All Our Tomorrows

Z is for Zombie #2

by Peter Cawdron

Hazel is alone in a crowd. No one understands her, not even her father. The only people that ever really understood her were Steve, David and Jane. But they’re dead. If they’re not dead, they’re dying stranded outside the compound. Hazel can’t accept the bitter reality of life in the zombie apocalypse, she can’t accept that her friends are probably dead. She has to find them.

Genres: Zombies, Science Fiction, Post Apocalyptic, Horror

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First published July 24, 2015

Reviews

[Cherokee - Books With A Chance · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars collectively for the two books.

This series is an okay read, but the second books ending really missed me off and I'm hoping for a third in the series. This is pretty much your basic zombie survival story except so much is left unsaid and unresolved... do they create a vaccine, do the kids ever make it home, or did "Steve" die in vain. The author wrote a prequel to the series, but honestly I don't care how the outbreak started, I just desperately want some answers!!!

[JenBsBooks · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked book one enough to continue on ... quick and easy read. On Kindle Unlimited, w/audio. At the end of book 1 ... low and behold, David and Jane survived, even though there was no way they could have possibly made it (Hazel expressed that, but I agreed with her). Same for Hazel and Steve (who were actually bitten!) ... same for Hazel's dad. But, it seems, by killing the Queen Zombie, the zombies are now after Hazel and Steve, it's personal. I never quite understood this bit of consciousness given to the Zombie hoard. Or ... Zee. Still going on with that personal name thing.

And oops, again ... SPOILER David and Jane are dead. Again. Oh, guess what, they somehow miraculously survived. Again. Unless someone, ala Fergeson, dies right in front of me, I'm figuring they are a soap opera death, and will show up again. So ... yes, I'll accept that Steve IS actually dead.

Same annoyances as last book ... the whole "Zee" thing. The whole "not really dead" thing. The whole "we can't possibly survive ... but we do" over and over and over again. The "astronauts" came in out of the blue, which was okay. The "Jackson" memory, unexplained and odd ... I guess is a reference to the prequel, which I have not read. The whole "we found the pills and saved the world" just to have a fire take it all out. I think I was less willing to just go with it this time, thus the drop from three stars to two.

[Gwenythe B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I am surprised at myself! Why is that, you ask . Read on....

I dislike horror stories and frankly vampires are for the younger set. However, Peter's novellas I find particularly enthralling. I find myself totally wrapped up inside the storyline and am thoroughly entertained with the twists and turns. His imagination really has no boundaries and his insertions of researched facts to boast the tale add realism. He clearly is a master at fleshing out the characters.which adds a deeper deminsion of pathos. Kudos to you for keeping this reader totally entertained with your analysis of character, the interesting settings, intriguing plot and metaphors.

[Teresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first book to a certain degree this one was tedious

And the main character referring to the zombies as “Zee”’and “he” in the singular is annoying

1000 zombies chasing her and she thinks
Zee runs. He runs faster than I do.

She is fighting through a horde and thinks
Zee is chasing, he is moving fast.

Aarrgghhhhhh

[Dave Wilkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewing both books at once because they don’t stand alone as individual novels. I’m always interested to see how different writers put their spin on zombies (what they are, how they came about and why) and this one was pretty unique. Overall it was a decent story. There were things I liked and things I didn’t. I thought it was a little soft, but held my attention. 3.8 ⭐️

[Christine Bishop · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great sequel to What We Left Behind

This is a great sequel to What We Left Behind. I love reading about Hazel and Steve ' s adventures. I was turning page after page to see what happens next. 4 stars!

[Don Oberg-Hauser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Continuation of the zombie story. Now it's her boyfriend who is kidnapped by zombies that she must save. She encounters some others who may be able to create a cure for the virus. She and her friends just have to survive long enough to see if it will work.

[Starla Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

the ending sucked. But I liked the book.

[Gregoire · Rating 2 out of 5]

un peu plus classique que le tome 1 et donc légèrement décevant en ce qui me concerne

[Seamus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this second part to Peter‘s YA Zombie saga. The audiobook narration is excellent!

