I desperately needed something light and funny, and this was perfect. This second book in the series was almost as much fun as the first, as Angel settles in to her new life and begins to understand something about zombie pathophysiology and even zombie society, such as it is. Of course there is mystery and danger and action, because that's the kind of book it is, but we also get to see a touching side of Angel's relationship with her father, and witness Angel struggle to redefine herself as a person of worth and sense, deserving to be treated (by herself and others) with common dignity.

Audiobook, via Audible. Allison McLemore's performance elevates a very good book into a five star read for me. 

Review of the first book, "My Life as a White Trash Zombie".

So refreshing. I needed a laugh after the gray fug left by The Heart is a Lonely Hunter.

This one was mixed for me.

I could have done with more of Angeil being Angel and just learning to deal with being a zombie while trying to get her life and relationships together. With a huge dose of zaniness and humor.

Instead, for too much of it, I got weighty conspiracy, political and mobster. Including bad guys abducting then somewhat graphically torturing her physically and emotionally.

Which *poof* now over and right back to regular life.

Hopefully rest of series lets up on murky conspiracies and factions. I have little patience for that (probably why I dislike thrillers and most mysteries).

I still like Angel and still enjoy the writing. And I do want to know what happens to Angel next. I was expecting a much funnier book.

I've missed a lot of round ups this year so thought I should post at least a couple before the end of the year.

Just the 10 reads for me this month, but only 1 comic was included so that's a plus.

Yearly Reading Challenge update - 122/140

Read in November - 10

Audio - 0

Novels/novella/short stories - 9

Comics/Graphic novels - 1

5*

4.5*

4*

3.5*

3*

Just gearing up for the end of the year now, I'm pretty much done with my Christmas shopping and only have to post a couple of presents off to Oz for friends. 

I'm working this Christmas which is shit and I've noted in my recent pay that it has STILL not been sorted which now makes it 6 months of management pissing around. 

In all honesty I don't think I can stay there full time anymore, I've really hit my limit and the frustration of several elements is driving me insane. 

Next year will bring a few changes work wise but I'm not quite sure what that will be at the moment. 

I'm off on leave at the moment and tomorrow I'm taking Boo to the vet to have her neutered so I'm feeling a little anxious about her having an anaesthetic. I'm sure Suzy will love this as it will give her several hours of peace and quiet.

The second book in the white trash zombie series sees Angel being falsely implicated in the theft of an unusual body from the morgue. With her job on the line she investigates who could be behind the theft and comes across a disturbing organisation that ties in with the zombie mafia.

This was almost as good as the first book, there's not much difference in my rating for 1 & 2 just a feeling that I liked the first book slightly more. That being said this was all out fun, a little slow to start off with but there's a lot going on and it was a fast read once I got into it.

The biggest reason I am loving this series is Angel, she's such a great character. She undergoes quite a bit of character growth in this second book, starting to better and believe in herself more and it was heartening to see her move forward in her relationships with others, especially her father. She is a very relatable and overall likeable character, in no way perfect and better for it. 

A fun read that has me itching to get the next one started. Highly recommended.