Holy gorey graphic distopian novel batman!
17 year old brain tumour patient Alex is on a hike in the UP when an 'event' changes her and the rest of the world she knows. Thankfully Alex is an indepdent young lady who can handle her Glock with ease and who is also capable of protecting herself and her new travel mates from wild animals and the "changed," who are reminiscent of zombies.
The story truly picks up when the young girl Alex and a 21 year old Veteran named Tom are trying to protect is kidnapped. Tom is hurt during the encounter, and Alex must strike out on her own to find help. She is unknowingly drawn into a community that doesn't really have her best interests at heart.
The ending was a bit rushed and did have a major cliff hanger, but I thoroughly enjoyed the wild ride Wisconsin native Ilsa Bick took me on. Tons of action, tons of graphic descriptions of battle, gun shot wounds, and dead bodies. Finally a YA book that can appeal to dudes too (even though the lead is a female).
Can't wait to read the second book, Shadows.