I think I enjoyed the sequel to Ex-Heroes more than the first book. It’s more of the same - superheroes and zombies - but with a stronger plot and much more tension. Once again it’s really just a big bundle of comic book cliches, this time we have the addition of the super soldiers, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a really, ridiculously fun ride.The plot is tense! I was really quite stressed out reading it for the most part! It was inevitable and obvious - as Zzzap says you can never trust the government in any zombie movie - but that made it worse when you had to watch the heroes walk into a trap. I was actually genuinely scared for them, which is something I never felt reading the first book! Over all the story was better, not only did the jeopardy feel more realistic, but there were some good twists. Of course the ending action scenes were just as bonkers, so fans won’t be disappointed there. There were a couple of new additions whom I did like, despite Captain Freedom being so obviously modelled on Captain America! The Driver was a bit too two dimensional, and it would have been nice to have his role expanded. Stealth had more of role in this book, getting right into the action. She is so badass, I do love her! Danielle got a bit of character development which I did appreciate as she’s is only of my favourites, and its good to get her out of the suit a little bit - I mean I still want her kicking ass as Cerberus, but it’s good to know the woman inside it too.It’s difficult to say much without spoilers, and really it’s just a trashy read so there isn’t a lot more than zombies + superheroes = still awesome!I ordered Ex-Communication but I think I need a break from these, they get a bit testosterony! I’ll let Boyfriend get ahead of me (he’s obsessed, basically ripped Ex-Patriots out my hands as soon as I finished!). I was hoping that Ex-Patriots would develop better than Ex-Heroes, but it floundered in just the same ways, and seemed to take them even further.Once again, the in-depth blow-by-blow style during the action sequences nearly managed to put me to sleep. If a fight scene is this boring, there's something wrong.On a brighter note, the characters are still interesting, specifically Stealth, who is a breath of fresh air among strong female archtypes.The plot dragged in places, and the main antagonist, while a surprising reveal, is just as much a letdown overall as the villain of the first book.Still, it's not terrible, and kept me turning pages. If you're an avid fan of zombie invasion and super heroes, I recommend it.
What do You think about Ex-Patriots (2013)?
Help is on the way, or is it? As good as the first book, and a third is on the way.
—renatatreu
