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Gabry lives a quiet life. As safe a life as is possible in a town trapped between a forest and the ocean, in a world teeming with the dead, who constantly hunger for those still living. She’s content on her side of the Barrier, happy to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. But there are threats the Barrier cannot hold back. Threats like the secrets Gabry’s mother thought she left behind when she escaped from the Sisterhood and the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Like the cult of religious zealots who worship the dead. Like the stranger from the forest who seems to know Gabry. And suddenly, everything is changing. One reckless moment, and half of Gabry’s generation is dead, the other half imprisoned. Now Gabry only knows one thing: she must face the forest of her mother’s past in order to save herself and the one she loves.
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"So the book starts out with Gabry and a bunch of idiots climbing over the fence into a run-down amusement park. At night. With potential zombie danger. *warning, predictability level going up* So i think we all know what happens next: Mudo (zombies) come, shit happens, blahblahblah, more shit happens, Gabry's crush gets bitten, and everything goes to hell. Eventually, she finds out that Catcher is immune and along with his sister and the other love interest, Elias, they all travel through the Forest of Hands and Teeth to get to the Dark City. Now i found this part really boring because these four aren't like the group in the first book, they stick together and care for each other and don't get consumed by terror and insanity. BORING. A REALLY annoying thing was that this book turned into just another YA novel with a crappy love triangle! Gabry was indecisive and kept alternating between Catcher and Elias, even though it was totally obvious who she was going to end up with. By the middle of the book i was just like "HURRY UP AND GET TOGETHER ALREADY SO I CAN SEE SOME ZOMBIE ASS'S GET KICKED." I can ignore the love triangle as long as there are lots of zombies. Sadly, there weren't enough to satisfy me. As for the plot its really drawn out and never gets to the point. They do end up getting to the Dark City but the journey wasn't exciting and after i finished the book i got this "that's it?" feeling. Overall it was still a good book, and i plan to read the third one.Rating: 3 1/2 Pudgy Pufferfishϵ( 'Θ' )϶ ϵ( 'Θ' )϶ ϵ( 'Θ' )϶ ϵ( 'Θ"
— Summer (4 out of 5 stars)
The Dead-Tossed Waves Listener Reviews
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" Another fascinating story that follows on from The Forest of Hands and Teeth. This story is told from the viewpoint of Gabry, Mary's daughter (she from the previous book). I really enjoy the way the author portrays the zombies, and the atmosphere and conflict is extremely well done. Again, though, the ending does leave you hanging for more, so I'm hoping all my questions will be answered in the next book. "
— Paula, 2/20/2014 -
" Did not like this one as much as the first in the series. But, I plan on reading the third book just to see how the story ends. :-) "
— Lauralee, 2/18/2014 -
" What a well-written companion book to a novel as good as Forest was! I have to say that I liked the setting for the first one better, but I love the ocean. The motifs were all so fascinating and well-developed! The characters were amazing and I enjoyed the depth to the author's world that the Soulers added. "
— Billybobjoe, 2/18/2014 -
" Not as good as the first one but still really good. "
— Cordelia, 2/1/2014 -
" A good companion book to the first. A bit hopeless and a little creepy but I kept wanting more to happen. "
— Rebecca, 1/19/2014 -
" This was a pretty solid OK. There were some exciting parts that made me want to keep reading. But then there were other parts where I felt annoyed and just wanted the book to end. I'm on the fence about whether to read the last book or not. It got the highest rating of the three so maybe..... "
— Nick, 12/12/2013 -
" I absolutely loved this book - in fact the entire series is AMAZING!!! This book was awesome well written and the story was so realistic and fresh and took me completely by surprise!!! Well done to Carrie Ryan I think your entire series was fantastic!!! More books please!!!!!!! "
— Cheenie, 12/12/2013 -
" It started off well, but overdid it on the angst. Also, it is reasonable, not cowardly, to fear zombies. "
— Cyndie, 12/8/2013 -
" I really didn't like the first half of this book, I seriously wanted to slap some sense into the main character. But the second half was redeeming, and now I can't wait to read the last book in this series. "
— Erin, 11/23/2013 -
" wonderful! Book 2 of the Forest of Hands and Teeth. 5-star rating! "
— Aurora, 10/18/2013 -
" really great book! the first one in my opinion wasnt as good at this one, had really good descriptions would recommend to anyone! "
— Candygal411, 7/20/2013 -
" same as the 1st one "
— Gem, 6/10/2013 -
" Gabry, Catcher and Elias just have a complicated life that is made more so by the walkers and by the complicated relationship she has with her mother. I felt like the romantic aspect was really forced. Some of the scenes just went on forever! How many times and ways can you choose between two guys? "
— Jennifer, 3/10/2013 -
" As a sucker for zombies and love stories, this book hit the nail right on the head. Honestly, I never knew where the storyline was going to go. I loved the characters and the plot. Extremely quick read. "
— Lindsey, 1/24/2013 -
" Average sort of fantasy novel, probably aimed at adolescents. I noted it was part of a series, but was not inclined to read any more. It was readable and entertaining, but forgettable. "
— Hilary, 8/31/2012 -
" Awesome just like the first one!!!! cant wait to read the next one!!! "
— Abbey, 4/14/2012 -
" I liked this book better than the first in the series, very well written. The cover was a bit creepy though. Not my normal genre of books. "
— Lori, 3/10/2012 -
" This book was amazing, I think I may have even like it more than the first one. It was suspenseful, scary, and a wonderful love story all in one. I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to read the third book. "
— Jennifer, 7/22/2011 -
" Best Zombie Series ever! This book made my heart jump and I would recomend it. Why aren't there more books like this?!?!? "
— Sierra, 6/30/2011 -
" A very satisfying end to the trilogy. "
— Ami, 6/26/2011 -
" I really enjoyed it by the end, but I was slow to warm up to the main character, Annah. So it just gets 3 stars from me. I love this series though and can't wait for the next one! "
— Julie, 6/24/2011 -
" i couldnt wait for this book! i love zombies , i love the idea of this trilogy, i love everything about it! worth the read. "
— Mana, 6/23/2011 -
" Not as good as the other books.....but it's still good. It has slight jealousy in it.....! "
— Nicole, 6/17/2011 -
" Wow, sooooo awesome! I fell in love with Catcher!!!!! Aghhhhhh! "
— Vica, 6/17/2011 -
" I liked the first book in this series a lot, but 2 & 3 were a little too "Twilighty" for me - just switch out the vampires for zombies :) "
— Alisha, 6/17/2011 -
" You do not want to miss this last enstalment of the forest of hands and teeth trilogy. It is an amazing book and Carrie Ryan knits up the story in a nice warm bundle worthy of praise. "
— Elizabeth, 6/16/2011
About Carrie Ryan
Carrie Ryan, born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, graduated from Williams College and Duke Law School. A former litigator, she now writes full time. She lives with her writer/lawyer boyfriend and two fat cats in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are not at all prepared for the zombie apocalypse.
About Tara Sands
Tara Sands is an American actress, television host, and voice talent who has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards for narration. She is former cohost of Fridays on the Cartoon Network. In addition to performing in plays and musicals, her voice can be heard on numerous commercials, audiobooks, cartoons, and video games.