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Zom-B #7
ZOM-B Mission
B Smith and the other Angels are relieved to finally receive their first mission to safely escort a group of human survivors from the zombie-infested streets of London to New Kirkham, a barricaded safe haven in the country. But after battling through crowds of undead monsters, B discovers that the survivors of the town do not necessarily represent the best of humanity. And when evil influences make their way to New Kirkham, unearthing demons from B s past, the humans will be forced to choose between being honorable and being safe.
Darren Shan continues his adventures of a teenage zombie trying to right the wrongs of a flawed human life, exploring the morality and ills of society through the lens of an apocalypse gone wrong and a terrifying hell on earth reigning."
Darren Shan continues his adventures of a teenage zombie trying to right the wrongs of a flawed human life, exploring the morality and ills of society through the lens of an apocalypse gone wrong and a terrifying hell on earth reigning."
240 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2014
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Darren Shan
243 books8,271 followersLibrarian's note: Also writes books for adults under the name Darren Dash. And in the past he has released books for adults under the names D.B. Shan and Darren O'Shaughnessy.
Darren Shan (born July 2, 1972 in London, England) is the pen name of the Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy, as well as the name of the protagonist of his book series The Saga of Darren Shan, also known as The Cirque Du Freak Series in the United States. He is the author of the series The Demonata, The Saga of Larten Crepsley, and Zom-B. He has also released the stand-alone novel, The Thin Executioner, and the stand-alone short novels, Koyasan, and Hagurosan. Plus, for adults, he released The City Trilogy (originally under the name of D.B. Shan), and Lady of the Shades..
Darren Shan (born July 2, 1972 in London, England) is the pen name of the Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy, as well as the name of the protagonist of his book series The Saga of Darren Shan, also known as The Cirque Du Freak Series in the United States. He is the author of the series The Demonata, The Saga of Larten Crepsley, and Zom-B. He has also released the stand-alone novel, The Thin Executioner, and the stand-alone short novels, Koyasan, and Hagurosan. Plus, for adults, he released The City Trilogy (originally under the name of D.B. Shan), and Lady of the Shades..
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December 10, 2020
3.5 stars
Unexpectedly fun!
Some humans managed to wait out the zombie apocalypse in the ruins of their houses but now prey is becoming more and more scarce. These last few humans are climbing out of the woodwork and into the clutches of some very, very hungry zombies.
B Smith (your friendly neighborhood zombie) and her team of Angels (also rather friendly) have their very first (superhero) mission - guarding a group of very human humans through the streets of a very zombie infested London.
Piece o' cake, right?
(Note: it was not a piece of cake)
They have to make it through the heart of London and to New Kirkham (a human settlement) all the while dodging the brain-munchers, zombie hunters, the Big Bads and whatever else life throws at them.
The mission breathed new life into this series - I really enjoyed B growing as a person and her rag-tag team becoming a close-knit family. I'm definitely not a fan of Rage (one of the fellow Angels) (he's quite the oily slick of a guy, isn't he?)
Definitely looking forward to the next one!
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Unexpectedly fun!
Some humans managed to wait out the zombie apocalypse in the ruins of their houses but now prey is becoming more and more scarce. These last few humans are climbing out of the woodwork and into the clutches of some very, very hungry zombies.
B Smith (your friendly neighborhood zombie) and her team of Angels (also rather friendly) have their very first (superhero) mission - guarding a group of very human humans through the streets of a very zombie infested London.
Piece o' cake, right?
(Note: it was not a piece of cake)
They have to make it through the heart of London and to New Kirkham (a human settlement) all the while dodging the brain-munchers, zombie hunters, the Big Bads and whatever else life throws at them.
The mission breathed new life into this series - I really enjoyed B growing as a person and her rag-tag team becoming a close-knit family. I'm definitely not a fan of Rage (one of the fellow Angels) (he's quite the oily slick of a guy, isn't he?)
Definitely looking forward to the next one!
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March 4, 2025
سرگرمی خوبی بود حیف زود تموم شد. :))
March 20, 2019
It is the 7th book in the Zom-B series so if you guys haven't read the first 6 books then stop reading this coz It might spoil those books for you.
The story starts where the 6th book ended, when Brian was rescued by Dr. Oystein and the angels and was bought back to country hall...
There she is putted into the groove tubes so that her injuries could repair faster.
When she has recovered, she starts training with Master Zhang again and learns a lot of new skill.
After a few week she along with the other angels are send on a mission to Hammersmith to escot Emma and her son to a survival group there.
The series started really slow and was really boring at the beginning but now I am enjoying it a lot.
Like I said in my precious reviews, these books are really gruesome. They contain a lot of blood shed and some really creepy illustrations.
The story starts where the 6th book ended, when Brian was rescued by Dr. Oystein and the angels and was bought back to country hall...
