Okay - so some of the plot seems to be much like other books that have become popular with teens over the last couple of years. A love story, a tragedy, zombies and so on. While the zombie action is somewhat predictable Showalter's insight into the heart and mind of teens is surprising. Some of the scenes actually took me back to high school - and that's a pretty far ride. Alice is a normal girl with an abnormal father - he sees things - dead things. Of course, Alice thinks he's crazy, that is, until a tragic accident takes Alice's entire nuclear family. As she adjusts to life at her grandparents, a new school, and new friends, Alice has a surprising and unexplainable connection with the school bad boy, Cole. It's not until later in the book that their connection is revealed and Alice begins a new life among the undead. Some scenes with Cole and Alice leave you feeling breathless, catapulting you back to your first high school love. Alice's grandparents are equally endearing as they try to communicate with Alice on "her level" using slang like "crackalackin" and "dead presidents". The book is equal parts action, romance, and comedy. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next in the series, due out this time next year (Through the Zombie Glass 10/2013).
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