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Feral Creatures

Book 2 in the series:Hollow Kingdom

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"Feral Creatures" by Kira Jane Buxton is a captivating sequel in the 'Hollow Kingdom' series that continues the apocalyptic tale from the perspective of S.T., a domesticated crow, and introduces new challenges and hazards for the protagonists. The book delves into the end of human civilization through a zombie apocalypse, providing incredible insight into the operations of the animal world and exploring deep themes of existence with a mix of humor and sadness. The writing style is praised for its originality, humor, and ability to make readers think about the natural world in a new light.

Characters:

The characters are vibrant and diverse, with ST as the standout, showcasing strong relationships and individual personalities.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is a blend of humor and poetic elements, showcasing original language and a distinct voice.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around ST, a domesticated crow, raising Dee, the last human, amidst a transformed and perilous world.

Setting:

The setting is a post-apocalyptic world where the dynamics of nature and animal survival take center stage.

Pacing:

The pacing varies, starting slowly but gaining momentum to maintain reader interest.
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Feral Creatures is a sequel to Hollow Kingdom, which is highly praised as one of the best books.
The story continues the adventures of a domesticated crow named ST who cares for the last human, Dee.
The writing style of Kira Jane Buxton is known for its originality, humor, and distinct metaphors that make readers laugh out loud.
The story features a variety of animal characters, each true to their nature and not overly anthropomorphized.
Readers appreciate how the book explores deep themes of existence while keeping a humorous tone throughout.
The narrative provides a fresh perspective on a post-apocalyptic world where humans have transformed into monstrous versions of themselves.
Much of the comedy comes from ST's unique view of the world and his interactions with other animals.
The emotional depth of the story keeps readers invested in the characters, making them laugh and cry alternately.
Many readers felt that the sequel lives up to or even exceeds the expectations set by the first book, Hollow Kingdom.
The author has a talent for creating a diverse set of characters that feel like a family, making the story relatable and engaging.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of violence, dark humor, and existential crises, which may be sensitive topics for some readers.

From The Publisher:

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"Sci-Fi Thriller" recommendation from Buzzfeed

An Indie Next Pick

In this stunning follow-up to Hollow Kingdom and Seattle Times / Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestseller , the animal kingdom's "favorite apocalyptic hero" is back with a renewed sense of hope for humanity, ready to take on a world ravaged by a viral pandemic (Helen Macdonald).

Once upon an apocalypse, there lived an obscenely handsome American crow named S.T. . . .

When the world last checked-in with its favorite Cheeto addict, the planet had been overrun by flesh-hungry beasts, and nature had started re-claiming her territory from humankind. S.T., the intrepid crow, alongside his bloodhound-bestie Dennis, had set about saving pets that had become trapped in their homes after humanity went the way of the dodo.

That is, dear reader, until S.T. stumbled upon something so rare-and so precious-that he vowed to do everything in his power to safeguard what could, quite literally, be humanity's last hope for survival. But in a wild world plagued by prejudiced animals, feather-raising environments, new threats so terrifying they make zombies look like baby bunnies, and a horrendous dearth of cheesy snacks, what's a crow to do?

Why, wing it on another big-hearted, death-defying adventure, that's what! Joined by a fabulous new cast of animal characters, S.T. faces many new challenges plus his biggest one yet: parenthood.

Includes a Reading Group Guide.

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