Justin Kassab

I received 'Foamers' by Justin Kassab in exchange for an honest review.

When a read the blurb, it intrigued me. The main character, besides having to face end-of-world, was also saddle with handicap. I thought that would make an interesting zombie story. I wondered where the author would take it. I am sorry to say, that it disappointed me. It was obvious the author put a lot of hard work on his story. However, the outline felt it followed the typical zombie story, and followed to the last dot on i's just made it another forgettable story. This dragged my reading. If I had not accepted the book in exchange for review, I would have stopped reading it. Some zombie fanatics might light it. However, if you are looking for more than typical formulaic zombie story I would not recommend it.… (mehr)

Justin Kassab's "Foamers" looks to capitalize on the recent success of the teen dystopian genre. "Foamers" is well conceived in its setting, character development, and materialism, allowing the reader to achieve a sense of realism, which is not a feat easily achieved. "Foamers" provides an excellent foothold into the fast paced and competitive genre, allowing Justin the opportunity to carve out his own place for new followers. If you are looking for a easy to read novel with the perfect mix of action and drama then I would recommend you follow the story of Kade and his friends in "Foamers."… (mehr)