"Accompanying a more introspective plot, even the black-and-white illustrations introduce a reflective tone to the bleak survivalist mindset. At well-placed points though, life's disappointments return, often due to the 'walkers,' and the black inks swell to swallow everyone whole. Despite all this, the graphic novel keeps reminding readers to live life and form bonds. Fear of tomorrow should not keep one from love, growth, and fulfillment. VERDICT Volume two capitalizes on its character growth to deliver an affecting graphic novel about growing up in the zombie apocalypse." --School Library Journal.