Personal Apocalypse (The Hopeless World Book 1) by Nazarea Andrews Blog Tour (Review)

Hey readers! Ethan here with quite possibly one of my most exciting reviews of 2015! I always love when I devour an extremely anticipated novel and it turns out to be everything I was anticipating and more. This time I'm reviewing the first novel in the spin-off series to another of my all-time favorite series. On the chopping block this time? Personal Apocalypse by Nazarea Andrews. Today's stop on the blog tour will feature my thoughts on the novel as well as some awesome promo. Before we get to my thoughts, here's a bit about the novel and our author:

Josiah grew up in a dying world. The Holdout survived, but when you are the son of Sylvia Cragen, you give up delusions early. He knew that they would die bloody--it wasn't a matter of if. Only when.

Parker shouldn't be alive. He should have died long before scouts from the Last Holdout rescued him. And he knows better than to believe that sailing away from the safety of the Holdout is a good idea.

Now, without the Holdout to protect them, all of his nightmares are coming true. Josiah is just crazy enough to believe that a fresh start is a good thing. But Parker has lived as prey, hunted by zombies and survivors before--and he knows that no one really survives. In the wild, zombie claimed world outside the walls of safety, there is only the dead walking.

          

Nazarea Andrews

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. She is the author of Girl Lost, Edge of the Falls, and The University of Branton Series. 

Find Nazarea Andrews

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*****

My Thoughts:

As any of my regular readers will well know, Ethan here is not a huge fan of the zombie paranormal-sub genre. Well, I wasn't. Not until Nazarea Andrews. It's been a couple of years now since I was first introduced to Andrews and her incredible World Without End series, but I still cannot get over how incredible it was. When the series ended last summer, I was devastated to see a favorite of mine was finished. Imagine my shock and surprise when I discovered Andrews had an ace up her sleeve: a spin-off series!

Picking up right where the World Without End series finished, this new series, beginning with Personal Apocalypse continues to follow the story of life after Eli-Milan has decimated the planet, but with two new starring characters: Josiah and Parker. Anyone who finished the previous series will remember Finn (our former male-MC's) discovery of a brother and their interesting relationship. This first novel explores that relationship and really gives us an insight to the family dynamic we were really excited to discover in the previous series finale. While this is an entirely new series, we still have huge flashbacks from WWE. Nurrin and Finn are still major characters in Personal Apocalypse, but to avoid spoilers I won't mention too much there.

Now, this all being said, PA is an entirely new series. While a spin-off, it isn't necessarily imperative that you have read the previous series to understand what is happening. Andrews does an absolutely incredible job introducing her world to readers in a way that both series vets and new readers will be immersed into the world without being lost. It's an incredible novel to introduce you to this literary universe that Andrews has crafted.

One of my favorite parts about PA is that while it absolutely is full of the horror you would expect from a novel of this genre, you definitely don't have the gore and violence we've seen from her in the past. Why? Personal Apocalypse is just that. Personal. It's an extremely psychological read. Way more personal than I was expecting from Andrews and this new series. It's an emotionally gripping tale that will leave you hooked until the very last page.

I have to say that as much as I loved WWE, this new series is seriously a hard-hitter. Andrews has evolved so much as an author in the past few years that it is absolutely astounding to see the two compared. The characters in this series are definitely set to give Ren and Finn a run for their money as well. I can't say enough how absolutely blown away I was by Personal Apocalypse. It's truly a testament to the writing style of Andrews to be able to capture readers for so long and across series as she has.

Through emotional twists, horrific new terrain, and writing the history of a world we only thought we knew, Andrews blows the doors wide open with Personal Apocalypse. I know don't know about anyone else, but I know this reader was thoroughly impressed. It should come as no surprise that I am granting Personal Apocalypse a near-perfect 5-star review. Do not miss this opportunity to check out this read, add it to your TBR today! 

