I really enjoyed this. It had everything I needed.
The illustrations were so beautiful and vivid.
Zombies and adventure and found family thru friendship..
This follows two girls who are both struggling with loss and pain after the zombie apocalypse happened. They run away and end up together in the middle of zombie hoarded and countryside. They are not friends at first but thru the fear and fighting to be safe together, they each open up about their pasta and pains and eventually find that they are better together than apart!
I loved this so much! Beautiful graphics and storyline!!

This arty, European zombie book was lacking in appeal for me. The story was all over the place (scattered bits of backstory on the main characters were more confusing than revealing) and the artwork was jarringly inconsistent. I couldn't find a way into the story, either through the characters or plot.

rating: ★★☆☆☆

Going into this graphic novel, all I knew was that the art style looked pretty and there were zombies in it. Some of that still stands, I do love the art style especially when the panels depicted were of the scenery. I also find it really interesting that this story takes place two years after the apocalypse compared to the other stories that usually take place at the very beginning. It was very interesting to see how the town was surviving and dealing with the zombies and how they have learned to run things two years later. We follow two girls, Vivi and Eva, who are living in this post-apocalyptic world and how they are both dealing with struggles on their own.

Now, one thing that I did not like about this graphic novel was the pacing. Which, could be because of it’s translation but I do not actually know if the story or the translation is to blame. This story was certainly too fast-paced for me. You’re also thrown right into the middle of it, so you honestly don’t know what’s happening. I honestly never really understood what was happening in the story and didn’t have a chance to take it all in since everything is happening in the blink of an eye. I also would have wanted to know more about the start of the apocalypse. Why are their zombies? Did anything trigger the start of the dead coming back to life? Is it a disease or a virus? I just have so many questions that, sadly, this story did not answer.

Speaking of not being able to take everything in, I never had a chance to develop an attachment to the characters. Everything was moving so quickly that I never really got a chance to get to know Vivi and Eva. I honestly couldn’t tell you much about either of the girls besides their names, hair color, and what traumatic event they are going through during this story. Also, because of a lack of an attachment to the characters, I never felt anything when something sad happened to the characters or when they faced a near-death experience. I wasn’t invested or there in the story, I was just watching as everything happened so quickly.

TW: attempted suicide, body gore, abuse, and manipulation, etc.
Received via Netgalley. All opinions are expressly my own.

Hey look it is a zombie horde! Post-Societal collapse scenarios are a staple of YA fiction. Therefore it is not easy to tread new ground, and it is equally easy to fall into cliche. Ever After does not manage to avoid these cliches; however, there is enough heart to make you care about the characters and what happens to them.


First to the criticisms. Zombie stories are played out. The zombie lore in Ever After is somewhat muddled. I wasn’t sure what the rules to the virus were which left me confused at points. The review copy provided had lettering that bit lower res that the art but I think this is due to the fact it is a translation.

Now the positives. While Veiweg’s art style is one that I never really warmed up to, she does a beautiful job of creating both intimate character moments and shocking visuals. There is an injury near the ends of the book that made me wince at the awfulness of it. This is what you want in a Zombie story, gore, and, a sense of building tension as the plight gets worse and worse.

Despite being over 200 pages, the story moved at a fair clip. I read it in one sitting, which perhaps was a disservice to the book.

Like any good road trip movie, our protagonist’s relationship develops over time with both ups and downs. The characters are believable, and their relationship with each is one that I wanted to succeed.

