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A review by lcmarie19
Dead New World by Ryan Hill
3.0
RATING: 3.5 stars
**This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for my honest review**
I'd classify this book at a YA paranormal, dystopian read. Dead New World is a story of a world of zombies versus human and lo and behold, the zombies are in the majority. Our main characters, Holt and Ambrose, are military soldiers that are pretty much indentured to the government (or drafted) due to low human populations and the high need for combat forces.
The book is action packed right from the start and I wasn't ever left unsatisfied for too long. This is the first book that I've ever read by Ryan Hill and I don't think it will be the last. I was intrigued enough that I read this book in three hours, and I am still curious enough to read another book by him.
Although this book is mainly about the "zombie apocalypse", there is a bit more to the story that Hill introduces. This is a book that is definitely driven by its plot and the world that it creates. The setting of a zombie ridden United States is a very prominant character in itself throughout the story and it holds its own. The characters, though very decent, are a bit lackluster in comparison to the world.
I don't think that Hill did a bad job with his characters at all. I just think that things got interesting, character-wise, a little too late in the game. Initially, when the book starts, I'm more interested in the zombie world and the situation at hand. My concerns did not rest with any of the specific characters or their issues. I was concerned with the bigger problem. My worry and developing like for the characters didn't happen until maybe 60% into the book which, as some whose love for books is depending upon connection to characters, is not the best approach. It's not a bad approach, it's just one that I wasn't compatible with.
The romance in this book is NOT necessary, in fact, I think it take away from the story a bit. Especially when it comes to Holt and his growth. I don't think he needed that aspect to aid his growth in the story. It was okay, but I think that aspect of the plot could have been used a little different. It felt like an instalove moment and their relationship wasn't 100% believeable until about 75% of the way through reading.
BUT with that being said, this is a GREAT story and if there is a sequel, there is definitely potential for even better plot and character development. The book starts off slowly for characters, but it's very nicely paced when it comes to action. I have high hopes for Hill with the potential continuation of this story, it'll only get better. The plot and the character growth will be equally paced and the characters will become more and more loveable. There are no characters that I disliked, except those that are obvious meant to be, so I don't think it will take much for Hill to make another great book.
I do recommend this read because it IS interesting and it IS good. And I think a lot of people will disagree with my assessment and really enjoy this book. Prerogative is really the driving force behind this review.
**This book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for my honest review**
I'd classify this book at a YA paranormal, dystopian read. Dead New World is a story of a world of zombies versus human and lo and behold, the zombies are in the majority. Our main characters, Holt and Ambrose, are military soldiers that are pretty much indentured to the government (or drafted) due to low human populations and the high need for combat forces.
The book is action packed right from the start and I wasn't ever left unsatisfied for too long. This is the first book that I've ever read by Ryan Hill and I don't think it will be the last. I was intrigued enough that I read this book in three hours, and I am still curious enough to read another book by him.
Although this book is mainly about the "zombie apocalypse", there is a bit more to the story that Hill introduces. This is a book that is definitely driven by its plot and the world that it creates. The setting of a zombie ridden United States is a very prominant character in itself throughout the story and it holds its own. The characters, though very decent, are a bit lackluster in comparison to the world.
I don't think that Hill did a bad job with his characters at all. I just think that things got interesting, character-wise, a little too late in the game. Initially, when the book starts, I'm more interested in the zombie world and the situation at hand. My concerns did not rest with any of the specific characters or their issues. I was concerned with the bigger problem. My worry and developing like for the characters didn't happen until maybe 60% into the book which, as some whose love for books is depending upon connection to characters, is not the best approach. It's not a bad approach, it's just one that I wasn't compatible with.
The romance in this book is NOT necessary, in fact, I think it take away from the story a bit. Especially when it comes to Holt and his growth. I don't think he needed that aspect to aid his growth in the story. It was okay, but I think that aspect of the plot could have been used a little different. It felt like an instalove moment and their relationship wasn't 100% believeable until about 75% of the way through reading.
BUT with that being said, this is a GREAT story and if there is a sequel, there is definitely potential for even better plot and character development. The book starts off slowly for characters, but it's very nicely paced when it comes to action. I have high hopes for Hill with the potential continuation of this story, it'll only get better. The plot and the character growth will be equally paced and the characters will become more and more loveable. There are no characters that I disliked, except those that are obvious meant to be, so I don't think it will take much for Hill to make another great book.
I do recommend this read because it IS interesting and it IS good. And I think a lot of people will disagree with my assessment and really enjoy this book. Prerogative is really the driving force behind this review.