thought the infected were the monsters, but maybe I’m one too.” - Kate

“Decay and Devour” by G.E. Masters was deliciously thrilling! I honestly don’t think there’s a genre that G can’t write, and I’m totally obsessed with her work. I want to thank her for allowing me to be on her street team and giving me an advanced peek at this post-apocalyptic sapphic romance! All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own and are freely given.

“The self-hatred swirls around me over and over again, not letting up until it’s dug so deeply into me that I don’t even exist anymore.” - Kate

As stated above, “Decay and Devour” is a post-apocalyptic sapphic romance written in dual points of view that follows two main characters: Kate, an optimistic researcher working with a team to find a cure for the virus that has spread; and Jordan, one of the infected who somehow regained control over the beast within, yet still feels compelled to kidnap Kate.

“Want her, the beast snarls in my head. Want her, want her. All right, well, we have her now. The beast and I knew she’d never come willingly, so I had to knock her out.” - Jordan

Naturally, tension is high at first and Kate is terrified of Jordan. Eventually though, they make a deal: Jordan will bring Kate back to her safe zone to continue working on a cure, but once it’s found, Kate must return with Jordan. The journey is long and brutal. Along the way, they encounter other infected, merciless raiders, a religious cult in the mountains, and a shadow stalker (the most dangerous infected out there).

“No one is coming to save us. We’re on our own.” - Kate

On top of the physical threats, they also have to face their own inner demons. Though the journey is tough, they wind up working together, learning more about each other, and connecting in a way they never saw coming. Will they survive all that this world throws at them or will it tear them apart?

“I’ve ripped my chest open with my bare hands, fingernails digging into my flesh and bone to expose my broken core underneath.” - Jordan

In previous reviews of G’s work I’ve commented on her writing style and this book is no different. The writing is smooth and captivating, with every detail thoughtfully considered. I easily get lost in the story, joining the characters on their riveting journey. As usual, I look forward to more of her work!

Readers who love gripping dark romance with sapphic yearning, enemies-to-lovers tension, dystopian zombie chaos, flamethrowers, SPICE, and muscle mommies, will definitely enjoy “Decay and Devour”. Add this one to your TBR now! Expected release: spring 2026 (date TBD).

“But I don’t stop, holding steady as I set this motherf***er aflame.”

[Britt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the premise of this book. As someone who came into their political self the same year they read 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, I absolutely love dystopian books especially where you find out the government are the bad guys.

I enjoyed how it wasn’t just infected and non-infected. There were cults, raiders, and monsters hiding throughout the zones in addition to infected and non-infected persons. This made the spectrum of morality much more realistic and nothing was black and white.

I liked the infected vs. non infected sapphic relationship and how they both helped each other change their outlooks on life, or rather come into their own and discover what they wanted out of life. Our FMCs were definitely the ones driving the plot as the traveling occurred especially.

The main thing that didn’t work as well for me was I felt a lot of the traveling was redundant. I love a travel/journey romance, but I felt like I was reading the same chapters over and over again just in a new location. This did lead me to skim bits in the last 15-20% of the book, but this is probably just a me thing!

Thank you to G.E. Masters for the eARC! The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.

3.25 stars!

[Chelsea Pitsos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did I devour this book, or did this book devour me????

ARC REVIEW: 4.5⭐️ rounded up!

I’m no stranger to this author’s work, so going in I just knew it would be amazing!

I am a biiiiig zombie fan, movies/books/shows you name it… but throw in a forbidden & unconventional sapphic romance and I am SEATED! The chemistry between Kate and Jordan was pouring off the pages, and the slow burn build was *chefs kiss*. I loved the way trauma healing was handled between the two MCs, as to be expected by GE Masters. And the SPICE, my lawwwwwd THE SPICE! 🥵

While some zombie stories can feel redundant and unoriginal, this one showed up as a very different experience and perspective that I couldn’t get enough of. One of my favorite things about dystopian, fantasy, or horror books is getting into the lore of it all. I love seeing what the author comes up with and how they choose to create their story. GE Masters wrote an original take on something that tends to be overdone — and I can’t recommend it enough!

