Olivia Vieweg’s Ever After is a visually stunning graphic novel that ventures into the familiar territory of zombie apocalypse narratives. Set against a backdrop of desolation and danger, the story follows two young women, Vivi and Eva, as they navigate a world filled with the undead after their train breaks down. The premise holds promise, combining elements of survival, friendship, and personal struggle, but ultimately, I found the execution lacking in depth.

As a fan of zombie tales, I was drawn in by the intriguing setup and the emotional undercurrents surrounding Vivi's grief over her sister’s death and Eva's own horrifying transformation. The themes of loss and survival are compelling, and the bond that develops between the two protagonists is touching. However, while the characters’ internal conflicts are interesting, the overall narrative felt a bit flat and could have benefited from more tension and development.

Visually, Ever After is a feast for the eyes. Vieweg’s artwork is both beautiful and haunting, bringing a unique and artistic flair to the genre. The illustrations convey emotion and atmosphere effectively, especially in scenes like the eerie tea party hosted by a zombie with a penchant for gardening. This surreal twist adds an imaginative layer to the story, making it memorable even if the plot itself doesn’t fully deliver.

Despite its stunning visuals and thought-provoking moments, the story occasionally felt disjointed and rushed, leaving me wanting more from both the characters and the overall arc. The exploration of horror elements and emotional themes is commendable, but a tighter narrative would have made the journey more impactful.

In summary, Ever After is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that offers a fresh take on zombie tropes. While it captivates with its visuals and some intriguing concepts, the story left me wanting more in terms of depth and engagement. Fans of the genre may appreciate its artistic merit, but those seeking a gripping narrative might find it lacking.

The art and struggles of the characters are very evocative, but I do feel like I'm missing a few things. We're dropped into the story where a character is grieving but didn't really know why. I'm not sure how much time has passed since this incident or why she's where she is at the start. There are parts that I can accept as magical realism but overall, I felt a bit confused about the rules of the world and the direction of the characters. Still, very beautiful and good on the horror

I was confused about the characters and parts of the story. Overall it was pretty cute though. I didn't love it or hate it.

The artwork was stunning, but the story fell flat for me......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

This is more of a 2.5-star review for me. While dark with its post-apocalyptic journey and creepy visuals, Ever After tells the story of Vivi and Eva, traveling across the countryside riddled with the undead. This zombie graphic novel had so much potential and visually was a beautiful contrast despite the dark matter, but it fell flat for me. There was anticipation something was going to happen, but it never really came to fruition. Not much actually happens in this story, which may have been lost in translation.

'Ever After' with story and art by Olivia Vieweg is a graphic novel about the zombie apocalypse with a slightly different take than I’ve seen before.

Eva and Vivi live in a city, surrounded by a barricade, Vivi ends up in the hospital and trapped, and Eva helps her escape the city. The girls travel across the countryside by train until the train breaks down, and then they are stuck hiding from zombies. Along the way we learn what happened to Vivi’s sister and we understand why Eva is terrified and hiding something.

I kind of liked this new take of people who don’t really like each other fending off zombies. I also like the survivor's guilt aspect of the story. The art is quite nice and I liked it.

"Ever After" by Olivia Vieweg is a beautifully illustrated and emotionally powerful graphic novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and hope in a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows Vivi and Eva, two young women who find themselves struggling to survive in a world overrun by zombies.

The art style in this graphic novel is simply stunning, with rich colors and intricate details that bring the world of the story to life. The characters are also well-developed and realistic, and it's impossible not to feel for them as they navigate the challenges of their world.

One of the strongest aspects of this graphic novel is the way it balances its moments of intense action with moments of deep introspection and reflection. The story does an excellent job of exploring the psychological toll of living in a world where death is always lurking around the corner, and it's a powerful reminder of the importance of human connection and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.