[Cmoore · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've read Peter Cawdron's first story What We Left Behind you will need to pick up this exciting conclusion to his duology!
Oh and Caitlin Kelly's performance is brilliant!

[Rikke · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I’m sitting in the lounge, listening as Steve creeps down the stairs. It’s late. Moonlight falls through the window, lighting the darkness. A cool breeze blows through the opening, causing the lace curtains to drift to one side. The last of the candles burns down, leaving barely a lick of flame as it fights against the night."

I had very high expectations of this book, given that the first book in the series is absolutely amazing. This book didn't disappoint!! I did my best to savor it, though, by limiting myself from reading more than a little at a time. Preferably I would have read both books back-to-back, and one day I might just do that!

As a sequel it's actually kinda perfect. It pretty much continues the story, where it stopped in What We Left Behind, by throwing Hazel and her friends directly into danger again. It's also perfectly connected to WWLB in that it picks up and expands on the story of The Apocalypse as a circumstance, without straying and without being overly repetitive. This time Hazel is notably stronger, and yet she still isn't a super perfect heroine-type, but more of a normal kick-ass teenager doing her best. Her thoughts are so present, and so filled with both hope and despair, in a way relatable even. Hazel is actually one of few MCs I truly feel like caring about.

In regards to the story I liked the plausible approach, and I had no difficulties accepting the premise, yet at times I did find myself wondering, where the story was going. I wouldn't really want it any different, though, and reading the story I'm sure no one would really disagree with me. It really is well-written, and the story is still both stunning and optimistic.

The dialogue is gorgeous too; very natural, humorous, fluent, and often deep-felt, even. At one time I actually felt my eyes tearing up, though that was also very much due to perfect character development. It isn't just Hazel's character that grows in this story, some of the side characters unfold quite a bit as well, and this adds great detail to both the characters and their backstories. I actually find the Apocalypse very believable and acute, and I love the fact that people are still compassionate during such harsh circumstances.

Naming the zombies as one, might have done wonders as to humanizing them in the story, and Peter Cawdron's scientific approach to zombies definitely makes the zombies quite human, and quite interesting to me as well, especially in regards to who, how, and why. I don't normally find zombies interesting and I certainly don't choose to read books about them. As far as I can recall I have only ever read this series, The Girl With All The Gifts and World War Z, but in the future I'm sure I will be much more likely to go for zombie books again, depending of course on the author's take on zombies.

I love it when a book makes me care, and I especially love how this book raises rather important questions and deals with humanity in a way that makes me think!

Obviously this is a great sequel, and I highly recommend it, as well as book 1, What We Left Behind!

[BookLoverUpAllNight · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved and hated the ending, ugh, so many lives lost!!! Book 2 was just as great as Book 1 and picked up where Book 1 left off. I know I wouldn't survive a zombie apocalypse. My heart was in my chest just reading the story. I felt for Hazel everytime she made a mistake or blunder that brought the commune in danger or a person. Look forward to reading more books from this author.

[DM · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have no idea what happened in this book. It starts off as suddenly as it ends. People die, or "die", and come back (and I don't mean the zombies) too many times to be realistic. It was difficult to suspend my disbelief. Also, can someone explain to me who "Jackson" is and where he came from because I still can't figure that out... I almost feel like my book was missing pages.

[Erin McMurray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is there going to be a third?!

So good! It was intense and action packed I couldn't put it down. Not very happy with some of the events that transpire at the end I will save it at that because I hate spoilers! Now I need to know of there is going to be a third book because there are still some very loose ends!

[Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pace and still great characters, All Our Tomorrows continues the excellent writing from the first story. This story could easily be the end of the series, but I hope it goes on. I'd love to hear more of the story.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series!

Just a good book that makes you think. Could this really happen? How would you handle not using toilet paper for a day? Gross!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't love this quite as much as the first book. Though i did warm up to it as it went along.

[Wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbroken.

This was good! There were a few inconsistencies between this and the first book but, who cares? Not me. I would love a third book for this series!