Okay, how to even start this. Well, forewarning, this book is about love between two men.
I have found that I really enjoy reading post-apocalyptic romance books for whatever reason. This book is definitely a top contender as a favorite for the category, though Lily Mayne's books are still holding #1.
So, the apocalyptic part of this story comes from zombies, essentially, that are called either type a or type b. The difference between the two is how one is more animalistic in thinking and acting whereas the other seems to be able to think and do try to talk, though it's a garble mess that doesn't make sense. Not that you'd be able to actually talk to one before it ripped your face off.
We start the book with Noah - Lieutenant of Squad E. He's still wrestling with grief from the loss of his partner over a year ago by a type, but is still doing his best to lead the squad. Something to know about Noah - he holds everything in. He is terrible about talking about what's going on inside his head. This will affect his relationship down the road.
Next, we get into Zeke's story. He's a researcher who has recently been fired from the lab he was working at because the lab closed. Lab closed because the head researched was doing illegal things. Anyways! Since he was out of a job, the military can apparently recruit him. He was essentially given two weeks to find a new job, and when he didn't, military personnel took him from his home in the middle of the night and was taken to the same base as Noah.
Zeke and Frankie, another new recruit, join Squad E. Training is rough, but they get through it.
No one should be surprised that Noah ends up starting to feel protective of Zeke. Zeke is not a violent man and has a hard time with even the thought of coming upon a type. Zeke ends up feeling grateful towards Noah for his patience and his ability to explain things in a way that he can understand. Thus, slowly, a relationship bloom between them.
But wait, there's more!
Noah comes from a military background and his uncle comes to him with information that ends up putting his uncle on the run from the military. Basically, time is running out for the military base in London. It's only a matter of time before either food runs out, or the types are able to get through the barrier. Noah doesn't want to believe this as no one has been told anything in the military. However, it's true, and eventually Squad E is thrown into the fight and ends up on the run too.
Noah and Zeke fall in love before the big fight, and go through some very harrowing experiences that I think make them stronger.
The book ends with Squad E on the run to a different continent, with hope in their hearts.
Overall, this book was just amazing. It caught me up within the pages and I had a hard time putting it down. You will cry your eyes out and want to reach through the pages to hug the characters - I really wish that was possible sometimes. It will also leave you wanting more, to know what happens when they arrive at the continent and what happens to the world in the face of the types.
I do love how the title can be taken to mean the zombies or the men in power who aren't telling people anything about what's happening with resources, money, number of people still alive, etc. I gave a very brief overview of what happens - there's so much more that I promise you'll love it.
Spice Level: 3/5
Not overly spicy, but things do happen.
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