A review by syfylauren
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced

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

4.5

This book is fun, for those who love a good horror movie set in the 80s and 90s. It is gory, and it there were moments when I had to take a break, but I loved this journey. At it's core, this is a story about a woman listening to her gut, being supported by her friends, and reclaiming her agency. Honorable mention to Kitty for bringing the most laughs. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Murder

Minor: Body shaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Forced institutionalization, and Murder