There she is putted into the groove tubes so that her injuries could repair faster.
When she has recovered, she starts training with Master Zhang again and learns a lot of new skill.
After a few week she along with the other angels are send on a mission to Hammersmith to escot Emma and her son to a survival group there.
The series started really slow and was really boring at the beginning but now I am enjoying it a lot.
Like I said in my precious reviews, these books are really gruesome. They contain a lot of blood shed and some really creepy illustrations.
March 27, 2014
I think this might be the best book of the series so far. No longer are we sat around County Hall talking and training but here the action really begins as B and her Angels are sent on a mission to transport some humans to a "safe" community. Suffice to say this is easier said than done.
What I liked about most about this book is how it expanded the Zom-B universe. We've spent so much time with the revitalised like B and until now haven't really been told how the standard humans are doing. In terms of surviving it appears some of them are not doing too bad as we are introduced to the community of New Kirkham. Shan does a great job here of making it convincing, imagining everything a post-zombie apocalypse community would need to consider in order to survive.
We also are given some big shocks during the progress of this book. The first comes quite early on and involves one of the series' most likeable characters, Mr Burke. There's a scene involving him which is both completely unexpected and at this point completely unexplained.
Our other shock comes towards the end when the drama really escalates. Unlike what one might expect it doesn't involve Mr. Dowling, who is notably absent here once again, and it looks like it might set up the direction for the series from this point. It looks as though the racism storyline from the first book is more important than it first appeared considering what B has to face now.
I am still a little frustrated with the format of these books though. It means here we are given a cliffhanger, which I always feel shouldn't happen in a book. I would have preferred a longer book with the next volume coming out later.
A great addition to the series which ramps up the action and starts to prepare us for what I feel is going to be a superb and exhausting rest of the series!
What I liked about most about this book is how it expanded the Zom-B universe. We've spent so much time with the revitalised like B and until now haven't really been told how the standard humans are doing. In terms of surviving it appears some of them are not doing too bad as we are introduced to the community of New Kirkham. Shan does a great job here of making it convincing, imagining everything a post-zombie apocalypse community would need to consider in order to survive.
We also are given some big shocks during the progress of this book. The first comes quite early on and involves one of the series' most likeable characters, Mr Burke. There's a scene involving him which is both completely unexpected and at this point completely unexplained.
Our other shock comes towards the end when the drama really escalates. Unlike what one might expect it doesn't involve Mr. Dowling, who is notably absent here once again, and it looks like it might set up the direction for the series from this point. It looks as though the racism storyline from the first book is more important than it first appeared considering what B has to face now.
I am still a little frustrated with the format of these books though. It means here we are given a cliffhanger, which I always feel shouldn't happen in a book. I would have preferred a longer book with the next volume coming out later.
A great addition to the series which ramps up the action and starts to prepare us for what I feel is going to be a superb and exhausting rest of the series!
January 14, 2016
At A Glance
Genre: Young Adult; Zombie
Love Triangle/Insta Love/Obsession?: no
Cliff Hanger: yes
Rating: 3 stars
Score Sheet
All out of ten
Cover: 8
Plot: 7
Characters: 8
World Building: 7
Flow: 6
Series Congruity: 9
Writing: 8
Ending: 8
Total: 7
In Dept
Best Part: B's softer side!
Worst Part: Dragged a bit.
Thoughts Had: soccer!; finally!!!; oh snap!
Conclusion
Continuing the Series: yes
Recommending: yes
Short Review: I'm glad that you get to see the softer side of B is this book. She gets to playing soccer with her fellow Angles, which is nice since she usually stays to herself and hasn't done a single fun thing since her heart was ripped out.
Review in GIF Form:
Genre: Young Adult; Zombie
Love Triangle/Insta Love/Obsession?: no
Cliff Hanger: yes
Rating: 3 stars
Score Sheet
All out of ten
Cover: 8
Plot: 7
Characters: 8
World Building: 7
Flow: 6
Series Congruity: 9
Writing: 8
Ending: 8
Total: 7
In Dept
Best Part: B's softer side!
Worst Part: Dragged a bit.
Thoughts Had: soccer!; finally!!!; oh snap!
Conclusion
Continuing the Series: yes
Recommending: yes
Short Review: I'm glad that you get to see the softer side of B is this book. She gets to playing soccer with her fellow Angles, which is nice since she usually stays to herself and hasn't done a single fun thing since her heart was ripped out.
Review in GIF Form:
May 21, 2017
Actual Rating: 3.35
This was an okay read. I thought this one was not as good as the previous three books. However, I did like reading about the more softer and vulnerable side of B's impressive character. Also, I enjoyed the part where she played soccer with the other Angels. Also, I thought the issue of racism was incorporated into the story well with Vinyl's character. I liked the friendship between Vinyl and B as well. I hope the series does get better. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Overall, a good read.
