{"id":20550,"date":"2018-03-26T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=20550"},"modified":"2018-03-04T17:51:40","modified_gmt":"2018-03-04T23:51:40","slug":"review-willows-in-the-end-book-one-in-the-thrilling-post-apocalyptic-dystopian-series-the-end-saga-1-by-c-l-zelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=20550","title":{"rendered":"#Review &#8211; Willows in the End: Book One in the Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Series (The End Saga &#8211; 1) by C.L. Zelle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.gr-assets.com\/books\/1517418728l\/38313762.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Willows in the End: Book One in the Thrilling Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Series (The End Saga - 1)\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/synopsis.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/synopsis.png?resize=156%2C54\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"54\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"freeText11140909377611165360\">They&#8217;re all dead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now, as my own body decides whether to live or die, I replay my entire life over and over in my mind. No longer do I want it to end, something has changed in me. Somehow, through all of this, I\u2019ve found a will to go on, even if it\u2019s in darkness. For the first time since I\u2019ve been alive, I want to live.<\/p>\n<p>Gideon says my scars will fade with time, but they don\u2019t bother me. As if their absence would change what happened. They&#8217;re a badge of honor, reminding me what I went through, how brave I was, and that I made it out. That I can heal. If anything, these scars remind me every day that I\u2019m still alive, and that things can change.<\/p>\n<p>And they will.<\/p>\n<p>My name is Grace Anne Vincent. I took the world, the people in it, for granted. I didn\u2019t realize how precious my life was until someone turned off the lights, stripped it away from me. Until the men with needles came. They stole it all, leaving nothing but monsters, darkness, and death in their wake.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019m getting stronger every day. And though Gideon has his dark side, he\u2019s growing stronger, too. We\u2019ll make it together. We\u2019ll create our own light, even if it\u2019s hidden in the darkness.<\/p>\n<p>Something out there beckons me, a desperate cry of a siren from the wreckage. It tells me to survive, to have hope. To love. To make things right again.<\/p>\n<p>And I will.<\/p>\n<p>* * * * * *<\/p>\n<p>This novel contains the first three books in what was formerly The Night Blind Saga (Dysphoria and Grace, Murray&#8217;s Law, and Tunnels and Planes). This fully remastered, less explicit version of the story will appeal to those who don&#8217;t mind some adult content in their reading. Due to certain triggers, this series may not be suitable for everyone, and is advised for ages 18 and up. The second book in this series, Ravens in the End, will be available June 1, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/TBR.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6166\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/TBR.png?resize=113%2C51\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"51\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/38313762-willows-in-the-end\">Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/kellys-review.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10982\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/kellys-review.jpg?resize=300%2C96\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/kellys-review.jpg?resize=300%2C96 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/kellys-review.jpg?w=428 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Holy effing what?!?! It\u2019s an epic journey! This is definitely not what I expected. Mind bending and maddening! Be ready to be wrecked, and I mean this in the best possible way. This is a twisted ride into a new age zombie apocalypse. Grace is our main character and boy, has she had a past. This makes her extremely likeable and relatable. The setting is intense from jump. There are drugs, partying, witchcraft, and zombies&#8230;I mean, what more could you ask for? But lets be real for a moment. Grace has experienced hell growing up. She has come to terms and feels she is stronger for it.\u00a0\u00a0Nothing slows down. The story is extremely action packed and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. \u00a0This is all about having your quality of life leveling up on a permanent f&#8217;ing opposite day with some giggly trips down memory lane. Grace is an amazingly flawed character that is continually growing emotionally and mentally. Gideon saved her and they have fallen in love. This author knows how to make the apocalypse romantic and STEAMY! As a matter of fact, all the characters that are introduced into this story are all fighting some sort of demon, their own apocalypse.\u00a0 I was a mess reading this&#8230;.but it was totally, absolutely worth it. Don&#8217;t let this discourage you. Once I hit this bump in the road the story just got better and better. I felt like I was right there and her shoes. This is an epic page turner and has made it to the top of my favorite reads. I. Can. Not. Wait. for the sequel. Bring it on! I am so ready!\u00a0 I absolutely could not put this down. So many plot twists!\u00a0 This series has made it to my top favorite, ever. If you like beautifully flawed characters with intense, action packed, and HAWT plots then you will love this just like I do.\u00a0This author! SMH\u2026.LOL! I AM HOOKED! THIS IS MY ADDICTION!\u00a0\u00a0This series is taking it to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Buy-Links.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6156\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Buy-Links.png?resize=158%2C45\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"45\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=twintalk-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B079GKSF3Q&amp;asins=B079GKSF3Q&amp;linkId=85930f9845e2202cf432ede451f495e3&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/about-the-author.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6153\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/about-the-author.png?resize=231%2C55\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/B1ZaWUKrf2S._UX250_.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Christina L. Rozelle\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Christina L. Rozelle is the author of the bestselling YA Dystopian Scifi series, The Treemakers Trilogy, which includes her groundbreaking debut, \u201cThe Treemakers,\u201d and its sequels, \u201cThe Soultakers,\u201d and \u201cThe Seeker\u2019s Keys.\u201d Hailed for its strong, believable, and relatable characters, original and complex plotting, and phenomenal world-building, The Treemakers Trilogy appeals to lovers of dystopian literature who are looking for something refreshing and new. Christina also writes adult post-apocalyptic dystopian under the nom de plume C.L. Zelle, with her first foray into the adult world, The End Saga (formerly The Night Blind Saga) releasing this year. Book one, \u201cWillows in the End,\u201d is now available for preorder, and book two, \u201cRavens in the End,\u201d will release on June 1.<\/p>\n<p>Rozelle\u2019s writing roots sprouted with poetry and prose in countless journals in her early years, continuing through her tumultuous teenage years, and well into her turbulent young adult life. Though her younger self dreamed of scribing non-fiction and poetry someday, when she discovered the magic in creating fiction she never looked back. Overcoming countless obstacles of her own, the wisdom gained along her personal path through healing breathes life into her beautifully dark, yet hopeful tales of triumph. Filled with an array of emotional triggers, not many topics are off limits in her works. Rozelle\u2019s exceptional storytelling dives deep into the survival and growth journeys of diverse, broken characters and unlikely heroes. Authentic, gritty, intricate, and wildly imaginative, her stories also offer hope\u2014a light in the dark\u2014as her characters discover their own inner strengths and worth in the midst of debilitating adversity.<\/p>\n<p>Though her wanderlust calls her to a nomadic life of traveling the world in planes, trains, ships, and RVs, Christina happily resides in a small town in Texas, USA, with her four wonderful children, three rescue kitties, and a rescue puppy, where she\u2019s blessed to be able to do what she loves every day.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to stay in touch, and get up-to-date info on new releases, as well as giveaways and promotions, sign up for her mailing lists:<br \/>\n(Adult works) C.L. Zelle\u2019s Dark Army: http:\/\/bit.ly\/CLZellesDarkArmy<br \/>\n(YA works) The Rozelle Army: http:\/\/bit.ly\/RozelleArmy<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve enjoyed any of her books, please \u201chug\u201d Christina by leaving an honest review of any length on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, and to check out Christina\u2019s books, follow the links below:<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/christinalrozelle.com\/<br \/>\nRozelle&#8217;s YA Reader Fan Group: http:\/\/bit.ly\/RozellesYAReaders<br \/>\nChristina L. Rozelle\u2019s Facebook Page: http:\/\/bit.ly\/CLRozelleFBpage<br \/>\nC.L. Zelle&#8217;s Reader Lounge: http:\/\/bit.ly\/CLZellesReaderLounge<br \/>\nC.L. 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