*****

Alright readers, that's all I have for you on the topic of Personal Apocalypse by the incredible Nazarea Andrews. As you guys can clearly see, I absolutely loved every page of this incredible novel and I absolutely cannot wait to see what Andrews does next with this series. This world she has built is one of my favorite literary realms and I know each installment is going to be better than the last! Huge thanks to InkSlinger PR for allowing me to be a part of the tour and supplying me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

The World Without a Future Box Set Bonus Content Reveal

Today we are revealing details of the bonus content from THE WORLD WITHOUT END Series Box Set by Nazarea Andrews. This set will be released tomorrow - Sunday, August 23rd. It contains each novel from the series and some amazing extras you won't want to miss.

 

BOOK BLURB:

The complete set of The World Without End series, with exclusive bonus content.

The World Without a Future--Book 1 Nurrin has spent her entire life in a world with zombies, behind the dubious safety of Haven walls. But when her Haven falls, she manages to escape with her boyfriend, brother and her brother's partner. Finn O'Malley wants nothing more than to leave his past behind. But on the run in zombie nfested lands, he's forced to work with Nurrin to find the medicine that might save her boyfriend. The Havens are falling, and in the end, everything ends in blood. The Horde Without End It was supposed to be over. But the stakes are even higher and there is no one to trust but Finn. They're following breadcrumbs, and Finn's past is catching up with them. And time is running out--the zombies aren't the only dangerous thing in the world. In the end, there is only blood--blood that is spilled, and blood that is shared. The Future Without Hope Everything has changed. The Order has their hands in every dark corner of the Haven. With enemies on every side, and the horde bringing down the Havens, the question isn't who will survive. It's how far are they willing to go? In the end, only one thing will matter... The Ruin of the World The thrilling conclusion to The World Without End series. In the East, working for the Order, everything will change in one last battle. 

It all ends in blood Box Set Contents The World Without A Future The Horde Without End The Future Without Hope The Ruin of the World Dinner in the Haven--Short Story The Road Less Traveled--Short Story The Girl Who Fought the East--Short Story Reclaiming the West--Novella Exclusive look at The Blood Scion

Note from Nazarea Andrews:

I think it’s no secret that one of my favorite things is zombies. I love them, and going back to my little zombie infested apocalypse was so much fun. I knew almost from the first book that at the end I wanted to release a box set. And I wanted to tell stories that I didn’t get to in the novels. Finn said—repeatedly—that only one thing mattered. Keeping Ren safe. For him, that was the goal, that was the entire story. And that’s the story I told—Finn and Ren’s and when they found their happily ever after (or for now, considering the world), that’s where it ended. But that left a lot of really wide open stories, right? And this was my chance to share some of those stories. Here’s a little taste of what you’ll get in the box set. 

Dinner in the Haven—set before The World Without a Future, join Ren, Finn and Collin for a typical evening. Get to see a snapshot of life before the zombies brought down the walls and everything between Finn and Ren changed. The Road Less Traveled—We know what happened to Finn and Ren when they left to find medicine. But what caused Collin and Dustin to leave the safety of the Hole, and how did they end up traveling with a priest? Find out what Collin was doing and why. 

The Girl Who Fought The East—Of all the things from Finn’s past, Kelsey Buchman might be the most enigmatic. For the first time, go back to the War of the East and see Finn, when he still had his best friend, and that rarest of things—hope. 

Reclaiming The West—There were three stories that didn’t get tied neatly into a bow when I end The Ruin of The World. And this tells a little bit more—what happened in the Holdout, and what happened to Holly, Lori, Sylvia and Omar. 

Sneak Peek at The Blood Scion—my next series is so much fun. I adored Ren and Finn, but getting to know the world and characters in this one—it’s been a blast! Get a glimpse of the lore behind the Scion, and read the first three chapters of The Blood Scion.

