FEED spoiler party!

Well, hell. Since this is a closed-end series of books - at least, I'm assuming that much - will we see a resolution to KA? I'm holding out for the bacteriophage route. Is the retinal KA a clue?

Will raptors eat zombies? I kept thinking San Diego would be a perfect place for such an experiment - sure, outbreak city. But it's not called Buzzard Bay for the fun of it. Both really big and really small raptors are endemic to that part of the country, and they'll eat anything. If it stops moving long enough, so much the better. Yeah, I'm interesting in seeing what could actually put a dent in this on its own. Not that the infection rate would overtake anything at this point, but that last act of defiance intrigues me. What else would do well besides the zombies? Come to think of it, we cleared the birds. How about the reptiles? Some of those snakes have hemotoxins for venom - kind of turning anything they bite into slush, you do it enough. Neurotoxins, eh. I'm still trying to figure out what's still working if you have something able to metabolize protein, remain ambulatory but is too brain-damaged to resuscitate after the virus is removed. I still don't understand what keeps some diabetics on their feet in an insulin crisis when their sugars dip below 20. I've seen it. That's not supposed to be compatible with life - but hell, there it was. Holding legitimate conversations, the works.

Shaun's narrative voice is going to be the primary reason I miss George. The irony of his survival over the other two members of his party who legitimately should have been Just Fine is so neat and tidy and perfect, I could bronze it. Assume nothing. Excellent. I will miss George's clean, clear, unaffected narrative - another testament to her dedication to being a Newsie - Shaun's voice is angry, wounded and profane. I'd like a better place for him at the end, I am asking too much?

Is there any concern with the number of blood tests causing infection opportunities? I mean, some of those things get to be an issue - particularly when you mention they are designed to be painful. I would think there would be a market for soft, flexible, non-permeable gloves with some wicking ability as a response to this. Particularly if you plan to shake hands a lot. (I also didn't see a lot of references to other infectious agents like bacteria or fungal issues. Good reason?)

I saw the pictures of those cupcakes and died laughing. They are SO good at what they do!