onceuponasarah's review
4.0
This sequel was a lot better than the first book. Not the plot. The plot was worse, but the writing was better so it was more enjoyable to read. It was a short, sweet book. I do wish that the first chapter made it clear where in time the book was set. I couldn't tell if she was in college or high school.
tobyyy's review
4.0
3.5
I borrowed this book from my library's e-book selection. Prior to starting Bad Hair Day, I'd read somewhere that to enjoy it, you have to be able to suspend your disbelief and also not take the story very seriously.
And I'll be honest - those two things are spot-on. I really enjoyed this book, but for me the enjoyment came from the silliness, the geekiness, and what I tend to call the "fluffiness" of the book. It feels like I've been reading a lot of "serious books" lately, and Bad Hair Day was a pleasant break from the norm. Granted, it's not a series that I'd really recommend by virtue of an ingenious plot arc or beyond-amazing writing, but it was fun, it made me smile/laugh, and it really served well as self-care for me.
The author, writing about this book, said that you'll probably enjoy this if you enjoy movies such as Shaun of the Dead. I watched that in one of my honors classes (I think it was an honors class...? or maybe it was Comp I) in undergrad, sophomore year, I think... and I didn't enjoy it. That being said, I can see why she would make that connection. The best way I'd phrase it is - you can't take it seriously. Because if you do, that will ruin any of the lighthearted enjoyment you could get from it. :)
I borrowed this book from my library's e-book selection. Prior to starting Bad Hair Day, I'd read somewhere that to enjoy it, you have to be able to suspend your disbelief and also not take the story very seriously.
And I'll be honest - those two things are spot-on. I really enjoyed this book, but for me the enjoyment came from the silliness, the geekiness, and what I tend to call the "fluffiness" of the book. It feels like I've been reading a lot of "serious books" lately, and Bad Hair Day was a pleasant break from the norm. Granted, it's not a series that I'd really recommend by virtue of an ingenious plot arc or beyond-amazing writing, but it was fun, it made me smile/laugh, and it really served well as self-care for me.
The author, writing about this book, said that you'll probably enjoy this if you enjoy movies such as Shaun of the Dead. I watched that in one of my honors classes (I think it was an honors class...? or maybe it was Comp I) in undergrad, sophomore year, I think... and I didn't enjoy it. That being said, I can see why she would make that connection. The best way I'd phrase it is - you can't take it seriously. Because if you do, that will ruin any of the lighthearted enjoyment you could get from it. :)
heykellyjensen's review
3.0
Kate Grable is a riot, a geek, and somehow always seems to fall into the path of trouble. First it was zombies, and this time, werewolves. But with science on her side, she figures out how to get rid of the hairy beasts without causing too much of a stir. Or, well, she causes quite a bit of a stir. This time, though, the local police already know who she is and what she's capable of doing.
Bad Hair Day was funny, fast-paced, and the kind of light-hearted paranormal read I like. Kate's got such a distinct, off-beat, and amusing voice. She's a total and proud nerd.
My only criticism is the same one I had with the first volume: the ending feels a little rushed. It felt like everything was explained away in a sentence or two. But for what the book is, it works. This isn't meant to be deep, analytical stuff.
Also, yeti.
Bad Hair Day was funny, fast-paced, and the kind of light-hearted paranormal read I like. Kate's got such a distinct, off-beat, and amusing voice. She's a total and proud nerd.
My only criticism is the same one I had with the first volume: the ending feels a little rushed. It felt like everything was explained away in a sentence or two. But for what the book is, it works. This isn't meant to be deep, analytical stuff.
Also, yeti.
jennybeastie's review
3.0
I always admire a writer who takes a ridiculous premise and goes all out. Well done with this one, Carrie Harris -- it's silly, but entertaining, as any book that seems to possibly star a sasquatch or a werewolf would be. Even better when the heroine has a past that includes creating an anti-zombie virus.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Again, loved the mix of monsters and science, and it was quite clever, and I kinda want a 3rd book, but yeah, really enjoyed it!
very_vero's review
4.0
Rating: 4/5
Another Kate Grable book. I love this girl and the situations she finds herself in. It's refreshing to see a way too smart, geeky heroine for a change, who is not extremely beautiful and doesn't really care about it either. She is hilarious and entertaining in her own special way.
With that said, in the second book of the series the zombie virus is long gone and Kate is about to start a week long -kind of- intership in the hospital. Her mentor is the head of the morgue and the very first day is arrested for murder. Soon after another victim drops dead and it's up to Kate -as always- to figure out who is after those people and why his victims seem to have quite a few werewolve-ish abilities.
This was as hilarious and quirky as the first book. Loved the scientific side to the werewolf epidemic. Also the mystery was very intriguing, kept me guessing till the end. And I also really loved who Kate was handling her relationship. It was refreshing to see the way she acted, totally in contrast with how YA heroines usually act. She is such a bad-ass!
Unfortunately, I don't know if there is going to be another book in the series. I hope so, though...
Another Kate Grable book. I love this girl and the situations she finds herself in. It's refreshing to see a way too smart, geeky heroine for a change, who is not extremely beautiful and doesn't really care about it either. She is hilarious and entertaining in her own special way.
With that said, in the second book of the series the zombie virus is long gone and Kate is about to start a week long -kind of- intership in the hospital. Her mentor is the head of the morgue and the very first day is arrested for murder. Soon after another victim drops dead and it's up to Kate -as always- to figure out who is after those people and why his victims seem to have quite a few werewolve-ish abilities.