Reading this also made me question if I would have enjoyed it more if I weren’t in lockdown? Can you separate a book from the circumstances in which you are reading it? I don’t know. However, the incongruity of the Vieweg’s cartoonish illustration with the subject matter is not something I think I overcame. That and my personal burnout on zombie stories meant I did not enjoy this much. For a younger audience (anyone under 30 years old) I think. There are thrilling moments, genuine scares, and, moments of real emotion in this book. Worth a read if you like your zombie stories with a heart.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book for an honest review. Thank you Olivia Vieweg and NetGalley for giving me this opportunity.
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I don't usually find myself attracted to graphic novels but the cover AND the description of the book really pulled me in.
The art style is so cute! Even though I was reading about a zombie apocalypse I felt invited by the warm colors and relaxed art style.
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Two girls, Eva and Vivi, are trying to survive in the zombie apocalypse. They find each other in an unconventional way and then try to survive together. Both fighting their own battles, Vivi, grief of loss and Eva, a change that will last forever, they only have each other.
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Both Eva and Vivi's characters are well planned out and executed. Eva--the zombie badass that everyone WANTS to be in an apocalypse, (I love her for being cool as hell but it will never be me.) And Vivi, the shy timid girl who everyone ACTUALLY is in a zombie apocalypse. Both Eva and Vivi are relatable and I found myself feeling for them and their struggles often.
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The plot was interesting, Eva and Vivi both have to work through their own person battles and I thought the way Olivia Vieweg portrayed that in her Graphic Novel was perfect. We get individual panels for both Vivi and Eva's struggles and I really enjoyed it.
One thing I was a little less keen on was that some expository things did feel a little rushed. I wish I could have gotten to know Eva's past a little more. Or seen more of Vivi and her sisters relationship.
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This was a great story about friendship and family. Eva and Vivi's friendship was beautiful and broke my heart. I really loved this Graphic Novel and I would recommend it to someone who wants to read a quick story about friendship, family and loving each other even when it's hard.

*2.5

The art style was nice and I liked how vibrant and eye-catching the colors were. This did have gore and violent zombie scenes, which I liked, but I know many won’t.

I felt just okay with the story overall. It explained very little and it felt disjointed. I was confused most of the time on what was going on. These issues may come from the translation, though.

Even though I personally did not like this as much as I’d hoped, it’s still an intriguing story and something many will enjoy.

I felt like Ever After had a lot of potential. The entire time I was reading it however, I felt like I had missed something.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for allowing me to read this.

Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Depression, Graphic/Explicit Violence

I don't much like zombie stories, however there was something about the synopsis and the artwork that drew me to it...

Unfortunately, I have to say that I was quite confused for the majority, if not all, of the book.

It feels as if we're thrown into the story halfway through, half of the story is missing. We're not given any explanation for the 'apocalypse', for why Vivi is locked up in that hospital for no apparent reason, why there is a zombie plague outside of the wall in which some are full on zombies, others seem to be a mix of zombie and plant beings, some have kept their humanity some haven't....

The other character Eva was hiding her own secret that she was turning into a zombie herself, but then becomes part zombie part plant....

And the ending.... well, it was just as strange and odd as the rest of the book.

I understand that it's a story of survival, friendship, humanity, what makes us human and what makes us want to keep on going and staying alive. And it is also about regrets.

The artwork was beautiful, soft and sweet, which I did not expect given it's mainly a very graphic and violent zombie post-apocalyptic story.

In a way, however, it reminded me a bit of Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion, with the walled city vibes and with some zombies struggling to keep their humanity.

But... yes, this book lacked in plot, world building and explanation of most of the events.

I expected more unfortunately.

#EverAfter #NetGalley

TW: Suicide attempts, self harm, abuse, child death.

With all of that, I admit I was unsettled on reading this, but the content felt warranted in the context of the story.

Vivi and Eva meet each other early in the story through unfortunate circumstances. I don't want to spoil anything, as I went into this graphic novel blind, and suspect that may actually be the best way to do so. Vivi is doing her best to recover from a trauma, and the hits keep coming... and coming... and coming until the very end when there is finally a theoretical light at the end of the tunnel. I loved watching Vivi stumble as she traversed the journey to acceptance of her situation. At the beginning she's so unsure, but by the end, it feels like she's come out a warrior.