This was an okay read. I thought this one was not as good as the previous three books. However, I did like reading about the more softer and vulnerable side of B's impressive character. Also, I enjoyed the part where she played soccer with the other Angels. Also, I thought the issue of racism was incorporated into the story well with Vinyl's character. I liked the friendship between Vinyl and B as well. I hope the series does get better. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Overall, a good read.
June 2, 2018
i enjoyed this as was a quickish read and showed the different direction the series is in bringing us to meet the town New Kirkham and how they are reacting to the invasion it is good that B shows the side of friendship and that the racism thread has not been forgotten abr looking forward to reading the next instalments !!!
March 8, 2018
Personal Response:
I like the book Zom-B Mission because this book was good for its reading level. The book had many great moments during it. It had a big cliffhanger that I didn't really like.
Plot:
This book starts with B and a few other revitalized zombies taking survivors to a safe haven. B and her friends are excited for their mission to get out of the HQ. They begin the mission and escort the survivors across town battling zombies away. They reach a bridge and take a break from walking to let the kids play. A bird flies onto a branch just above the kids who were playing in a tree. A drop of blood that was on the birds beak lands on one of the kids head. The little girl starts to turn into a zombie from the infection. They isolate the throbbing body and kill it before it could fully turn. The journey continues after the incident. They reach the fortress that they are relocated to. They deliver the humans and get a thanks, then kicked out. On the way returning from the mission, the group notices a dog watching them. B starts to walk out to it and the dog runs away. B chases it until it reaches a campsite where KKK members were lodged up, loading up trucks. B runs away to tell the group about what she saw. They decide to go back to the fortress and warn them about the threat. As they come upon the fortress again the doors are open and gun shots are erupting. The vans from the camp are entering the area and attacking the minorities rounding them up and keeping them for slaves. The group get into the fortress walls and attack the KKK members and zombies that are breaching in. They manage to control the outbreak and force the vans to retreat while losing some civilians. B decides to chase the vans and manage to catch one. She stops, and opens the cage that holds hostages. She advances to the next truck, but she is thrown off by the driver and then the van pulls up on her. The KKK members climb out of the vehicles. DanDan looks underneath with a gun pointing at her. They attempt to take her with so DanDan can toy with her. Rage comes and manages to grapple Dan Dan and deal a trade the next book over.
Recommendation:
I recommend this book to someone who likes a lot of action. The person who reads this should have an open mind about what could happen in the book. I recommend that the person reads the other books before this one to get the full understanding of it.
I like the book Zom-B Mission because this book was good for its reading level. The book had many great moments during it. It had a big cliffhanger that I didn't really like.
Plot:
This book starts with B and a few other revitalized zombies taking survivors to a safe haven. B and her friends are excited for their mission to get out of the HQ. They begin the mission and escort the survivors across town battling zombies away. They reach a bridge and take a break from walking to let the kids play. A bird flies onto a branch just above the kids who were playing in a tree. A drop of blood that was on the birds beak lands on one of the kids head. The little girl starts to turn into a zombie from the infection. They isolate the throbbing body and kill it before it could fully turn. The journey continues after the incident. They reach the fortress that they are relocated to. They deliver the humans and get a thanks, then kicked out. On the way returning from the mission, the group notices a dog watching them. B starts to walk out to it and the dog runs away. B chases it until it reaches a campsite where KKK members were lodged up, loading up trucks. B runs away to tell the group about what she saw. They decide to go back to the fortress and warn them about the threat. As they come upon the fortress again the doors are open and gun shots are erupting. The vans from the camp are entering the area and attacking the minorities rounding them up and keeping them for slaves. The group get into the fortress walls and attack the KKK members and zombies that are breaching in. They manage to control the outbreak and force the vans to retreat while losing some civilians. B decides to chase the vans and manage to catch one. She stops, and opens the cage that holds hostages. She advances to the next truck, but she is thrown off by the driver and then the van pulls up on her. The KKK members climb out of the vehicles. DanDan looks underneath with a gun pointing at her. They attempt to take her with so DanDan can toy with her. Rage comes and manages to grapple Dan Dan and deal a trade the next book over.
