This world is beautiful but I felt as though the plot was a little thin. I had a hard time following the plot and I didnt care much about the characters.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange of an honest review.

First of all, the thing that drew me into this was the artwork. The story is dark but the colors of the drawings are so alive and fun. All that pink really drew me in and lulled me into a fall sense of security. I was so, so wrong 🙈

Some of the things I liked about this book:
-The artwork is amazing! It’s really pretty and as I mentioned before.
-I appreciate the fact that though the subject matter is heavy and dark, the artist/author presented it in a way that won’t turn you off

However, the thing is, the story was just jumping so much. There was no proper world building, though you can get it after reading more pages. And the dialogue was a bit lacking. It would have been great to have more backstory. But like I said, it was a bit all over the place when you factor in the dialogue.

2.5 stars

This book could have done a lot more. Given its page count, I was excited to see more depth and development than you would a normal graphic novel. I found this book hard to follow, and that could be because it’s a translated work, but more likely because there were a LOT of extreme close ups of hands, feet, etc. without any establishing frames of the bigger picture, which left a lot for the reader to piece together. That being said, when there were full page pictures, I really appreciated the breathing room in between the action scenes.

((Mild spoilers below!))

I get that this is a zombie story (that’s why I picked it up!), but it’s an old thing by now. I’m always interested in the specifics of the story showing a popular trope. It was interesting to see the zombie’s relationship with nature and growing flowers. I’d have really liked to see if that relates to the origin of the zombies.

This book pulled me in with the cover and the gorgeous art work. I also was curious about a horror type graphic novel which is something new to me. I am not sure if some points got lost in the translation, but I found this book confusing. There just wasn't enough information for me to understand the zombies and their relationship to humans. They acted like typical zombies at times and at other times not and I don't know what to think of them. I feel like the author was trying to convey something, but it just didn't come across. I also didn't believe in the relationship between the 2 main characters and so this just didn't pull together well for me.

The Story

Vivi and Eva live in a world of the undead. Safety lies only behind walls. When the two find themselves stuck out in the open, they will have to learn to work together despite Vivi’s grief over her lost sister and Eva’s dark secret in order to survive.

Vivi and Eva’s path to friendship drives this story. Vivi, especially, is a vibrant character with a harrowing backstory. Eva’s backstory is a little more ambiguous, but still intriguing.

Readers who love the zombies and violence of “The Walking Dead” will enjoy this graphic novel. “Ever After” reimagines the undead in a way that will surprise and delight the reader.

At times, I found myself wishing for more information. Since the undead play by different rules in this depiction, lack of guidelines on how they were created and function left me confused at some parts.

The Graphics

“Ever After” is a lovely graphic novel. Color is used purposefully. Bright, full colors are used to illustrate the main characters of the story, showing they are full of life. The undead are dark, lending generously to their creepiness.

Make sure to pause on the full page panels dispersed throughout the novel. Many of them are breathtaking and worthy of a more detailed inspection.

TL;DR:

Overall, “Ever After” is an enjoyable read, but lacks depth in world building and some character development.

Ever after is a graphic novel - about zombies and it was done in a very different way

Vivi and Eva are two travelers in a countryside filled with the undead but their individual stories are very blurred.
We know both Vivi and Eva have a passed surrounded by death but for the most part its kind of unclear as to how they get to where they are. This graphic novel feels like it was meant to be more of a psychological thriller maybe but it did feel like it was missing that -wow this is creep- factor

I didn't hate it though, I love a zombie apocalypse and I did enjoy the art
*now that being said this is about zombies so, it gets gruesome.*

Both girls are struggling with guilt and grief so this is not a light read either

and its very interesting reading about a zombie apocalypse during a pandemic
(kinda terrifying actually) so if your mental health is not at its best right now I wouldn't read this

Over all I give it a 3/5 stars because I did really like the art and as characters I liked Vivi and Eva

I sadly just did not enjoy this graphic novel. The art style was very cool, but the story itself was extremely lacking.

The concept and the cover both made me interested in this book, which is why I requested it on Netgalley.

