Review by misstorireads - The Summer I Ate the Rich

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misstorireads 's review for:

The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite

4.0

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

this is NOT your typical zombie story. it is based upon Haitian zonbi, not North American ones, which gave it a lot of intrigue. learning more about the folklore was an added bonus. i truly enjoyed the vibe of this novel and the writing style is fun. there is a good balance of humor, seriousness and tender moments. i loved the addition of the Haitian (Greek) chorus. their commentary on the story is amusing and a novel addition to the story.

the romance aspect comes later on in the novel and feels somewhat rushed and unreal, but it is typical ya stuff (moving really quickly even though we don’t see much interaction before they’re “in love”). their relationship also channels the vibe of “i can make them worse” almost. 😂 the ending romance-wise really threw me. i did not see it coming at all.

there are critiques of classism, racism, the healthcare system in America, pharmaceutical companies, and the hoarding of wealth.

i don’t want to spoil things, but i would recommend this as a fun read. highly recommend for lovers of iZombie, Warm Bodies, Lisa Frankenstein, Gossip Girl, Hannibal, and Party Down.

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