6/17/2023 0 Comments The last bastion manhattanHonestly, this is why I've become such a big fan of Rhiannon's writing. ![]() I literally got shivers during a certain monumental scene near the middle, where you know something life changing is happening. The desolate, overpopulated city the unstoppable, innumerable zombies beyond the gate but what really took my breath away, was the immense potential of the valley that they once had, and what has become their only hope. Really, just perfect.įor a zombie novel, I was surprised at how much the setting blew me away. It's brimming with endless possibilities that had me sitting there contemplating it for hours. But I will mention that the ending is outstanding. For this reason I can't say very much else about the plot. It boggled my mind a few times, leaving me flabbergasted. It's such a creative take on zombies that it becomes incredibly fascinating and almost impossible to predict what's in store for Maria. You imagine everything to take a certain direction, when suddenly, you're staggering sideways trying to grasp what is happening. Especially when we've got so much skepticism towards the whole project. It's very interesting to get both sides of the story. While Dwayne's perspective has me heartbroken and distressed, Maria's is filled with trepidation and horror. They complete each other.Ĭombining romance and terror is a great feat that is done impeccably in this novel. The relationship between them is established from the start and you can easily feel their connection. Their romance, kept secret because of their rank, is the perpetual undertone of the story. Maria's not alone at the core of this book, either, we also have Dwayne sweet, caring Dwayne is Maria's rock, as she is his. She's incredibly easy to root for and basically becomes a friend, someone you grow to care about throughout the story. The Last Bastion of the Living introduces us to Maria: a fierce, capable, transcendent protagonist who is perfectly flawed with fears and uncertainties that make her genuine. In all seriousness, I've come to not only expect, but to look forward to the exceptional characters who consistently breathe life, soul, and heart into Rhiannon's novels. Yes I know, the world I've come to know in As the World Dies has come to a close, but it's ok, because this completely new futuristic world, where zombies have evolved to fantastically creative proportions, is absolutely mind-blowing. I was told of an upcoming zombie novel she was writing: In my glass case of emotion, I was ecstatic, squealing with joy my worship was born. It was terrifying, it was heartbreaking, there were zombies - I was hers. Rhiannon and me, it was love at first sight. My god I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVED it. ![]() She takes zombies to a whole new, unimaginable level, adds in some romance, intrigue, and - as usual - excellent characters! GAH. I'll wait til I read the finished product but I can promise you this is absolutely brilliant and like nothing you've read before. It's fascinating, definitely unique, and completely blew my mind. ![]() Rhiannon really outdid herself with this one. Pre-review that I will leave here because I think it's epic
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