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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Sara Oxton

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A world altering five-star read. This is my first by this author and the first in the Pox series, but I am excited for more. This is a young adult, but Kella is so much more mature than I expected her to be, her attitude to the world falling apart is great. The whole story is so much more than you expect, it really made me stop and think, I had started it in the evening and had to stop as I needed sleep, then I had to work, and all day at work I was thinking of this story. What was going to happen next, and what was really going on. I really loved this story and it makes you realise just how bad it could get, and makes every day a little easier.

Review by @saraoxo

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Shelly Kittell

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

s a YA book, I found this to be fascinating! For an end of times, virus ridden world, full of hyenas; it grabbed my emotions, caught my attention, and I fell for Huck. Huck had to be my favorite character. Now, I’m a grandmother but I have a son and grandson unique like Huck. I found his personality so very relatable. I’m a bookworm too. We could be going for a walk. Oh, a break, I’ll read.lol. The book has such a realistic view, not sappy like some other books. It was worth reading. Whether you are 16 or 56, you ought give this a shot, especially with today’s world. It’s kind of refreshing. Hey, their world is out of coffee. *shudder* I would give it more than a 5 star if I could. LOVED IT.

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Erica Shoebridge

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An endearing YA novel about the End of Times (Maybe) and finding love and humour along the way. Kella is stuck trying to outrun the “hyenas” with her anxious cousin Jumper and her little brother Huck, who has autism. Trying to protect and defend Huck, and put up with Jumper’s over-enthusiastic rules has her worn out, let alone hiking miles per day with the threat of cannibals attacking 24/7. Her sardonic wit and familial loyalty make her a loveable character to follow through the ETM. A captivating plot, plus colourful characters met along the way, make this a fun read.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book made a impact on what my thoughts are on the world what it is right now, what it was, and certainly what it could be. This book is one we all need to read, where ever we are in life, it really brings on something so enlightening, it really hits your soul, hard. It’s one I shall defiantly be reflecting on.

This book really brought on realization of life with how things are now with Covid times and such. We can not take thing for granted. Clean Water? Food sources from our grocery stores? What if that was all gone and we had to use our own survival skills to just basically get by in this everchanging world.

I loved this book, it brought on the skills of our own humanity, the need and want to rely on one another. The creatures in the book I really identified with Covid and the dark times of the world. This book was full of suspense, and a thrill to get to survival. I read and constantly was wondering if Kella and her gang would make where they were heading towards. The book was full of characters, that you rooted for, darkness of the world and creatures, and a true impact to think about the world and things!

This is a must read for sure, and shall not be passed up. That is my recommendation to you. I found it literally an eye opener, and a joy and inspiration in itself to read. I really enjoyed it, and will be looking up this wonderful author of their other works! I highly recommend this book and enlightening author!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kella is just trying to live to see another day – even if the day looks more like a horror movie than your typical teen’s life. On a mission to get data to the CDC is one thing, but hiking along the Appalachian Train is a whole other ball game in the end times. If being a teen wasn’t hard enough, Kella’s juggling being moderator in her group as well as trying to stay positive about their chances at reaching their destination while also avoiding ‘Hyenas’ – very dangerous, very sick, people who have a pension for homicide. I really loved reading this story because of the characters and Kella’s hilarious notes! When reading books about the apocalypse, you expect it to be dark and gloomy and full of horror, but this book had more of a comical feel that kept my attention and made the story so enjoyable!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Cathy Greenee

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Apocalypse Thoughts is an amazing story! With plenty of characters to love and some crazy plot twists you will be on the edge of your seat the entire time you’re reading this. Kella is a normal everyday girl who loves her family and will literally do anything for them. You get a realistic view into what it would be like in an apocalypse with all the dirty, stinky, dangerous, fearful and sometimes humorous moments. We watch as Kella grows as a person and learns surprising things about herself yet never gives up. I promise you will fall in love with her and the rest of the fellowship as they try and reach their destination. It’s a great read and I’m excited for the next book!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Obviously one starts a book with the hopes of it being a good read. Entertaining. A story to escape into, ya know? But then there are books like these that meet those expectations and then go above and beyond what you had hoped for. It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a YA book, and not often I stray from my comfort bubble of romance. But this book? Phenomenal. The adventure I just went on, the emotions and laughs. These characters were written brilliantly.  Kella was relatable and a character I wish I could know for real! 10/10 recommend this book.

