Translated from the German 2012 graphic novel Endzeit, Ever After is an unsettling zombie apocalypse story. Two German cities - Weimar and Jena - are survivor outposts in the days after the zombie apocalypse. Two young women, Vivi and Eva, travel from the harsh conditions in Weimar to Jena, hoping for a better life, but both women have secrets. Vivi is tormented by visions of her younger sister, while Eva is in the middle of a transformation. The two form an unlikely friendship on the road, protecting one another from the living and the dead. The story is focused on the two women for the most part, making it an interesting character study in personality. The colorful manga-inspired artwork is a stark contrast to the bleak story, and there are some very graphic moments that may not appeal to some readers. The story drops readers into the beginning of the story with very little context, so it is a little fiddly at first, but I hit my stride pretty quickly. It's an interesting new take on zombie stories; if you have readers who enjoy zombie horror, consider adding this to your shelves.

Endzeit was made into a movie in 2019.

I had no idea that this was about zombies. The title is a little bit misleading, and I know if I had read the blurb I would know, but I very rarely remember the information in the blurb.
It follows the story of two girls as they rough it in post-apocalyptic Germany as they travel between two cities. Even though a lot of elements of the story remain shrouded in mystery, the artwork is beautiful and I am content with the information given. like all graphic novels, it went by fast, but for once I felt like I was actually reading a story and not watching a really choppy movie.

This graphic novel goes right for your emotions. Between intense moments of action and heart-pounding secrets, I was quickly hooked on the journey of these two young women. In a short time I was invested in their stories and I really want to know more of the past and future for these characters. I have not seen a zombie apocalypse novel with this same dynamic. The use of imagery first and words second is really prevalent and well done, and the art style is perfect for the cute and crazy sides of the story.

While this novel was fun to read, I was frustrated by a lot of things that felt unexplained or choppy. There’s a lot I felt like I didn’t get a good enough understanding of, especially within the characters‘ backstory and some of the lore of the world. I would have loved even a little expansion on that, as well as the dynamic between Vivi and the Warden or how Eva came to be in the compound.

This was the first book of its type I've ever read. I'm no stranger to comic books, but I've not really read comics in this genre. The style of the illustrations featured in this book, while foreign and strange to me, were okay.


The story itself was nice and easy to follow. There were just a lot of questions left unanswered, like the origin of the zombies and stuff like that.

I enjoyed reading Vivi and Eva's story, and lovers of graphic novels should definitely check this out.

This graphic novel was very interesting and the artwork was gorgeous! I loved the entire thing and following the main character. I felt like I was right there with her the entire way. Honestly I wish it would’ve been a little bit longer though I felt like I needed more of the story than what I got. During the story we go on a journey with the main character who tries to find her sister and along the way finds a new friend. I do recommend it but be prepared for a cliffhanger.

Set in Germany, Vivi and Eva meet 2 years after the zombie apocalypse begins. They make a journey from one outpost to the next while hiding from zombies and trying to deal with their changed circumstances. Vivi has mental health issues and see things that aren't there while Eva is changing physically.

Not a lot happens in this book. It's kind of boring. There are also several elements left unexplained, that I found frustrating. Maybe it was lost in translation from the original German. Vieweg is primarily an illustrator of children's books. That art style shines through here. The art is a bit rudimentary. Sometimes that adds to the horror element, sometimes it's a hindrance to the sequential storytelling. The action sequences often looked like random images plopped on the page. I couldn't tell how they fit together.

I picked this comic up because I thought the cover looked pretty. I then read the description and thought why not check this out. It ended up being a read now option on Netgalley so thought why not. I am sad to say I didn't enjoy this.

I honestly did not know what was going on a majority of the comic. I was pretty much confused and just didn't feel invested in anything that was going on. I felt at one point I was just speeding through the comic just so I could finish and move on to something else. It really is a shame because I was looking forward to this. I love finding new comics to get invested in. I did think the art was really pretty and well done. It did give off some spooky vibes. I wouldn't say anything is very graphic but there was some creepy art. The is definitely on the darker side but I really enjoy that. I do feel if this does interest you to check it out in the fall. It gives off major fall vibes which I enjoy.

I'm bummed I didn't like the story because I was really into the artwork. I would be down to check out more work from this author in the future though.

*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*

Vivi is living in a mental hospital as she was rescued by the warden from the zombies. Vivi is taken to a fence to mend. As she starts to mend it, a zombie crashes through attacking her co-worker. The person is shot immediately. Vivi escapes on a supply train only to discover Eva is on it. Eva is the supervisor that had put Vivi on fence mending. They end up leaving the supply train when it breaks down. They discover later that the people who were coming to fix the train are dead. As they walk together in the post-apocalyptic land, they keep an eye out for the zombies. They are heading to a city that is free from zombies. Will they make it?

