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There was so much about this book that I really enjoyed. I loved the concept of a dystopian zombie apocalypse where those who weren't turned into zombies gained a mutation that manifested as magical powers. The world building of what a post apocalypse society could look like was really well developed and fun to explore as well. I loved the diverse cast of charters. Tomoe, Riley, and Alexiares were my favorite, definitely would love to see more from their POVs in book 2.

For me the pacing on this book was a little off. I loved the first 10% of the book where Nikole quickly had me emotionally invested in her characters and wanting to know more. However from that point until about 60% into the book the pace was far too slow for me. There is a huge focus on the emotional side of what a post apocalypse experience would be like. About half of the book focuses on the trauma, grief, survivors guilt and trauma bonds that the characters develop. I respect this approach but for me it would have worked better if it had been woven into the adventure part of the book, which all happens in the last 30%. I also wish that some of the plot points from the last third of the book had been better foreshadowed in the first half of the book, it would have made them hit so much harder.

The world, concept, and characters where so great! I just wish that a few issues had been addressed in the editing phase so that I could give this book all five stars. That being said I look forward to seeing what happens in book 2.