The Dead Weight

De: Jo Salazar

Narrado por: Meghan Sinclair

After failing out of multiple foster homes and narrowly escaping juvenile detention, sixteen-year-old Quinn is undergoing therapy and rehabilitation at a residential treatment center. When Quinn and her best friend, Keisha, sneak onto the roof of the treatment center to look at the stars, they have no idea they’ll be getting a front row seat to the start of the zombie apocalypse.

As zombies, or “carriers” as the news calls them, infiltrate the treatment center, escape becomes essential. Quinn and Keisha make a pact to leave together, but several unexpected tag-alongs complicate their plans.

As the girls battle the carriers and wrestle with their doubts about each other, who will survive and who is just dead weight?

©2024 Jo Salazar (P)2024 Jo Salazar

So happy I chose this book.

The story was absolutely amazing! I kept trying to listen every few minutes I had because I was so invested in the story, the characters, and the world they were trying to survive in. Cannot say enough good about this book.

This was a fun read!!!

a serial killer's guide to the zombie apocalypse. I liked it!! it was a little repetitive, but all n all, I'd definitely recommend it!!

Addicting Apocalyptic

You had me at Yellowjackets meets Walking dead. This did not disappoint! I am very curious for a short story prequel. The mind of the characters fascinates me.

Excellent Zombie Apocalypse Fun

A perfect read for my 50th book of the year! Zombie apocalypses aren’t usually my go-to genre, but I’m glad I ventured out!

The author is a social worker, which adds so much depth and believability to the psychological aspects of the storyline. I didn’t even have to cringe at the medical details because she did such a good job!

The character development was great, even for minor characters. I love that our heroes were female and the amount of gore was excellent.

The narration was great! I hope the narrator does a ton more books because I’d listen to them all. She was steady and did a good job with voices and intonations, and was REALLY good at building suspense… and there were many suspenseful moments. Some teary moments as well!

I’d like a sequel! Highly recommend for anyone who likes psychological thrillers, horror, fantasy, strong female leads, the midwest, and adventures.

Plot

Absolutely enjoyed this book. I love zombie movies and shows so I was excited to listen to this book & it was good. Definitely not what I expected at first. Didn’t see that ending. Book had me hooked!