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Griffin Byrne is the idealistic new history, English and maths teacher in Father Frank Larkin's school in a mainly Latino ghetto neighborhood where most kids, even many of its graduates, end up in crime and poverty. He takes a particular interest in one of the boys nobody believes will ever come to anything, Lee Cortes, who he finds to be a prodigy in cartoon drawing but who never spoke a word at school, and always wears a Walkman, essentially because of his home situation: Griffin tries everything to help Lee, despite everyones cynicism, even takes him in his bachelor flat, but finds the whole family situation must be solved, which is probably beyond his power, yet tries tireless, even if he gets nothing but abuse and the results seem to do more hurting then helping Written by KGF Vissers.
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Morning News Steam Printing House. Richard , "II. Terms", "How Shall I Know? I fall in love with a character and next thing you know…he or she is dead. No…not the bad guys — nah, they never die in this book — only the good ones! But then it slowed down again for a bit. It definitely redeemed itself in the end. Both books use the zombies in a very peculiar way. It was 4 years this group survived….
I am a huge fan of Ms. If you look, I have read almost every book from both of these authors and was totally fangirling it up when I found out they were writing a book together. I can only just imagine how difficult it is to write a book together, to get your different writing styles to mesh together and flow smoothly. I give both of these authors so much credit for doing this. And I just know that by the time they get the next book out, it will be even better than this one.
This is not the end of my squishy, luvy feelings toward these two ladies — I will be first in line for the next book. With the help of 2 of the guys from their sanctuary, the group starts out on a journey to find a safe haven. Live vicariously through these characters and enjoy their turmoil, their anxiety and so many other awakenings as they get closer and closer to the end. You will hate them…you will love them and you will shake your head at their stupid and impulsive decisions.
View all 19 comments. What happens after a zombie apocalypse strikes? Death, despair, loss of civilization. And what happens to humanity?
People want to survive at any cost and don't care about the means to to achieve that. Two best friends that lost everything, from simple possessions to the people they loved, promised to take care of each other until the end, through everything. And they try their best. The characters were good. Alex was an extremely well developed character and it was great to slowing get to know him.
I strongly advise you not to feel attached to anyone here. The amount of deaths is HUGE and they will probably die anyway. This was not a feel good romance. The again… when did Madeline ever write a feel good romance? This is not the book for you. This is gritty, raw, emotional and sometimes really gruesome and gut-wrenching. It was a great reading that will stay with me, for sure. View all 28 comments. Dec 15, Jacqueline's Reads rated it it was amazing Shelves: If you want a book club book or need a book to read with a girlfriend, then get this one.
Thicker Than Blood is not for the faint of heart. There are also a lot of crazy people. The only thing you need to know is that there are two main girls in this book. They are best friends and are just trying to survive. Both lost their husbands and they only have each other. This book will melt your insides in so many ways. You will love your sister, best-friend, best gal- pal even more after reading this! I was on my toes throughout the book.
If you are a Walking Dead fan, this one is for you. View all 12 comments. Nov 17, Lo Bookfrantic rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have no words, this book gutted me! My stomach hurts, my throat is still in knots. I cried so much everything hurts. The beginning was so slow, it took me a while to finally get into it. I was feeling so much and anxious for everything that was going on and was it worth it?! I still don't know. I was finally feeling at peace at the end and then bam View all 17 comments. View all 6 comments. Jan 16, Kirsten rated it it was amazing Shelves: We'd promised each other- back when this had all begun, when the world crumbled right before our eyes, taking with it everything we'd ever known, everyone we'd loved- that we'd never give up.
That we'd survive no matter the cost, that we would always stay together. Leisel and Evelyn were best friend before the epidemic started. It started overseas, then eventually made its way to the States. Known as the "infected" or the "rotters", they feed off the living.
One bite 5 Always One bite, and within days you die only to come back as one of them. It's been three years since Leisel and Evelyn lost their husbands and their lives to the infection. They have been living in a quaint community called Fredericksville , a safe haven for those that have not succumb to the virus. Looks can be deceiving.