If you’re a fan of dystopian stories, with a drool worthy sapphic romance — Decay and Devour should be added to your TBR as soon as possible!

Spice: 🔥🔥🔥

[Bree ♡︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was an absolute whirlwind!

in a world full of infected and non infected humans, kate and jordan find themselves in an unlikely situation together. with no one but each other, they have to find their way back to a safe zone and what they go through along this journey gets crazier and crazier by the page!

i absolutely adored kate and jordan’s relationship and how everything panned out for them in the end. by no means was it conventional and that’s what made it so perfect.

from 70% on i was absolutely floored and clutching the edge of my seat for what was going to happen and the twist at the end was so out of left field i didn’t see it coming!

with the way this ended, i hope we get more from this world and find answers or solutions, but it was also a good ending if we don’t!

thank you so much to the author for the arc, i can’t wait for more from you!🖤

[Stephanie Manzano · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW, this book was packed with tension, intensity, thrill and pure heat when it came to the two main characters. A virus has taken over an island and the infected people have turned into zombies. Things take a turn with one of the main characters, Kate, while she is going on a mission and she is faced with an unbelievable discovery about the virus that she thought was impossible and it's an infected named Jordan. Jordan battles with the virus inside her and can't understand why Kate has become a main focus to her virus. The emotional rollercoaster you go through is wild but so worth it. Only G.E could make a book that makes you nervous and hot all at the same time. If you're looking for a horror thriller with sapphic spice that will leave you breathless? please DIVE into this book.

[SaucceyySarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVEIW!
Ratings:
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🔥🔥

Loved this arc, love GE Masters!

Love GE Masters writing which is simple, to the point and making you want more in the end

This book pulled at my heartstrings making me think of so many different media’s that are my fav when it comes to a good read. Jordan and Kate were like the perfect duo starting out with their differences but finding that they were similar in the end.

This Monster dystopian romance was just amazing and that ending really made me want more! I’m so curious if there will be something I’ll be waiting for with this plot 🥰

🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Themes:
• Dystopain Monster sapphic romance
• mental health
• kidnapping
• blood play
• zombie viruses 🦠

[Anna Demosi · Rating 4 out of 5]

thank you G.E. Masters for the arc of this book!i really enjoyed this, it’s only the second apocalypse book ive read and i was not disappointed! i love the forced proximity of these when they are traveling together, and the different things they hit along the way (like the cult.. wow)
i loved the characters so much, the enemies to lovers type of start and the unlikely love between them was so sweet. i loved the hurt/comfort of this, and watching them grow closer and trust each other with their pasts was healing. they started to really understand each other and how unwilling they were to be without each other by the end was just 😭🤌🏼
the spice was great, and that’s all i’ll say about that to not spoil😅
i also loved the beast in jordan lol, it felt like a third character when she would start to argue with it😂
overall i really enjoyed this book, if you liked hearing red you would definitely like this!

[Maddz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mom, pick me up I’m scared!!!

No, actually this horromance was somehow perfectly terrifying AND adorable? My heart was pounding for the majority of this book, either due to the spice or the suspense. I loved the learning about the virus, outbreak, and lore behind both the MC’s. I felt like I was living in this world, on the island with them.

Kate and Jordan are two of my all time favorite characters at this point! They were both extremely relatable in their insecurities. The trauma they endured and lived with is never diminished and is properly shown through their emotions and dialogue, something I really appreciate in apocalyptic books.

I saw the book coming to an end but I didn’t want it to!! Begging for a spin off from G.E.

10/10 book!!

[Unpopmary · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

This is an angsty post-apocalyptic romance set on an island five years after an outbreak that turns people into zombies. Kate is part of a team searching for a cure, but one day she volunteers to patrol the safe zone. When things go wrong, she’s attacked by an infected, who, instead of killing her, takes her somewhere safe.

That infected is Jordan: someone who turned months ago and has been fighting to regain control from the “beast” (as she calls the virus) inside her. But the voice in her head isn’t done with her… and it wants Kate.

What follows is a tense, emotional journey where a reluctant bargain turns into something deeper as they face hordes, raiders, and even a cult. In a world like this, survival isn’t the only challenge. Trust, humanity, and connection are just as fragile.

