#liatotza

[cocotamarindo]

LIATOTZA commission I did for dramioneslytherinqueen on Instagram

Scene from fanfic:

Love in a time of the zombie apocalypse by rizzlewrites

#dramione #draco x hermione #art commisions #liatotza #rizzlewrites

[grangerxdangerr]

I see everyone talk about needing a light fluffy fic after reading Manacled.

I read LIATOTZA, Manacled, and Secrets and Masks in the span of 2 weeks.

I am a shell of a woman, but there is dog in me 🗣️

#draco x hermione #hermione granger #dramione #i will never recover #therapy is required #manacled #secrets and masks #LIATOTZA #hermione x draco #draco malfoy

[ghostlyypeaches]

🧟 Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse 🧟 by rizzlewrites

I made this for the incredible Mayzal over on Instagram for a summer exchange I took part in.

The whole bind took me roughly two weeks, purely because I was putting things off for so long because I wanted it to turn out right.

The quote on the spine is inspired by those special edition hardbacks. Cased in faux leather, with red ‘brick like’ endpapers and the charm is a little heart.

I didn’t have time to make a little dust jacket but maybe if I ever revisited this I would give one a shot!

Don’t mind me, just adding all my binds here as and when I remember to.

(x)

#fanfic #fanfic binding #bookbinding #dramione #fanfiction #ficbinding #peachybinds #my binds #liatotza

[mbr-side]

Netflix AU: my fan-posters for Love In A Time Of The Zombie Apocalypse by @rizzlewrites After Voldemort, there was this. The clock is ticking to create a cure to the unimaginable horror that currently grips the world. Hermione finds herself unwillingly allied with the most hated man in Wizarding Britain.

#liatotza #dramione #draco x hermione #Dramione fanfic #Draco Malfoy #Hermione Granger #zombie #post apocalypse

[lordmomohismomoness]

I swore that I will not, can't, won't, absolutely will NOT read LIATOTZA cause I don't like zombie stories.

So obviously I started listening to it thanks to the immaculate work of @etl-echo-audiobooks

And OMG why is it so good?

#liatotza #love in a time of the zombie apocalypse #dramione

[butnotome-x]

Re-reading #LIATOTZA by @rizzlewrites and just kicking my feet. My god tier fic next to Manacled 🥰

#LIATOTZA #dramione #draco x hermione

[ehsan-tera-hoga-mujhpe]

he's a 10 but he's a self serving sociopath who created a virus that resulted in a zombie apocalypse

#liatotza

[accio-depression]

when harry was telling ginny about everything that happened when she finally got on the fleet i just know this conversation happened

“so Malfoy and Hermione ?” Ginny gives Harry a very bewildered expression

“i have no fucking idea.” Harry didn’t feel that Draco and Hermione’s relationship was worth worrying about, for now. “i don’t ask.”

#liatotza

[rochelle-22lyn]

Authors copy LIATOTZA by @rizzlewrites

#liatotza #rizzlewrites #dramione #fanficbookbinding

[harm0nianecterepassus]

Absolutely CACKLING over the last couple of chapters of LIATOTZA , this is comedy gold 😂😂😂😂

#dramione #dramione fandom #draco malfoy #hermione granger #dramione fanfic #hermione x draco #dramione ao3 #love in a time of the zombie apocalypse #liatotza

[cocotamarindo]

The Dramione bookshelf Vol. 2

#dramione #draco x hermione #liatotza #bring him to his knees #the auction #lovesbitca8 #the ghost of you #the fallout #breath mint battle scars #books & libraries

[grangerxdangerr]

Okayyy girliesss

The “try to finish” options are fics that haven’t quite kept my attention but i want to like them and I KNOW theyre hot takes lol

#clearly im indecisive #dramione #dramione fanfiction #draco malfoy #draco x hermione #hermione granger #hermione x draco #manacled #senlinyu #the auction #lovebitcas8 #LIATOTZA #Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse #secrets & masks #secrets and masks #emerald_slytherin #dmatmoobil #measure of a man #mon couteau aguise #the fallout #SelfxConclusion #mauraders

