New Review! Far From Safe (Far Series #2) by Kate L. Mary 4 Cranky Stars

Far from Safe by Kate L. Mary
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Cranky Stars


This book picks up exactly where the first in the series, "Far From Home" leaves off. I liked the way that the author brought up pertinent points from the first book in the first chapter of this one. Too many times in a series, I have to go back and reread portions to remember what has happened. The author does this in a perfectly natural way, like the character was remembering the events in their own mind.


Rowan and her friends have set up housekeeping in her parent's home after arriving from their cross-country trip. Rowan and Devon definitely have feelings for each other, but Rowan is unsure if this is a ridiculous thing to pursue during a zombie apocalypse. "You shouldn't feel bad about finding something good in the middle of all the bad."


Rowan has to face the truth about her parents and try to move on with her life. "I had to learn to face the horror surrounding me and meet it head on." The way that the author handled the emotions involved with this was well-written and totally believable. What would you do if someone you loved was turned into a zombie, destined to roam the streets forever? Would you be able to put them down or would you just turn and run?


Rowan and friends discover other survivors and are offered the chance to join them in their newly established compound. But, is this a good idea? Can these people be trusted? Or, are they better off trying to make their own way in this horrific new reality?

The inclusion of a mentally challenged adult and young children in this series adds a touch of authenticity to what is happening. How can a society that has fall apart deal with handicaps, infirmities and people of all ages? And , what about addicts? Do you include them in your group or cut and run? "Not everyone is strong enough to get through trauma."

There is plenty of action and zombie killing in the book to satisfy the diehard zombie reader, but there is plenty of emotion and humor as well. "Of all the stupid shit to hoard, why toilet paper?" "At least we know the zombies stumbling down the street have clean asses."


The author has thrown in some typical horror movie scenes (stupid young woman going into a dark basement) that shows her true love of the genre. And, Rowan continues to make some really stupid mistakes that made me want to throw the book against the wall. But, not everybody can be a superhero and it's nice to read a book with realistic, relatable characters.

I look forward to continuing this series and hope to see more crossover between it and others that the author has written

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