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Awesome start! Love Project Zomboid! Looking forward to binge reading these next chapters during my breaks

Yeah I noticed that Cornucopia is mostly devoid of drama (which is fine, Kyle had provided lots of it on the first book already lol) but I realized now that some of the interactions and conversations between the characters is probably a set up for the final book. Like for example, the scene between Colt and Brian in this chapter. I’m guessing that Colt’s strained relationship with his son and him not telling David will be one of the main plot points in the next book. There’s also the secret Helen mentioned in one of the past chapters. I cannot wait for everything to unfold and I hope all the relationships survive till the ending! I adore the third generation Howard (I’m only counting from David) and the other kids, I cannot wait to see what adventures (and mishaps) you’re planning for them in the final book. While you’ve mentioned so many times that there are no plans about the orchard once the fourth installment is complete, I’m still going to campaign hard for a Blake-Carter-Matthew grownup series lol.

Just like Jacob, I’ve always dreamt of having a treehouse. But because our family only rented and we don’t have a yard of our own, this dream might never become a reality for me. I’ve always thought that treehouses make great temporary living quarters if ever a Walking Dead version of a zombie apocalypse happens for real lol. I said temporary because the lack of plumbing in a treehouse will probably pose as a problem and will drive me insane, I need my shower and toilet!!! Thank you for this wonderful glimpse into the most recent events in the orchard. I really missed reading your writing! I was smiling the entire time especially during the parts where Kyle was thirsting over Jacob lol.

Oh my, the kids are starting to grow up and develop into their individual personas. I think you’ve mentioned before that you probably don’t have actual plans for the Team B kids in the future, so it’s interesting to see an inkling of their true personalities because chances are us readers might not get to see them as teens/adults. I’ve always liked and enjoyed how you write about the children in your series. They aren’t annoying and bratty which is why I am so fond of all of them, even if I dislike kids in real life (lol). And they’re not just side characters who happen to exist because the main gang started to build their own families, the kids actually contribute to the story and are sometimes vital to the progression of the plot line. The bond between Tanner and Jacob did not surprise me at all because they’re too alike. Both are quiet and deep, and they both get stuck in their heads too much. The moment they shared in the workshop is really sweet, and I hope Tanner finally cheers up and move on from the feelings his mom’s death caused. I both want to give Tanner and Jacob comforting hugs, but mostly Jacob if Kyle won’t mind hahaha jks. All in all this is such a wonderful and well-written chapter, and I’m looking forward to wherever this series is about to go. Stay safe and healthy always!!!

I melted when Aaron asked Colt for “hugs”, he is such a sweet and cuddly little baby. I’m quite certain that Colt’s “no babysitting” rule will never be fully enacted especially with his budding relationship with Aaron. I’ve been missing the Orchard gang badly so I’m definitely happy that you’re finally back.

I have my fan on but damn I’m sweating in here. The scene you painted was so intimate I almost felt guilty as I watched the two share their first time together. I felt like a perv but I couldn’t look away lol. Anyway, I’m officially putting “hot tent sex with a hunky cowboy, or two” as one of my bucket list because that was hot hot hot!!!

The only thing I dislike about this chapter is that it ended before we get to see the things they’ll be doing inside of that tent lol. The rest is just amazing. Coy finally giving in and voicing his feelings for Boone out loud was such a nice surprise. It was either going to happen soon or never at all, but when I began reading this chapter I wasn’t expecting for any of that to happen. I’m really happy for the both of them, but mostly for Boone. They both hit the jackpot, in land and in love. Well, that’s it. I was able to catch up on all 16 chapters within 24 hours. I’m going to eagerly wait for the next one.

Uh-oh, I hope 🍋 isn’t a future threat to the duo. Larkspur seems to have a good effect on our boys’ moods, so that’s a good sign. It’s also nice to finally meet new people, after having Boone and Coy as the only featured characters for a long time.

I was also laughing for a bit because I read the title of this chapter as Trailworm and was confused when I got to the end without a mention of some kind of worm haha.

I haven’t felt frustrated with these two for a few chapters and now I can’t help but feel we are all back to square one again. All the progress that happened during the trip to Larkspur dissipated once they were close to their destination, because once again Boone is in his self-preservation mode. He should stop pushing Coy away, has he forgotten the last time he did that to Coy? He almost died without him. Whether Boone likes it or not, he has to accept that he won’t be able to live without Coy and that Coy is his life long partner (or soulmate?), even if it’s just the platonic kind.

For a moment I was afraid that the dream Boone was having was a premonition of some sort, but it turned out to be nothing but repressed trauma and memories from that scary stormy night and the days that followed after. Religion is a tricky topic to tackle when it comes to our sexuality, and I honestly try to avoid thinking about it because as a gay man raised in a very Catholic family, I couldn’t help but hate myself for my ways and feel guilty about my choices. Religion makes me feel miserable so I will be honest, the religious themes in this story makes me uncomfortable sometimes. But I get why its inclusion is important especially on scenes that focus on Coy’s background and beliefs. Loved this chapter. Finally the boys had an honest conversation, a wonderful shift from the usual bitter and defensive exchanges they had from earlier chapters. I specially loved that it ended in an all night cuddle session initiated by Coy. Everything about this entry was perfect.

I totally agree with the other people on the comment section who deemed this chapter as drama-free. If this was a tv show this would have been a filler episode, but it was a nice to be able to breathe for a bit from all their issues, and I actually found myself relaxing as I read the whole chapter. On to the next!

The focus had been on Boone for the last few chapters so I failed to realize how horrible it had been for Coy to see Boone almost lifeless by the river. No wonder he looked like shit as well, he had been worried to death! He just lost his entire family, and he almost lost his best friend twice, so I really felt bad for the guy. The sheriff was a wonderful character. Oftentimes we do need the opinions and insight of the people who are from the outside looking in, and the sheriff being a very perceptive person made him the perfect instrument to kick some sense into Boone and Coy’s stubborn asses. I’m glad he decided to play Cupid and help reunite the two.

Yeah while I was reading the chapter 7 I was like, “I fucking told yah so, Boone” the entire time lol.

Oh yes you did very well with storm scene, and my heart absolutely dropped when Blue and Boone fell into the raging river. However, like what I said in my comment on chapter 8, the river scene scared me more because of an experience I had when I was younger.