 

CLICK HERE TO ADD THE BOX SET TO GOODREADS.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. AUTHOR LINKS:

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Street Team

The World Without End by Nazarea Andrews Teaser Tour

Today we are revealing teasers from THE WORLD WITHOUT END Series Box Set by Nazarea Andrews. This set will be released on Sunday, August 23rd. It contains each novel from the series and some amazing extras.
 

BOOK BLURB:
The complete set of The World Without End series, with exclusive bonus content.

The World Without a Future--Book 1 Nurrin has spent her entire life in a world with zombies, behind the dubious safety of Haven walls. But when her Haven falls, she manages to escape with her boyfriend, brother and her brother's partner. Finn O'Malley wants nothing more than to leave his past behind. But on the run in zombie nfested lands, he's forced to work with Nurrin to find the medicine that might save her boyfriend. The Havens are falling, and in the end, everything ends in blood. 

The Horde Without End It was supposed to be over. But the stakes are even higher and there is no one to trust but Finn. They're following breadcrumbs, and Finn's past is catching up with them. And time is running out--the zombies aren't the only dangerous thing in the world. In the end, there is only blood--blood that is spilled, and blood that is shared. 

The Future Without Hope Everything has changed. The Order has their hands in every dark corner of the Haven. With enemies on every side, and the horde bringing down the Havens, the question isn't who will survive. It's how far are they willing to go? In the end, only one thing will matter... 

The Ruin of the World The thrilling conclusion to The World Without End series. In the East, working for the Order, everything will change in one last battle. 

It all ends in blood Box Set Contents The World Without A Future The Horde Without End The Future Without Hope The Ruin of the World Dinner in the Haven--Short Story The Road Less Traveled--Short Story The Girl Who Fought the East--Short Story Reclaiming the West--Novella Exclusive look at The Blood Scion

TEASERS FROM EACH BOOK IN THE SERIES

 

CLICK HERE TO ADD THE BOX SET TO GOODREADS.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. AUTHOR LINKS:

Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Street Team

The World Without End by Nazarea Andrews Box Set Cover Reveal

Today we are revealing the cover for THE WORLD WITHOUT END Series Box Set by Nazarea Andrews. This set will be released on Sunday, August 23rd. It contains each novel from the series and some amazing extras. 

BOOK BLURB:
The complete set of The World Without End series, with exclusive bonus content.

The World Without a Future--Book 1 Nurrin has spent her entire life in a world with zombies, behind the dubious safety of Haven walls. But when her Haven falls, she manages to escape with her boyfriend, brother and her brother's partner. Finn O'Malley wants nothing more than to leave his past behind. But on the run in zombie nfested lands, he's forced to work with Nurrin to find the medicine that might save her boyfriend. The Havens are falling, and in the end, everything ends in blood. The Horde Without End It was supposed to be over. But the stakes are even higher and there is no one to trust but Finn. They're following breadcrumbs, and Finn's past is catching up with them. And time is running out--the zombies aren't the only dangerous thing in the world. In the end, there is only blood--blood that is spilled, and blood that is shared. The Future Without Hope Everything has changed. The Order has their hands in every dark corner of the Haven. With enemies on every side, and the horde bringing down the Havens, the question isn't who will survive. It's how far are they willing to go? In the end, only one thing will matter... The Ruin of the World The thrilling conclusion to The World Without End series. In the East, working for the Order, everything will change in one last battle.

It all ends in blood Box Set Contents:

The World Without A Future 

The Horde Without End 

The Future Without Hope 

The Ruin of the World 

Dinner in the Haven--Short Story 

The Road Less Traveled--Short Story 

The Girl Who Fought the East--Short Story 

Reclaiming the West--Novella 

Exclusive look at The Blood Scion

 

CLICK HERE TO ADD THE BOX SET TO GOODREADS.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog.

