A review by jjfey
F**k, Marry, Kill Me, Daddy by Lance Lansdale

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

An outrageous, laugh-out-loud journey where Scotty’s delusional antics and Brody’s unhinged overprotectiveness collide in chaotic perfection. If you’re ready for a wild ride packed with love and madness, this book delivers! 

If you’re looking for a book that makes you leave your brain at the door and dive headfirst into a rollercoaster of chaos, F**k, Marry, Kill Me Daddy is the ride for you. The kind of moments that would normally have me cringing had me laughing so hard, I was crying. This book is miles away from reality, and that’s exactly why I loved it. 

Honestly, I barely made any notes while reading because I was too caught up in the madness, laughing at every turn. Scotty is the very definition of delulu, in the best possible way. This man has zero f*cks to give and no interest in following orders, not even from his contract killer boyfriend, who, by the way, isn’t technically his boyfriend at the start... but I wouldn’t tell Scotty that. 

Scotty’s chaotic energy is balanced by his vulnerability, and every time he doubted himself, my heart broke a little: “I loosen my tie because it feels like it’s choking me. Uri isn’t coming. He isn’t coming, because I’m not good enough. I’m starting to think I never will be. Not for him, and not for anyone.” 

And then there’s Brody. His bi-awakening was absurd, and his internalised homophobia was INTENSE. But nothing beats the way Brody threatens inanimate objects for daring to harm his boy. The man’s seriously unhinged - and that makes him the perfect match for Scotty. Together, they’re a beautifully deranged disaster.