sagek's reviews
1006 reviews

When I first began reading this, I assumed it would just be like any other werewolf book I have read, but I was pleasantly surprised that it's different and it's so good too! The characters, the pace, the details, the situations the characters find themselves in, it all meshes together in one of the most beautiful ways when involving such strange abilities the characters have.

I honestly fell in love with all of her characters too, as each and every one of them felt so real, and none of them were the typical characters of what you see in many novels these days. I especially love Clay, as both the wolf and man, as I just adore his character!<3

*I won the ebook version from the author.
**This will also be posted on Booklikes.

This is a wonderfully written novel with a great pace, fantastic characters, and [what I always look forward to] quite a bit of action. The flow of the words, of the story itself is so easy to get immersed into it's like a tidal wave of rushing water taking you along for a fun ride; think of a water park.

I have to admit though, my favourite part of the novel isn't the action [say what?!] but the characters of Zolan's little crew. They may or may not be the cause of most of the action [shocker d:]. That's not why they're my favourite though. They just kind of grew on me because they remind me of zombies [who doesn't love zombies?] and even though they're slightly insane and sort of act like wild animals you kinda find yourself feeling bad for what they went through because of Zolan's father who succumbed to insanity. Especially Katja.

Which brings me to my absolute favourite character: Katja. She may not have been in most of the novel, but she played a rather large role when she was introduced. She was basically the shining light in the abyss of darkness, like, the only hope and she was so innocent and naive and caring that she just drew you in. She changed Will's life, even if only slightly, and she allowed Zolan to feel something, and I mean, to have such a character like Zolan feel so much towards Katja, to love her like a daughter, is just really heartwarming.

With all that aside, the horror and action was extremely satisfying, and I would be lying if I said I don't plan on reading more from Jeremy Bates.

However, I have to agree that it is similar to the movie, hence why the rating isn't higher.

*I won this in a giveaway on LibraryThing.
**This will also be posted on Booklikes.

This book is more then just a post apocalyptic tale, as it delves deeper into how we -humans- would deal in situations as the characters went through. So yeah, sure, the story started with a flu and millions of deaths, however that is not what ended their world as they knew it. What did, was their selfishness, their lack of preparation and knowledge of how to live without electricity and food and water, and how they resorted to violence. Walt said it himself near the end that it either brought the best or the worst out of everyone, and although it seemed that the bad outweighed the good he was glad there were still people who had the best brought out of them.

Each character was different, but at the same time I do have to agree it was hard to distinguish who was who at times. Smitty, as Walt described him, was a harsh guy who only tolerated people he thought were okay, and yet throughout the book he seemed just like Glenn, who was -near the beginning- Walt's best friend and a guy who seemed genuine and thankful before power got to him and messed with his head. Chung-Hee was a guy who listened well and gave advice from time to time and one who strongly believed in God, yet even so I didn't feel much emotion from him; more so then Smitty and Glenn, yeah, but not enough to make me able to connect with him. Walt himself was alright, I actually really like his character, as he pretty much blocked himself from all the bad in the world and lived in his own little bubble until he came across Joseph Paladin. From then on you see more from him, and it got better.

It was well written, though, and the flow was fantastic. I liked the action that was introduced at times too. My favourite part though, I have to say would be whilst Walt and Kathryn are out in the woods trying to get to Maine. They are hungry and dirty and afraid and haven't been clean for days and Walt begins to think what many of us have probably thought from time to time: how is it that in movies the characters in situations like his own find the time to fall in love? Walt himself thinks about the stench and the urgency of the mission and the fear of being caught, and can't seem to find where love falls into place. He says that the stench is so awful that he can't be bothered to think about making love with Kathryn; he barely finds her physically appealing with all the filth and grime and stench on her. I just like that part because it shows neither of them are perfect or unrealistic during their journey, and it feels like you can reach out and they'll be there, because you've connected.

So really, I enjoyed this book. I did. The fast pace and many situations in the book definitely pulled me in and kept me interested until the end, and it wasn't overly predictable or unrealistic and I was definitively intrigued while I read. I just would rather the characters be a little more distinct from the other.

*I received the ebook version of this from the author in exchange for a review.

**This is also posted on Booklikes.


This is a well written fantasy book that reminds me so much of Tinker Bell because of how real the fantasy world feels. Basically, the world building is amazing, and I love the different species, the different magic, the foods and clothing, the way they build things, how they live, and how the only difference between the warring Gefen and Adaya is the colour of their wings.

There is also plenty of action [definitely satisfying], and so many secrets that you get caught in the web and you hang on for the ride because you don't want to let go. And the innocence as well, of the young fairies, is a beautiful thing because as you read on you watch them mature and grow and shape into wonderful young fairies and it's just great.

Which brings me to the characters. All of them are so different, so unique, and yet still Dorin, Zephyr and Paisley come together and form a friendship none of them saw coming. And then there's Ak-not, and Pilar, the two Nefarites they found and helped along their journey. They all helped each other in some way, and even came together in the end to save their world from the Ama'rel. Though I must say, Mel'kay was never a favourite, and I dislike her even more now for what she plans to do to Paisley.

And I am even more intrigued by Paisley now because of what she is and what she plans to do. I feel bad for Dorin, with how she fled to protect him, but that makes me wonder what she will do if she ever sees him and Zephyr again. And the stranger who met up with her, gosh I still want to know so much! I hope there's a second book, I really do.

But anyway, I seriously recommend this book for anyone who loves fantasy. And it's definitely worth a re-read.

The writing style this book contains is basically the most brilliant style I have ever come across in my so-far-young-life. And I kinda sorta maybe possibly perhaps really adore Warner{Aaron} and his blossoming friendship{relationship} with Juliette.