I have mixed feelings about this one. I really enjoyed it and never felt bored; the pacing keeps things moving, and there’s always something happening. It pulled me in easily, even if I sometimes wished the atmosphere felt a bit more immersive and eerie. The world is dangerous and intense, but I didn’t always feel fully grounded in it.

There were aspects of the characters I really enjoyed and others I struggled with. Kate initially came across as the typical sheltered girl who doesn’t quite know how to survive on her own, and without Jordan’s help, I’m not sure she would have. I appreciated how she gradually becomes stronger and more aware of what survival truly means. However, it took quite a while to get there, and at times she felt more dependent than I would’ve liked. That said, I really loved her emotional core. Her hope, empathy, and refusal to lose her humanity stood out in such a bleak setting. She often brought a sense of lightness when things became heavy. I just wish we had seen more of her independence and her role in the cure.

Jordan, on the other hand, was easily my favorite character. I loved watching her internal struggle while living with the “beast” and how she slowly regained her sense of self. The duality between her human conscience and the virus was fascinating, and it felt like a fresh take on zombies that I haven’t seen much in this genre. I also appreciated her grounded, realistic outlook; even when it leaned toward pessimism, it felt completely justified given everything she had gone through. Her resilience stood out, especially in how she confronted her past and kept moving forward. I loved how Kate helped her rediscover her sense of worth, and how protective and courageous she was, always willing to put herself on the line.

The romance between Kate and Jordan was full of tension and chemistry. At first, their connection felt more like infatuation, but as they got to know each other, it evolved into something deeper and more intimate. That’s why I found myself a bit disappointed when that emotional progression seemed to pause in favor of more physical moments. While I’m not against those scenes, as they were well-written, I would have loved to see more of the vulnerability and emotional openness we were starting to get. At times, it felt like they leaned on physical connection instead of fully confronting their fears and trauma. Exploring that balance more could have made their bond even stronger.

One of my favorite aspects was the exploration of morality and humanity. The story does a great job showing how blurred those lines can become in extreme circumstances, and the idea that the infected’s humanity might not be gone—just dormant—was particularly intriguing through Jordan’s perspective. The different views on the virus, especially from the cult, added an extra layer of depth. These elements brought a lot of richness to the story, and I only wish we had gotten even more of them.

I do wish we had received more concrete answers about the virus itself. There are hints about mutations and its origins, but just as things get interesting, we’re left with more questions than clarity… which was a little frustrating.

Overall, Decay and Devour is a fast-paced, high-stakes story with compelling characters, a unique romance, and thought-provoking themes about what it means to be human. It’s definitely an engaging read, even if it left me wanting just a little bit more.

Huge thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Whimsy -`♡´- · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book may have taken me 4 days to finish it because my constant doom scrolling social media has a strong hold on me, but any time I was reading this book, it had an even stronger hold!

I loved every moment of reading this, my eyes glued to the pages and every word being said. I tried to log my thoughts as I went along, but kept forgetting as I devoured this book.

The following are spoilers because I honestly don't know how to review it without!


Both Kate and Jordan were amazing and likeable characters, both who've been through so much.
Watching Kate be so hopeful of a vaccine and saving her brother, while Jordan spends her time protecting Kate and finally having control over her own body again. The book did not end how I expected, though I'm not even sure what I expected! It all honestly felt so real (very scary tbh!), especially with the cult, the way the virus came to, and how the government treated it.

Here were some of my written down thoughts while reading:

Ch 1 - 7
I feel so bad for how truly lonely Jordan has to feel. She doesn’t quite belong on either side of the living or the infected. And to not always be in control of her own body is terrifying.

“Most of the time, the virus is directing us, making us do whatever it wants, which is to infect as many as possible. Watching myself do horrifying shit through my eyes without any ability to stop myself is enough to wish for death. The infected don't communicate with each other, but I know each person trapped in their own body is hoping a non-infected will lodge a bullet right between our eyes.”

Up to ch. 38
So, I forgot that I was logging my thoughts as I read through this book. Just know that it is really freaking good! Every chance I get to read, I’m so invested!
I love both Jordan and Kate.