A look at survival after the zombies have survived and are the majority of “living” in Germany. The author have Eva and Vivi become friends. As they travel, they learn how the survive the initial attack of zombies. They each have their own demons of what they experienced and did to survive. It haunts them. The author did an aa good job of writing this story. The illustrations are done excellently. The bight colors give relief from the dreary land. I think that this story would be an excellent way to discuss survival. It’s a good story.

I really enjoyed this. It had everything I needed.
The illustrations were so beautiful and vivid.
Zombies and adventure and found family thru friendship..
This follows two girls who are both struggling with loss and pain after the zombie apocalypse happened. They run away and end up together in the middle of zombie hoarded and countryside. They are not friends at first but thru the fear and fighting to be safe together, they each open up about their pasta and pains and eventually find that they are better together than apart!
I loved this so much! Beautiful graphics and storyline!!

This arty, European zombie book was lacking in appeal for me. The story was all over the place (scattered bits of backstory on the main characters were more confusing than revealing) and the artwork was jarringly inconsistent. I couldn't find a way into the story, either through the characters or plot.

rating: ★★☆☆☆

Going into this graphic novel, all I knew was that the art style looked pretty and there were zombies in it. Some of that still stands, I do love the art style especially when the panels depicted were of the scenery. I also find it really interesting that this story takes place two years after the apocalypse compared to the other stories that usually take place at the very beginning. It was very interesting to see how the town was surviving and dealing with the zombies and how they have learned to run things two years later. We follow two girls, Vivi and Eva, who are living in this post-apocalyptic world and how they are both dealing with struggles on their own.

Now, one thing that I did not like about this graphic novel was the pacing. Which, could be because of it’s translation but I do not actually know if the story or the translation is to blame. This story was certainly too fast-paced for me. You’re also thrown right into the middle of it, so you honestly don’t know what’s happening. I honestly never really understood what was happening in the story and didn’t have a chance to take it all in since everything is happening in the blink of an eye. I also would have wanted to know more about the start of the apocalypse. Why are their zombies? Did anything trigger the start of the dead coming back to life? Is it a disease or a virus? I just have so many questions that, sadly, this story did not answer.

Speaking of not being able to take everything in, I never had a chance to develop an attachment to the characters. Everything was moving so quickly that I never really got a chance to get to know Vivi and Eva. I honestly couldn’t tell you much about either of the girls besides their names, hair color, and what traumatic event they are going through during this story. Also, because of a lack of an attachment to the characters, I never felt anything when something sad happened to the characters or when they faced a near-death experience. I wasn’t invested or there in the story, I was just watching as everything happened so quickly.

TW: attempted suicide, body gore, abuse, and manipulation, etc.
Received via Netgalley. All opinions are expressly my own.

Hey look it is a zombie horde! Post-Societal collapse scenarios are a staple of YA fiction. Therefore it is not easy to tread new ground, and it is equally easy to fall into cliche. Ever After does not manage to avoid these cliches; however, there is enough heart to make you care about the characters and what happens to them.


First to the criticisms. Zombie stories are played out. The zombie lore in Ever After is somewhat muddled. I wasn’t sure what the rules to the virus were which left me confused at points. The review copy provided had lettering that bit lower res that the art but I think this is due to the fact it is a translation.

Now the positives. While Veiweg’s art style is one that I never really warmed up to, she does a beautiful job of creating both intimate character moments and shocking visuals. There is an injury near the ends of the book that made me wince at the awfulness of it. This is what you want in a Zombie story, gore, and, a sense of building tension as the plight gets worse and worse.

Despite being over 200 pages, the story moved at a fair clip. I read it in one sitting, which perhaps was a disservice to the book.

Like any good road trip movie, our protagonist’s relationship develops over time with both ups and downs. The characters are believable, and their relationship with each is one that I wanted to succeed.

Reading this also made me question if I would have enjoyed it more if I weren’t in lockdown? Can you separate a book from the circumstances in which you are reading it? I don’t know. However, the incongruity of the Vieweg’s cartoonish illustration with the subject matter is not something I think I overcame. That and my personal burnout on zombie stories meant I did not enjoy this much. For a younger audience (anyone under 30 years old) I think. There are thrilling moments, genuine scares, and, moments of real emotion in this book. Worth a read if you like your zombie stories with a heart.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book for an honest review. Thank you Olivia Vieweg and NetGalley for giving me this opportunity.
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I don't usually find myself attracted to graphic novels but the cover AND the description of the book really pulled me in.
The art style is so cute! Even though I was reading about a zombie apocalypse I felt invited by the warm colors and relaxed art style.
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Two girls, Eva and Vivi, are trying to survive in the zombie apocalypse. They find each other in an unconventional way and then try to survive together. Both fighting their own battles, Vivi, grief of loss and Eva, a change that will last forever, they only have each other.
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Both Eva and Vivi's characters are well planned out and executed. Eva--the zombie badass that everyone WANTS to be in an apocalypse, (I love her for being cool as hell but it will never be me.) And Vivi, the shy timid girl who everyone ACTUALLY is in a zombie apocalypse. Both Eva and Vivi are relatable and I found myself feeling for them and their struggles often.
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The plot was interesting, Eva and Vivi both have to work through their own person battles and I thought the way Olivia Vieweg portrayed that in her Graphic Novel was perfect. We get individual panels for both Vivi and Eva's struggles and I really enjoyed it.
One thing I was a little less keen on was that some expository things did feel a little rushed. I wish I could have gotten to know Eva's past a little more. Or seen more of Vivi and her sisters relationship.
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This was a great story about friendship and family. Eva and Vivi's friendship was beautiful and broke my heart. I really loved this Graphic Novel and I would recommend it to someone who wants to read a quick story about friendship, family and loving each other even when it's hard.

