Review: Fresh New Dystopian Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 24, 2013
Wisteria is the first book in this exciting new series.  Our main character Wisteria Kuti is adjusting to life on the Isle of Smythe.  Surrounded by water this is the safest place for her and her family to protect themselves from the biters, the zombie people who have been infected by the Nero virus.  Her and her mother work together as trackers (zombie hunters).  During a blotched mission, Wisteria is attacked by biters and saved by the handsome and mysterious Bach, who takes her back to his home.  The strange thing is that he knows Wisteria though he doesn't remember how.  Bach lives with The Family, who strangely, do not attract the biters.  Bach is attracted to Wisteria even though she is only a lowly human and has no special powers.  When The Family is attacked by Red Phoenix, Wisteria and Bach set out to return to the Isle of Smythe.  Through their journey they will encounter cannibals, biters and each other.  When Bach suddenly remembers  how he know Wisteria will the truth tear them apart or bring them closer together?  Wisteria will learn that the people closest to her have been hiding secrets.I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour for a fair and honest review.  When I first received it I was under the impression that the biters were Vampires.  I was surprised and pleased when I found out the biters were Zombies.  Zombies are much cooler than Vampires!  Right?  This was such a wonderful, fast paced book that keeps you on the edge of our seat.  There are not many dull moments in this book.  The characters are well written.  Sometimes you forget just how young Wisteria is because she has been through so much in her young life.  Bach is the mysterious, brooding hunk that you love to love.  The ending really shocked me at how many secrets everyone was hiding.  I am still a little miffed.  I am looking forward to the second book.  A definite must read!