I feel so bad knowing that Jordan was the one to put Sarah down when she was bitten. It will forever live with her that Sarah could’ve been like her.

*Started forgetting to write ch #*
The creepy cult and the government lying and doing nothing to help these people, none of it shocks me!

Bad Jordan! It may be the apocalypse for y’all, but no dog earring books!

The ending

I… no words.


Please, read this as soon as you can!

[LovesickJunkie · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖 AT A GLANCE
STARS 6 stars - If I could I would give it all the stars!
SPICE SPICY!!! HOT!
CHEMISTRY 100 PERCENT
ANGST VERY ANGSTY
SLOW BURN NOT REALLY
CLIFFHANGER NO
CHARACTERS JORDAN AND KATE


💬 LINES THAT LIVE RENT-FREE
"You'll be close by, right?" -Kate
"I couldn't leave you, even if I wanted to" -Jordan

No I want to say. No, I'm not. I left my home outside, just on the other side of the fence. -Kate

🖤 MY READING EXPERIENCE
OH MY BEATING HEART!!!! I CANNOT EXPRESS MY OBSESSION FOR THE BOOK! I am so lucky to have gotten an early copy. But I promise you once it releases I will be reading all over again with the rest of the world. This was the perfect storm of plot, spice, romance, and angst. Completely consuming. I don’t want to let a single moment of this story leave my brain or my heart.
I loved this with my entire soul.

🫀CHARACTER THOUGHTS
I truly didn’t know how a romance between an infected (zombie) and a human was going to work… and then G.E. Masters did that. These characters you will lose your hearts and minds over. Jordan is something special and watching Kate fall for her was one of the best things I have read.

🔥 MOMENTS I’M STILL THINKING ABOUT
What am I not thinking about? This story starts with such a a great concept and then it just keeps escalating. Layer after layer, tension on tension, until everything explodes in the BEST way. I was obsessed the entire time. No breaks. No recovery.

⚠️ ONE SMALL NOTE
Actually… not small.
Be prepared to fall so deeply in love with these two that you come out of this book a different person. There is no going back.

📚 READ THIS IF YOU LOVE…
Sapphic romance • Feral, all-consuming love • Captor/captive with a twist • “I would burn the world for you” energy • Dystopian settings • Zombies & survival

[Solely Sapphic Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW
Duel 1st Person POV. 5🌟 4🌶️. 289 pages
7.5 Spicy Scenes

Decay and Devour a book aptly named as I did indeed devour it in one sitting. I physically could not tear myself away from this book! I knew after the first chapter that this would 100% be a 5🌟 read and a book that I would most likely come back to over and over again!

Kate is a researcher in safe zone two working on a vaccine/cure for the virus that took hold of the island she called home five years prior. After both her parents and brother were infected, the only thing Kate has left is hope. Until she is literally kidnapped and held hostage by a lucid infected. Jordan and her “beast” become obsessed with Kate and are determined to keep her. The story follows the two on a journey of terror, bloodshed and a shared obsession with one another, as they travel back to the safe zone!

Everything and I mean EVERYTHING about his book is phenomenal, something I have come to expect from G.E Masters! The world building and description of the infected is out of this world. The dynamic and continuous banter between Kate and Jordan is excellently executed and you can truly feel their connection leaping of the page and the spice, Jesus 🥵.

This book had me laughing, it had me mentally screaming at my kindle, it had me cautiously checking my bedroom door at 3am incase I was about to be eaten and it completely swept me away.

Decay and Devour will be released Spring 2026. Do yourself a favour and devour it like I did when you have the chance!

Things to LOVE:
✨Dystopian Horror Romance
✨Zombie Apocalypse
✨Vaccine/Cure Researcher
✨Lucid Infected with PTSD
✨Slowish Burn
✨Kidnap Your Crush
✨ Pervert Zombie
✨Muscle Mommy
✨Religious Cult
✨Zombie Spice
✨👅🩸
✨Inappropriate use of a 🔫

[Katie B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy sapphic zombie apocalypse!! I absolutely DEVOURED this. Obsessed. Love it. Can’t even make brain words write good things. I’ve just finished it and immediately need to tell everyone it’s EXACTLY what I’ve been waiting for.
An infected, muscle mommy captor with a non-infected, scientist captive? A long journey to get back to the safe zone, infested with hordes and raiders? Tied to a bed? Spice, horror and romance? A FLAMETHROWER? All the yes. I loved every page and couldn’t put it down.
The trade-off between Jordan and The Beast was really captivating to read, and I’m a sucker for the primal ‘mine’ vibes so ate ALL of this up. Also the backstories for Jordan and Kate definitely tug on the heart strings.