Recommendation:
I recommend this book to someone who likes a lot of action. The person who reads this should have an open mind about what could happen in the book. I recommend that the person reads the other books before this one to get the full understanding of it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2017
This series is just getting weirder and weirder. I honestly don't even know what to think anymore. This book was more about B getting her own mission and getting humans to a safer compound with others. Mr. Burke is in Timothy's apartment trying to learn new things about Owl Man and Mr. Dowling when he comes back to the compound crazy. He brings a gun and tries to kill Dr. Oystein calling him a demon. It doesn't make any sense but makes me question Dr. Oystein. There may be more than meets the eye when it comes to him. Emma and Duncan are back in the story and they are the ones that the angels have to transport to a new compound. B finds out that Vinyl is still alive! How crazy!! The story just went into a strange area where the KKK group is forming and raids the compound where everyone is. I just don't really understand the plot so much anymore, but maybe it'll get more interesting I'm not sure.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 12, 2014
Another great book in the Zomb series. Here B and some of the other 'Angels' go on a mission to escort some survivors to a safe place called New Kirkham. B meets an old friend along the way, and an old adversary too! A rather sad and disturbing scene with a bird, but I will say no more than that! Ends on a cliff-hanger... when the next one out??
January 4, 2015
من معمولا عادت ندارم زیاد کم بدم ولی واقعا زامبی؟ واقعا نمی فهمم چی داره که انقدر جذب کننده ی مردمه
حتی هیجان و کشش داستان های سرزمین اشباح رو هم نداره
متأسفانه من فقط کمی از جلد اول رو خوندم. شاید یه دلیلش اینه که خوشم نیومده :-D
بهرحال توفیق اجباری بود که نصیبمون شد. به زودی هم توفیق اجباری برای جلدای بعد نصیبمون میشه.
حتی هیجان و کشش داستان های سرزمین اشباح رو هم نداره
متأسفانه من فقط کمی از جلد اول رو خوندم. شاید یه دلیلش اینه که خوشم نیومده :-D
بهرحال توفیق اجباری بود که نصیبمون شد. به زودی هم توفیق اجباری برای جلدای بعد نصیبمون میشه.
October 29, 2017
3.5
As some of you may know these are not my most favorite books out there. However, I will say that they have been getting better and better as the series goes on. Even though they may not be my absolute favorite I wouldn't discourage anyone from giving them a go. They are quick easy reads, that you can easily buzz through.
As some of you may know these are not my most favorite books out there. However, I will say that they have been getting better and better as the series goes on. Even though they may not be my absolute favorite I wouldn't discourage anyone from giving them a go. They are quick easy reads, that you can easily buzz through.
April 19, 2014
Loved it! Very interesting ending... Can't wait til July when the next installment comes out! I am always on the lookout for badass female characters and I don't find them as often as I hope but I adore B. How funny that one of my favorite female protagonists is a zombie!
April 22, 2014
Wow!!!!! So much action!!!!! And the twist at the end is shocking!! GO B!!! Can't wait for book 8!
September 27, 2015
This series is great! These are totally quick reads, not just short but full of action too. Keep reading, they just seem to get better.
January 6, 2020
a oh my god a chapter.
February 17, 2019
Aww man I am crushed a bit by what happens to one character early on in this. But we also get another character we haven't seen since the first book so that was cool! Especially as we get to know them better.
I like that B is becoming more observant. Learning to trust in herself. ALthough she is now weighted down by new guilts too. I am now also a bit suspicious though of the doctor they are all putting their faith in. Especially when accusations are hurled that don't fully add up. Yet..
This book goes back to the topic of race in a major way. We even get a KKK group in this. Yikes!
I like that B is becoming more observant. Learning to trust in herself. ALthough she is now weighted down by new guilts too. I am now also a bit suspicious though of the doctor they are all putting their faith in. Especially when accusations are hurled that don't fully add up. Yet..
This book goes back to the topic of race in a major way. We even get a KKK group in this. Yikes!
May 17, 2020
Notes:
Cool plot developments. Though I may not get to see it actualize.
Cool plot developments. Though I may not get to see it actualize.
May 5, 2014
It has been a few months since B's encounter on the HMS Belfast and the Board and she is losing patience and becoming bored. After the death of her artist friend from the hordes of London's undead, B took on the task of keeping his artwork safe and sorting them out. But she wants more from her role as an Angel. She often wonders if there is more or is Dr. Oystein trusting enough of her to give her more of a role.
During a soccer match between herself and fellow Angels, suddenly herself and her fellow room mates are called on for their first Angel mission. To escort some humans to a compound or a community for the living.
The mission and travelling through the treacherous streets of London seems to go off smoothly but soon they meet up with some more survivors in Hammersmith looking to make their way to the compound as well. As well as B meeting up with an old friend and her first interaction with someone from her past life.
Travelling to the compound, the group encounters what other dangers could be out there apart from zombies. Like wildlife.
When they finally arrive to the compound, they are welcomed with caution but allowed to be given a tour. While being walked around they encounter racist and bigoted people, bring B back to the days of her abusive father. The Angels are also told that the people in the compound are not the only ones out there, that there are bigoted people out there, waiting for their revolution and re-build the world to suit their ways.
The Angels mission suddenly turns into a rescue mission. One that is extremely personal for B and could open up old mental wounds but maybe the killer inside is perfect for their new mission.