AUTHOR LINKS:
Website | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Street Team

The Ruin of the World (The World Without End #4) by Nazarea Andrews Blog Tour (Excerpt + Giveaway)

Hey readers! Happy Sunday! Today is the my stop on the blog tour for Ruin of the World, the final novel in the World Without End series by Nazarea Andrews and I can't wait to share this excerpt with you all! Before we get to all that fun, here's a bit about the novel and Nazarea:

     

When the zombies rose, we thought the world ended. It didn’t—it just broke, in a way we couldn’t fix. And we found ways to continue, reasons to fight. Faith. Family. Politics. Obsession. The most dangerous of all—hope. But when all of that is stripped away, and nothing remains but rage and betrayal—that is the true end of the world.

Return to the World Without End, for a final battle for hope and survival in the exciting conclusion to Nazarea Andrews’ phenomenal series.

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. She is the author of Girl Lost, Edge of the Falls, and The University of Branton Series. 

Find Nazarea Andrews

Website ** Twitter ** Facebook ** Goodreads *

*****

Excerpt

I stride into their camp like I own it, and a few rise. Some curious, some angry, but all watching as I stalk past, into the heart of their camp.

The tent is immediately recognizable, the dark black that all the captains are given. A First is leaning against a support beam, and straightens when I approach, her eyes going wide and startled. I don’t give her a chance to protest, I just duck into the tent.

And pull up short.

There’s a long blade pressed against my chest, and I follow it, down the length of steel to Ethan’s furious gaze. And smile—a mad, cold smile. His anger falters for a heartbeat, and I laugh. Grab his wrist and twist until he grunts and drops the knife. He lashes out, too wide and open, and I block the blow, before kicking his ankle out from under him.

He slams into the ground and I have my gun to his throat before he can move.

He’s beaten, and mine to kill if I choose—and his eyes are still just as furious as when I first stormed into the tent. There’s a stir of movement from the corner of the tent, a boot hitting the ground as she stands.

“Fuck, O’Malley. Can you leave my guys alone just once?”

*****

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Alright readers, that is all I have for you on the topic of The Ruin of the World by Nazarea Andrews. Unfortunately it also seems like this is the end of our Zombie adventures with Nazarea for the time being. Reviewing these four novels and following this journey has been a great honor to me. This series changed my bookish life. Prior to last summer, I deplored the very idea of zombies and wanted nothing to do with them. When I was introduced to the writings of Andrews, my world was forever changed. I'd like to think that my views on the zombie subgenre have completely changed for the better because of Andrews and this series. For that, I will be forever grateful. Bless you N and many thanks for the hours of thrills and excitement you have brought to me and readers everywhere! I cannot wait for our next adventure together!

Add this series to your TBR ASAP! You won't be disappointed! Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

Ruin of the World (The World Without a Future #4) by Nazarea Andrews Release Day Launch

Today is the release day blitz for Ruin of the World by Nazarea Andrews. This is the fourth and final installment in The World Without End series. Don't miss this exciting conclusion, be sure to enter to win a zombie prize pack below, and play our quiz to find out which character from the series you would be during a zombie apocalypse!

     

When the zombies rose, we thought the world ended. It didn’t—it just broke, in a way we couldn’t fix. And we found ways to continue, reasons to fight. Faith. Family. Politics. Obsession. The most dangerous of all—hope. But when all of that is stripped away, and nothing remains but rage and betrayal—that is the true end of the world.

Return to the World Without End, for a final battle for hope and survival in the exciting conclusion to Nazarea Andrews’ phenomenal series.

 

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. She is the author of Girl Lost, Edge of the Falls, and The University of Branton Series. 

