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Violence
A lot
Zombie horror violence
Language
Barely any
Mild
Sexual Content
Barely any
Teen romance
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
Grief and despair
What this book is about
Mary grows up in a village surrounded by the Unconsecrated (zombies) and protected by fences and the Sisterhood's control. When the fences fall, Mary must lead survivors through the horrifying forest to find the ocean she's always dreamed of. Atmospheric zombie YA.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Zombie horror violence
Characters choosing death over undeath
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