I think the main issue is the lack of background information. I didn’t really understand much about the characters and it made me not really interested in what was happening. I didn’t understand the concept of the plant zombies and I was confused throughout most of the book.

I think if the story were fleshed out more, it would make a much more entertaining novel. It’s a great concept, just lacked execution.

On the face of it; this Graphic Novel seems to have a greata concept – two young girls surviving the world beyond safe walls over run by Zombies – but in actualization, it fell a bit short of expectations!

Ever After follows two young girls, Vivi and Eva two years after the world changed after the zombie apocalypse. From what I could understand, many cities are now fenced in, with only trains running between them, for supplies and not for traveling.

Vivi is now admitted as a patient at a mental facility when she was found after the apocalypse started while Eva has been part of the team or rather the leader of one of the team that manages the fence around the city.

Eva and Vivi are banished behind the fenced wall when they somehow end up being attacked by zombies – throughout their journey it is easy to decipher that they are both suffering individually. Eva is suffering from the guilt of having found her sister being murdered by zombies and Vivi is suffering from the after effects of being infected after being scratched during the attack by zombies.

I didn’t know this before reading this graphic novel, but this is a translated work from German – but even then, there is not a whole lot of connection I could see from one chapter to the next. Plus, I would have really loved a backstory or even a warm to EXACTLY what had happened to cause the zombie apocalypse or even how they are sustained within the plotline.

I really like the art though the color palette didn’t seem to be consistent throughout; though it was very pleasing to the eye and definitely made it far easier to enjoy this story. Also even though this graphic novel ends on a final note; I have so many unanswered questions and hopefully this will have a sequel soon!

Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. The art is striking. It's not the usual zombie comic. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

EverAfter was a pleasant surprise, I'm not entirely sure I understood this Graphic novel, but I enjoyed my experience reading it. The art style is stunning, but the plot was a little hard to follow. It might just be because it's translated from another language, , but I feel like we were missing some elements to the storyline. however, I still enjoyed my time reading it and definitely would pick up more of this author's works

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The novel follows Vivi a young girl who escapes one safe-haven city in search of another. While she is escaping she befriends Eva, another young girl who is also hopeful for other cities, who is hiding the fact that she has been affected by the zombie virus. Yes, even though the cover is colorful this graphic novel is full of zombies and gore.

This novel gets way more real with serious topics and the real affect that Zombies would have on society than I have ever thought of. Be forewarned it goes into great detail with topics such as self-harm/attempted suicide and self-blame while grieving.

I liked how this novel shows self preservation as everyday choices instead of just great grand gestures like in all other forms of Zombie media where it has mainly turned into a plot device for shock value.

I recommend this graphic novel to anyone who is ready to think and get very emotional. Thank You NetGalley for this Early Review Copy.

I would like to first say that I definitely can think of tweens and teens at my library who would enjoy this book. However, I think personally it was not my style. The main thing I struggled with was what I would describe as a lack of world-building. I think the idea was compelling, as were many of the visuals, but the execution was lacking. I wanted more explanation about the world and why we were where we were, how we got there, etc. I feel like the lack of clear world-building made this a little confusing, and it made it harder to relate to the stories and characters.

That being said, I think I would definitely recommend this to a tween or teen that liked zombies, but in my opinion I would not refer to to anyone outside of that specific interest.

I received this e-arc from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

The thing that drew me into requesting this graphic novel was the beautiful artwork on the cover. That is where it ends for me.

This story follows Vivi and Eva, who are trying to get to the next guarded town, while being on the run from the zombies who have taken over.

The premise of the story was interesting. I thought it could have amazing potential. However, I felt like it was lacking and at times, inconsistent and hard to follow. I also didn't feel any connection to either Vivi or Eva, so I didn't feel invested in what happened to them.

I can see why some people would like this story. It just wasn't for me.

The cover drew me to this graphic novel, and it did deliver on the friendship aspect represented there, at least in a manner of speaking. The idea of a zombifying apocalypse that also causes more botanical/natural bodily changes was really interesting, though the novel didn't dwell on the backstory/world-building very much, which was a bit disappointing for an almost 300-page work. I felt like certain things were very well developed (emotional trauma, perverse co-dependence, grief, etc.) but many other things weren't. I loved the very end (last few pages), which bumped this up from 2 to 3 stars for me, but elements before that were a bit cliched. Content Warnings for gore (though not a lot of represented blood) and a lot of death.

