I recommend this to historical fiction fans and zombie lovers alike. This is an incredibly unique book, bringing a fun twist to two very distinct genres and delivers messages that are incredibly relevant and timely.

I think it’s great to see her genuine reactions to the issues going on, whether it be the racial tensions or the heightened threat to their lives. At once provocative, terrifying, and darkly subversive, Dread Nation is Justina Irelands stunning vision of an America both foreign and familiar-a country on the brink, at the explosive crossroads where race, humanity, and survival meet. Jane, on some true bad bitch energy, single-handedly took down Othello, goddamn Professor Gertrude, and 2 of the caged shamblers. Jane is a great narrator and protagonist, and while she can be a little unlikable at times, I found her compelling, and her growth throughout the story only makes her more so. Long story short, Othello gets bitten, turns into a shambler, and starts devouring Professor Ghering like the 2 for 1 special at Popeyes. While there are some stylistic things that I often dislike, I felt they worked well in terms of engaging me in the narrative. However, despite my general dislike of zombie stories, this story captured me due to the way it took that and combined it with such dark historical events with such skill, that it kept me enthralled the whole way through. Paperback | $9.99 USD | ISBN-13: 978-0062570611 | 451 pages | Historical Fiction/Horrorĭread Nation saved me from falling deep into a massive slump, when I found that some of the other books I tried weren’t keeping my attention.

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