Review: Wisteria (Wisteria #1)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2013
4.5 Stars'Wisteria' is the first book in a new YA paranormal/horror series. It follows the main character, Wisteria Kuti as she struggles to adjust to her new life after Nero disease changed the world as she new it. Wisteria must either fight the ones infected around the safe haven of the Isle of Smythe or risk her life by going outside it's borders and into a land full of flesh eating biters. Enter Bach, a mysterious stranger from a race known as The Family - one of the few who can live among the infected without contracting the disease. Normally Bach wouldn't think twice about a human girl, but something about Wisteria has him intrigued. Now they both must fight their way back to the safety of the Isle of Smythe - all while fighting the flesh eaters, cannibals, and a dangerous and mysterious group known as Red Pheonix.This novel was an action packed thrill ride with tons of suspense and romance along with lots of twists and turns. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat and eagerly turning the pages. The writing is very well done and the story flows naturally and at a really great pace. The main character, Wisteria, is realistic and easy to like. I found myself identifying with her right from the beginning and rooting for her throughout the book. There's a definite mix of genres in the book - horror, action, mystery, adventure, thriller, romance - it definitely shouldn't just be limited to being labelled as horror. The descriptions and details of the setting, plot, characters, history, and happenings in the book are incredibly well done - which I think adds a new layer of depth to the novel that the typical novel doesn't usually have. This is definitely something fresh and exciting for fans of multiple genres - I highly recommend it to readers who want to try something unique and different from most books out there right now.Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.