I liked book seven particularly for the fact that we change location. Being in City Hall and exploring the ruins of London is fascinating because you can't imagine London other than busy and full of activity, not in ruins. But when we are taken out of the London bubble and out into the countryside then we see how exactly the survivors are trying to survive.
The scene where the bird comes and encounters one of the children is probably a frightening scene for me but it makes the struggle of the survivors seem more real, that they are so exposed at all times, no matter what they do or how safe they think they are.
And the fact that once again, the racism card comes into a major play, which includes one of the biggest racist cult of all time makes it more real. That just because we are in the zombie apocalypse, doesn't mean that everyday things and people's disgusting attitudes evaporate. What is meant to be surviving together for a better day, still becomes the so called survival of the fittest among the living.
Again, Darren Shan just doesn't fail to entice and en-capture his readers. Not only is he weaving the story and filling in gaps regarding the survivors but he is giving this group of Angels more confidence in themselves to complete missions but know that their missions don't just end when the orders are finished but when they feel they have done their parts of Angels.
During a soccer match between herself and fellow Angels, suddenly herself and her fellow room mates are called on for their first Angel mission. To escort some humans to a compound or a community for the living.
The mission and travelling through the treacherous streets of London seems to go off smoothly but soon they meet up with some more survivors in Hammersmith looking to make their way to the compound as well. As well as B meeting up with an old friend and her first interaction with someone from her past life.
Travelling to the compound, the group encounters what other dangers could be out there apart from zombies. Like wildlife.
When they finally arrive to the compound, they are welcomed with caution but allowed to be given a tour. While being walked around they encounter racist and bigoted people, bring B back to the days of her abusive father. The Angels are also told that the people in the compound are not the only ones out there, that there are bigoted people out there, waiting for their revolution and re-build the world to suit their ways.
The Angels mission suddenly turns into a rescue mission. One that is extremely personal for B and could open up old mental wounds but maybe the killer inside is perfect for their new mission.
I liked book seven particularly for the fact that we change location. Being in City Hall and exploring the ruins of London is fascinating because you can't imagine London other than busy and full of activity, not in ruins. But when we are taken out of the London bubble and out into the countryside then we see how exactly the survivors are trying to survive.
The scene where the bird comes and encounters one of the children is probably a frightening scene for me but it makes the struggle of the survivors seem more real, that they are so exposed at all times, no matter what they do or how safe they think they are.
And the fact that once again, the racism card comes into a major play, which includes one of the biggest racist cult of all time makes it more real. That just because we are in the zombie apocalypse, doesn't mean that everyday things and people's disgusting attitudes evaporate. What is meant to be surviving together for a better day, still becomes the so called survival of the fittest among the living.
Again, Darren Shan just doesn't fail to entice and en-capture his readers. Not only is he weaving the story and filling in gaps regarding the survivors but he is giving this group of Angels more confidence in themselves to complete missions but know that their missions don't just end when the orders are finished but when they feel they have done their parts of Angels.
February 13, 2016
First of all, I can honestly say I love the cover. It is still creepy, but not as disturbing as the other covers in this series. And just like all the other books you don't find out what the cover means until you read the story.
I have to say the story was awesome. But well it is at times a bit much. I mean, we already have zombies, we already have a crazy clown, his crazy followers, a pedophile (since I would say Dan Dan is that) and now we also have the KKK. I don't mind it that much, it makes a good story and Mr. Shan weaves it all together so it seems to all match together. And we already had the theme of racism mentioned several times (B's dad, various other characters), so the KKK thing matches, but it still seems a bit weird to have it together with all the other things we already have.
Like all other books, this one also ends with a cliffhanger (gahhhh why???), so I am all curious as to how this will continue. What does the Owl man have to do with the KKK, what will happen to our Angels, and many other questions. Luckily it doesn't take that long for the books to come out, so I can wait.
I loved B in this book, she was really awesome and I also felt sad for her. What happened with Burke, how she felt during that time. But I was also cheering for her when she continued with her things, not wanting to drop her friends, her family. She is one kick-ass zombie, and I really like her more and more as the books continue. She has sharp reflects, when that happened with the girl, how fast she was up in that tree, how fast she handled the situation.
And she still makes awesome remarks about everything that happens, no matter what situation, she has them ready and uses them. :)
There are 2 sad events happening. One involves Burke, and I won't spoil, but I can tell you I was sad. I didn't expect it to happen, and I was kind of hoping it wouldn't happen. Then we have the girl and the tree and what happens there. Poor thing, so happy, so free and then that happens. I totally forgot about the deadliness of the zombie blood.
All in all, a totally awesome book, and I can say I am looking forward to the rest of this series, I do hope everything will be concluded nicely since we only have 5 books to go. But I trust in Mr. Shan, and I am sure the ending will be epic.