The cute art style definitely threw me off initially; it took me a few pages to grasp the sort of dire situation she was in. Ultimately, my only complaint was that I wished each section was fleshed out a touch more. The locations and the characters the girls ran into were dynamic, and I would have loved to see/get a bit more explanation or background as the story progressed. Thinking on it now, I suspect that lent itself a bit to the unsettling feeling I mentioned before, so maybe it's a strength as well? Was it intentional? I'm not sure. I'd love to dip my toes into other work by this author though. 3.5/5.

I was granted an advance readers copy via the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was kind of confusing on a plot level, but it had beautiful art and I enjoyed it.
The characters were all quite interesting and I really wanted to see their friendship unfold more.

I was initially drawn to this book because the cover is gorgeous and the plot sounded interesting. The actual art style of the book is simplified, which was a bit of a disappointment for me. Regardless, I decided to keep with it and still found the book difficult to follow. The reader is thrown into the plot where the world of zombies is never explained and most of the world-building is non-existent. The dialogue itself is choppy and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. The premise is good, but the execution is lackluster. This review was an honest opinion written in exchange for an arc from NetGalley.

Interesting concept and beautiful art. I would be interested in more backstory on the zombies and how a few still seemed to have humanity.

I loved the colors, but I had a hard time keeping track of who was who, among the teenage girl characters. Their character designs were similar, with the exception of their hair colors, so in flashbacks (with different hair colors) it was even harder to tell which character the story was focusing on at a particular moment.

As a post-apocalyptic zombie story, it didn't feel like it broke any new ground, but the feeling of being alone and the flimsiness of our ties with others pervaded the whole book.

I absolutely love zombie movies and books. This was my first Zombie comic and I was pleasantly surprised. I did not know what to expect. The color palate was beautiful. The illustrations and expressions of the characters were so good. I loved how there was a dark essence to it. The mental health aspect of grief and hallucination with a bit of anxiety and schizophrenia was surprisingly endearing. It gave an empathetic undertone to the plot. Each episode was lined with a desperate need for living and being the best version even under dire circumstances. The concept of friendship and found family between Vivi and Eva was marvelously done. I really liked how Vivi missed her sister and the poem she recited. Also how she made friends with unexpected people/creatures in unexpected places. I will definitely read more from this creator and I highly recommend her work. The Apocalypse was remarkably done.

**I received an e-ARC from NetGalley for an honest review**

The story felt a bit stilted, but I’m told this may be due to the fact that this was originally written in German and translated to English.

I would have liked more of a backstory on how the zombies first came into being and some precursors to how their society ended up like it was.
Beautiful illustrations, and the use of color to enhance the mood of the scene is breathtakingly beautiful and quite cinematic, but at times it feels inconsistent from page to page.

Overall, it’s nice to look at, and would be an interesting study for anyone interested in graphic novels and this style of art.

I really liked the artwork but the storyline was confusing for me. I didn't know what was going on in most of the book it felt like it was just skipping to scenes without really getting into how and why with the details especially with the characters I didnt feel connected with them in any way sadly.

Ever After tells of two young girls struggling to survive the zombie apocalypse. While the characters and story left me wanting more, the artwork and emotional exploration are sure to be loved by teens and older young readers.

This was so heavy, set within a few years of the beginning of the zombie apocalypse, the main characters have a lot of guilt about lives lost - those they had to end and those they failed to save. The artwork was not my favorite, but was decent, and the storyline was good. I liked how we saw glimpses of the past to get back story.

THIS. WAS. SO. CUTE! I loved this so much. It had me on the edge of my seat the entire time with wanting to know what was going to happen next, and I wasn't disappointed at all. I loved the scene's with the garden, and I loved the scenery in general, it was beautiful.

I loved that it went into small details about the violence, trauma, and what happened in general and more so let you imagine what happened yourself and focused on the relationship with Vivi and Eva and their role reversal really towards the end of the story. Olivia Vieweg builds such a beautiful and colorful world despite the darkness of the setting, and such a great relationship between the two main characters. I would honestly read this over and over again!

I loved this alot. The art is absolutely stunning and I fell in love with Vivi and her struggles.
Vivian's mental state was an interesting aspect through it and made everything more..surreal.
I really wish it had been longer!