[scatteredstrings]

Although I conquer all the earth, Yet for me there is only one city. In that city there is for me only one house; And in that house, one room only; And in that room, a bed. And one woman sleeps there, The shining joy and jewel of all my kingdom

— Sanskrit poem, Author Unknown

#love poems #sanskrit poems #jewel of all my kingdom #hermione granger #draco malfoy #liatotza #rizzlewrites #dramione

[dramione-literary-analysis]

Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse

Genre: Post-apocalyptic fiction, Sci-Fi thriller, Fantasy, Dystopian Fiction, Action-Adventure

Author: @rizzlewrites

Word Count: 355K 

OVERVIEW: An addictive, visceral, and immersive epic that masterfully places our favorite comfort characters into a gritty, volatile world, LIATOTZA will have science-fiction and slow-burn fans brimming with anticipation as the story unfolds at a breathtaking pace.

If you are looking for a plot-driven war AU of the utmost quality in the fandom, this fic is for you.

EXTERNAL PLOT: First and foremost, LIATOTZA is an epic that reads like a long-form television series. Wary readers may be turned off by the seemingly bizarre premise—zombies? Wizards? Science? Magic? Muggle weapons? Are we even in Harry Potter territory? Before you dismiss this masterpiece, hear me out—rizzle makes this work, and perhaps that is her most impressive accomplishment. This dystopian world that we’re thrown into just makes sense.

Narratively, it is a delight to read—there are so many twists and unexpected developments. The premise is so unique, the action so palpable, the world-building so immersive, that initially, I thought this could be published into its own standalone novel. That’s how good it is. However, upon further thought, I don’t think it would work. Here is why: rizzle doesn’t build this world to be an AU, she expands on the world that JK Rowling already established in canon. Without giving major plot details away, the entire basis of the external plot—how the virus starts, the source of political conflict, and the final resolution—is deeply rooted in the world and characters that JKR has established. It only works because of canon HP.

Pacing-wise, it is done very well. My ADHD-addled brain did find some parts to be slow, but there wasn’t a single arc or conflict that I didn’t enjoy. The plot doesn’t meander, except perhaps towards the end, during the resolution stage. From a literary perspective, this doesn’t quite work. However, this is fanfic, where rules don’t apply—and given that we are all in this fandom because of our undying love for Draco and Hermione (and really, we just want to see them whole and happy), this is a good thing!

ROMANTIC ARC: As you can gather, this is not a quiet, introspective fic, in which Draco and Hermione have time to speculate in-depth on their feelings for each other. However, for as much spotlight as the external plot gets, the romantic elements propels the narrative forward—rizzle is able to balance both elements so well that I would argue that one doesn’t outshine the other. In fact, both are made better because of each other (as in, the romantic plot-line is amplified because of the external plot; the external plot is appealing because of the romance).

This is a slow-burn—there is so much chaos in the world that our characters are pitted together, then torn apart, again and again—that when they finally get a moment of reprieve, the emotional (and sexual!) payoff is deserved and I think some of the best scenes in the fandom. In fact, the smut (while not frequent) is amongst the most intense, sexy, beautiful, explicit, and satisfying reads in Dramione fanfiction. 

I love drama. I love angst. I love smut. I love epic, passionate love, in which our characters have to go through hell and fight for each other. If this appeals to you, you’ll love LIATOTZA.

SETTING: Admittedly, the world-building took me a while to get used to, because it is so unfamiliar. This isn’t a comfort fic. There are familiar places mentioned (Grimmauld Place, Malfoy Manor, Hogwarts)—but they are not what we are used to reading. While the world-building is undoubtedly one of rizzle’s greatest strengths, it may also be one of the greatest deterrents for readers who don’t want a dense, intelligent read and would prefer something mindless and familiar.

I was thoroughly impressed to see how rizzle blends magical and muggle characters together so well in a post-apocalyptic world. The prejudice and fear of the muggle world that we see only touched upon in canon HP is exacerbated to the fullest extent in this work. With the Statute of Secrecy effectively obliterated, the tension between the magical and muggle world drastically rises and the crisis becomes global. It is grand.