Now I only have 2 wishes: 1. To meet with Mr. Shan (Please visit the Netherlands!) and 2. To read the next book. :)
And I would recommend this book to everyone!
Review first posted on http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I have to say the story was awesome. But well it is at times a bit much. I mean, we already have zombies, we already have a crazy clown, his crazy followers, a pedophile (since I would say Dan Dan is that) and now we also have the KKK. I don't mind it that much, it makes a good story and Mr. Shan weaves it all together so it seems to all match together. And we already had the theme of racism mentioned several times (B's dad, various other characters), so the KKK thing matches, but it still seems a bit weird to have it together with all the other things we already have.
Like all other books, this one also ends with a cliffhanger (gahhhh why???), so I am all curious as to how this will continue. What does the Owl man have to do with the KKK, what will happen to our Angels, and many other questions. Luckily it doesn't take that long for the books to come out, so I can wait.
I loved B in this book, she was really awesome and I also felt sad for her. What happened with Burke, how she felt during that time. But I was also cheering for her when she continued with her things, not wanting to drop her friends, her family. She is one kick-ass zombie, and I really like her more and more as the books continue. She has sharp reflects, when that happened with the girl, how fast she was up in that tree, how fast she handled the situation.
And she still makes awesome remarks about everything that happens, no matter what situation, she has them ready and uses them. :)
There are 2 sad events happening. One involves Burke, and I won't spoil, but I can tell you I was sad. I didn't expect it to happen, and I was kind of hoping it wouldn't happen. Then we have the girl and the tree and what happens there. Poor thing, so happy, so free and then that happens. I totally forgot about the deadliness of the zombie blood.
All in all, a totally awesome book, and I can say I am looking forward to the rest of this series, I do hope everything will be concluded nicely since we only have 5 books to go. But I trust in Mr. Shan, and I am sure the ending will be epic.
Now I only have 2 wishes: 1. To meet with Mr. Shan (Please visit the Netherlands!) and 2. To read the next book. :)
And I would recommend this book to everyone!
Review first posted on http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
May 5, 2017
Another success in the Zom-B series by Darren Shan (to me anyway).
In this book its been about 4 months since B was held captive to fight as a gladiator. Her and her group of angels have been waiting impatiently to go on a mission to help Dr. Oystein with anything. They finally get the chance to escort a group of humans to a survivor base. Along the way B links up with one of her old friends Vinyl. B was friends with Vinyl even though he was black and her racist father would of beat the crap outta her if he caught her hanging out with him. This is where the racism that played a huge role in the first book comes back into play. Once at the survival base, the angels are allowed in for only a short period of time., where Vinyl gives them a tour. In the base there are racist people who dislike Vinyl because he is black. I find this to be amazing because you'd think in a world like this with dead people who want to eat you, things like racism would die down because it becomes a common goal of all humans to stay alive and work together. Sadly this is not the case. B even hears of rumors that the KKK have come to London and are invading survival camps and getting rid of anyone who is not white. How this organization still manages to function in this world is beyond me. I thinks its ingenious for Darren Shan to make racism a focal point in this and possibly the next book because it shows how no matter how dire a situation, people will still hold on to their own beliefs, no matter how dumb even when they shouldn't. Humans will still hold on to grudges and prejudices even when humanity as we know it could be wiped out. Like I said, Ingenious.
B has gone through a lot of changes throughout the series. I don't believe that B was ever a racist like her father but rather that she had to put on a front to be so that she could survive. She genuinely feels bad for throwing that boy to the zombies when she was in the school running for her life and she truly hates what her dad is and how racist he is. Since, you know, she's dead she has a lot of time to think about things. B gets angry at the racists who are living in the survivor base and wants to hurt them but realizes she can't without killing them. She had grown immensely from the scared girl who does whatever her father said to a zombie "woman?" who thinks for herself and does what's right.
This review is also posted on The Book Owl Extraordinaire
In this book its been about 4 months since B was held captive to fight as a gladiator. Her and her group of angels have been waiting impatiently to go on a mission to help Dr. Oystein with anything. They finally get the chance to escort a group of humans to a survivor base. Along the way B links up with one of her old friends Vinyl. B was friends with Vinyl even though he was black and her racist father would of beat the crap outta her if he caught her hanging out with him. This is where the racism that played a huge role in the first book comes back into play. Once at the survival base, the angels are allowed in for only a short period of time., where Vinyl gives them a tour. In the base there are racist people who dislike Vinyl because he is black. I find this to be amazing because you'd think in a world like this with dead people who want to eat you, things like racism would die down because it becomes a common goal of all humans to stay alive and work together. Sadly this is not the case. B even hears of rumors that the KKK have come to London and are invading survival camps and getting rid of anyone who is not white. How this organization still manages to function in this world is beyond me. I thinks its ingenious for Darren Shan to make racism a focal point in this and possibly the next book because it shows how no matter how dire a situation, people will still hold on to their own beliefs, no matter how dumb even when they shouldn't. Humans will still hold on to grudges and prejudices even when humanity as we know it could be wiped out. Like I said, Ingenious.
