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Deathless Divide
(Dread Nation #2)
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The sequel to Dread Nation is a journey of revenge and salvation across a divided America.
After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler: Get out of town, stay alive, and head west to California to find her mother.
But nothing is easy when you're a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to a protected ...more
After the fall of Summerland, Jane McKeene hoped her life would get simpler: Get out of town, stay alive, and head west to California to find her mother.
But nothing is easy when you're a girl trained in putting down the restless dead, and a devastating loss on the road to a protected ...more
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*crying because I really want this book and need more Jane McKeene in my life*
How do I review a book that wrecked my heart so thoroughly without blubbering or spoiling everything or just keyboard smashing?
Not well! But I'll try.
This was not the book I expected it to be; I enjoyed it nevertheless. I tried not to picture anything with Deathless Divide. Still, I had a vague idea of what I thought might happen. The book literally had nothing in common with my idea other than it being awesome. But thank goodness, because I never would've come up with this.
If Dread Nation is ...more
Not well! But I'll try.
This was not the book I expected it to be; I enjoyed it nevertheless. I tried not to picture anything with Deathless Divide. Still, I had a vague idea of what I thought might happen. The book literally had nothing in common with my idea other than it being awesome. But thank goodness, because I never would've come up with this.
If Dread Nation is ...more
Jan 22, 2018
Elise (TheBookishActress)
marked it as 2020
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review of another edition
Shelves:
anticipated-sequels
the Most Important 2020 release after the greatness that was book one
Oct 12, 2019
megs_bookrack
marked it as to-read
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Seriously, though...
Waiting on my library hold...
Will I even survive?!
Waiting on my library hold...
Will I even survive?!
Junstina Ireland did not come to play with us in book 1: alternative Historical zombie sci-fi where the Zombie apocalypse abruptly ends the Civil War and black people are free but subject to a caste system that places them as trained zombie fighters to protect white people. I'm ready for book 2 and hoping for a Netflix series.
The survivalist "utopia" of Summerland fell to a horde. Jane McKeene and Katherine Deveraux, along with six other survivors, escaped the death and destruction with one immediate goal: to get somewhere safe. But where can safety be found in a world where the dead walk the earth? For Jane, wherever they go is just a stop along the way. Now that she knows where her mother is, she plans to find her. Plans tend to go awry, however, and the small group of survivors will face calamities resulting in
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Aug 23, 2019
The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears
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it was amazing
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HOLY SHIT BATMAN!!!! LOOK AT THAT COVER!!!
FIVE STARS AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE COVER ALONE!!!
THE FOUNTAIN PEN DIVA HAS SPOKEN. MAKE IT SO!
FIVE STARS AUTOMATICALLY FOR THE COVER ALONE!!!
THE FOUNTAIN PEN DIVA HAS SPOKEN. MAKE IT SO!
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Deathless Divide was the perfect sequel to Dread Nation. PERFECT.
Whereas Dread Nation (which everyone lost their minds for, myself included, because Civil War era zombies and a black female warrior lead? Oh. My. God. Yes.) sold itself on 'combat school for Negro girls', it really wove in a plot that expanded beyond the school and into a dystopic settlement called Summerland, where a young scientist was trying ...more
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Deathless Divide was the perfect sequel to Dread Nation. PERFECT.
Whereas Dread Nation (which everyone lost their minds for, myself included, because Civil War era zombies and a black female warrior lead? Oh. My. God. Yes.) sold itself on 'combat school for Negro girls', it really wove in a plot that expanded beyond the school and into a dystopic settlement called Summerland, where a young scientist was trying ...more
I received an e-ARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Review can also be found on *Milky Way of Books*
I have to say that Justina Ireland makes a glorious comeback with the second and final book in the Dread Nation series! The friendship, the girl power, and the plot twist! Holy wow I didn't see all these clues coming together and exploding like a bomb!
I have to say that while Jane kind of annoyed me I loved Katherine's POV! She is smart, reliable and also trusted all the right ...more
I have to say that Justina Ireland makes a glorious comeback with the second and final book in the Dread Nation series! The friendship, the girl power, and the plot twist! Holy wow I didn't see all these clues coming together and exploding like a bomb!
I have to say that while Jane kind of annoyed me I loved Katherine's POV! She is smart, reliable and also trusted all the right ...more
Jane the zombie slayer is back and she’s definitely back with and for a vengeance. This time, we also get Katherine’s pov and it definitely enhances the story. Here, the plot picks up where it ended in Dread Nation and details were artfully woven to refresh one’s memory. Overall, it’s a satisfying read, where the ending could be continued or not.
Some issues: the pacing was off. I was immediately drawn in and then it lagged about half way. It did pick up again. Even a bigger issue is the ...more
Some issues: the pacing was off. I was immediately drawn in and then it lagged about half way. It did pick up again. Even a bigger issue is the ...more
Deathless Divide was a mixed bag for me. First off, I can't imagine how hard it was to write a sequel to a book as beloved and hyped as Dread Nation.
This is in some ways tonally quite different from Dread Nation, which made sense for plot reasons though I found it a bit disappointing. In the spirit of avoiding spoilers, that's all I have to say on that matter.
The world-building in Deathless Divide was just as incredible as its predecessor and it was so neat to see more of this alternate United ...more
This is in some ways tonally quite different from Dread Nation, which made sense for plot reasons though I found it a bit disappointing. In the spirit of avoiding spoilers, that's all I have to say on that matter.