Find Nazarea Andrews

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EXCERPT 

I have little left in life. Little that matters. Kelsey has been lost to me for almost a decade, and I have turned away from every door my family name might open. Even places where I could be accepted because of my prestige and the dubious favor of 1, it’s not real. The favor is bought with blood and people are fickle. So fucking fickle. The man I called brother is dead, his ashes scattered across a nameless desert, a thousand miles in my past. Even that has been taken from me. And I accepted it. I accepted every fucking thing, adapting and moving forward. Because that’s what you do. You move forward, and you adapt and you fucking get on with it, because the alternative is no better than death. I don’t know how to move on from this. I don’t know how to let go of the only thing that matters. What is the only thing that matters? She always gave the answer I demanded, the one that hid the truth. The one that framed it in a way that made her comfortable and able to accept me. I can see her now, the annoyance and the desire she tried to fight, the resignation, the fierce hope. What is the only thing that matters? Her.

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Ruin of the World (The World Without End #4) by Nazarea Andrews Review

Hey readers! Happy Monday! I know this is coming at you bright and early, but I've got lots of feels to share! Today is the release day for Ruin of the World, the final novel in the World Without End series by Nazarea Andrews and I couldn't wait one more second to share my thoughts with you all! Before we get to my thoughts, here's a bit about the novel and Nazarea:

     

When the zombies rose, we thought the world ended. It didn’t—it just broke, in a way we couldn’t fix. And we found ways to continue, reasons to fight. Faith. Family. Politics. Obsession. The most dangerous of all—hope. But when all of that is stripped away, and nothing remains but rage and betrayal—that is the true end of the world.

Return to the World Without End, for a final battle for hope and survival in the exciting conclusion to Nazarea Andrews’ phenomenal series.

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. She is the author of Girl Lost, Edge of the Falls, and The University of Branton Series. 

Find Nazarea Andrews

Website ** Twitter ** Facebook ** Goodreads *

*****

My Thoughts:

Almost exactly one year ago, I was introduced to The World Without a Future. It sat on my Nook forever. I just kept looking at it saying 'nope', because it was zombies. As you guys have now heard for about 10 books, I hated zombies. While they still aren't my favorite novels, I can say that thanks to Nazarea Andrews, I have a whole new respect for the genre! From the very first page, Andrews has taken us on an adventure that I couldn't stop reading. Page after page of horror and heartbreak, all leading up to an end I never wanted to see come. Sadly, Ren and Finn couldn't go on forever.

The Ruin of the World is the final novel in the series.

Friends, I've caught the feels. I've been telling Andrews for months that I wasn't ready for this to end. How can you say goodbye to the characters and world that changed your life? I'm here to tell ya, it isn't easy!

Book three, The Future Without Hope left us, in true Nazarea Andrews form, with a huge cliffhanger. I can't even begin to say how pumped I was to read this novel! And I was not disappointed, at all!

Like the previous three installments, this novel follows the dual POV story of Finn O'Malley and Nurrin Sanders on their adventures across the post-apocalyptic United States after zombies have taken over. Death has followed them at every turn, yet both Ren and Finn have persevered, against the odds, in their journey to, well... to... what is their journey? After three books of craziness, I believe their one goal is to survive. To find a way they can live a life free of the hordes and without boundaries. Yes.

The characters in the novel were written to perfection! Finn continues to be the most confusing male character I've ever read, while Ren continues to be one of the best female protagonists in literary history. Both characters are strong willed, intelligent, and emotionally handicapped, but I love them anyway. After spending so much time with these characters, is it strange to say they feel like family? Where the first few novels were really Nurrin's time to shine, these last two novels really did an incredible job of showcasing Finn's backstory. It is only in Ruin that we finally begin to see some of the details of Finn's dark past including his family history and his stories of fighting the war in the East. Ethan, my favorite character for obvious reasons, plays a much larger role in this novel and we see the completion of his story arc. I couldn't have been more pleased with his role in the series! Andrew and Omar are back as major players in this final installment as well and I loved how their stories ended as well!

The development we see throughout the series was incredible. Book one starts with Ren being an immature young girl whining to become a Walker in the safety of her Haven. By the final pages of book four, that girl has completely changed; Nurrin has grown into a mature, strong, soldier. A woman with no reservations, nerves of steel, and a healthy respect for her values. I think her character transformation over the course of this series is truly a work of literary perfection and a huge testament to the writing of Nazarea Andrews. Huge kudos to you, Nazarea Andrews, you've made your readers very proud!