B has gone through a lot of changes throughout the series. I don't believe that B was ever a racist like her father but rather that she had to put on a front to be so that she could survive. She genuinely feels bad for throwing that boy to the zombies when she was in the school running for her life and she truly hates what her dad is and how racist he is. Since, you know, she's dead she has a lot of time to think about things. B gets angry at the racists who are living in the survivor base and wants to hurt them but realizes she can't without killing them. She had grown immensely from the scared girl who does whatever her father said to a zombie "woman?" who thinks for herself and does what's right.
This review is also posted on The Book Owl Extraordinaire
August 2, 2016
How nice to be able to read the next book in a series just after you finished the last one :)
I started "Zom-B Mission", book #7 in the Zom-B series by Darren Shan immediately after finishing "Zom-B Gladiator" and I regret nothing.
Story: B Smith and the other Angels are relieved to finally receive their first mission to safely escort a group of human survivors from the zombie-infested streets of London to New Kirkham, a barricaded safe haven in the country. But after battling through crowds of undead monsters, B discovers that the survivors of the town do not necessarily represent the best of humanity. And when evil influences make their way to New Kirkham, unearthing demons from B s past, the humans will be forced to choose between being honorable and being safe.
Finally a mission for B and her group of Angels. Dr Oystein took his time to trust them to leave London and now they should escort the human Emma and her child.
It was nice to get out of London. I always find a change of location interesting and after a big part of the last book was set on a boat, a restricted area, being on a mission with the characters was interesting and varied.
We also get to know new characters. Vinyl, one of B's best friends, appears on the scene.
Of course, there's trouble coming B's way.
She learns more about her past, but this could affect her future in a negative way.
Nevertheless, Rage has a bigger part, yeah :)
What is the scary dog up to? Can she trust her companions?
Many new questions came up while reading this book and I have no idea how all this will turn out in the end.
It makes me wondering how I would react, if I would live in a world where I would never be safe, where I would need to watch out for zombies everywhere I go, where I could not even be safe in with other humans. Can this have a good ending for humanity?
Like always, 4 stars for this Shan-book. I'm looking forward to the next books.
I started "Zom-B Mission", book #7 in the Zom-B series by Darren Shan immediately after finishing "Zom-B Gladiator" and I regret nothing.
Story: B Smith and the other Angels are relieved to finally receive their first mission to safely escort a group of human survivors from the zombie-infested streets of London to New Kirkham, a barricaded safe haven in the country. But after battling through crowds of undead monsters, B discovers that the survivors of the town do not necessarily represent the best of humanity. And when evil influences make their way to New Kirkham, unearthing demons from B s past, the humans will be forced to choose between being honorable and being safe.
Finally a mission for B and her group of Angels. Dr Oystein took his time to trust them to leave London and now they should escort the human Emma and her child.
It was nice to get out of London. I always find a change of location interesting and after a big part of the last book was set on a boat, a restricted area, being on a mission with the characters was interesting and varied.
We also get to know new characters. Vinyl, one of B's best friends, appears on the scene.
Of course, there's trouble coming B's way.
She learns more about her past, but this could affect her future in a negative way.
Nevertheless, Rage has a bigger part, yeah :)
What is the scary dog up to? Can she trust her companions?
Many new questions came up while reading this book and I have no idea how all this will turn out in the end.
It makes me wondering how I would react, if I would live in a world where I would never be safe, where I would need to watch out for zombies everywhere I go, where I could not even be safe in with other humans. Can this have a good ending for humanity?
Like always, 4 stars for this Shan-book. I'm looking forward to the next books.
May 21, 2015
Review by Amelia (14/15)
Zom-B Mission is about a zombie apocalypse which causes massive disruption between the living and the dead. Also there is a twist, there is not just the living and the zombies, there are angels too, and whose jobs are to safely escort the living to camps where they are safe from being bitten or eaten by the zombies. They encounter a lot of obstacles whilst they are delivering a bunch of humans to a camp across town.
The main character is a girl called B who works for HMS Belfast on the Board, which gives the angels jobs to take the living to compounds which is a ‘safe haven’ for the living. Whilst on a journey to escort the living to a compound in New Kirkham she bumps into an old friend whom her dad did not like her being with, because her friend was black and her dad was a racist.
