I really really enjoyed this book! I received it as part of LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program, and it's a good thing I did, because the quote on the front cover from Ann Aguirre ("Relentlessly horrifying...a bone-chilling, riveting debut") would NOT have encouraged me to read this. I'm not a fan of horror novels. I have tried reading a couple of the zombie novels like "Feed" by Mira Grant and "Dead of Night" by Jonathan Maberry but was so scared, I never finished them (I got a whopping 7 pages into Maberry's book--totally terrifying for me!!)
So, we've established I'm a chicken when it comes to horror. But I disagree with calling this book "relentlessly horrifying." The circumstances the characters find themselves in is indeed scary, and the premise is believable enough to seriously consider "what would I do if this really happened?" But I was never scared to turn the page, nor did I stay awake after reading this book, too scared to sleep.
The story is well-constructed, with very likeable characters and a strong concept. I like how this story is kind of in the middle of the new world order; part of the disaster has happened, but it's not over yet. You can't help but wonder what possibly would be the BEST possible outcome for these two girls. Whatever it is, I hope they get it.
I'm getting to be a little tired of all these YA trilogies, but I would like to find out what happens next in this world created by Em Garner. (I have no idea if this is a planned trilogy; I just mean I want to find out what's around the corner for Velvet and Opal.) Plus, while I hate using "unputdownable" to describe a book, it was true in this case. I highly recommend this book, and give 4.5 stars out of 5.
So, we've established I'm a chicken when it comes to horror. But I disagree with calling this book "relentlessly horrifying." The circumstances the characters find themselves in is indeed scary, and the premise is believable enough to seriously consider "what would I do if this really happened?" But I was never scared to turn the page, nor did I stay awake after reading this book, too scared to sleep.
The story is well-constructed, with very likeable characters and a strong concept. I like how this story is kind of in the middle of the new world order; part of the disaster has happened, but it's not over yet. You can't help but wonder what possibly would be the BEST possible outcome for these two girls. Whatever it is, I hope they get it.
I'm getting to be a little tired of all these YA trilogies, but I would like to find out what happens next in this world created by Em Garner. (I have no idea if this is a planned trilogy; I just mean I want to find out what's around the corner for Velvet and Opal.) Plus, while I hate using "unputdownable" to describe a book, it was true in this case. I highly recommend this book, and give 4.5 stars out of 5.
