How We End

How We End is one of the best post-apocalyptic - zombie - virus-taking-over-the-world books I've read in a while. I missed this genre, this theme. I was intrigued by the description of the book, and of course, it has an awesome cover.

You grow to love each character, and are there with them every step of their survival in a new world. A world where there are infected walking the streets. You follow a group of survivors, each struggling with loss and pain in this infected reality.

The author does a great job with character development and world building. The characters begin to unfold and grow through the story, and then you begin to attach yourself to them emotionally, almost forgetting that this is a book about the end of the world.

The world itself, more specifically the virus, the type of infected, how it works, how the world falls apart around them,... it's all very well done.

I really enjoyed this book and wish to read more from the author in this genre.
I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading post-apocalyptic, zombie virus survival books.

Really enjoyed 'How We End', there was the perfect mixture between action/adventure and calmness where you really got to learn more about the different characters in the book, and enjoy these moments in the house without constantly worrying about what danger lurked outside

That said towards the end it did lull me into a false sense of security and I wont spoil it but my reaction was just 'what the actual fuck????!!!!!!!'

Feel like this book wrapped up nicely with no major cliff-hanger but still left a lot of questions so I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series to see what happens

- post apocalytic
- trans mmc & other lgbt+ characters
- found family (?)

This long book feels much too short, the short chapters certainly helped but it was the characters that really pulled you in. I was happily surprised at the trans representation and the way it was handled and taken seriously even during the beginning of the end. The characters were well developed and each interesting on their own and electric together. The backstories and complex lives give more than just history and further the plot. The science is unlike I’ve ever seen before and gives a new and more complicated view towards zombies, how they began and how they can be destroyed

How We End by LM Juniper.
How We Survive Book 1.
A deadly infection. Seven Strangers. The fight for survival begins...
Jake didn’t think his night could get worse. Being dumped by his fiancée is bad enough, but when his train stops deep underground and zombies attack, things go from worst-day-ever to run-for-your-life terror.
I really enjoyed this book. Good pace. Great story. 5*.

I found this book very intriguing really enjoyed that the narrative began in first person and then switch to third person for the second major character. The book starts on a tube train stuck in a tunnel , Jake our first major protagonist is a train driver on his way to meet his girlfriend, we are led to believe they are about to break up. During this we are introduced to a few other characters some pleasant, some not so. The book then switches to third person and we meet Liv in a different part of London. Things start to escalate quickly and we realise we are at the beginning of a “Zombie” apocalypse. So far so expected. The thing about this book is the way the characters come together and you start to really care about them . There is a slow romance that I really rooted to for and characters that I really didn’t want to lose. There is another volume coming. I can’t wait.

Absolutely loved this book. It’s like walking dead and the last of us meet up. Highly recommend if you like zombies, apocalyptic, survival reads. Easy to read and follow. It’s like you are a part of the story. Excellent!!

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This book is a fantastic zombie apocalypse read that felt so surreal reading, the book is based in London and then further parts of the UK making it very easy to keep up with the books
locations and made visualising the end of the world very easy.

“if its one thing we Londoners dislike more than tourists, its people in our personal space”

The writing is fantastic, and the book is a complete page turner, entertaining, emotional and engrossing, How We End is told from the perspective of two MC’s – Jake and Liv - who meet a third of the way through the book, this really helped add to the plot, character and relationships development, there were particular characters who were so well written, that you just felt so close to them, you felt like this was a group you would have no problem being is a dystopian world with, but there are some who still feel a little untrustworthy – I am looking at you Noah and Keith

The squad goals are next to none, and it really felt quite heart-warming that this group of unlikely friends find each other and began to care and support one another “I smile at the sight of the ragtag group of strangers who have become family. People I couldn’t make it without.” The character diversity is fantastic, I really like how there wasn’t much time spent on their characteristics, they were just very well-developed personalities/characters who happened to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, it was not put in the book to be the main characteristic of those characters which really helped to make the book feel more realistic, as
not everyone in that community is defined by their sexuality.

The ending of the book really got me though, and there were a number of scenes that threw me, such as Claire and Francis and Jake’s mum, there were times I laughed and chuckled, and
others that I was ugly crying at the trauma, and major changes in the book, the plot twists are fantastic and completely unexpected, either way this book feels like the love child of 28 days
later and the Walking Dead, and it’s an absolute pleasure to read, I honestly cannot wait to read How We Survive

There is a glossary at the end of the book which really helped to provide descriptions for particular language and words used throughout the book in regards to the infected.

