Review: Zombies and Bees
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2014
I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Thank you so much for letting me review your book.Before I start this review let me tell you a bit about how I came across this one. As most books do..this one popped up on my radar by a fellow goodreads friend. Instantly the Theme and Erotic content warning grab my attention. But, do you know what seals the deal? That cover. Yup. It's AMAZING! But, it's set in 1907. I give a pretty wide girth to Historical or in the case Victorian Era books. So onto the TBR list it went, eventually I would get to it. Of course it came sooner than I thought. It was picked for a reading challenge. Finally I have the push I needed.Boy, am I glad I got that push. Not only was this book everything the warnings said but it had an unexpected softness in all the zombies, bees and horror. The disruption in the book are so vivid!Crunch was my favorite part of this entire book. He was so unexpected and complex. He had the gentle giant thing going on. While Victor was a twerp. He complemented the story. He brought all the characters around full circle.The unexpected softness that Crunch gives Victor was a beautiful contrast to the hell they were in. While their rolls as guard and prisoner were clearly defined, it was nice to see that other side.So now that I have painted you this flowery picture of sunshines and rainbows. Here's your reality check. Adhear to the warnings. The book follows through with them. Here's a pretty picture for you! (view spoiler)Yup. This authors descriptions take you straight there. Close your eyes. I bet you can picture it. I know I can.So 1907. The reason I almost stayed away. I felt like the customs and dialogue of that era weren't very pronounced in this book. It was not set modern day. But, it's Victorian era wasn't thrown in my face, which made it more enjoyable. I can't decide on the dialogue between Crunch and Victor. Crunch's slang when he talked made him seem simpler than the undercover agent he was.Personally, I wish there was an epilogue. Because, well I'm greedy and want more. although, I like of liked that it ended the way it did. It fit the story and the characters perfectly.I have to be honest I was expecting some erotic bee play. I was expecting a harshness to the story. I was expecting to be cringing and loving every nasty moment. I let the warnings and my imagination get the better of me.This book doesn't need that at all. It was a great read!