The X-Variant Review

**Thank you to the author for sending me an ARC in return for an honest review. 4 stars!!!! When I first started reading this book, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. But, I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. The worldbuilding is pretty phenomenal. I especially loved reading the world in which the Unathis lived in. It was rather immersive. Rosemary has a wonderful way of writing. So, the descriptions are rather vivid. I was immediately reeled in. The MC Kala is a pretty feisty and resourceful girl. She tends to care deeply about those around her especially her loved ones. The book shows a lot of diversity in relationships which would definitely appeal to a lot of people. On the other hand, the story progression was quite brisk. We come across a variety of characters that play different roles which are pivotal to the storyline. The story also tends to switch viewpoints within a chapter. This takes a while to get used to but it's a minor criticism. There's a lot of action but it's not of a violent nature. I would have liked to see more fight scenes with the zombies. The story is based more on the people and how they deal with their changing world. It's a story about survival. We also see quite a few plot revelations towards the end of the story which is rather interesting. But I would say that the twists and plot devices used are more subtly done than in other books of the same genre. Overall, I would say the concept is highly original and is a great jumping off point for the rest of the series. It's a great addition to the zombie genre. I look forward to reading the sequel.

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