The plotline of book four took a big turn from the previous installments in the series. while the hordes were definitely an issue, it's almost as though they were as prominent in Ruin. Maybe it's just because I'm so used to reading them in this series, but it almost seemed as though the biggest enemies were the humans in the story, not the horde. Interesting food for thought, huh?

The plot introduces us to a handful of new and very important characters. I won't spoiler some big events for any readers, but I don't think anyone will be disappointed. I can say that I was absolutely shocked to be introduced to a couple of characters. The entire dynamic of the story changes and the readers learns that there really is hope in the world. Maybe the Haven's had it wrong all along, By the time you finish the final page, you'll be questioning the entire series! It's that mind blowing.

While I will say that the novel didn't end on the note I was hoping it would, I was still very pleased with the ending. It doesn't answer all of the readers questions, but it leaves you with the understanding that sometimes all the questions you have can really bring you down. It's important to just let go of your confusion and go with the story in order for it to make sense. Andrews is a literary genius. Even I didn't quite understand the ending to this series until I had time to sit back and really reflect on it. I am so proud that Andrews did these characters justice.

The setting for this novel was also different than the others. This is the first and only novel in the series that does not take place within ANY Haven. That was a strange situation, but one I think ultimately worked out well for our characters and their story in the end. It all just fits people, you're going to love it!

It is with great sadness that I end this review. This is a very bittersweet moment for me as a blogger. This is really the first series that I have been with since almost the very beginning. It's been an amazing adventure and I am so happy that I have had the honor to take it! Nazarea Andrews, you ma'am are amazing. Please don't ever stop writing. You've turned me into a believer on more than one occasion and I know I'm not the only one! What an incredible end to one of my all-time favorite series!

It should come as absolutely no surprise that I am granting Ruin of the World by Nazarea Andrews an incredibly well-deserved 5-star review. I have given each novel in this series a 5-star rating, making it one of the only series I have granted a perfect review to! Sure there were issues I had at times, but in the end I was left with some of the greatest bookish feels imaginable! I cannot recommend this series any more highly to any fan of paranormal novels, the NA genre, zombies, thrillers, or anyone who is looking for something different to shake up their TBR! You don't want to miss this folks! Add Ruin and the rest of the series to your shelf ASAP!

*****

Alright readers, that is all I have for you on the topic of The Ruin of the World by Nazarea Andrews. Unfortunately it also seems like this is the end of our Zombie adventures with Nazarea for the time being. Reviewing these four novels and following this journey has been a great honor to me. This series changed my bookish life. Prior to last summer, I deplored the very idea of zombies and wanted nothing to do with them. When I was introduced to the writings of Andrews, my world was forever changed. I'd like to think that my views on the zombie subgenre have completely changed for the better because of Andrews and this series. For that, I will be forever grateful. Bless you N and many thanks for the hours of thrills and excitement you have brought to me and readers everywhere! I cannot wait for our next adventure together!

Add this series to your TBR ASAP! You won't be disappointed! Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan

The Future Without Hope (The World Without End #3) by Nazarea Andrews Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway

Hey readers! Happy Saturday and welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The Future Without Hope by Nazarea Andrews. Anyone who follows this blog knows just how important this series is to me, it's one of my favorites! Today's stop will feature a review as well as an awesome giveaway. Before we get to that, here's a bit about the book and our author:

The Future Without Hope by Nazarea Andrews

Separated from Finn, captive of the Order, Nurrin has no hope left. But she has survived twenty years of zombies--and she has the unshakable faith that Finn will find her.

But Finn is a long way away. The Order's influence runs deeper than was ever suspected, and politics are shifting--and zombies may not be the most dangerous thing she's facing.

