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

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

4.25

What a joy to read Grady's writing for the first time! The plot was tense and emotional. A few times I audabily said "OMG". After 55% I couldn't put it down for a second. 

The characters were all so realistic and I treated them like my own friends. I cared for them. Patricia and Slick 💖 This book made me tear up a few times. 

Others say the Nazi references were weird and unnecessary but for me it added that extra layer of connecting to background characters. This is not a book to skim read. 

Half a star taken away because I don't think it has a profound cultural or otherwise impact. I am not sure about its rereadability. Quarter of a star taken away because of that one super extravert character - Kitty, I love you but honestly shush 😂. 

I am sad it ended, but waiting patiently for Amazon's TV show. Hope it will do it justice! 
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