This was as hilarious and quirky as the first book. Loved the scientific side to the werewolf epidemic. Also the mystery was very intriguing, kept me guessing till the end. And I also really loved who Kate was handling her relationship. It was refreshing to see the way she acted, totally in contrast with how YA heroines usually act. She is such a bad-ass!
Unfortunately, I don't know if there is going to be another book in the series. I hope so, though...
theawkwardbookw's review
1.0
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After curing a zombie disease, Kate is back again... this time... killer werewolves are on the loose.
blaaaaaaaaaaargh. The more I think about this book the more annoyed I get by it...
This book was basically the exact same as the first book but instead of Zombies it was switched to werewolves. I found it boring and repetitive. I also felt like the author was trying too hard to be funny. The plot didn’t progress at all... the characters all annoyed the living hell out of me... Kate is what, 15/16, and she’s performing surgeries in back parking lots at restaurants? She’s in the middle of a crime scene and a cop asks for her autograph? I also hated how stereotypical all the characters were. Elle was the worst out of them all... the author just tried way to hard to make her the blonde bimbo.
I think I would have liked this more if I had read it when I was younger and I can definitely see the appeal for a younger audience, it just wasn't the book for me. ALSO, how many times does this girl need to mention that her boyfriends butt is cute... like okay.. thank you for mentioning it AGAIN.. for the 50th time this book, I really understand now thank you for the visual image.
RANT REVIEW: https://t.co/RrZo00KsA5
After curing a zombie disease, Kate is back again... this time... killer werewolves are on the loose.
blaaaaaaaaaaargh. The more I think about this book the more annoyed I get by it...
This book was basically the exact same as the first book but instead of Zombies it was switched to werewolves. I found it boring and repetitive. I also felt like the author was trying too hard to be funny. The plot didn’t progress at all... the characters all annoyed the living hell out of me... Kate is what, 15/16, and she’s performing surgeries in back parking lots at restaurants? She’s in the middle of a crime scene and a cop asks for her autograph? I also hated how stereotypical all the characters were. Elle was the worst out of them all... the author just tried way to hard to make her the blonde bimbo.
I think I would have liked this more if I had read it when I was younger and I can definitely see the appeal for a younger audience, it just wasn't the book for me. ALSO, how many times does this girl need to mention that her boyfriends butt is cute... like okay.. thank you for mentioning it AGAIN.. for the 50th time this book, I really understand now thank you for the visual image.
alexiskg's review
4.0
Now THIS is how you do teen-girl-fighting-dangerous-battles-to-solve-problems-adults-can't/won't. Best writing (or character's own) decision? HONESTY. With her boyfriend; with her brother; with the friggin' detective. Maybe not with her program coordinator re: Dr. Burr in the beginning, but that was not a lie that would bring immediate danger/despair. I could have done without the insistent (over)use of all forms of the word "geek" for Kate to refer to/downgrade herself, but I remember being that age and thinking things that, well, insistently about myself, so I'm willing to let it slide.
Ready for more!
Ready for more!
themaddiest's review
3.0
Kate Grable has scored an internship shadowing the county medical examiner as part of her school’s pre-med program (we’re assuming that high schools have pre-med programs, I guess). When he’s arrested for murder, she’s left with the bodies. Then her brother Jonah finds a dead gamer girl, and Kate starts to realize that someone is killing kids–and whoever is doing it is really, really hairy. Is it a werewolf? Kate’s skeptical, but if she doesn’t solve the mystery, kids are going to keep dying.
Harris’s follow-up to the frequently funny Bad Taste in Boys starts where the first one left off. In this very short, very entertaining novel, readers are treated to more of Kate’s geeky science-nerd desire to know what is going on. Readers also get more time with Kate’s funny younger brother and Kate’s eclectic group of friends. There’s a lot of the same stuff here, and when it works, it works well. This is fun, frothy horror-humor.
The novel is definitely campy, but its tongue-in-cheek approach makes readers aware of the fact that the novel knows just how campy it is. The plot starts rolling right away and doesn’t let up, which should keep even the most reluctant reader hooked. There aren’t a ton of other titles like this for contemporary YA fans, so this one should stand out in that respect.
Funny, smart, and accessible for younger readers, this one should work for fans of the first in the series and anyone looking for a lighter side to their humor. The novel is so fun that even the fact that the plot is far-fetched doesn’t really matter.
Bad Hair Day by Carrie Harris. Delacorte Press: 2012. Electronic galley accepted for review via NetGalley.
Harris’s follow-up to the frequently funny Bad Taste in Boys starts where the first one left off. In this very short, very entertaining novel, readers are treated to more of Kate’s geeky science-nerd desire to know what is going on. Readers also get more time with Kate’s funny younger brother and Kate’s eclectic group of friends. There’s a lot of the same stuff here, and when it works, it works well. This is fun, frothy horror-humor.
The novel is definitely campy, but its tongue-in-cheek approach makes readers aware of the fact that the novel knows just how campy it is. The plot starts rolling right away and doesn’t let up, which should keep even the most reluctant reader hooked. There aren’t a ton of other titles like this for contemporary YA fans, so this one should stand out in that respect.
Funny, smart, and accessible for younger readers, this one should work for fans of the first in the series and anyone looking for a lighter side to their humor. The novel is so fun that even the fact that the plot is far-fetched doesn’t really matter.
Bad Hair Day by Carrie Harris. Delacorte Press: 2012. Electronic galley accepted for review via NetGalley.