What is meant to be a place to be free, is more like a prison. This is especially true for the quiet and meek, Leisel, who has been enduring hell for a long time. When she finally snaps, it is her strong friend Evelyn who will be by her side in hopes of leaving this disguised sanctuary. On their journey for survival and freedom, the two find that outside of the walls they were behind, are not only the infected , but humans who will do anything to survive.
Because the infection ran so much deeper than just turning people into mindless cannibals. It destroyed people's souls. With women used as currency and the "kill or be killed" mentality is all that surrounds them, what does fate have in store for these two friends? Will their friendship survive, and will they will they find some humanity amongst the darkness that is everywhere? This was such an intense, deep, emotional, dark, and gut-wrenching read. My anxiety levels were at an all time high, and I thoroughly enjoyed and loved all of it.
I'm usually not one to read science fiction or dystopian types of books, but this was on my radar because of one of the co-authors, Madeline Sheehan. I love her Undeniable series, and I thought this would be a great change of pace. I was not disappointed at all. Even though the "infected" we're omnipresent, it was more in the background to the pairs friendship, lack of humanity in the new world, and all of the things they had to endure. And fear not to all my fellow romance junkie friends, there was some love intermixed in all the chaos.
I really enjoyed how the story flowed, the people they met or came in contact with, and the crazy heart pumping moments. I'm not going to let on anything that took place, but let's just say there were some cringe-worthy, tear jerking, and awestruck moments. From the first chapter I was very intrigued by the lives of these two incredibly strong women. During the entire book I not only kept wondering how accurate could this be if some kind of epidemic were to take place, but also, would I be able to count on someone like that to have my back It's pretty crazy to think about, and I love when books make you question things.
This was an awesome tale, and I was so excited to see that there will be more. There was no cliffhanger, but the story continues through someone else's eyes, and truth be told, I'm dying for it! I would highly recommend this agonizing, beautiful, and disturbing read. View all 26 comments. Nov 18, A. Walters rated it it was amazing. So I've had a few days to process and let me start by saying that I've always had mad respect for both Riley and Sheehan as individual writers, but together, they have created something of pure magic.
It's rare that a book grabs my attention so completely that I will sit down and practically devour it in one sitting. But I did just that while reading Thicker than Blood. And what's crazy is this is a genre I never read. Sure, I love horror movies and some good ole' zombie apocal Okay. Sure, I love horror movies and some good ole' zombie apocalypse as much as the next gal, but in books they've never been my thing.
Until Riley and Sheehan. They took me by the hesitant horror reader balls and didn't let go until they were damn ready to let me go.
This is the story of two best friends. Leisel and Evelyn are living in a world torn apart by In some ways this book gives you all the things you've come to expect from dystopian novels A desperate need for survival. And a fair dose of blood and guts. But what this book has that so many of those other stories doesn't, is heart. Because underneath all of that other stuff, this is an amazing story of friendship and how far we, as humans, are willing to go to survive.
And in doing so will we lose the very things that make us Yes there's some romance, which adds nicely to the flow of the plot. There's humor that lightens an otherwise dark and heavy journey. Most importantly its a story that leaves you breathless. You meet characters that you will love.
Some you will hate. But you will find it hard to delineate between good and evil because in a post-apocalyptic world, those lines are so easily blurred and Riley and Sheehan perfectly depict this. This is not a traditional HEA but I couldn't imagine this book ending in any other way. I was left with a bit of a knot in my stomach but I was also satisfied.
I think you will be too. I was also super stoked to see that they plan to continue the series with other characters from this book. I can't wait to see what else these incredibly gifted storytellers have in store for us. Because in this world, we are the passengers and Riley and Sheehan are taking us for one hell of a ride! Amazing, amazing, amazing book!! This book took me completely out of my comfort zone. It was super intense, gritty, and raw.
It also played on some of my underlying fears. I have often wondered what would happen to humanity if an apocalyptic event ever happened. This book really explores that in terrifying, heartbreaking, and uplifting detail.
