Different take on the zombie apocalypse. Interesting read.

*thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc I received*

This book did not end up being as good as I hoped it would. The story centers around what feels like a zombie scenario. Those that are infected act completely normal and like themselves until they see someone that isn’t infected, and they go super crazy trying to attack them. Then when it’s over, they have no memory of their transformation.

The story sounded so good! But ultimately, I didn’t like any of the characters, especially the MC, and I just didn’t care about what happened to anyone. It didn’t have that sense of urgency I enjoy when it comes to an infection/zombie type story. I ended up giving this 3-stars rather than 2 because I really enjoyed the scenes of violence (I know, something’s wrong with me) and the opening scene was fantastic! But I never felt like the rest of the book lived up to that initial scene. The other reason is that I appreciated that the story didn’t wrap up in a pretty bow and it wasn’t ultimately an HEA. I never trust HEA endings when it comes to this type of fiction.

Ultimately this may be a case of ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ but this just didn’t work for me as much as I expected it would.

ARC received via Netgalley. All opinions are expressly my own.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book but it was a DNF for me at 50%. The plot and characters didn't stand out.

One More Dawn is definitely a unique interpretation of zombie books, it's nothing I've read before.

Sarah and Daniel are celebrating their engagement when the end of the world begins. They are at a club when it starts. She hears screaming. They try to to escape but only Sarah does. Or does she?
She doesn't understant what is happening, peolpe behave violent, they attack everyone who is not one of them. But them seem almost fine until they see you. If you're not one of them be aware. Run. Run fast.

To tell the truth I expected something else after reading the description. What I got was something more, something new, something crazy. The book tells the the beginning of the end of the world. We don't know how it started, what we know is that it is violent, bloody and contagious.

The story is told from the perspective of Sarah. We follow her as she struggles with the loss of Daniel, the loss of her entire life and her new reality. She is just an ordinary human without any special skillset and yet she manages to survive. I didn't particulary like her but I respected her. It is always refreshing when

One More Dawn is highly recommended. I would like to read about what happened to Sarah after the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and John Riley for my copy.

Their Celebration Turned to Terror

WARNING: Some vague spoilers ahead

In this novel, an unknown kind of contagion is spreading and after being attacked by the sick, the new victims are also infected. But, similarity to the usual zombie stories ends there.

There are no walking dead, and the infected are indistinguishable from the uninfected. Until they aren't.

The concept is clever and different and the author does a good job with it. I really enjoyed the departure from the typical zombie tropes. Whether fast or slow, zombies are being done to death.

At the beginning, I felt that the heroine jumped to conclusions a bit too quickly (unless she was a horror fan and already knew how things added up). She also reacted in ways that seemed contradictory sometimes. But, once I knew more of her story, it all made more sense.

In any case, this is a suspenseful and imaginative horror novel. I recommend it!

Thankyou to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and the author, John Riley, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of One More Dawn in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.
I thought the storyline was well written though, I felt, there are a few unanswered questions. I did find the book a good read despite this.
Worth a read.

Lots of unanswered questions in this story. What caused the apocalypse? Why are some people immune? Is it a worldwide epidemic? How is it spread? I was frustrated by the story and wanted answers. Alas, it was not meant to be.

A well imagined apocalyptic thriller, with good characters and a unique vision of the end of the world with an interesting variation on the "zombie" theme. A concise and fast paced story that makes a great addition to one of my favourite genres.

Very interesting story. Different take on "zombie" infection. Thought provoking as to do you choose to be infected and go along with everyone of do you choose to remain "human" ? And why? Could make for some interesting discussions. Would recommend.