5 Words: Dark, dead, magic, life, love. 
 I'm not sure what I was expecting when I read this, but I was pleasantly surprised. I thought I was in for something light and fluffy, something I wouldn't enjoy much but would pass the time. But instead what I read was dark and deep and thought provoking. It was fascinating. And I couldn't put it down. 
 I liked the character of Thea. And I loved Nan. 
 I was absolutely not expecting Zombies. That was one heck of a surprise. 
 I loved the exploration of love and relationships and the bonds that tie people. 
 One thing that could have improved this story a lot would have been world building. I wasn't sure what to picture or how to picture it. I ended up with a post-WW2 UK/USA mess in my head. I also would have liked less banter between Thea and Freddy. It just didn't seem to fit so well with the rest of the characterisation.