The Queen of Zombie Hearts (White Rabbit Chronicles #3)

It took me a bit to finish listening to The Queen of Zombie Hearts because I just wanted to hold off on finishing this book. The first apart of the book alone put me through the ringer and I needed some time to recuperate.

Gena Showalter definitely knows how to make a reader go through so many emotions in just the beginning of the book. Geez! I was not prepared to deal with it all.

Alice Bell thinks the worst is behind her, until Anima Industries decides to play dirty. This is when the emotional rollercoaster happens in the story. Be prepared for it by getting yourself a box of tissues a head of time, otherwise you will be like me, using your shirt or your husband’s shirt to wipe away the tears. Darn you, Gena! I wasn’t prepared.

The war between Anima and the slayers have definitely come forward, but this time Alice and the slayers are not prepared. There’s also the issue of this woman showing up to only Alice to share information with her and help her with new powers. Unfortunately, the other slayers don’t like this at all. Alice is going to learn a lot about herself and her past. It may drive a wedge between her and Cole. There’s also other issues that show up in the story that I do not want to give away. Cole though is still a favorite of mine, even when he’s been offish. I just adore him, especially with Ali. They eventually get some happiness, but it takes a lot of heartache for that to happen.

This book definitely was the tearjerker of the books so far. I haven’t read the fourth book yet and I’m afraid too after what happened in this one. I will though eventually. I’ll have to listen to it, like I did with this one and the other two.

Overall, I give this book 4.5 stars and recommend it to Young Adult Fantasy readers out there. Read these books in order though. You definitely don’t want to read them out of order.

Gena Showalter has always been a master of storytelling, which is why she will forever be a auto-buy author for me. I look forward to not only the fourth book in the White Rabbit Chronicles, but the other books she’s planning to write in the future. LOVE her books!

Getting shot makes us cranky, I see.

Catching Butterflies

Ali Bell has gone through a ton in this series, and it didn’t stop in Queen of Zombie Hearts. She’s gotten so strong over time that she is a true force to be reckoned with which makes it even better that she’s so often taken for granted since she looks like she stepped right out of a children’s fairy tale book. This one starts off with an ambush that leads to a full-on war and the slayers are fighting two separate enemies (a horde of soul-eating zombies and the mad scientist group Anima). There are a lot of deaths which get harder with each book since I love every single character in this series.

The Blood Soaked Road

Text-speak gets annoying sometimes, but thankfully it’s not used too much.

Gooey Center

Finally Cole and Ali have patched things up, but this one is in no way easy on their relationship. Ali finds out one of her relatives is responsible for Cole’s mother’s death. Much drama ensues. There are a couple of moments where Ali seems like that young girl idealizing love that you want to shake, but she corrects herself after a few chapters which is refreshing.

We Won

The concepts are unique, the story is very character-driven, and the plot just gets more intriguing. Each book is filled with more new characters to love, a ton of action and sass. Definitely recommended.

Originally given 4.5 stars at <A href=”http://jcbookhaven.blogspot.com/2015/09/review-queen-of-zombie-hearts-white.html”>JC’s Book Haven</A>.

Authors take note…this is the way to end a series! The Queen of Zombie Hearts is an epic conclusion to an amazing series that will leave any fan extremely happy, full of tears, and eager to re-read the entire series as soon as they’re done. Gena Showalter has never disappointed me with a book, and this novel is definitely no exception. Every single scene is extremely well-crafted, from the writing to the descriptions to the voice of Ali Bell. Ms. Showalter throws twists and turns at us throughout the book, and you never know what is going to happen next! Just when you think everything is going to be okay, BAM! CURVEBALL! And I absolutely LOVED it.

Ali has always been one of my favorite main characters. She has such a wonderfully hilarious POV, and she has only grown snarkier. Watching her development over the course of the series has been such an amazing thing to read. Ms. Showalter did a remarkable job at growing Ali into a strong, kick-ass heroine that goes to the ends of the earth for those she loves and cares about. Ali-gator is better than ever in this one, and is just plain awesome! Cole is as swoonworthy as ever, and will have you fanning yourself many many times. Seriously, the boy is sexy to the extreme and I want need him in my life. He is so protective of his Ali-gator, but at the same time lets her take charge and be her own person. He doesn’t treat her like a baby or fragile little thing anymore. Cole realizes that she can handle her own, and let’s her go do her thing. The chemistry between Cole and Ali is undeniable, and is intense. Their romance is extremely well written and just adorable. I absolutely adore their relationship!

The minor characters, who in my opinion have never just been minor characters, are just as amazing as our 2 main leads. Kat and Reeves are the best girlfriends a person can have, and everyone needs a Kat in their lives. The whole gang is back, but there are also some new characters that we get to know. However, reader beware…there’s a betrayer in their midst, and you won’t see it coming. This book will leave you guessing until the end, and you will be speed reading to find out what happens.