*2.5

The art style was nice and I liked how vibrant and eye-catching the colors were. This did have gore and violent zombie scenes, which I liked, but I know many won’t.

I felt just okay with the story overall. It explained very little and it felt disjointed. I was confused most of the time on what was going on. These issues may come from the translation, though.

Even though I personally did not like this as much as I’d hoped, it’s still an intriguing story and something many will enjoy.

I felt like Ever After had a lot of potential. The entire time I was reading it however, I felt like I had missed something.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for allowing me to read this.

Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Depression, Graphic/Explicit Violence

I don't much like zombie stories, however there was something about the synopsis and the artwork that drew me to it...

Unfortunately, I have to say that I was quite confused for the majority, if not all, of the book.

It feels as if we're thrown into the story halfway through, half of the story is missing. We're not given any explanation for the 'apocalypse', for why Vivi is locked up in that hospital for no apparent reason, why there is a zombie plague outside of the wall in which some are full on zombies, others seem to be a mix of zombie and plant beings, some have kept their humanity some haven't....

The other character Eva was hiding her own secret that she was turning into a zombie herself, but then becomes part zombie part plant....

And the ending.... well, it was just as strange and odd as the rest of the book.

I understand that it's a story of survival, friendship, humanity, what makes us human and what makes us want to keep on going and staying alive. And it is also about regrets.

The artwork was beautiful, soft and sweet, which I did not expect given it's mainly a very graphic and violent zombie post-apocalyptic story.

In a way, however, it reminded me a bit of Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion, with the walled city vibes and with some zombies struggling to keep their humanity.

But... yes, this book lacked in plot, world building and explanation of most of the events.

I expected more unfortunately.

#EverAfter #NetGalley

I picked this book with the expectations of reading a cute story.Oh boy was I wrong!This was dark and gory;nevertheless the illustrations were absolutely adorable and very pleasing to the eyes!!!.The story takes place in a zombie-apocalyptic world where the cities are fully barricaded to keep the zombies out.Some parts made me feel so emotional.As I was reading I found that the blurb at the start just gave out most of the story.And I'm still confused with the ending of this novel.

Content warnings:self-harm, death, violence, depression

Thank you @netgalley for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review

TW: Suicide attempts, self harm, abuse, child death.

With all of that, I admit I was unsettled on reading this, but the content felt warranted in the context of the story.

Vivi and Eva meet each other early in the story through unfortunate circumstances. I don't want to spoil anything, as I went into this graphic novel blind, and suspect that may actually be the best way to do so. Vivi is doing her best to recover from a trauma, and the hits keep coming... and coming... and coming until the very end when there is finally a theoretical light at the end of the tunnel. I loved watching Vivi stumble as she traversed the journey to acceptance of her situation. At the beginning she's so unsure, but by the end, it feels like she's come out a warrior.

The cute art style definitely threw me off initially; it took me a few pages to grasp the sort of dire situation she was in. Ultimately, my only complaint was that I wished each section was fleshed out a touch more. The locations and the characters the girls ran into were dynamic, and I would have loved to see/get a bit more explanation or background as the story progressed. Thinking on it now, I suspect that lent itself a bit to the unsettling feeling I mentioned before, so maybe it's a strength as well? Was it intentional? I'm not sure. I'd love to dip my toes into other work by this author though. 3.5/5.

I was granted an advance readers copy via the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was kind of confusing on a plot level, but it had beautiful art and I enjoyed it.
The characters were all quite interesting and I really wanted to see their friendship unfold more.

I was initially drawn to this book because the cover is gorgeous and the plot sounded interesting. The actual art style of the book is simplified, which was a bit of a disappointment for me. Regardless, I decided to keep with it and still found the book difficult to follow. The reader is thrown into the plot where the world of zombies is never explained and most of the world-building is non-existent. The dialogue itself is choppy and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. The premise is good, but the execution is lackluster. This review was an honest opinion written in exchange for an arc from NetGalley.