Kick at the Darkness

By: Keira Andrews

Narrated by: Tristan James

To live through the zombie apocalypse, they have to survive each other first.

College freshman Parker Osborne is having the worst day ever. He humiliated himself trying to pick up a cute guy, he hasn't made any friends at school, and his stupidly hot jerk of a TA gave him a crappy grade on his paper. He's going to drop Adam Hawkins' film class and start fresh tomorrow after he's had a good sulk.

But Parker's about to find out what a bad day really looks like - if he can survive the night.

A virus is unleashed, transforming infected people into zombielike killers. After these quick and deadly creepers swarm campus, Parker only escapes thanks to Adam swooping him onto the back of his trusty motorcycle. Now they're on the run - and stuck with each other.

When they're not bickering, they're fighting off the infected in a bloody battle for survival. Their only hope is to head east to Parker's family, but orphaned Adam has a secret he's not sure Parker will accept: He's a werewolf. Can they trust each other enough to find some light in these dark days?

Contains mature themes.

©2015 Keira Andrews (P)2015 Tantor

PERFECT.

Oh my gods. I was IMMEDIATELY obsessed with this opposites attract, paranormal dystopian romance. Seriously, go in blind and you’ll never regret it. I loved every single moment.

oh, I see what you did there!

I went into this book blind, only knowing it involved zombies and a student/TA dynamic. It was absolutely amazing! I wasn't expecting the plot twists, nor was I expecting it to be a Paranormal Romance rather than just a Supernatural thriller.
​It kept me on my toes, and I will definitely be starting book two very soon. I loved the chemistry between the leads; it felt wholesome and beautiful. Even when I had questions about the world-building, they were usually answered by the next chapter. I also appreciated the pacing—the characters actually took time to rest, so it wasn't just constant 'go-go-go.' Hopefully, book two is just as good!

Absolutely loved it!

I am a huge Keira Andrews fan and own almost every single book she’s written, but this duet has to be my favorite thing ever by her.
Tristian James did a WONDERFUL job and I cannot wait to hear how he does with the second one as well!!

Whew - worth a go

I usually draw a hard line on anything zombie. Like, it is a firm no, do not pass go, do not collect $200. But I have liked other performances by Tristian James and Keira Andrews' pirate book is one I have both read and listened to, so I gave this one a chance. Plus zombies WITH werewolves? Color me intrigued.

Adam and Parker are friggin' adorable. And overall I really enjoyed the story but it was just flowing along when suddenly, something super intense and scary happened (no spoilers here), but then it sorta just......ended. Like, the whole book was building to this and then bam, no more story necessary.

Now, I know I know. You are going to tell me there is a second book. But honestly, after the way this one ended and the description of the next one, I don't think I can physically stomach it. So I am going to give it a pass. I will just go on imagining Adam and Parker getting the same island ending as the couple from Kidnapped by a Pirate. lol

Zombie + Romance = a win!

Gah… so good. I’m a sucker for a good zombie story, but I barely even knew that’s what I was getting as I basically went in blind. I was able to guess Adam’s secret long before Parker learned the truth, but I was pleasantly pleased with how easily Parker came to terms with the knowledge.
I’m so excited to continue the series and see where Parker, Adam, and the Bella Luna end up.