I give a thumbs up for a new spin on how an EMP situation could come about. I really felt like it was a little too full of crazy scenarios. The descriptions of fighting, killing, etc., were a bit graphic at times. I know some is necessary but it just got a bit old and over the top. I love apocolyptic novels for the survival story but honestly this felt more like a book about relationships. I finally got to a point I wanted to stop listening but I was too invested and needed to know where it went. Not horrible but not my favorite. Kevin Pierce is the best part of the book.