By: Mercedes Lackey & Rosemary Edghill
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Genre/Age: YA Western SciFi
Pages: 336
Source: ARC from NetGalley and Bloomsbury
Jett is a
girl disguised as a boy, living as a gambler in the old West as she searches
for her long-lost brother. Honoria Gibbons is a smart, self-sufficient young woman
who also happens to be a fabulous inventor. Both young women travel the prairie
alone – until they are brought together by a zombie invasion! As Jett and
Honoria investigate, they soon learn that these zombies aren’t rising from the
dead of their own accord… but who would want an undead army? And why? This
gunslinging, hair-raising, zombie western mashup is perfect for fans of Cowboys
vs. Aliens and Pride & Prejudice
& Zombies.
Dead
Reckoning is everything I would hope for from a steampunk zombie western:
it’s fun, action-packed, and best of all, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
If you’re looking for a zombie novel that won’t keep you up late at night, then
look no further!
The highlight of the novel for me was definitely
the three protagonists. Jett, who disguises herself as a tough male gunslinger;
Honoria, who isn’t afraid to travel the Wild West as a solo female; and White
Fox, an Army scout who was raised by Indians. They are all wonderfully charismatic
and fleshed-out characters and watching their interactions was truly hilarious
and enjoyable. Honoria and Jett were particularly entertaining together.
Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill have created
a wonderful world for this adventure: part Wild Wild West, part steampunk, and
part zombie. It’s such a fun and unique combination, and you’re sure to enjoy
the ride. Dead Reckoning seems to
leave the door open for future escapades, and I, for one, can’t wait to hop on
board again! Recommended for anyone in the mood for an engaging, zombie-lite
novel, Dead Reckoning is not to be
missed!
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