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A review by readaholicliv
Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer
4.0
Reading Journal Details
Book: Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer
Format Read: Audiobook (~10 hours, 55 minutes long)
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 of 5 stars)
Quick Take Review (TL;DR)
With a semi-fresh take on zombie-like creatures called "ticks," Hearts Still Beating delivers an engaging, well-paced apocalyptic thriller. Strong character development, solid world-building, and riveting tension make this a gripping read, though clearer flashback transitions would have improved the audiobook experience.
Full Review
As a sucker for zombies and apocalyptic dystopias, this book was right up my alley. The slow build in the beginning was well-executed, leading to a consistently paced and gripping plot. I appreciated the semi-fresh take on zombie-like creatures, called "ticks," and the strong character development that continued throughout the story rather than being front-loaded. The audiobook format occasionally made flashbacks difficult to discern, and I wish they had been more clearly indicated. That aside, the world-building, tension, and emotional depth were all on point, making this an enjoyable and immersive read.
Book: Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer
Format Read: Audiobook (~10 hours, 55 minutes long)
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 of 5 stars)
Quick Take Review (TL;DR)
With a semi-fresh take on zombie-like creatures called "ticks," Hearts Still Beating delivers an engaging, well-paced apocalyptic thriller. Strong character development, solid world-building, and riveting tension make this a gripping read, though clearer flashback transitions would have improved the audiobook experience.
Full Review
As a sucker for zombies and apocalyptic dystopias, this book was right up my alley. The slow build in the beginning was well-executed, leading to a consistently paced and gripping plot. I appreciated the semi-fresh take on zombie-like creatures, called "ticks," and the strong character development that continued throughout the story rather than being front-loaded. The audiobook format occasionally made flashbacks difficult to discern, and I wish they had been more clearly indicated. That aside, the world-building, tension, and emotional depth were all on point, making this an enjoyable and immersive read.