It all started with a simple cough. Unfortunately, the cough didn't go away, and people started dying. Red has seen enough horror movies to know how this will end and starts preparing. Red knows they need to head for Grandma's house to be safe. But who will she survive the trek when she's on her own?

Christina Henry has crafted a dark, postapocalyptic world and infused hope in the midst of horror. The world building is phenomenal as Christina Henry portrays the eeriness of a world without the working trappings of modern civilization. There are some gruesome scenes, as not everyone remains decent once the veneer of civilization is gone. However, the gore isn't gratuitous and is entirely appropriate considering the overall plot of the story line.

Red is a great heroine! I love that Christina Henry creates such a feisty and determined character who defies some social stigmas, such as being biracial and having a prosthetic leg. Red is definitely an intellectual overthinker, trying to figure out all the angles. She's knowledgeable in literature (her mom is a Shakespeare professor) but even more impressive is her extensive science knowledge. Red is the antithesis of the idiotic horror movie idiots who die quickly and it's enjoyable watching her navigate such a dark world.

THE GIRL IN RED is a phenomenal re-telling of the Red Riding Hood fairytale! Christina Henry puts a unique and intriguing spin on an old classic, making it fresh and exciting all over again. THE GIRL IN RED is a must read for all fans of post-apocalyptic stories!