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A review by jennireadsmaybe
The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-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
Thank you to Libro.fm for the ALC <3
Zombieland but make it gay as hell!! I've loved Zombieland long enough to have suffered through the decade long wait for Double Tap, so when this came up on my IG feed I immediately knew I had to read it. And let me tell y'all, I didn't disappoint!!! Lindsay King-Miller captured all the gritty, gory, and gut-punching elements of a zombie outbreak better than ever before. Add in the unbearable heat of an Arizona summer and The Z Word was sickening.
Wendy and her queer friend group are messy as hell. It's a hilarious and delightfully honest portrayal. So much of the book surrounds Wendy as she struggles to find her place after a messy break up. Honestly, I was obsessed with her from start to finish because of the mess (relatable!!!). Also, I'm always here for chaotic, imperfect queer people, because we're allowed to be just as flawed as cishet people.
Read this if you've been craving a book about zombie outbreaks, messy queer friend groups, queer people fighting against awful government officials, and gritty, campy horror.
A special shout out to Del from @booksbeyondthebinary over on Instagram for putting this on my radar!!
Zombieland but make it gay as hell!! I've loved Zombieland long enough to have suffered through the decade long wait for Double Tap, so when this came up on my IG feed I immediately knew I had to read it. And let me tell y'all, I didn't disappoint!!! Lindsay King-Miller captured all the gritty, gory, and gut-punching elements of a zombie outbreak better than ever before. Add in the unbearable heat of an Arizona summer and The Z Word was sickening.
Wendy and her queer friend group are messy as hell. It's a hilarious and delightfully honest portrayal. So much of the book surrounds Wendy as she struggles to find her place after a messy break up. Honestly, I was obsessed with her from start to finish because of the mess (relatable!!!). Also, I'm always here for chaotic, imperfect queer people, because we're allowed to be just as flawed as cishet people.
Read this if you've been craving a book about zombie outbreaks, messy queer friend groups, queer people fighting against awful government officials, and gritty, campy horror.
A special shout out to Del from @booksbeyondthebinary over on Instagram for putting this on my radar!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Homophobia, Police brutality, and Grief