Description
As the only child in an upper-middle class family, Rowan has had it easy. Doted on by a mother who never wanted anything but a child to love, she’s never wanted for anything. Kiaya’s life, however, has been anything but easy. Parents who didn’t want her, followed by being torn away from her only sibling by the foster care system, she knows what it means to have to work hard for the things she wants.
When a deadly virus sweeps the country, Rowan and Kiaya are away at college and far from everything they love. Desperate to make it home, they team up, but as the world around them dies, an unexpected detour leaves them stranded in Vega, Texas where they make a shocking discovery. The virus isn’t just killing people. It’s changing them.
When former cop, Devon, sweeps in to save the day, it looks like their luck has shifted. With hundreds of miles left to cross and the dead taking over, the trio is determined to do whatever it takes to get home. Traveling historic Route 66, Rowan, Kiaya, and Devon fight for survival as they struggle to come to terms with their changing world.
Mia Harper –
This book caught my attention right from the start, the characters and story completely enthralled me. I didn’t think I would like Rowan much but it wasn’t long until I was soon wrapped up in Rowan & Kaia’s partnership and appreciating how they complimented each other. I’m still shocked at the ending, but can’t wait for book 2, I really enjoyed Nicole Jones’s narration.
Tina G. –
Far from Home (Far Series, Book 1) by Kate L. Mary and narrated by Nicole Jones is a good start to a new series- looking forward to where it goes. 4 stars for story, 3 for narration.
What’s it about? At the beginning of the outbreak, Rowan and Kiaya are trying to make their way home but end up in a small town and meet up with Devon. From there, it’s life or death as they move (or not move) through the newly infested zombie world. They meet some new folks along the way (some good, some not so good). Love that it ties into Agnus’s world. Yes the characters do some not-so-wise things at times but it’s the beginning of the outbreak and the full dangers aren’t known yet.
The narrator, Nicole Jones, was ok. Sometimes there was a lack of emotions and monotone. With that being said, she has potential to become a great narrator, but needs a bit more practice.
I recommend this is you are a fan of Kate’s work or are looking for a new zompoc series.
Shan MC –
The narration was okay; her voice fit the characters well, and she gave a quality performance. I just wanted a bit more emotion to her voice at times. Still a good listen.
I really enjoy some zombie/post-apocalyptic adventures, so I liked that aspect. The action is fun to read about. Rowan and Kiaya both go to the same college, when things start going crazy in the world; the whole zombie thing, they decide to team up to get home. Along the way, they find many dangers, but also, some help. It’s a wild adventure through zombie land! I enjoyed all the characters; there are some annoyances with their lack of common sense, but they are interesting. There’s room to grow for them, so I hope to see them mature as the series goes on. Overall, I’m excited to see how these characters fare well. Fun zombie adventure!
Jerry Harkey –
Rowan is a student at UofA when the zombie apocalypse comes to the US of A. She finds Kaiya, a fellow student to share the drive back East to their homes and family. Along the way they run into Devon, a police officer in a lawless country. The emotions and actions are very YA and this first book, just one of four, is a set up and ends in a cliffhanger.