This has been a good year for post-apocalyptic books and this is another excellent one to add to the pile. i loved the world building, the steady connection between the characters, and the sparking romance. I will always take time for a good zombie book, and this is one of the best I've read in a while.

This is a new and interesting addition to the zombie genre.

I'm a big, big fan of zombie novels. Once you suspend your disbelief about the, well, zombies, these stories can be excellent reflections on how individuals survive when their world falls apart and when fear is a constant companion. They are at heart novels about dealing with chronic PTSD and on-going trauma, and about 'big' topics like resilience, kindness, selfishness, fear and what it means to be human. And at the same time they are profoundly mundane, dealing with day-to-day practicalities.

Although essentially a fairly light, typical zombie novel, How We End is comparatively good, and very readable, with a few interesting twists on the standard zombie tropes. On top of that, it's set in the UK, so there's none of the gunslinging bravado that plagues (pun intended) many US-based zombie books. So in terms of basics, it's original enough to keep it interesting and to make it stand out as something new in its category.

As usual, it's about a group of strangers who come together and become a band, or family, fighting to survive together. Again, it's a bit different, with an interesting range of characters.

The worldbuilding is confident and the writing is overall quite good. My only niggle is that the dialogue is a bit tiresome in parts, where it descends a bit into childish ragging or teasing, At times I was unsure if this was targetting an adult or YA audience.

That said, I was gripped from the start and it held my interest right to the last page, leaving me hungry for more. It's exciting, emotional, and one of the scenes towards the end comes as a real surprise.

After the deluge of zombie novels published some years ago, there's been rather a dry season for the past few years, so it's nice that publishers haven't completely given up on them. There’s life in the old zombie yet.

My thanks to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing an ARC. All my reviews are 100% honest and unbiased, regardless of how I acquire the book.

I enjoyed the two main characters in this book so much that I kept reading it even though the cause of the apocalypse really creeped me out. It took me almost a week to finish this book. I loved sections of this book. I would speed through them. And then have to put the book down because the type of zombie is a straight up no for me. They made my skin crawl. No. Just no.

I'm glad to read about Jake and Liv. I not sure if I will be reading the rest of the series because the whole fungus mutation thing has too high of an ice factor for me. It’d not the type of sci-fi I enjoy. But if that doesn’t creep you out, I would this book.

I received an ARC for an honest review of the book.

Definitely one of my top favorite apocalypse books of the year! You really learn a lot about the different characters which helps you connect with them as they go along their way. There was enough action and adventure mixed in with calm that it didn't set my anxiety on edge through the whole book but yet not so much calm as to not keep me engaged. I could just enjoy their stories while they were in the house and worry along with them while they were out.

This was a refreshingly different take on the zompoc. The types of infected, mutations, and the spread of the virus was so different than what we usually see.

The story kept my attention, and though there were many characters, it didn't make they story confusing or hard to keep track of who was who. The characters were very likable, even the ones you love to hate. There were a few parts that dragged for me, but I don't think it took away from the story, and it didn't make me what to put the book down.

The diversity and representation were well done. Just about anyone who reads this can relate to one of the characters. It was easy to get attached to the characters, especially as you learned more of their backstories.

All-in-all, this was a good read, and I hope the sequel doesn't take too long. I need closure!

If you enjoy reading about a zombie apocalypse, this book will not disappoint.
If you are looking for a book that has lesbian romance, this book does not have it. It does have 2 characters that are LGBT however.
This book starts as there is a virus spreading throughout London. In all, 7 strangers (and a dog) from the train to trying to find safety get together and try to survive.
These zombies are not your typical zombies. These zombies are infected with a type of Ophiocordyceps (aka Cordyceps). These zombies have these things growing out of them that have spores that are released into the air. Not only do you have to avoid being bitten, you also have to avoid inhaling the spores! Very unusual twist.

This is unlike any zombie book I have every read and I am thrilled this is only Book 1 of a series!

I would highly recommend this.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Loved the found family dynamic in this book. The diverse cast was also great. I will definitely recommend this book!