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Books 13*, 14, 15
Mar. 20th, 2012 02:21 pm13) Roberson, Chris. iZombie: Vol 1 Dead to the World; Vol 2 uVampire; Vol 3 Six Feet Under and Rising. Verigo: 2011.
*Actually 3 vols of a graphic novel series, but I'll just count it as one read.
Graphic novels told from a female zombie’s perspective. This entertaining and witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfi ll the dead person’s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting cast: her best friend Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging ’60s ghost, a posse of paintball blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy.
14) Moore, J. P. TOOTHLESS. Dragon Moon Press: 2010.
This is a truly intriguing, rich story told with depth, honesty and a heavy touch of compassion. A unique read for any supernatural fiction fan, J.P. Moore's Toothless tells the story of Martin, an undead soldier fighting to retain his humanity in a world slowly being eaten by the black plague and overrun by evil. Moore's insight into the culture and history of Medieval Europe is truly inspiring and buries you in the setting and culture. The characters are deep, but well-rounded and easy to identify with...even the demons. And for all you zombie-gore fans, this book has plenty.
15) Collins, Suzanne. HUNGER GAMES. Scholastic: 2009.
Yes, it's the next big thing in the teen lit into movie world, but I have to say the first book of the trilogy was a good read. Film version opens this weekend.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
*Actually 3 vols of a graphic novel series, but I'll just count it as one read.
Graphic novels told from a female zombie’s perspective. This entertaining and witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfi ll the dead person’s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting cast: her best friend Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging ’60s ghost, a posse of paintball blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy.
14) Moore, J. P. TOOTHLESS. Dragon Moon Press: 2010.
This is a truly intriguing, rich story told with depth, honesty and a heavy touch of compassion. A unique read for any supernatural fiction fan, J.P. Moore's Toothless tells the story of Martin, an undead soldier fighting to retain his humanity in a world slowly being eaten by the black plague and overrun by evil. Moore's insight into the culture and history of Medieval Europe is truly inspiring and buries you in the setting and culture. The characters are deep, but well-rounded and easy to identify with...even the demons. And for all you zombie-gore fans, this book has plenty.
15) Collins, Suzanne. HUNGER GAMES. Scholastic: 2009.
Yes, it's the next big thing in the teen lit into movie world, but I have to say the first book of the trilogy was a good read. Film version opens this weekend.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