Thanks NetGalley for this arc! It was creepy and sad, yet beautiful. I loved the art and all the characters. A beautiful twist to a post-apocalyptic world.

Isn’t the cover of this graphic novel beautiful? As soon as I saw it I knew I had to read it. But friends, don’t be like me and assume a pretty cover means a nice, carefree story, because Ever After by Olivia Vieweg is the total opposite. In this story, the main character Vivi is trying to escape not only zombies, but the ghosts of her past as well.

I had no idea what to expect going into this graphic novel and was totally surprised when I realized that it takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with the undead. Readers who aren’t a fan of horror, or more specifically, zombies, may have been put off if they were in my shoes, but I loved every single minute I spent reading Ever After. This story was an unexpected perfect match for my reading tastes, and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it on NetGalley.

Ever After follows the story of Vivi, who lives inside a protected city. However, she quickly finds herself on a supply train heading out into the open world that lies behind the fence, with another girl who is hiding a deadly secret. Along her journey she fights for her life, stumbles upon a strange helper, and relives some of her biggest fears. We see how strong and resilient Vivi is, and how she makes friendships that help her survive in this cruel, dark world.

I really enjoyed how the past was weaved through the story, and explained a little bit about what happened to the character’s earlier on in their lives. It helped create stronger backstories, and added a bit to the world-building as well.

However, if you’re looking for a specific explanation regarding the zombie outbreak, you won’t find one. While this may be frustrating for some readers, I found it rather refreshing. I’ve read my fair share of zombie books and get a little tired of those details. It was nice to read a story that was specifically about survival, and coming to terms with life in a ravaged world.

The artwork in this graphic novel was also breathtaking. It added a whole new level of horror to the story, and many of the pages were truly terrifying to look at. I especially loved the aspects of body horror; the plants were so beautiful, yet eerie and deadly at the same time. I couldn’t decide if I’d run away in terror, or stop and stare, only to slowly become entwined in vines myself.

Ever After would be perfect for fans of zombie stories, body horror, or horror in general. However, I will also include a content warning for attempted suicide, so please be mindful as needed.

Thank you to the publisher, Lerner Publishing Group, for sending me a digital copy of Ever After by Olivia Vieweg via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Ever After comes out on September 1, 2020, and can be purchased wherever books are sold.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of EverAfter.

This was a really interesting story and not at all what I expected, even though I read the synopsis! We follow the main characters and their struggles to navigate the day to day life of a zombie apocalypse. Although there is little to no background about how the apocalypse started, it has heavily impacted their lives. Each girl is facing different issues within themselves from what happened before and they are now trying to live with those choices as they survive this new world.

I found the story hard to follow at some points but that may be due to the fact that it was translated from German. The colouring and illustrations in the book were done beautifully, it is very pleasing on the eye to flip through. The colouring is so bright and vibrant which is a huge contrast to the story being told which was quite dark in parts.

Overall I was left wanting a second story as I felt the ending was just abrupt especially as you had started to care about the girls and what they were going through!

I enjoyed the artwork, but not the storyline as much. I’m a little unsure as to what happened in the book or what exactly happened at the end.

The only reason I gave this a 2 star rating was because of the illustrations. The storyline was so confusing. The version I received from Netgalley was black and white and it was just stunning visually. But without the colors it was hard to tell who was who for a bit and the storyline was no help. I was so confused I thought I was reading it backwards for a bit. It has potential to be a decent series but this was not a great start. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read it.

Ever After was... not very good. I haven't read many Graphic Novels lately so I came to Netgalley to request a few. The cover and the synopsis really drew me in with interest. Immediately, I felt thrown off because the art seemed different than the cover. I wasn't really a fan of the illustrations throughout the book. Also, there seemed to be no plot. The story was too grim and all over the place. I still have no idea what it was supposed to be about except zombies. Unless I missed them, there weren't any trigger warnings either. I wouldn't recommend to anyone under 18.