Plot summary
Dystopian, post zombie outbreak world with infected, raiders, ‘safe’ zones, and just trying to survive. Kate is helping to work on a vaccine/cure, and heads out to check the perimeter. Unfortunately things go a bit wrong and she ends up running for her life and getting kidnapped by someone. That someone turns out to be Jordan, the first infected known who can still talk and control themselves (mostly). She also happens to be an absolute muscle mommy with The Beast directing her from the inside…

Things I loved:
- Jordan and ‘The Beast’
- Kidnapping with no idea what to do with her next
- Last of Us vibes
- The spice
- Cult in the mountains
- The flamethrower
- The chemistry!
- The brother
- Revenge on the raiders
- Getting the truth out there ending

Overall, a gripping, sapphic dystopian horror/romance with a sexy muscle mommy infected, and a red haired scientist non-infected. LOVE!

Thank you for the free ARC in exchange for honest review.

[Calling All Book Lovers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for the ARC!

I went into Decay and Devour with very high expectations, and honestly, G.E. Masters delivered once again. I've read her Deal With the Devil Duet, and absolutely loved it, so this quickly became one of my most anticipated reads of 2026. When I finally received the ARC, I don't think I've ever started reading a book more quickly.

From the very beginning, I was hooked. The chapters are short, and they created that "just one more chapter" spiral. Before I even realised it, I was already 40% into the book in my first sitting. It's the kind of pacing that completely consumes you without feeling overwhelming.

One thing I really appreciated is how Masters builds tension. She doesn't rely heavily on gore or excessive horror to create unease. Instead, her writing itself carries this constant sense of dread. Every chapter left me bracing, convinced this was the moment something terrible would happen. That quiet, creeping tension kept me on edge the entire time.

The concept of the story felt genuinely unique, which is getting harder to find in this genre. It stood out not just because of the premise, but because of how it was executed: with restraint, atmosphere, and emotional depth. By the end, I was completely attached to both main characters. I was rooting for them so hard, feeling every bit of their fear, hope, and desperation.

Overall, this was everything I hoped it would be. It reminded me exactly why I fell in love with Master's writing in the first place. Now I'm just one book away from completing her entire backlist.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️3.5🌶

I absolutely loved this book. Zombies can be a bit tricky as a subject matter. The virus origin is usually due to a mutation or man made creation. They can be slow and lumbering or fast, or even super fast (hive mind). Is the virus linked to only humans? What methods can spread it? What kills the zombie? The options are many but so can be the pitfalls when crafting a truly unique take.

This tale isn't as big on the horror aspect but it's still there, looming around every corner, just waiting to pounce. Kate and Jordan's interactions slowly lure you into this dystopian island that they're caught on. The race for a cure and Kate's eventual captivity by Jordan who's slowly evolving into a new zombie threat is expertly done. The ever present threat not just from zombie hordes, but the living as well is an added danger to them both.

I loved the interactions, the world building, creatures, and especially the ending. I hope we get more of them in the future.

Tropes and triggers: kidnapping, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, religious fanatics, touch her and die, one bed

I was given an advanced copy for an honest review.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

GE Masters is one of my favourite authors and has been since I first read When Flowers Wilt. Since then, I’ve read everything she has written and even with high hopes, she always manages to beat my expectations.

I can’t handle horror of any kind, I think life is scary enough. Yet GE writes such intricate and fascinating storylines I am always completely enthralled. Her stories are everything I love to read in sapphic romance novels; characters that feel authentic, emotions that feel raw yet understandable, and storylines that are completely satisfying.

I love her willingness to explore these unique characters and walk us through their lives. Every single time I have finished reading her books I always feel overwhelming gratitude in getting to go on the journey with her characters.

