Dystopian with a Twist!

Gods of Athem

 

The Story line: Well, a kitchen sink full of characters

 

Cancer is endemic. Much of the world’s population has died or is dying. Those who linger are sent to an island to die. Many others become zombies and roam in the wilds.

The Authority rises to rule and those with money live opulent lives in a guarded, draconian society. But there is a rebellion growing, a grass roots thing. A secret military is surgically developing a new breed of superior soldiers to fight the zombies.

 

 

This is an offbeat story, but surprisingly engaging . Told from the POV of two protagonists.

 

 

Liza is a young cancer survivor who has been bitten twice by zombies and lived. More than lived. She has become incredibly strong, able to trounce big strong men.  She meets The Writer, Jeremy who is a leader in the rebellion against the Authority.

 

Tommy is a young soldier who has been modified. When angry, he turns into a raging monster,  (Hulk-ish).

 

The Author, Logan Keys take dystopia to a new off beat level, but it works!

 

The Writing: really good

The Characters: complex but inconsistent

Humor: tongue in cheek

Pacing: Fast, mostly, but meanders at times.

Sex: Some. (well, an almost rape scene)

Overall: Interesting. 4 stars because most of it kept my interest.