Finn always thought the war stripped him of all he had to lose. But with Nurrin missing and doors closing in his face, he realizes there is always more for the world to take--and he will drag the remains of civilization down with him before he gives up on the only promise that matters.

Coming November 20th, 2014

Nazarea Andrews 

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. She is the author of Girl Lost, Edge of the Falls, and The University of Branton Series. 

Find Nazarea Andrews

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My Thoughts:

Anyone who hangs around here often knows that prior to a few months ago, I was one of the biggest anti-zombie people you had ever met. I love paranormal, but anytime I heard zombies were involved, I politely declined. Okay, maybe not so politely. Regardless.... I was not a zom fan. A few months ago I was picked to be part of the blog tour for the second installment in this series and was pretty excited since the ratings were so high. I had absolutely zero idea what I was getting in to. I had no idea my literary life was about to be changed completely! Thanks to N and this zom series I have connected with so many amazing authors and so many great reads, but this series will always hold a special place in my heart. So what did I think? It was amazing. Duh.

So I will go right out and say that this novel was vastly different than it's two predecessors. There isn't as much buildup and the action was not as intense. What did this novel have that the others lacked? Emotion. Good God. This novel had me on such a roller coaster of feels I can't even begin to describe them. One minute you are cheering for Ren and her plight and the next you want to break down alongside her and give her the hug she desperately needs. Ren goes through a lot... a lot in this book. So much that at some points it was hard to process it all. I had to close my eyes and say a book prayer for her on more than one occasion. Seriously, that girl is one brave lady.

So it's got emotions, some actions, but what else? What does this store bring to the table? While the zom presence was not as important in this novel, we get to see the other side of this post-apocalyptic dystopia, the crumbling of society. Sure we caught glimpses of it in the other novels, but this is the first time we really see just how influential the government, or lack thereof, is in our story. We see their forms of resistance and their hesitations in doing what is best to help the people of the havens. I have to say that after reading this, Nazarea chose a perfect title, "The Future Without Hope" is extremely fitting. Is there hope for Ren, Finn, and the gang? Is there ever to be a light at the end of this tunnel? One can only hope, I know I sure do!

One thing I really liked about this novel was that we got a few glimpses into life pre-zoms. I have been begging N for some stories about the outbreak and about what life was like prior to it. While we still didn't quite get a whole story out of it, we definitely get to see a bit more of an insight into the life of the survivors. Also, we finally get to learn more about the War in the East that has been talked about for two books now, so that was awesome. Finn is such a complex character who I hate one minute and love the next, I was glad to see that N really went out of her way to give us more of a reason to be on Team Finn. Especially after some spoiler-y plot twists that happen!

Caleb plays a huge role in this story as well which was awesome! Especially considering book two was all about finding him. While his story eventually led to more feels, I really like how his storyline plays out in this novel. Caleb plays a huge role in Ren's story, so it was great to see him have some time in the spotlight. I just can't help but think how far this series has come in just three books! Incredible!

I highlighted 19 amazing quotes from this novel and always try to share my favorites with you guys. Rather than share that many, I think I will just share my favorite. It's a little long, but it's a great example of some of the amazing emotions that Nazarea throws into Future:

"Finn once said that hope is what killed us. Hope is what made up get up and keep trying when logic said we were dead. And hope being crushed is what would kill us in the end.

I didn't understand that, when he said it. It's a stupid f*ckin emotion. Zombies kill. Emotions just make you weak.

I didn't get it, because I was just a stupid f*ckin haven girl.

I get it now."

Did you catch some of those feels? I know I did. In the end, Nazarea really outdid herself with this novel. I do not have any complaints about this read. It was perfect for this series. N has mentioned that she has ideas for a couple more books and isn't exactly sure when this series will be ending, but I know in her talented hands, we can all rest assured that it will be an incredible ending, when it comes! Speaking of endings, HUGE CLIFFHANGER! Anyone familiar with this series knows N has used them before, but this time MAN IT'S A BIG ONE! Ahh!

