Review #14: Through the Zombie Glass

Title: Through the Zombie Glass

Author: Gena Showalter
Series: White Rabbit Chronicles #2
Released Date: September 24, 2013
Type: Romance, Paranormal, Zombies, Young Adult

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Inspired by the childhood classic Alice in Wonderland, this harrowing and romantic story features teen zombie slayer Alice Bell who has lost so much—family, friends, her home. After a strange new zombie attack, Alice fears she may be losing her mind as well. A terrible darkness blooms inside her, urging her to do wicked things. The whispers of the dead assault her ears and mirrors seem to come frighteningly to life. She’s never needed her team of zombie slayers more—including her boyfriend, Cole—than she does now. But as Cole strangely withdraws and the zombies gain new strength, Ali knows one false step may doom them all.

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Now, I'll write this wile I still have the zombie vibes going. Honestly, I blame the Walking Dead for this. And I actually planned to read this book by Halloween to still have the feel of creepy soul-sucking zombies and blood and gore and stuff. 

Anyway, a pretty good sequel for this series. Perfect for teens like myself, with all the heartache, growing up, break ups, and a good dose of the green-eyed monster. When I read the shocking parts, the vision parts, I was like "Oh HELL no, are they doing THAT!" Ali and Cole are like the perfect zombie slayer pair! Then I thought rationally, that those two are the main pair so no way was Gena ruining that. I was kind of hoping back then. And don't even get me started on the torture parts. Argh!!!! I just wanna reach in and throw that guy to the zombies. Ha! See how being eaten to death feels!

So, the plot is good. Good stuff happens after the bad stuff happens, by the way. I really thought then that Gena would totally cliff hanger her readers by not killing Z.A. I was dreading that she'll finish the book with one massively killer cliff hanger like some writers I know (hint: MoA. ^.^). Fortunately, she's one of few good hearts out there that won't torture her readers to death by "almost" killing the main couple. So, happy ending for all, especially for those who'd been in kind of a limbo in the last book. 

Now, to wait what Gena Showalter would do in the 3rd book, especially with an ending like that. Hopefully, this series would extend to a 4th or 5th book because if it does end with a 3rd, it'll be like "that's it?? I want more!!!" kind of feels. 

With that, I rate this book:

5 Zombies!!

Kind of ironic isn't it, since this is what they hate the most....

Disclaimer: Image got from here. 

Review #13: Black and Blue

Title: Black and Blue

Author: Gena Showalter
Series: Otherworld Assassins #2
Released Date: October 22, 2013
Type: Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Otherworld, Futuristic

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He is every woman’s fantasy…

Corbin Blue is a man of many talents. One of the most powerful otherworlders ever born, he is wealthy, a professional football star, and a legend in the bedroom. But only a select few know he is also a black ops agent…and there is no better killer. When he and his crew are attacked and separated, he’s forced to turn to his boss’s daughter for help—a woman with even more secrets than Blue.

She becomes his only obsession…

Evangaline Black has always been wary, guarded. No man has ever breeched her walls. Until Blue. He has never been denied something he wants, and now, he’s decided he wants her. As he sweeps her into his double life of seduction, intrigue, and danger, he helps her see beyond the darkness of her own past. But as an enemy closes in, Blue will have to let Evie go to keep her safe—even though he'd rather die than live without her

 

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Well, a nice turn about for this series. Read the first one, and loved the depth of the plot and each unique character. After reading that one, I now know that words like "he-slut" and other terms like that existed. It was a fun read, especially with Evie playing the hard-to-get REALLY tough girl.

This clearly was a case of first impressions and judging a book by its cover. I think its not nice to assume quickly of a person just because of hi/her appearance, personalities or what they've done in the past. For me, the true self in every person lies deep, deep down every one that makes them utter unique in this chaotic world of ours.Although it was understandable because the guy's true character wasn't revealed until you read the rest of the book, and Evie being a jaded person. Still, I liked how the story progressed with them becoming like any couple; though conventional couple, they are not.

Anywho...as the writer of the Lords of the Underworld, Gena Showalter didn't disappoint with this one. Too-hot-to-handle guys, action, wickedly heated love scenes(though mostly oral ones), and lots and lots of good bits that made my imagination soar into their world.

Oh! The reunion! Love that one. Knowing that Solo and Vika were fine and seeing their story continue with the second book is definitely okay in my book. Especially with all the gruesome things done to John. I feel really sorry for him. Can't even imagine the pain he'd gone through. But it was expected I guess, especially coming from the creator of demon-possessed warriors.

I can't wait for the next book!! I really want to know more about John No Last Name...and what kind of woman his lady-love will be ^.^

Rate!!!
5/5

 (Flames for the fire that burns inside of them(surprised they didn't spontaneously combust) and for Evie's fiery personalty; and blue for well, Blue)

By the way ....
I'm not done with Through the Zombie Glass. Almost done, so sit tight and I'll post it soon. :)