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Stephanie Colley

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing! The author said “Hold my drink” and cranked out a masterpiece.

After the year or so the world has had, then reading this book. It really makes you think about some things. The what if’s to the what’s next!
This is a book you can’t put down till you finish it and still want more.
The storyline to the characters and details it all worked perfectly. Kella and her crew are trying to survive their journey across the trail. Running from the mutation and trying to find the end!
You will not be mad you read this book! More than likely you will want to read more by this author like me! Onward to the next book!!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Apocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin

5-stars

Wow!! What a time to read a story like this one, one about trying to survive a pandemic, albeit ours doesn’t involve zombies (thank goodness). This obviously hit close to home as we are currently in the middle of our very own pandemic, and for that reason at times it felt hard to read because it was just so real and I could relate to Kella and her internal dialogue.

I love how this author managed to hook me in right from the beginning, the characters are super intriguing and relatable which was an added bonus. I also feel like she portrayed a young woman’s thoughts really well, plus all of the detail made it really easy to follow along and picture everything playing out in my mind.

This was my first book by this author but it won’t be my last, I look forward to reading more from this author asap!!

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Apocalypse Thoughts ( The Pox Series Book 5 ) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Carla Clemmons

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a great dystopian read that is eerily possible that it could happen! I adore Kella. I adore her for so many reasons but mostly her thoughts. Her relationship with Huck is the best. Then of course there are plot twist that you aren’t expecting! I did not mind losing sleep over reading this book. I want more of this story and more of this authors writing style! You definitely wouldn’t regret reading this book! Now to read the prequel!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Jenni Bishop

Apocalypse Thoughts: A Story for the Possible End Times (The Pox Series)Apocalypse Thoughts: A Story for the Possible End Times by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

A YA dystopian tale about a pandemic like we are currently facing but add in a bit of the Walking Dead and the like. The story is told by our protagonist and has action and suspense, with a dash of sassiness, frustrations and is thought provoking. This action adventure tells the story of YA’s learning to navigate not only this strange new world but also becoming an adult whilst trying to meet their goal and hopefully help mankind. It is full of the pitfalls that YA face, like self-doubt, self-consciousness, etc. whilst trying to dodge cannibals and hyenas, add in some humour to lighten the load to this apocalyptic world.
I am sure YA’s will find this relatable and enjoy the adventure.
Reviewed by @jennadb

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a young adult story that I enjoyed. This is a well written story where the author’s use of details brought the story to life on each page. It has characters that made the story fun and entertaining to read. I enjoyed how the characters are connectable and kept the story engaging. This is a faster paced story that is full of creatures and maybe even some romance. I enjoyed the growth of the plot as well as the growth of the characters throughout the story. With no cell phones and a mutation spreading, Kella is determined to protect what is hers. What happens with her and her journey, you will have to read this book to find out. This is not normally a book that I would read but I am happy that I picked it up. It is worth the read for sure. I highly recommend this book.

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin
Genre – Young Adult, Dystopian, Action-Adventure
Seventeen-year-old Kella O’Malley is living through the apocalypse.
Maybe.
She’s definitely running from feral cannibals.
When a pandemic begins mutating humans into killers during her spring break in Georgia, Kella joins with a group of teens and twenty-somethings to carry precious CDC data north on the Appalachian Trail. With no cell phones and no clue how far the mutation spreads, their only hope is to stay ahead of the “Hyenas” and hike faster than the world can end.
If Buffy the Vampire Slayer had to save the world without superpowers, it would look a lot like this. But even while suffering from epic caffeine withdrawal, Kella is determined to protect her younger brother, keep from being eaten alive, and maybe even fall in love before the world definitely ends.
“The end times are not what you were expecting,” Kella writes in the shelter logbook along the way. “Be prepared for a lot of stomach growling. And a serious lack of condiments.”
“Also, take note: Cities overrun by feral human cannibals do not make for great spring break destinations. But on the bright side, it’s very unlikely now that boredom is what will kill you.”
“Falling in love is terrifying. It ranks somewhere between murder hornets and being eaten alive by Hyenas.”

~ AMAZON ~

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Kendra Griffin is an indie author, teacher, and editor who has never met a good dog or a good underdog she didn’t fall in love with. She is addicted to writing (and reading) about quirky misfits, social inequality, and diverse ensemble casts. She recently published two novels in her dystopian YA series: The Pox Ward and Apocalypse Thoughts. Kendra has an MA in English Literature and teaches creative writing at Aims Community College.

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