Reviewed by Kelsenator on
I have shortened this version of the review a tiny bit compared to my original.
The setting is in a futuristic world, where everyone had been ravaged by war and the survivors decided to start over in certain groups, and try to keep the peace. They model themselves after the old Victorian age, since they see it as the Golden Era where things were better, with the long dresses and classes and grace. They do however have modern, if almost better technology than we do now.
The Punks, a group living past the border does not agree with their ways, and thinks that eventually they will end up recreating what has happened in the past, so they fight each other. Unknown to the innocent people of New Victoria, their real enemy is their own dead, after the Laz virus decided to start spreading.
One thing I liked about this book was the Zombies. The author made some of them still act human. They are still technically dead, but some could still speak, think, and with certain medication and care their decomposition could be halted for years. They even had their memories from before too. There are still the mindless zombies who went insane and would sooner eat you, but I like the contrast.
Each chapter is seen through the eyes of the different characters: Nora, Bram, Pamela and more. I’m glad the author decided to do it this way, as there were multiple events folding at once that came together in the end. The characters themselves were awesome, Nora with her boldness and being really short, Bram being an awesome Zombie in uniform, and Pamela the friend who kicks butt.
For those that don’t like Zombies, this one isn’t bad on the scary factor, and there’s a bunch of humour, and like I mentioned the good Zombies. So try it out, because there’s a mix of Victorian era, Steampunk, and romance mixed in too.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 17 May, 2012: Finished reading
- 17 May, 2012: Reviewed