wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
4.0
This book was great fun! Two best friends, a vampire and a werewolf, stop in 24 hour diner and end up helping with a zombie problem. Amusing situations ensue. The author plays with paranormal norms and creates a cast of interesting characters. A fantastic use of satire! I highly recommended to anyone remotely interested in the book.
mkwater's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mpressboonini's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bebidocrimes's review
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Imagine American Gods but with Halloween monsters, written for YA before YA was a genre (and was neutered), that's what this book felt like. I could easily read more stories about Duke (of Werewolves) and I suppose I could stand it if Earl (of Vampires) must be included. Duke was my favorite by far even if he had so little to say, so stoic but cares so much about helping people, he doesn't say more than needs to be said. Earl's running anxious thoughts felt really familiar to me, and it hurt seeing him so clearly projecting his own insecurities onto how he thinks others perceive him. I'm glad he found Cathy. Though, I'm not sure I can get over the overt 2005 fatshaming throughout the whole book to want to read much more from this author. Maybe somday.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Gore, Violence, Cursing, Fatphobia, Alcohol, Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual content
ljpbooks's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
strangecandy's review
4.0
If you like Christopher Moore's work you'll like this. Very similar style in my opinion.
emp1234's review
3.0
3.5 stars. I liked the first half better than the second, but this book really made me chuckle. Fun characters and a quick read.
ghostams's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
The plot of this book is amazing….The descriptions regarding people? Not my cup of tea😅 Truly a great plot combining multiple different paranormal/supernatural things in a fun way!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gore, Death, Blood, Alcohol, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts