Review: A Gripping Sequel. I love this story (series).
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2013
First things first, I got a free copy of this book from the author, in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was free to give this book any rating/review that I felt was appropriate. While I do not know this author personally, it should be noted that I am a fan of her work.The story picks up shortly after the conclusion of the first book in the series titled After (The Phoenix Curse, Part 1).In search of safety, Ali and Joss travel back to Sundown and the small group of survivors who had once helped them. However, they find that the safe haven has been overrun, leaving the handful of battle scarred survivors in need of Ali and Joss’s  help.If you enjoyed Part one, you are sure to enjoy this sequel.With the same endearing characters and a couple more added, this book will hook you into the plight of the survivors as they battle both zombies and wicked humans alike.The settings are rich with details. The emotional struggles of the characters provides the reader with insights into how and why each of the characters ended up where they were. The plot unfolds at a steady and exciting pace.In a world where zombies are not the only danger, After Part 2 takes a deeper look at the darker side of man kind and the resilience of human virtue.Once again, my only complaint was that there was a cliffhanger ending! Ugh! I can hardly wait until spring for the conclusion!Also there were a couple errors (wrong words) in my copy, not enough for me to be distracted yet notable.While not heavy with gore or violence, this book does contain some mature content that may not be suitable for young readers.Other than that single caution, I highly recommend this book to readers of Zombie, Survival, and Post Apocalyptic sub-genres.