SIDE CHARACTERS: There is a very balanced mix of canon and OC characters, and you will love (or hate!) all of them. Every single character is crafted carefully and effectively used to drive the plot forward. For those who don’t care for OCs, let me just say—they are absolutely necessary to make the world even bigger. There are BAMFs galore.Keep in mind that no one is safe, as many characters’ fates will have you gasping in shock.

DRACO CHARACTERIZATION: In-character? Hard to say, but I would err on the side of no (let’s be real, canon Draco would not survive a zombie apocalypse aside from barricading himself in his manor LOL). But because this world is so unfamiliar and chaotic, our beloved Draco is stripped of his aristocratic upbringing, and turned into an efficient, ruthless, lethal, emotionally closed-off antihero. He is an outlaw who ended up on the wrong side of the tracks. You’ll find no sniveling, showboating, poncy arse Draco here!

Similar to how Draco is portrayed in most war-time fics, he doesn’t care about the cause. He’s in it for Hermione, and he’s willing to raze the world to the ground if it means keeping her safe.

However, the biggest criticism that I’ve heard for this characterization of Draco is this: there really isn’t a justification for why he loves Hermione, merely that he is fascinated by her. From what I recall, there is no mention about their time or interactions at Hogwarts.

Nevertheless, I’ve heard that this is many, many peoples’ favorite characterization of Draco, because he is so attractive and competent and badass and sexy. Truly a wonderful romantic lead.

HERMIONE CHARACTERIZATION: Yes, in-character, but not unique. Like many fanon characterizations, Hermione is a do-gooder, wide-eyed, innocent, pure, and ultimately, cares about the cause above all else. But she is also brave, relentless, highly intelligent, and sacrificial—ultimately, a lovely heroine that you’ll root for.

TECHNICAL WRITING: Rizzle is a gifted writer—one of the most competent writers I’ve seen in the fandom. She is a masterful storyteller with impressive range who adeptly handles world-building, characterization, plot, and romance equally. Stylistically, her writing is dense and meticulous, similar to George R.R. Martin. That said, LIATOTZA is not an easy, quick read—it will require you to sink your teeth into it and work through it.

CLOSING THOUGHTS: LIATOTZA is genuinely a labor of love, and you can tell how much pre-planning and effort went into crafting this epic masterpiece. I haven’t read any of rizzle’s other work, but I suspect this may be her magnum opus, as it is difficult to comprehend that another story could be this epic. This is truly, truly a unique piece of art, and the fandom is incredibly lucky to have this gift.  

Lastly, it is worth mentioning that my favorite Dramione Audiobook of all time, @etl-echo-audiobooks has this available on Spotify, complete with voice acting and wonderful accents. Thank you, ETL Echo!

If you liked LIATOTZA, you may also enjoy: Manacled by SenLinYu, The Auction by LovesBitca8

…and for good measure, some non-HP work: The Walking Dead (TV), The 100 (TV), The Passage by Justin Cronin (Novel), The Western Passage by G. DiCarlo (novel that was originally written as FanFiction for another fandom, and actually inspired by the aforementioned Justin Cronin novel.)

#dramione fanfic #hermione x draco #draco x hermione #fiction #dramione fanfiction #love in a time of the zombie apocalypse #rizzlewrites #analysis

[lordmomohismomoness]

I swear, @beatificbean could narrate the dictionary and it would still be wonderful

#etl echo #dramione #enemies to lovers #manacled #the rights and wrongs series #liatotza

[luminous-beans]

I like to pick up in random spots from the middle of #LIATOTZA and go from there

so I picked up early in the 30’s and about halfway through have an earth shattering realization, “FUCK ME UP” because Blaise FUCKING Zabini is speaking #iykyk

Ill just say Henry Miles Greengrass Zabini is my favorite OC in this fandom so imagine what one of the more traumatizing acts is for me

@etl-echo-audiobooks always blessed

#etl #dramione #ETL echo