Book Review - Zombie Makeout Club Vol 1: Death Wish by Peter Richardson

Zombie Makeout Club Vol 1: DeathWish by Peter Richardson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Synopsis: A rebellious high school student is brought back to life in a strange underground facility after committing suicide. Now, she must piece together not only how and why she has been resurrected, but also confront the fragmented memories of her past and the horrors of the laboratory that want to send her back to the afterlife. This breakneck story illustrates a violent vision of life after death.

My Thoughts: I liked this but actually haven't got a clue how to explain it. I know that doesn't make much sense but it's the best I can do. I mean I feel like I had an idea of what was going on most of the time but then the story would get a bit off kilter like we were supposedly experiencing flashbacks of the girls life before her suicide but the transitioning confused me.

It's gory and is about suicide and rebirth (zombies per say). I love zombies and have just gotten into graphic novels/manga and am totally enjoying it so this was the best of both worlds for me! Even though I am a bit confused I would love to continue on with this and see what happens. 

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this copy for my honest opinion.

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Book Review - Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Synopsis: Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends.

Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it definitely is.) They say good-bye every Halloween, and they’re reunited every September 1.

But this Halloween is different—Josiah and Deja are finally seniors, and this is their last season at the pumpkin patch. Their last shift together. Their last good-bye.

Josiah’s ready to spend the whole night feeling melancholy about it. Deja isn’t ready to let him. She’s got a plan: What if—instead of moping and the usual slinging lima beans down at the Succotash Hut—they went out with a bang? They could see all the sights! Taste all the snacks! And Josiah could finally talk to that cute girl he’s been mooning over for three years . . .

What if their last shift was an adventure?



My Thoughts: This was a great Fallish read or heck a GREAT anytime read but I sure did get hungry with all the snack goodies they kept bringing up! I enjoyed the friendship amongst Josiah and Deja and how they kept running from site to site so Josiah could speak to the "girl of his dreams" but circumstances, "fate" kept intervening. Sometimes things have to smack you head on in the face to open your eyes! Loved Loved Loved this! I wanted to pop Josiah on the head so many times! How blind can one person be?

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Book Review - Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale by Lauren Myracle

Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale by Lauren Myracle

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Selina Kyle, aka the future Catwoman, becomes homeless, she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become.

She rejects human cruelty, but sometimes it seems as though brute force is the only way to "win." And if Selina is to survive on the streets, she must be tough. Can she find her humanity and reconcile toughness with her desire for community ... and love?

My Thoughts: I have joined the bandwagon of graphic novel lovers! This was one of my first and I adored it but I have always adored Catwoman so it was a no brainer. The illustrations were vivid and amazing and such a great story of how Catwoman began. I want more!

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Review - Blood Work by Kim Harrison

Blood Work by Kim Harrison
Released: July 12, 2011
Publisher: Del Rey
Age Group: Adult
Pages: 176 pages
Format: Hardback
Source: Bought
Rating: 3/5
Author Website: Kim Harrison

When Ivy met Rachel, the result wasn’t exactly love at first sight. Sparks flew as the living vampire and the stubborn witch learned what it meant to be partners.

This was one of the first graphic novels I have read and while I enjoyed the Hollows story I don't think I am going to be a big fan of graphic novels. I am not all that into comic strips or books either but I like to try new things is why I decided to read this and because I love The Hollows series!

As far as just zooming in on the actual story I loved it but in the graphic novels Rachel seems more dingy and Ivy appears far more sarcastic than in the actual books but again maybe it is just the difference from books versus graphics that I am not used to. I wont say I wont ever read another graphic novel but they surely are not at the top of my list!