I, Zombie, a YA paranormal dystopian thriller
Hello! Welcome back to my blog. I’ve got a great review for you today. Although listed in the Horror >> Zombies categories of Goodreads, I would put this book in the YA dystopian or YA paranormal group. You guys know I’m a major scaredy cat, so wouldn’t lead you astray in that way.
From the back cover of I, Zombie
It’s the end of the world as we know it.
Trixie Collins is a normal teen making her way through high school. One night at a party, a boy comes on to her and won’t take no for an answer. As she jerks her arm away, his fingernails cut into her skin.
When she finds her dog’s mutilated body and realizes she’s to blame, she starts to think maybe the zombie apocalypse they’ve been screaming about on the news isn’t a hoax after all. Worse, she begins to think maybe she’s one of the infected.
Now it’s a fight for life as she joins together with her brethren to stop the humans intent on destroying them. Are zombies all bad, or is it just a huge misunderstanding?
My review of I, Zombie – Solid 4+ ****
I loved this book! I went into this story with no expectations. Truthfully, I didn’t think I would like it because I didn’t think I liked the Zombie genre. This book totally changed my mind on that point. I loved the story line and the setting. The characters were sweet as well as courageous. I’m a big crier and this book was certainly a tear-jerker for its tender moments.
More about author Jo Michaels
This was my first read by Jo but hasn’t been my last. From the paranormal, to dystopian, as well as thrillers and romances, Jo has certainly proved she is a talented author.
Jo Michaels loves writing novels that make readers gasp in horror, surprise, and disbelief. While her browser search history has probably landed her on a list somewhere, she still dives into every plot with gusto, hoping “the man” will realize she’s a writer and not a psychopath about to go on a rampage. Her favorite pastimes are reading, watching Investigation Discovery, and helping other authors realize their true potential through mentoring. She’s penned the award-winning Pen Pals and Serial Killers series and the best-selling educational book for children, Writing Prompts for Kids, which has rocketed the kids that use it into several awards of their own.
Most of Jo’s books feature the places she’s lived: Louisiana, Tennessee, and Georgia. That’s given her a special amount of insight to what makes those locations tick. Her works are immersive and twisty, and she wouldn’t want it any other way.
Find Jo and all her books as well as her new cooking exploits here.
If you like dystopian adventure & thrillers you might also want to check out my Lovelock Ones YA novel. Jema and Troy find themselves committing mutiny to save her sister. Read more about Lovelock Ones here.
Happy reading! Tricia