The only reason I'm giving this graphic novel 4 out of 5 stars instead of 5 is because at times the pacing felt a bit uneven, with some sections feeling rushed while others dragged on a bit too long. However, this is a minor criticism in the grand scheme of things, and overall I would highly recommend "Ever After" to anyone who loves post-apocalyptic stories, beautifully illustrated graphic novels, or stories that explore the complexities of the human experience.

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2.5 Stars: I didn’t hate it but I wouldn’t say I liked it

Summary: This graphic novel is about a young girl named Vivi who is living during a zombie apocalypse. Grieving those she has lost, she floats through life until she’s forced to take control.

Thoughts: There’s something about this graphic novel that sets it apart but it just doesn’t break through the norm.

What I Liked: The artwork was really interesting. There was something eerie about it.

The story was compelling at times. I was interested in learning more about Vivi’s past.

What I Didn’t Like: This is a standard zombie apocalypse story but it still was lacking in world-building.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I read the description of this one and I was very excited. I really enjoyed this story so far. I'm very glad that there was a disclaimer because I low-key wasn't prepared for all of that, but I really loved it so I'm happy I got to read this.
This story takes place in a world after the apocalypse. Zombies roam the world outside of protected cities. Meet Vivi, a young girl in a psychiatric ward who accidentally leaves the city on a train, and Eva, a girl who's on her own and has to get by, leaving on the same train to find the medicine to her illness.
I had a hard time reading this at first thought because the dialogue was very stilted and it took me a little bit to get into it. The scenes also changed very rapidly and I couldn't always follow what was happening. I felt like things would be quiet and serene and then something dramatic was happening out of nowhere. Overall I thought it was a really cool graphic novel. If you’re new to the genre then you might like this a lot more than I did. Also if you love zombies you’re sure to love this!
Thanks to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing me with an e-arc.

I was excited to get into this but once I started reading it I quickly found out it was not for me! I am sorry but I didn’t like the story. It just fell flat. I couldn’t relate to anything or any character so it was hard to enjoy.

This art was completely beautiful but the story did not match the beauty. Zombies but not well done?

Hands down - I really, really liked this one.
It's so emotional and mesmerizing, I couldn't put it down, even if I tried.
The plot is very interesting and I loved seeing the story unfold.

I loved the artwork but the story was so full of gaps. It felt like a lot was missing like there was another book before this one that I didn't read. There was a lot left unexplained at the end as well.

Personally I cannot handle zombie stories and that was before a pandemic literally took over the world, so now I judge these books probably harder than I should. I liked the art and the themes but the story really didn't get me at all.

Ever After by Olivia Vieweg

I have to say that I enjoyed the creepiness and dark genre in this graphic novel. It’s also a nice introduction to reading graphic novels if you haven’t any before. Think “TWD” kind of vibe if you are into zombies and such. It’s also thanks to “TWD” that opened me up to darker genres that include zombies and apocalypse otherwise I wouldn't have considered reading this. We have two travelers who meet during the zombie apocalypse and fight to survive while dealing with their personal mental health. Some questions needed some answering but maybe they will be answered in book two? However, I really enjoyed the artwork. I thought it nicely paces the story along and who doesn’t love friendship prevailing through apocalyptic madness?!

I received this arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

Ever After by Olivia Vieweg was a fast read and enjoyable read even if not particularly memorable.
This book would suit younger readers who are beginning to explore graphic novels or are wanting to explore an interest in Zombie stories for the first time.
This isn't something I would read again or use in my classroom. However I think this book would do well if it was available in school libraries to grab the attention and interests the select few that would be keen to try this story.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Have you ever read a book where you just want to slap the main characters for being so dumb? Yep, that's this book for sure. The art is good but otherwise, I wanted to hit the main characters and ask what they are thinking.

I originally love the concept of zombies and kids fighting about it. Ever After is a great and a beautiful art collection, storytelling, and graphic representation. It lacks something of execution but is nevertheless an amazing work of art.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The personalities of the 2 girls were so realistic and I read this so quickly. I normally don’t like zombie books but this one was just different.