Reviews

My Zombie Sweetheart by Christopher Robertson

bobmetal's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

electrobyte's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Incredible production value on the audiobook which completely brings the story to life. 

aedoran08's review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

This was literally everything I want in a romantic zombie story. I expected this to be good, but I have to say it exceeded my expectations. As usual, I really enjoy the movie-esque feel to Christopher's novels, along with the playlists, pictures, and chapter titles. It's gory and action-packed, but there are also loveable characters with a sweet little romance. I loved the backstory to the zombies and how that whole situation played out. It was very creative. I also ADORED the flashbacks to Buddy and Suzie as children and how sweet and innocent their friendship was. I was totally invested in this relationship. I loved how this made me think of all the old horror movies from this time period, including Them (which I feel like I've never heard of anyone knowing about that film before) and The Blob. I also got little vibes of It! Came from Outer Space and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Very nostalgic of my childhood, since my dad grew up around that time watching those movies and I grew up with a love (and fear) of those as well because of him. 

Also, I will post only one spoiler because I feel like it's not a big deal and it's important to some people...Eddie the dog survives ❤️❤️ which I appreciated because every scene with him gave me extreme anxiety. Eddie was also a very good boy and I loved his addition to the book as well. 

This is definitely one of my new favorite zombie books, particularly one that is more of a romantic nature. I feel like it has a little something for everyone in it.

readerofbooks70's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

5.0

An excellent and fun read. A mix of 1950s Sci fi and romance with Zombies!

hansonkali's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

lauren_a_92's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

little_spookshelf's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

4.5

A fun, well paced read. Christopher has a very distinct and very entertaining writing style. Characters were likeable and plot was good. 

nyxdanielle's review

dark tense medium-paced

4.5

mybloodybookstagram's review against another edition

5.0

When I first discovered Christopher Robertson and his books I knew immediately that I had to read everything. The synopsis for My Zombie Sweetheart seemed like everything I was looking for, being a fan of horror, zombies, science fiction and popcorn horror. I was not disappointed. I loved how the book read like a movie, fading in and out of scenes, and stayed true to the idea of 50s horror/sci-fi movies. If you’re also a fan of Riverdale and all it’s weirdness you’ll definitely love this. I fell I love with the characters (and hated some with a passion too). I
Can’t wait to catch up on all Christopher’s other books. I have high hopes!

cass_wba's review

dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

5.0

I read Virgin Night first but I urge to you read Robertson's books in release order. Not only does Woodvale make a cameo in our trip to Cherry Lake with some mild spoilers, MZS also shows the author as a fledging filmmaker - he really hones his craft in his later book. Nonetheless, this is a whirlwind of a ride from the title screens to the credits rolling. Robertson has a way of making you fall in love with even the most side of characters, and then gleefully ripping your heart out as he cruelly murders them. (Is that a spoiler for a zombie book?). No one is safe in a Terrorscope novel, and this had all the hallmarks of a great Robertson story. Fast-paced and gory throughout, the characters are fleshed out, and the writing witty and gripping. 

Rom, com, and, of course, zom. Did I mention there are aliens too. How? - you ask. Well, you'll have to visit Woodvale to find out!