The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
The Dead-Tossed Waves (Part of the Forest of Hands and Teeth Series)
Carrie Ryan
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Pages: 407
Rating: 5 stars
Gabry lives a quiet life. As safe a life as is possible in a town trapped between a forest and the ocean, in a world teeming with the dead, who constantly hunger for those still living. She’s content on her side of the Barrier, happy to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. But there are threats the Barrier cannot hold back. Threats like the secrets Gabry’s mother thought she left behind when she escaped from the Sisterhood and the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Like the cult of religious zealots who worship the dead. Like the stranger from the forest who seems to know Gabry. And suddenly, everything is changing. One reckless moment, and half of Gabry’s generation is dead, the other half imprisoned. Now Gabry only knows one thing: she must face the forest of her mother’s past in order to save herself and the one she loves.
Wowza, these books are absolutely brilliant. I think I liked Dead-Tossed Waves even more than I did Forest of Hands and Teeth, and I loved that one a fierce amount. Filled to the brim with more action and a story to get caught up in, The Dead-Tossed Waves will not disappoint.
I loved that Dead-Tossed Waves was a companion, and there were little hints at things in Forest of Hands and Teeth.
Carrie Ryan can really write – the writing is absolutely amazing. I sat there just enthralled by every moment of the story, there was not a moment where I was bored. Ryan introduces a lot of new, interesting ideas, like the Soulers, which I am curious to see if they play a role in The Dark and Hollow Places.
The characters in The Dead-Tossed Waves are all super real. In both this novel, and Ryan’s debut, the characters have all been absolutely 3-D and super easy to relate to in their crazy world. I loved that some of the characters from Forest of Hands and Teeth made their appearance in Dead-Tossed Waves as more minor characters. Gabry was quite a character, and I adored him. I fell for both Catcher and Elias so fast!
The Dead-Tossed Waves was a book that I never wanted to put down, and when I did I was itching to pick it back up again. Carrie Ryan is an absolutely amazing author. I cannot wait to read more by her. A must read.
Cover Rating: A+ – The Dead-Tossed Waves cover is absolutely GORGEOUS! Everything about it is just so pretty.
*Edit* I finished all three books, and this is definitely my favorite book out of the three. AMAZING!
I love the cover too! For me, this one was so much better than the first one – I liked the characters a lot more. I haven't had a chance to read the last book yet, but I'm looking forward to it!
Yay! Sarah agrees with you, and Kristan has this one on her TBR list. Who would have thought zombies could be so good, eh? ;P
I still haven't read this book but omg! I haven't read much zombie books really but I think I have to read this one after reading this awesome review! I also like the cover too! I just have to bump this on my tbr list! :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Love Catcher <3 If you haven't read The Dark and Hollow Places yet, I highly recommend it, my favorite one in the series!
I still haven't finished The Forest of Hands and Teeth. I need to get that one put away before I move on. I love her titles.
I agree! I love this series.
I haven't read anything by this author… feels like I'm missing out :| I agree, the cover is really awesome :)
loved this one! I loved the characters and the writing too, it was amazing! One of my favorite series ever!
I liked the cover very much..i hve been looking for this kind of books for a long time.Really found it intresting and insightful.Everything else you describe, makes it seem like a book I'd love.I loved this book for the beauty of the writing..
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Glad you enjoyed it! I absoulutely love this series!
I really have been thinking about reading this series, but as I mentioned before the Zombie thing is something I can't seem to get over. I'm glad to hear this book was gripping and there was no boredom.
I have to say, I still have to finish the Forest of Hands and Teeth. I've had it since it has been released but I haven't been able to finish it. I've heard this one it better and it seems like you agree. I guess I should give this series another try then.
This was a great book compared to the first one. It has the most interesting cover as well. I like how the author connected Mary into this novel. The ending left me wanting more. In my opinion, this novel was boring at all. It was a page turner throughout the novel. I also fell for Catcher and Elias :D
Good review. I will love to read this book. I get hook with your review and is great that you don give spoiler. Havent read, the first book, but the first and thi one are definitely on my books to buy.
been hearing nothing but good about this series and this one is not an exception, totally reading this one.
wow the rating is consistent for this series, wonder whats with all the buzz i guess ill have to find it out for myself