Author: Alison Kemper
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Pub. Date: March 4, 2014
Pages: 250
Donna Pierce might hear voices, but that doesn’t mean she’s crazy. Probably.
The voices do serve their purpose, though—whenever Donna hears them, she knows she’s in danger. So when they start yelling at the top of their proverbial lungs, it’s no surprise she and her best friend, Deke, end up narrowly escaping a zombie horde. Alone without their families, they take refuge at their high school with the super-helpful nerds, the bossy head cheerleader, and—best of all?—Liam, hottie extraordinaire and Donna’s long-time crush. When Liam is around, it’s easy to forget about the moaning zombies, her dad’s plight to reach them, and how weird Deke is suddenly acting toward her.
But as the teens’ numbers dwindle and their escape plans fall apart, Donna has to listen to the secrets those voices in her head have been hiding. It seems not all the zombies are shuffling idiots, and the half-undead aren’t really down with kids like Donna…
{Rating} 5/5 -- I loved it!
{Review}
Donna is very much a teenage girl, sarcastic, boy obsessed, self-absorbed, but unlike other teenage girls she hears voices in her head, a cool - and handy - addition to the plot. I thought Donna's reactions to the zombie apocalypse were believable. The zombie apocalypse doesn't automatically turn her into a fearless zombie killing machine, she's scared, she freezes, she runs, but as the story progresses Donna begins to learn just what she's capable of.
Liam? Eh. I could see why Donna liked him - who doesn't like a guy with a good vocabulary - but I'd rather talk about Deke. Deke was awesome, both as a best friend to Donna and as a zombie slayer. That boy definitely knows his way around a baseball bat. He's smart and honest and knows how to give a girl a good kick in the pants. I liked that he never gave up on Donna, even when she disappointed him or failed to live up to his expectations. He encouraged her to be a better person, to be braver, to think of others, to sacrifice, to keep it together. to keep hope alive.
I liked how well thought out the plot was, the zombie mythology, the hows and whys of the pandemics, the reasons for all their stumbling blocks. And I loved the MacGuyver like solutions they develop to protect themselves, they're not farfetched but they're also effective - and entertaining.
Disclosure: ebook provided in exchange for an honest review
{Review}
"A breeze kicks up, carrying with it a hint of seawater and diesel exhaust." (line 1, page 1)Action packed and exciting with laugh out loud humor and unexpectedly moving moments.
Donna is very much a teenage girl, sarcastic, boy obsessed, self-absorbed, but unlike other teenage girls she hears voices in her head, a cool - and handy - addition to the plot. I thought Donna's reactions to the zombie apocalypse were believable. The zombie apocalypse doesn't automatically turn her into a fearless zombie killing machine, she's scared, she freezes, she runs, but as the story progresses Donna begins to learn just what she's capable of.
Liam? Eh. I could see why Donna liked him - who doesn't like a guy with a good vocabulary - but I'd rather talk about Deke. Deke was awesome, both as a best friend to Donna and as a zombie slayer. That boy definitely knows his way around a baseball bat. He's smart and honest and knows how to give a girl a good kick in the pants. I liked that he never gave up on Donna, even when she disappointed him or failed to live up to his expectations. He encouraged her to be a better person, to be braver, to think of others, to sacrifice, to keep it together. to keep hope alive.
I liked how well thought out the plot was, the zombie mythology, the hows and whys of the pandemics, the reasons for all their stumbling blocks. And I loved the MacGuyver like solutions they develop to protect themselves, they're not farfetched but they're also effective - and entertaining.
[They're throwing books at the zombies]Donna of the Deal is well written, entertaining tale, I'll definitely be on the lookout for future releases by Alison Kemper!
"Throw Moby Dick. I hated that one."
"Where's Twilight?"
"No," Tara squeals. "Don't throw Twilight." (loc 4507)
Disclosure: ebook provided in exchange for an honest review
Alison Kemper grew up in South Florida, the only girl on a
street with eleven boys. She spent most of her childhood paddling a canoe
through neighborhood canals and looking for adventure. She usually found it.
Sometimes the police were involved. And large dogs. And one time, a very territorial
snake. She now lives in North Carolina and writes books. The books often
include girls having adventures. With boys. Cute boys. And cute dogs too. But
no cute snakes. Never cute snakes.
Her debut novel, Donna of the Dead, will be published by Entangled
Teen in 2014 and followed by two companion novels. She loves to meet new people
and talk books, so send her a friend request or connect with her on Twitter and
Instagram.
15 Zombie Swag Bags that include $5 Amazon card, Donna of
the Dead mints (don't get caught with zombie breath) and exploding eye gumballs
(they squirt red goo when you bite into them, but are surprisingly delicious)!
Tour Schedule:
Week One:
3/10/2014- Watcha Reading- Review
3/10/2014- Parajunkee's View- Interview
Week Two:
This sounds like a really fun book. I love post apocalyptics that feature humor and romance. Definitely picking up after your review.
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