This book really flowed well. I couldn't even tell when reading it that two differ authors penned this book. Both authors did an amazing job. I was on the e Amazing, amazing, amazing book!! I was on the edge of my seat throughout reading it. Dec 07, Kim Bailey rated it it was amazing Shelves: The Walking Dead This entire story was so much like the television show and comics. I really felt like it could be a side story or an extension of that series. With a side of Zombie Yummmm Was my stomach knotted with anxiety throughout this story Did my heart break over and over again for the characters Was the sobbing and gut wrenching, bittersweet sorrow worthwhile This book is going straight to my 6 star shelf.
And I'm very anxious to get E's story I'm thinking this will be one of my faves of the year. Nov 17, Paula marked it as did-not-finish Shelves: I'm struggling with one of the main characters. She's weak and whiny. I get what the authors are doing with her character, but I can't stand her right now. It makes it difficult for me to enjoy the story when it switches to her POV. I do LIKE the storyline though. But it's important for me to be able to like or at least tolerate the MC's in order for me to enjoy a story.
I t This book I think I need to put this down for a bit. I read the last couple of chapters. Unfortunately, this book is just not for me.
View all 3 comments. Riley who wrote Limerence, my all time favourite vampire romance. If I'd known about Ms Riley, I would've been prepared for a shocker but both authors writing and style blended so seamlessly I didn't notice any changes or discrepancies. Clearly these two are a dream team. This story is about pain and loss and the strength, self-knowledge and confidence gained from suffering and coming ou Update This story is about pain and loss and the strength, self-knowledge and confidence gained from suffering and coming out of it stronger than ever.
It's also about love, courage and loyalty that is Thicker Than Blood. It's the celebration of Leisel and Evelyn's awe inspiring friendship. It's an ode to BFFs. To having more than a friend, more than a sister, but a soul mate. To the hope they give us, the strength they provide us, and the unconditional love they empower us with. The infected now roam everywhere and sanctuaries are few and far in-between and people you can trust are rarer still. It's a new world ruled by sadistic men while women are seen as currency, coveted property to be captured, traded, used or abused at will.
The new world is paradise for the opportunistic, social outcasts, religious zealots and psychopaths. The new world brings out the animal in them lurking just beyond the surface. The only difference is that we're no longer cages. Leisel and Evelyn are best friends just like their husbands were best friend, but in the last four years they've lost everything they loved; their loving husbands, family, friends and the comfortable and familiar world they took for granted.
One thing they still have is each other and their friendship is stronger than ever. These girls will do anything for each other; this is especially true for Eve. Whereas Eve is brave, brash and a 'live for the moment' kind of girl. Lei is timid, thoughtful and cautious.
She wears her heart on her sleeve but this world is not forgiving of the softer emotions and that's why Eve is very protective of Lei. This new world brings out the fighter in her, they all end up doing unthinkable things to survive and evolving into something new, something stronger. But there is always a cost. The way Lei, Eve and Alex deal with the changes to their personality and their struggle not to lose their humanity was a perfect blend of angst, humour, action, anger and love.
It was well balanced and believable at all times. It was beautiful, romantic and emotionally powerful. Individually they were amazing but when they got together, Lei and Alex were truly unforgeable. There was never a boring moment in Thicker Than Blood , It started with a bang and I was hooked from page one. I got so deeply attached and invested in the characters survival and that's never a good thing in a horror book. I went into this book not knowing much except that there are two best friends stuck in a zombie apocalypse. I should've read the blurb, it would've saved my poor heart from the shock of unexpected deaths and sudden plot twists.
I even took a long break from this book because I was afraid of where it was going. Ms Sheehan and Ms Riley are a dream team and amazing writers because Thicker Than Blood was a fantastic hard to forget book. The four star rating is in no way a reflection of their writing , it's just that personally, I didn't like how things turned out in the end.
Honestly, I'm still processing it. That particular ending left unresolved issues, view spoiler [ what is that eagle? Was that scene with Eve an afterlife even? Where is Alex in this afterlife? Eve made a cake for Lei and is waiting for her arrival, does that mean Lei is about to die? What about Lei and that guy in the end and do they get together and become a couple or what? So many questions left unanswered. You are a writing genius, but woman, you have some crazy things going on up in that head of yours!
Read this at your own risk