This was a unique concept for a zombie novel, it had everything that I was looking for and enjoyed the feel of this book. The characters felt like they lived with the zombie world, it had everything that I wanted and enjoyed how they worked in this universe. Carrie Mac does a great job in showing the apocalyptic elements and enjoyed how good the characters were.

Zombie Apocalypse Running Club by Carrie Mac isn't your typical zombie apocalypse story. Sure, there are flesh-hungry monsters, but the real heart of the novel lies in its relatable characters and the conflicts that feel all too real, even without the threat of the undead.

Zombie Apocalypse Running Club uses the fantastical premise of a zombie apocalypse to explore the very real struggles of teenagers. The characters are funny, flawed, and easy to connect with. Ultimately, it's a story about facing your fears, embracing life's unexpected opportunities, and finding the courage to be yourself – even in the face of a zombie apocalypse.

This book is a great choice for anyone who enjoys a good coming-of-age story with a twist, or for anyone who needs a reminder that sometimes, the biggest challenges we face aren't the undead, but ourselves.

The cover and blurb/summary for this book are very deceiving. With bright colors and a quirky title, you'd think this would be full of humor or at least some kind of odd mix of humor and real deep life/death stuff. However, that's not what I found in the opening chapters of this story. The heavy religious theme put me off entirely, yet I kept going hoping we'd get past it at some point. The twins were interesting, but they did not act like twins or like siblings at all. The zombies came and I felt nada. I don't know if there's a point where it changes into a more lighthearted, fun, exciting story because I DNF'd at page 50.

Thanks, but it was just not my type of book.

[Netgalley ARC]

This book was great! It was equal parts funny, scary, and sweet, all mixed together. It was so interesting, I loved the plot and story, I thought it was very creative and well executed. I really enjoyed seeing the main character and one of the other characters be able to grow together and form a relationship even through a really rough and scary time, and I especially loved the ending!

This was definitely a unique book. I was definitely hoping to like it more than I did, but it is just not a crossover novel. I did enjoy the characters who are necessary and relevant in the YA world, and the addition of zombies is a bonus.

I really wanted to like this book. Great title and zombies. I just could not get into it and did not finish it. I did not like the main character and the style of writing. I am sure others will like it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Children’s for the ARC

Super funny book for young adults. It combines the best of the teenage life during an apocalypse and how teens handle the situation they are in.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

The premise is hilarious, and the writing is light and easy and full of humor. I stopped after chapter 1 (4%), but easy three to four stars for the target audience with five for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for the ARC.