The third installment of the Rot & Ruin series is as action packed as the last two installments. The third book opens up with the main character, Benny Imura far out in the East with Nix, Chong, and Lilah looking for the jet that they found. But even after defeating the most dangerous enemy they’ve encountered, they’ve encountered more and more danger. But out here, in the Rot and the Ruin, the most dangerous things aren’t the zombies. No…The most dangerous thing are usually the people.
If I didn’t like the first two books, I would have never even picked this one. The characters are ever-changing, especially the main characters as they deal with survival day in and day out. The relationship between each character is differing and again, ever-changing. This book also leaves some food for thought, making you think about the different ideals presented through the story. But the story isn’t all serious. Most characters crack jokes at situations that seem the most bleak. Either all these books are all good. No…Amazing.
The most memorable thing about this book is by far close to the end. Lilah becomes injured and runs into a ranger. The ranger then tells Lilah about a place that is searching for a cure. At the same time, a reaper listens in on this and goes to report this to her superiors.
Review by Alsharief, Grade 9, Twin Hickory Area Library
