The forest behind Renna’s home is dark and dense. It holds more secrets than she knows. Having grown up in the half-pocalypse, a world balancing against the tide of a blood-borne virus, Renna knows the rules by heart: 1) Stay inside between dusk and dawn.2) Close and lock the copper and silver screens.3) Report anyone suspected of infection immediately.Now, at seventeen, Renna will have to … Renna will have to survive against the rules.
– An unprecedented attack.
– A strange boy with copper eyes.
Can Renna survive the darkness to save the people she loves?
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Renna is a typical teenager except for the fact that she is living in a world full of Wilders, people who have been infected with a virus that changes them into monsters. Her brother, Benjamin, is in a band and just trying to live his life the best he can. Suddenly, their world is thrown for a loop when the virus mutates and Jamin and his friends are attacked. Renna has to run for her life from her brother as he changes.
She is soon rescued by a boy named Emerson and taken to his family, who are hiding out in the woods. Renna soon discovers that there is more to this virus that she has been led to believe.
This book was different from a lot of the post-apoc books that I have read. It is aimed at a YA audience and there is plenty of teenage angst and rebellion along with the “zombie” aspect. The story was a little far-fetched in parts, but all in all was an entertaining read if you enjoy this genre.
The narrator did a great job and added a lot to this audiobook. I was given the chance to listen through Story Origins and chose to review it.
This book is an interesting take on a partial apocalypse featuring zombies who have not quite taken over the world but still affecting lives. I appreciated the variances the narrator had with each of the characters though not always clear between them. I found the twist of the middle to end interesting while scary at the premise of the immense secrecy. It was even realistic how defiant the teens are even in a threatened society where mistakes can lead to death.
I know what you’re thinking. “What kind of masochist reads a book about the zombie apocalypse with all of this going on?” (Motions vaguely at the world).
Yeah. I know.
But Cass Kim’s take on the zombie mythos is both unique and a breath of fresh air to the genre. Perfect for the YA audience, this book is sure to please readers of all ages.
I enjoyed this book! I really love the idea of a half apocalypse. Life hasn’t collapsed but adapted, and I haven’t seen this that often. I thought this book was well written and interesting and would definitely buy anything else by this author. I highly recommend.
5 stars all around for Wilders.
This book is dealing with same virus as book 1 but it is a different family we are observing in the story. The characters are very diverse and the story builds. I was sad that it ended with a cliffhanger type ending. Narrator did a good job in narrating the story. Wish the next book was already available!!
Wilders is a fantastic tale that draws you in and won’t let you go. The combination of excellent writing and narration make this a must read for book lovers of any genre!
The author did an amazing job developing the characters in a natural, believable manner – with the tension of the story line building stronger and stronger with each chapter. I felt like I had stepped into the book and was trying to get away from the Wilders myself! The scientific elements were also explained in an easy to understand and believable manner – without adding any unnecessary complexity to the story.
I can’t recommend this book enough! My only complaint is that the “mean author” left me hungry for the sequel!
The Wilders are a mutated strain of humans, similar to zombies. Unlike zombies, humans have adapted to the presence of the Wilders, learning that copper and sunlight keep them at bay. With these techniques, life goes on in a semi-normal state. That is until the Wilders virus mutates creating a new strain of disease that creates Wilders who aren’t afraid of the sunlight. Wilders who attack in the sunlight.
Suspenseful and action-packed, it’s not very often that I find apocalyptic books that are unique, but Wilders is one of those. The creatures, Wilders, were an interesting concept, and I loved the author’s creature of a world that’s halfway between normalcy and the apocalypse. It was a refreshing change of pace. Characters were very well written, and I loved the details that the author put in such as Renna’s cat. It made the world and characters even realer.
My only real complaint is that the story wasn’t longer. I have some questions that were left unanswered, and I hope there will be a sequel so I can see what will become of these characters.
Narration was pleasant and went along well with the story.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
This is a highly entertaining original story with wonderful characters. The description given makes it sound like a zombie story, but it’s not. It’s much better than that. If you are a zombie fan, you will still like it, but if, like me, you are not a zombie fan, you will enjoy it too. I received a free review copy of the audio version of this book in exchange for an honest review.