3 out of 4 stars
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In Monsterland, a theme park of Zombies, Werewolves and Vampires was built by Vincent Konrad in a scheme to take over the world. Monsterland Reanimated is the stunning sequel in which we see the return of Vincent Konrad.
Wyatt and his friends are still trying to recover after slaying Zombies, seeing Werewolves' heads explode and the fall of the Vampires. The world has now gone mad, and they must leave their little town for supplies. After getting attacked by a gang of doctors, dentists and lawyers, they realize things are quite different than they used to be. How can they survive in this post-apocalyptic nightmare?
When I saw this book up for review, I jumped at the chance to read it. I remember absolutely loving the first book and knew I was in for a treat here as well. I wasn't wrong. There are, however, a lot of nuances from the first book that continue in Monsterland Reanimated. So, I would not advise reading this book without having read the original story first.
The characters are a treat to follow. The main protagonists are seniors in high school. In some ways, they are typical teenagers arguing about which monster is more powerful. Still, they are forced to grow up fast. Other young adults would find pieces of themselves in many of the characters.
It was also interesting to see the new enemies that Wyatt and his friends face. From an alien fuel that thrives on the living to real "live" mummies, it's amazing how many myths, monsters and old books and movies come to play in this story. There were Native American legends right alongside Greek mythology next to a classic monster. You never knew what was going to pop up around the corner; I found it quite creative.
I do have to warn you, though, that the ending is yet another cliffhanger. While there is enough wrapped up not to make you feel too unsatisfied, not everything is tied up in a nice, neat bundle. The next book is going to be a must read for anyone that has read the first two.
While I enjoyed reading this book with its unique story line, likable characters and interesting enemies, it just didn't strike me quite the same way the first one did. How do you top a theme park full of monsters that are out of control? I'm not sure, but Mr. Okon didn't quite accomplish that feat.
In my opinion, Monsterland Reanimated earns a 3 out of 4 stars. There were few grammatical errors, but it didn't quite energize and engage me as did Monsterland. It was still absolutely worth reading, and I recommend it to those who enjoy a good young adult, action, monster story.
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Monsterland Reanimated
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