My favourite part of the book is when a bird touches a child and infects it and turns it into a zombie, the reason that this is my favourite part of the book is because it shows that nature also plays a part in any world, and it makes the whole story more realistic. Also the fact that B’s dad is a racist also makes the story more realistic because even a zombie apocalypse will not change people’s disgusting attitudes.
The only thing I disliked about the book was the fact that you had to wait until the middle of the book for it to start getting exciting with all the action.
I think that one of the ‘angels’ should of actually been a zombie disguising which would add a twist to the journey.
I would recommend this to others, around teenagers because there are some swear words and disturbing scenes throughout the book.
I would give this book 5/5.
Zom-B Mission is about a zombie apocalypse which causes massive disruption between the living and the dead. Also there is a twist, there is not just the living and the zombies, there are angels too, and whose jobs are to safely escort the living to camps where they are safe from being bitten or eaten by the zombies. They encounter a lot of obstacles whilst they are delivering a bunch of humans to a camp across town.
The main character is a girl called B who works for HMS Belfast on the Board, which gives the angels jobs to take the living to compounds which is a ‘safe haven’ for the living. Whilst on a journey to escort the living to a compound in New Kirkham she bumps into an old friend whom her dad did not like her being with, because her friend was black and her dad was a racist.
My favourite part of the book is when a bird touches a child and infects it and turns it into a zombie, the reason that this is my favourite part of the book is because it shows that nature also plays a part in any world, and it makes the whole story more realistic. Also the fact that B’s dad is a racist also makes the story more realistic because even a zombie apocalypse will not change people’s disgusting attitudes.
The only thing I disliked about the book was the fact that you had to wait until the middle of the book for it to start getting exciting with all the action.
I think that one of the ‘angels’ should of actually been a zombie disguising which would add a twist to the journey.
I would recommend this to others, around teenagers because there are some swear words and disturbing scenes throughout the book.
I would give this book 5/5.
April 6, 2014
Anyone with a taste for zombies will love this series featuring a tough-as-nails protagonist named B, and some positive takes on zombies. A brief introduction brings readers up to speed, and the action never stops. In this installment B and some fellow Angels (good zombies who have been revitalized, set off on a mission to bring several human survivors to a safe place. Their path is dangerous since they must go through streets and areas filled with zombies who will certainly attack the humans if they realize what they are. But even after the mission is completed, B must return to the sanctuary since a band of white supremacists is en route to the safe place. Readers will find plenty of humor and gore as well as a bit of philosophy in the book's pages--and just when someone thinks he/she is safe, beware. Darren Shan is very, very good at this sort of thing, teasing his readers along from plotline to plotline.
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May 19, 2014
This was better than the last one, but I still thought it was too short. XD
I was actually surprised in this one though, when
I hated the way this ended! Best cliffhanger ever! And it's going to annoy me so much because the next book'll start with It'll annoy me because I wanted an account of the fight! XD Oh well.
I'm also shocked with the amount I'm hearing of the Ku Klux Klan lately! I only learnt about them a month ago and I've read/talked/heard about them like 4 times since then! It's weird!
That's all I'm gonna write about this one though haha. Don't have too much time.
I was actually surprised in this one though, when
I hated the way this ended! Best cliffhanger ever! And it's going to annoy me so much because the next book'll start with It'll annoy me because I wanted an account of the fight! XD Oh well.
I'm also shocked with the amount I'm hearing of the Ku Klux Klan lately! I only learnt about them a month ago and I've read/talked/heard about them like 4 times since then! It's weird!
That's all I'm gonna write about this one though haha. Don't have too much time.
July 5, 2014
I am so happy they finally got out of Country hall into some action! But poor Liz! I was so happy that Declan had found another little kid to play with but when she turned... I was so close to tears. I really don't think I could do what B does even if it is for the better, which is why I admire her. Especially when the KKK invaded New Kirkham and B saved the little boy by killing the Klansman.
But Owl Man... I want to know his deal even more! When B followed the dog I expected it to be Mr Dowling or one of his mutants, Owl Man surprised me. And when Shan brought in the KKK That surprised me even more. I really can't wait to read Clan and see how the rest of this unfolds, especially the zombie dog...
But Owl Man... I want to know his deal even more! When B followed the dog I expected it to be Mr Dowling or one of his mutants, Owl Man surprised me. And when Shan brought in the KKK That surprised me even more. I really can't wait to read Clan and see how the rest of this unfolds, especially the zombie dog...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 7, 2014
This was a great book in a great series, but it was not my favorite. The writing was very straight to the point, which is a good thing. I like the author’s style of writing. I don’t want to give anything away, but the series is going even farther into themes of racism, as revealed at the end of the book. However, that was also one of the problems. The majority of the book was just thoughts of the main character, B, with little to no action. The book only began to heat up at the end, in a cliffhanger. This was a very fun to read installment in the Zom-B series.
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