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A review by talkingchicle
Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts by William Hussey
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for this ALC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I don't think there are enough words to say how much I adored this book! One of my very close friends had open heart surgery at the same age as the main character of this book and I remember when she messaged me to say she had just finished the first book that ever made her feel seen. So for that alone this book has given me more than I could have ever hoped for. This is a shining example of why representation is so important, because it means people like my friend get to see themselves in the things they love. I love how this book addresses Jesse's very real fears in this. It's done in such an authentic way that I forgot this was a fictional story.
The charm of this book is what made me fall first. I pulled me in like a soft embrace, Then came the fantastically written characters, each one with their own personalities, but its Jesse that steals the show. He is funny, adorable, nerdy and goofy plus he is a horror movie buff. A boy after my own heart (pun intended).
This was a remarkable tale of friendship, acceptance and love. Not just love in relationships but also self-love. This made me laugh, made me angry and also made me cry and I loved it.
I don't think there are enough words to say how much I adored this book! One of my very close friends had open heart surgery at the same age as the main character of this book and I remember when she messaged me to say she had just finished the first book that ever made her feel seen. So for that alone this book has given me more than I could have ever hoped for. This is a shining example of why representation is so important, because it means people like my friend get to see themselves in the things they love. I love how this book addresses Jesse's very real fears in this. It's done in such an authentic way that I forgot this was a fictional story.
The charm of this book is what made me fall first. I pulled me in like a soft embrace, Then came the fantastically written characters, each one with their own personalities, but its Jesse that steals the show. He is funny, adorable, nerdy and goofy plus he is a horror movie buff. A boy after my own heart (pun intended).
This was a remarkable tale of friendship, acceptance and love. Not just love in relationships but also self-love. This made me laugh, made me angry and also made me cry and I loved it.