Zombie Queen

By: Brandy Slaven, Mary Martel

Narrated by: Kelley Huston, Jeffrey Kafer

The beginning...
The beginning is always the best place to start when reflecting on what has been.
Thinking back on it, my life had been perfect.
Middle class girl in high school with a happy home life.
My life had been full of nothing but promise.
Life was good.
Everything was great.
And then my whole world went to shit. In one day.
The disease came first.
Then the dead.
It was a fight for my life every single day from the start. But I was different from all the rest.
I had heard my mother's screams while watching my sister become one with the undead. All the while feeling like there was absolutely nothing I could do to help them.
It killed me.
What’s more, it changed me.
I did everything I possibly could to survive on my own.
And then I learned how to survive with others.
By being their Queen.
Their Zombie Queen.
And by being the most feared woman they ever came in contact with.

This is a WhyChoose novel full of zombies, a sword wielding badass chick, and an army of dudes.
Recommended age 17+ due to content and language.

©2020 Brandy Slaven (P)2020 Brandy Slaven

Enjoyed this post apocalyptic RH standalone!

I love everything Brandy Slaven writes and this is actually my first read/listen of anything by Mary Martel (I have tons of her books and audiobooks in my library, but they definitely shot up in the queue)! I was pleasantly surprised by this read/listen because I am not a fan of zombies but I really enjoyed this story. I loved how strong Em was and how she slowly let her guard down after being on her own during these nightmarish times. I enjoyed the guys in this story as well, how different they were and how they tried to be there for for (despite being awkward and shy since they haven't dealt with a non-zombie woman in awhile haha). I liked the dynamic that was created and thought this story had a lot of potential. I think for me, the reason I couldn't give it a 5 star was because it felt like it ended suddenly. I didn't get the intimate moments/steps towards relationship with Em and some of the main guys. I felt kinda cheated in that respect, not trying to be harsh. I just got so invested in this story that when things finally looked up it was over but she hadn't cemented her harem by the end. If this was book 1 of a series or duet, then I would have given it 5 stars. But because of how it ended, I had to knock it down. I did enjoy it though; I think that is why I was so upset when my audiobook ended because I had gotten so invested ❤️

In terms of the narration, I thought both Kelley and Jeffrey did a fabulous job and I will be listening to more from them in the future. I thought each of them could improve their opposite sex voices, but that is my only constructive feedback. Solid 4.5 stars (rounded up because I enjoyed their inflections and their emotions were spot on when all the zombies were involved haha).

Too good, must have more!

What a great zombie read! Em is a badass, and her guys are great, Kemp is my favorite by far. I definitely want more of these guys, even though it has an ending that was all wrapped up it would be insanely amazing to have another book, with another crazy adventure and more steamy sexy moments to read with these characters. I seriously love these characters, and the narrators did a fantastic job bringing them to life! Anyway, I definitely recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good zombie read and likes a little RH.

New Approach to a Zombie Story

I have binged on every zombie story and movie I've found over the last 4 years after avoiding them for 40 years. 1970s Dawn of the Dead scared the crap out of me. This was an interesting, zombie light, type of story. I hate alpha males in stories but love a strong compassionate woman who throws their attitude right back at them along with a side-order of crazy b!tch. The reverse harem thing is more the reality of 5 or 6 guys surviving, and living, with one attractive girl. The characters are likeable, mostly, by the end of the story.

excellent!

I really really enjoyed this book!! Could not stop listening. Can't wait for the next one...

Love a good zombie bok!!

I received this audio book from the author for an honest review.

I have to say when I saw Jeffrey was a narrator, My heart SANG!! he narrates The Protectors by Teresa Gabelman and he MAKES IT!!! Kelley was a new voice for me. I enjoyed her voicing our heroine and thought she did a better job as the story moved along...maybe became more comfortable in the "voice" of Emerald??

I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing and crazy good this story is.  The first chapter will have you on the edge of your seat.  My heart was in my throat listening to Emerald tell you about the day everything changed for her.  If that chapter does not keep you totally enthralled, then when you hear the description of the life and surroundings Emerald has…I felt my skin crawling because it was so tense and so claustrophobic.  I was dying but in heaven dying!!  It was totally a good thing!

This book is so fast paced at times with so much action and then other times we are feeling the despair and fear of Emerald.  We know its been 16 months and we know she is sad, lonely and scared.  When the Sam appears I admin I was scared outta my mind because women aren’t treated the best in these worlds and Emerald knows this first-hand.  As the other guys start to show Emerald they are not the bad guys and can be trusted, we see her open up and hope beyond hope she had a safe place.  A Family to call her own.  Complete with a crazy Granny!!

The story is a lot of interpersonal relationships and dealing with the all the men and one Emerald.  But when Emerald makes some proclamations, I was like GET IT GIRL!!!  When our family is starting to come together and starting to find a rhythm, chaos finds them and its not even the crazy girl or the wild man who bring it home.

I loved the action and loyalty this family shows one another.  But sweet Baby Jesus if you ladies don’t write another book, Imma be broken.  I need some more time with some of the guys and Emerald.