Christine Kersey

Note:
This review, and the tags, covers the (4) book, series.
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Let's face it - apocalyptic tales are not for everyone, as they tend to bare the souls of everyday people, and bring our darkest "inner-man," out into the light. The Pandemic Series made a very good effort at showing us a glimpse of society's underbelly - but it was "Pollyannic," at best.

A suburban family's sheltered existence is shattered when the flu rapidly kills 90% of humanity. Having the foresight to stock up and show more shelter-in-place, the family of four is spared the ravages of the fast-killing virus, but must contend with losing friends, neighbors and loved-ones, as they strive to wait it out and stay safely tucked within the walls of their home.

After deciding to help their community, they quickly witness the people they'd always thought of as, "Nice People," become thieves, thugs and brutes. When they team-up with other like-minded people for a cross-country journey, they are forced to fight for their lives and possessions, against all types of lowlifes.

Although the story is well written and researched, it was hard to listen to, as the narrator tried too hard to inject drama into his voice: causing me to wonder, "Who talks like that?"

Mostly, it was the false humility of Jessica (the mother), that rubbed me the wrong way. She claims that she would do what it takes to stay alive, yet she questions every decision, and seems to care more about the people who would do harm to her family, than the group that have risked their lives and lost their homes to help them.

Case in point: Their friend has been shot and needs medical care, yet they waste time bandaging and worrying about a woman who said she wanted to kill her daughter??

I guess I don't get it because I grew up in the inner-city and I know what people are capable of. The actions of the desperate and hungry are not shocking to me, and once I have been forced to protect myself and family - there are no regrets.

It's Derick (The Classic Anti-Hero), who actually pulls the story together, saves the day, and makes the story work. Single, practical-minded, and a vet, this guy helps the other characters to get their heads out of their butts and on to a better life, without hesitation. When he said, "I only risk my life for things that matter." I knew that he was going to be the person in the story that kept his head, while others were freaking out! show less

It is what it says it is--a clean romance, but it's not much more than that. The plot seems very simple and straightforward with little in the way of side plots.

Amethyst sees she has a new neighbor and is determined to get to know him. Though Sawyer has good reasons to lie to Amethyst (at least at first), to me, it doesn't bode well for their relationship that it starts out with a bunch of lies.

Bottom line, while I might read more of this author if her books showed up as free for kindle, I show more don't think I'd seek out more titles by this author. show less

This book was not the best book I've ever read, and I'm kinda sorry that I downloaded it. I think the problem is that the relationship is too fast-paced and way too intense for my liking. Trevor really has the "I'm-a-bad-boy-and-I'll-do-as-I-please" persona down to a fine art. But it's Lily that I'm disappointed in. In the beginning, the author introduces her as a somewhat shy (and independent!) young woman. Vivacious. Full of dreams. And then all of a sudden, she's hanging on to this show more low-life pathetic excuse of a man. First guy to notice her in college and she's ready to give up the world for him. Really??

I have no intention of reading book two unless it falls out of the night sky onto my lap, but I sincerely hope that the author does a better job executing her work and I also hope that Justin somehow re-enters Lily's life because I think she should have given him a fairer chance. There's a reason for the expression: Never judge a book by its cover. This story line proves that. show less

This book was not the best book I've ever read, and I'm kinda sorry that I downloaded it. I think the problem is that the relationship is too fast-paced and way too intense for my liking. Trevor really has the "I'm-a-bad-boy-and-I'll-do-as-I-please" persona down to a fine art. But it's Lily that I'm disappointed in. In the beginning, the author introduces her as a somewhat shy (and independent!) young woman. Vivacious. Full of dreams. And then all of a sudden, she's hanging on to this show more low-life pathetic excuse of a man. First guy to notice her in college and she's ready to give up the world for him. Really??

I have no intention of reading book two unless it falls out of the night sky onto my lap, but I sincerely hope that the author does a better job executing her work and I also hope that Justin somehow re-enters Lily's life because I think she should have given him a fairer chance. There's a reason for the expression: Never judge a book by its cover. This story line proves that. show less