This book definitely has some heart-wrenching moments, and you will definitely cry (or at least have tears in your eyes) at one part at the end. I couldn’t believe when a certain character died, but don’t worry, things work out in their own way.

Ms. Showalter’s imagination and creativity is at an all-time high in this novel, and she delivers yet another amazing read. I highly recommend reading this book if you are a fan of the series because you won’t be disappointed. However, if you haven’t read this series yet, go get this book NOW! You need to read this series, as it will definitely be one of your new favorite series’. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Showalter writes next!

Happy reading 🙂

Gena Showalter is one of my favourite authors, and this is one of my favourite series. Im sad its over. Really, really sad. Im going to miss reading about everyone. I even put off reading it for a little while. This being the end of the trilogy, I was conflicted on how I was going to feel at the end, I didn’t want to dislike it (which often tends to happen), but I am thankful to say that this story couldn’t have been written any better. Endings are bittersweet for me. This ending was especially bittersweet.

Queen of the Zombie Hearts made me laugh and cry. My emotions were all over the place sometime and there were times when I had to go back and re-read because I was skimming past parts because the anticipation of what was going to happen next killed me. Not going to lie, there are some situations which happened and I’m not sure what to think of them. Showalter made the right decision and what happened had to happen, but it’s sticking with me. Usually I can read a book then that’s it, but Queen of Zombie Hearts is sticking in my head.

Queen of the Zombie Hearts concludes the White Rabbit Chronicles. The drama continues with Alice and the gang when Anima, the agency who control the dead, make another attack, and this time, they mean war….

The feels. I dont know what else to say. I didnt expect this story to go as it did, but I loved every second, but, at the end, I couldnt help like feeling something was….missing? Uncompleted? Im not sure if its because I love the series and didnt want it to end or whatever, it just felt like there was a smidgen of something missing. Like there was something I wanted to know, to see how it turned out, and I didnt really get to ‘see’ it, it was just explained. That being said, it was perfectly executed and Gena Showalter did an amazing job with this series.

The last book in the series and I’m not sure how I’m going to go on! Queen of Zombie Hearts was a beautiful ending to the series and I seriously don’t know where to start.

Ali and the slayers are at war with Anima, and when I say at war, I really mean at war. This isn’t a little skirmish where people want something but if they don’t get it, hey whatever. No, this is high-tension and heartbreaking moments where these people are fighting for their lives, their friends, and everything they know.

Ali has always been a strong character but she just keeps on growing. It’s clear that she’s matured even more since the last book and has fully become the person she is meant to be. Ali is a hell of a fighter and kicks ass with the best of them but she is also so full of love and cares for her friends so, so much. So far this review sucks because I honestly don’t know how to explain how I feel. I admire Ali so much, for her choices, her personality, everything, and she is one of my favourite heroines of all time.

Gena Showalter did an amazing job with this book and I am kind of in awe. The characters, the plot, the action, the romance it was all written seamlessly in a way that just makes me love these books so damn much. The romance (you know I have to mention the romance) was better in this book than in the others. Before reading this did I think Cole could get any sexier and that I could love him any more? No way. Was I wrong hell yeah. Ali and Cole’s relationship is both perfect and imperfect, and I love how far both of them have come, how strong their bond is. Yes they have moments when life is crappy and they don’t know if they’ll make it, but at the end of the day both of them love the other and nothing, absolutely nothing, can keep them apart. Having just written about how beautiful their relationship is, let me just say: SWOONS. So, so, so sexy. I think I need a fan.

I know I’ve only talked about Ali and Cole so far but the others need a mention too. Gavin, Lucas, Bronxe, Frosty, Kat, Reeve, and even some new ones, I love these slayers. They are 100% badass and I adore all of them. Seriously, even without all the kickassery, these people are freaking hilarious! I’m talking humour and sarcasm to rival Kate Daniels and Jace Wayland (and if you don’t know who they are, what the heck have you been doing?!).

The action was of course superb 🙂 . A lot of the times there was so much going on zombies, slayers, hazmats but Gena Showalter manages to give it all to you at once without overloading, yet still keeping you on edge, wondering if everyone will make it out. Man, she is really good at that. I didn’t know who was going to survive, and I hate to say this, but not everyone survives. I know, it’s horrible. There were characters I would have given anything to have them survive but that simply wasn’t in the cards and I may hate the author a tiny bit for this one special person who dies (not saying who). Why?!?! Okay, I’m in control again.

I’m going to slip one tiny criticism in here because it came to mind and I have to be fair, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t marry this book if I could. So here it is: there were a few times when I felt like some of the dialogue was slightly overdramatic even if the situation kind of warranted it, but it didn’t really affect the book at all. Yep, that’s it 😉 .

Now I’ve got to end the review there because there isn’t anything else I can say which will make any sense. The Queen of Zombie Hearts was a spectacular and heartbreaking end to the series and it really is a must-read! As in, get off your but and buy yourself a copy!

YA
4.5 stars

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