All-in-all, I am granting Nazarea Andrew's The Future Without Hope was well deserved 5-star review. This near perfect read was unique, chilling, and heartfelt in true Nazarea form. This novel was an absolute pleasure to read and I cannot wait for more!
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I am so pumped for everyone to get their hands on this incredible third installment of one of my favorite series! Anyone who read this will be itching for more, trust me. As always, a huge thanks to the team at InkSlinger PR and to our author, and my dear friend, Mrs. Nazarea Andrews for allowing me to participate! ! Until next time, Happy Reading! 

-Ethan

Halloween Author Invasion Author Spotlight: Nazarea Andrews

Hey readers! We're nearing the end of October (my favorite month of the year), and you know what that means!? It's almost Halloween! As most of you already know, this year Christina from Lulo Fangirl and myself are co-hosting the Halloween Author Invasion event on Facebook from October 26-30! For those of you who don't know about the event, you can find out more by clicking here.

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Who all is participating? Here's our amazing guest list:

Now that you guys are all FOR SURE familiar with the Halloween Author invasion, I have a fun post for you guys. To get everyone pumped about our amazing guest list, Christina and I will be featuring Author Spotlight posts for our authors to get you excited to party alongside them next week! Each post will feature the authors bio, links, and a fun exclusive Halloween-ish interview they have granted us for the event! We are so honored to have all of these amazing authors participating in our event! Are you ready to learn a little more about our line up? Here we go!

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT 

Nazarea Andrews

Nazarea Andrews is an avid reader and tends to write the stories she wants to read. She loves chocolate and coffee almost as much as she loves books, but not quite as much as she loves her kids. She lives in south Georgia with her husband, daughters, and overgrown dog. She is the author of Girl Lost, Edge of the Falls, and The University of Branton  Series.

Find Nazarea Andrews

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Any of you who follow this blog regularly are aware of my love for Nazarea Andrews. Nazarea was the first author to open my eyes to the zombie genre. I owe most of this event to her! Seriously. Over the course of the past few months I have been fortunate enough to grow to call Nazarea a friend and am so honored that she has chosen to participate in our event next week. Nazarea is full of laughs and is one of the most awesome paranormal authors around, in my opinion! Looking for an NA Paranormal read? Check out her The World Without End series!

Halloween Spotlight Interview

What is your favorite supernatural genre (Witches, zombies, vampires, werewolves, etc) and why? 

It's probably a tie between witches and zombies. Witches are so freaky powerful and awesome, and zombies--the whole world fall apart and put it back together--I LOOOOOVE that.  

What is your favorite horror film and/or read? 

World War Z, for movies. The Forest of Hands and Teeth for books.

What is your favorite Halloween costume (or your favorite that you have worn/have seen)? 

Last year, my husband, brother in law and his wife, and I went as the Scooby Doo Mystery Inc crew. I was Vilma. A smart, cute geek girl? That was made of so much win.  

What is your favorite Halloween candy?

Caramel apple suckers.

What is your favorite part about Halloween? 

Stealing my kids candy after they go to bed.

What is your favorite Halloween memory? 

So we didn't do Halloween as kids. I don't actually have memories of it, lol. But my town did a pumpkin roll every year--which is just what it sounds like. A bunch of people stand on the top of a hill and roll a bunch of big pumpkins down and watch them smash into the ground at the bottom. It's messy and gross and a lot of fun. :)

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Well, what do you think? Excited to hang out with Nazarea Andrews during the Halloween Author Invasion? I know we sure are!

Nazarea will be taking over the event on Sunday, October 26th! She will also be hosting a The Walking Dead watch party during her time slot!

We can't wait to see you there! Go show Nazarea some love and tell her you can't wait to party! Thanks so much for stopping by. Until next time, Happy Reading!

-Ethan