The world-building in Deathless Divide was just as incredible as its predecessor and it was so neat to see more of this alternate United ...more
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I rarely re-read books, but after finishing Deathless Divide my first thought was, "Yes I would dive back into that". I don't know what higher praise you need? Deathless Divide not only features these two bad ass black heroines fighting both racism and zombies, but also it turns out that my fave heroines are both queer (and Katherine struggles with anxiety). Besides these amazing ...more
I rarely re-read books, but after finishing Deathless Divide my first thought was, "Yes I would dive back into that". I don't know what higher praise you need? Deathless Divide not only features these two bad ass black heroines fighting both racism and zombies, but also it turns out that my fave heroines are both queer (and Katherine struggles with anxiety). Besides these amazing ...more
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*Genre* Young Adult / Dystopian
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Deathless Divide is the second and final installment in author Justina Ireland's Dread Nation duology. As a backdrop, in 1863, the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing the War Between the States and changing America forever. Laws like the Native and Negro Reeducation Act required certain children attend combat schools to learn to put down the dead. Attendant's Jane McKeene and ...more
*Genre* Young Adult / Dystopian
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Deathless Divide is the second and final installment in author Justina Ireland's Dread Nation duology. As a backdrop, in 1863, the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg and Chancellorsville—derailing the War Between the States and changing America forever. Laws like the Native and Negro Reeducation Act required certain children attend combat schools to learn to put down the dead. Attendant's Jane McKeene and ...more
The second book was just as wonderful as the first! I laughed, cried and felt the suspense through out the story.
You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
I loved Dread Nation . Loved, loved, utterly adored. And yet somehow, I lovedDeathless Divideevenmore. So that has to tell you some stuff right off the bat! Now, in the interest of not spoiling anything for either book, I shall do my best to do a vague-ish review that still makes you want to pick up this incredible duology, because tbh you need it in your life.
The Awesomeness:
• The ...more
I loved Dread Nation . Loved, loved, utterly adored. And yet somehow, I lovedDeathless Divideevenmore. So that has to tell you some stuff right off the bat! Now, in the interest of not spoiling anything for either book, I shall do my best to do a vague-ish review that still makes you want to pick up this incredible duology, because tbh you need it in your life.
The Awesomeness:
• The ...more
Could almost be a stand-alone as it gives enough backstory to catch readers up to the story.
Round up to 4.5 stars. A thrilling sequel! Review to come at AAR.
Gosh, this cover is gorgeous.
You can see the full review (with gifs!) on my dumb tumblr blog here.
So I absolutely loved Dread Nation. And if you loved Dread Nation as I did, you will not be disappointed with Deathless Divide because holy shit, it's amazing.
Deathless Divide begins exactly where Dread Nation left off - Jane and Katherine (NOT Kate, only Jane is allowed to call her Kate) have barely escaped the shit-show town of Summerland, Kansas with their lives. Now, along with Jane’s kind-of-sort-of boyfriend, Jackson and ...more
So I absolutely loved Dread Nation. And if you loved Dread Nation as I did, you will not be disappointed with Deathless Divide because holy shit, it's amazing.
Deathless Divide begins exactly where Dread Nation left off - Jane and Katherine (NOT Kate, only Jane is allowed to call her Kate) have barely escaped the shit-show town of Summerland, Kansas with their lives. Now, along with Jane’s kind-of-sort-of boyfriend, Jackson and ...more
With this book our two main characters, Jane and Katherine really go through a lot. Things seem good at the start as they are out of Summerland and free, but as they get to the next place they find their past hasn’t been left behind and things aren’t quite what they seem. From there things go from bad to worse with the women getting separated and having to survive on their own. Each of them thrives in their own way, yet they seem off. It’s only when the women end up back together again things
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4.5 stars
This is a fantastic sequel to Dread Nation. I knew I was going to love this, but I had no idea the plot was going to take us in all these directions. My only complaint is that Katherine's and Jane's voices weren't as distinct as I would've liked. Their actions were VERY different, but their voice wasn't as distinct as it could've been.
Everything else was wonderful. I loved, loved, loved the character development and especially how this character development affected their friendship. ...more
This is a fantastic sequel to Dread Nation. I knew I was going to love this, but I had no idea the plot was going to take us in all these directions. My only complaint is that Katherine's and Jane's voices weren't as distinct as I would've liked. Their actions were VERY different, but their voice wasn't as distinct as it could've been.
Everything else was wonderful. I loved, loved, loved the character development and especially how this character development affected their friendship. ...more
Another excellent entry into this series. I love both these characters and Deathless Divide goes a long way towards exploring and solidifying their friendship. The straightforward manner in which both Jane's and Kate's sexuality is presented is refreshing as is the depiction of Kate's anxiety. Ireland can't write these books fast enough.
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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4.5 Thanks to the publisher for the advanced copy.
SO. FRICKIN.GOOD.
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SO. FRICKIN.GOOD.
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Second in a duet. If you'd told me I'd really like these alternate history Civil War zombie novels (!st: Dread Nation) I'd've said you were nuts, but I already miss Katherine and Jane, the books' two smart, resourceful zombie-fighting heroines. Recommended.
Probably more of a 3.5. Fans of the first book will not be disappointed, though this book certainly has a different feel than the first. (I might attribute this to Ireland's confession in the author's note that she was uncertain where to take the story in the sequel, meaning they were not planned out as two parts of a whole--something that always bothers me.) It is darker than the first, and very much a Western. Jane could quite easily be played by Clint Eastwood, except, y'know, obviously not.
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“...we know the curse that has been laid upon us--not the curse of bondage, but rather the curse of neglect. This country does not see, nor seek to remedy, the suffering of the Negro, and we are taxed to bear the wrath of white inadequacy.”
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“I smile tightly, but say nothing. He is trying to protect me, in the simple way men are always trying to protect women: by stealing away their freedom.”
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