*I received an ARC copy, but posted the review of my own volition.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a rollercoaster ride!! Thrilling, steamy, feelings, danger…this book has it all! Thank you to the author for an advance review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
If you liked The Walking Dead or Fear The Walking Dead and wanted some sapphic storylines, then you should definitely read this book.
Jordan is an infected but (mostly) has control of herself. She saves (kidnaps) Kate and they must figure out how to not only navigate one another but also the city that’s filled with feral infected, raiders and cultists as they journey back to the safe zone.
I loved Jordan and her ‘beast’. I found myself smirking and swooning at times. Kate was sweet and smart. They had a connection almost from the start. Fairly fast paced with a nice burn.
Recommend!

[Kate Brasington · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨✨ARC REVIEW✨✨

Well damn, now I want to get ✨✨eaten✨✨ by a zombie!
This book was such a wild ride in which I never knew what was going to happen next and I also never knew who exactly to trust. This has everything I could want from a post apocalyptic world; a zombie variant that keeps altering, corrupt government, insane cults and sapphic romance! I love the idea that there’s always time for ✨✨relations✨✨ during a zombie apocalypse.
I really enjoyed the FMCs learning to trust each other and coming together. The epilogue to this book had me super intrigued and I cannot wait to see where this goes! Decay and Devour comes out soon and you’re definitely going to want to sink your teeth into this one!

[Jessica Minor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book, it was like a sapphic smutty restelling of warm bodies. (And I love that movie)

Its very , very spicy for anyone going in and wanting just a zombie story, its not as focused on the zombies, as it is about the main characters helping eachother through the trauma and betrayal of the events.
I loved the raw emotions and descriptions of panic attacks, ptsd, I wish there was a little bit more of a hint of what Jordan went through as I was left guessing(im slow ok)
The plot twist at the end wasn't what I guessed , which I loved.

I definitely feel it was left a cliff hanger, so im hoping there is more of Jordan and Kate coming cause I want to know how Kate handled the ending.

[Reba Mayo · Rating 4 out of 5]

(I received an advanced copy from the author in exchange for my honest review)

This was so fun and different! I really loved these two characters and how their relationship developed. I found Jordan’s POV to be my favorite; seeing her struggle with the beast inside and the trauma she experienced carried a lot of this story. I would absolutely read a prequel of just her when she was first turned. The spicy scenes were very well written and I like the danger of them having to hide from humans and other zombies. I would definitely recommend this for fans of the movie Warm Bodies!

[Emily Cabrales · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMGGGG I loved this book. I was so consumed with this book. As the story follows Kate and Jordan I loved the way it had messy feelings, vulnerability, all while having very real and relatable moments. These types of books don’t always reel me in but I was obsessed!!! I love the banter and chemistry between the characters and the way “the beast” inside of Jordan has a feral need and possessiveness for Kate…#needthat! I was so into the story it felt shorter than it is. Highly recommend!!

[Penelope · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC for this book.

I have read all previous books from the author and I was waiting for this one. The plot is like nothing I’ve ever read in sapphic books and I loved the storyline. I also loved Jordan. Her relationship progression with Kate was smooth and well developed. I kinda saw the plot twist coming but I was very much surprised with the unconventional happy ending.

[Rilie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a story! I was absolutely hooked from the start. GE has such a great way of storytelling, you feel so immersed in the world, and have such a connection with the characters, and it all just flows so smooth and easy. I love the balance of horror/sci-fi and romance/spice and all the feels.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to read this as an ARC and really enjoyed it. I'm not usually into dystopian/zombie stories, but I actually liked this one. I love a good captive to lover trope and this definitely delivered. Highly recommend!

[faeriekeeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, what a unique read!! The premise and characters were so fresh and new! We got action, spice, scary monsters, and looooovee! I was locked in from the first page, on the edge of my seat for the entire book! I really didn’t want it to end. This is a fantastic sapphic romance!!

[Jules ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to receive the Arc for this book as I loved “Let the mask fall”
This book did not disappoint! Already wanna reread it. Both FMCs are lovable and relatable, chemistry is there straight away and the spice is 👌 easy read that got me out of my slump ♡

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