Item: Zaven
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Zaven by Jed Cullen

Zaven by Jed Cullen

Detention on your first day of High School is one thing, but your teacher trying to eat you is a bit excessive… Set in suburban Florida, Tyler Graham and his friends must band together to survive a zombie outbreak.

Written by Jed Cullen, Zaven is a witty thriller that delves into the psychological aspects of power and hardship and its ability to lead one’s mind astray. For in a lawless dystopia, curiosity is an immensely dangerous thing…

Ultimately, what caused the outbreak and how is Russia involved? Can a sense of morality be maintained when extreme violence and secrecy is the norm? And is it possible to create a Zombie Free Haven…? The truth is out there… just at what cost?

Chick Lit Café Book Review:

What happens when four teenage boys are the only survivors of an intense zombie apocalypse? Find out in this exciting and captivating apocalyptic fiction novel, Zaven by Jed Cullen.

Tyler Graham’s world is completely changed when the Psyriviox drug from Russia spreads to America. What was once an ordinary school day turns into the most unforgettable day of Tyler, and his friends, Jake, Eli, and Rufus’s lives. They must now struggle to stay alive in a world where the dead have taken over. Tyler navigates his way through a nearly inconceivable world that is both fascinating and deadly. But luckily, he has his friends to rely on (for now). Together, they become kickass zombie killers complete with armor and weapons, making an active life for themselves among the madness.

Jed Cullen takes readers on a dramatic and comedic journey with Tyler as he trudges through a world full of chaos and destruction. Tyler meets a range of characters along his journey, some helpful, some dangerous. Jed Cullen has created a world that you can easily be captivated by and get lost in. The characters are well-developed, interesting and with relatable personalities making them easy to empathize with. The writing contains great plot elements and some really exciting and unexpected twists and turns. At first, the four boys do exactly what you think they would do in an apocalypse—loot, drink, and party—until they get tired of it, and that’s when the real dramatic events start, and the anticipation and adventure begins.

Overall, Zaven is a fantastic apocalyptic teen fiction novel that is sure to leave you wanting more. With underlying and thought-provoking concepts, an intriguing story, and captivating characters, Zaven by Jed Cullen is definitely an outstanding worthy read! Book reviewed by Michaela Gordon for Chick Lit Café.