Alice in Zombieland was filled with thrills in
both romance and horror. The idea that zombies are spirits in instead of bodies
is a genius idea. It gives a new light on what zombies are and what they can
do. The fact that the war against zombies occurs in both the natural and spirit
world was quite intriguing--it kept me turning the pages, wondering what would
happen next and when the zombies would attack.
Gena Showalter did a wonderful job at
creating the perfect, eerie atmosphere for a zombie story. She integrated the
idea of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland in a unique way. My favorite hint
was the rabbit cloud. I won't go into detail, but always beware a rabbit shaped
cloud...
Alice Bell, aka Ali, was a strong
individual who was able to preserve through devastating losses. Despite all of
that, she rose to the occasion and became a zombie slayer. She didn't take
orders from anyone, even if Cole was a little pushy. She stood her ground, even
when temptation taunted her. I find that admirable and it was nice to find another female protagonist that wasn't a whiner.
Cole Holland, well, he is another story. All
in all, I have to admit he is sexy, wicked awesome, and a dang good zombie
slayer. He was encompassing and had the perfect amount of bad-boy romance. I
understand why Ali fell for him.
As for the other slayers, they were
amazing too. The fact that they, along with Ali and Cole, gave everything up
for their cause proves their dedication and love for each other. They didn't
let anyone mess with their friends and always stood up for one another. Even if
they looked and acted a little scary, on the inside they were good people.
Another thing I loved about this book
was Showalter's bluntness. They way she had Ali and other characters just say
things straight without sugar coating shows how teenagers really are--except
for the whole zombie slaying thing, but still.
I recommend this book for those who
love paranormal and want just a dose of fantasy and fun from Alice in
Wonderland. I am excited to read the second book: Through the Zombie Glass.
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