The Forest of Hands and Teeth / Carrie Ryan / 310 pg. / 1st in a Series

Just FYI - the cover artist for this

book wanted to remind you that

 even though its the end of the

world, don't forget to wear your

smokey Eye shadow and eyeliner.

"Through twists and turns of fate, orphaned Mary seeks knowledge of life, love, and especially what lies beyond her walled village and the surrounding forest, where dwell the unconsecrated, aggressive flesh-eating people who were once dead."

This book was creepy, had lots of action and a little romance.  I could see teens getting into this book; and now that the movie is in the works this book will become a "must-read".  This is also the first book in a trilogy  and while it does not end on a cliff-hanger the book does abruptly end leaving the reader with open questions and wondering what will happen next.

Just a side note:  Like a lot of post-apocalyptic stories after the characters go through long bouts of suffering and dead ends, I begin to wonder why they still "want" to live.  Why continue on this way, what for, what about the world do you possibly find joy in?  It's always desolate, ugly, extreme weather, the people are mean and take advantage of each other, what could they possibly want to save and preserve for future generations?   Obviously, I will not be someone that will live long after an apocalyptic event.  ;)