Review: Everest (The Chronicles of Zara Fae #1) by Rachel Connell
- Merissa
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
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The virus hit Europe first without warning; thousands died within the week, and millions more followed throughout the month. Governments worldwide scrambled to find a vaccine, a cure to this deadly infection that was spreading rapidly. The hospitals were over-run with the sick, and no answers were in sight. Death rates spiraled out of control, and only about twenty-five percent of the world's population survived the affliction…or at least that's what they told us.
But that was all a lie; they stole everything from us--from me.
My name is Zara Fae, and I will kill them all for what they have done.
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3 out of 5 (good)
EVEREST is the first book in The Chronicles of Zara Fae series. In it, we meet Zara in her home, Everest, and learn how and why such a thing became necessary. Zara is an engineer and figures out that something is wrong with the dam. Unfortunately for her, she slips and bangs her head, which leads to consequences she never could have envisaged, including having visions or memories of a different life.
This is an incredibly fast-paced story, and there isn't a lot of world-building, so it goes by very quickly. Although I don't like angst just for the sake of it, Zara got her memories back incredibly clearly and just at the right time. It's a quick read, and the ending happened before I was ready for it. It's not entirely clear whether this is supposed to be a Young Adult, New Adult, or Adult story. Most of the writing seems geared for Young Adult, but then every so often, you get a scene that wouldn't be suitable.
I would have preferred a little more in the way of character-building, as well as world-building. The relationship between Zara and Raider goes from nothing to everything within the turn of a page. The premise of the story is a good one, but I would just like more to it.
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Merissa
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Rachel Connell is a passionate author and seasoned outdoorswoman, rooted deeply in the heart of Minnesota. Growing up on her family's cattle ranch, she discovered her love for storytelling while writing fiction in the 7th grade, culminating in the publication of her first book in 2011.
With a background in Natural Resources and Wildlife Biology, Rachel actively practices eco-friendly and land stewardship principles on her ranch. Beyond her literary pursuits, she has contributed several articles to agricultural magazines and is dedicated to mentoring local budding writers.
Married to an inspiring Army Veteran and a proud mother of several children, Rachel spends her free time embracing the great outdoors, sharing her passion for nature through camping trips, road adventures, swimming escapades, and hunting excursions.
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