Short Review: Vintage Veronica

Title: Vintage Veronica
Author: Erica S. Per
Release Date: March 9^th 2010
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 288
Source: Library

My Thoughts:

Vintage Veronica was a story that surprised me in a good way. It was such a nice, light, fun, read with messages of self love and acceptance thrown in. Seriously guys, it was so good. The characters were lovable. Veronica was someone I identified with and I loved reading about her story. The problems she faced and overcame were some I had too go through too. It was just nice seeing her accepting her weight and discovering how to just be happy with yourself. The romance was realistic and I LOVED seeing two flawed characters(not you know, dream boats) get to be together and are just happy. This was a great contemporary and perfect for summer! 

Rating: 3/5

Short Review: Undead

Title: Undead
Author: Kirsty McKay
Release Date: September 1st 2012
Publisher:The Chicken House
Pages: 272
Source: Netgalley


My Thoughts: 
I had no expectations for Undead and I think that's the best way to come into this book. Undead for me was a really funny and likable read! The humor is what I loved most about this book, it made the living dead seem slightly comical and fun. The actual story itself moves really fast. No long drawn out beginnings, just straight into the action.  The zombies in this book weren't too nasty, but Kirsty still gave them the element of creepy. The characters in this book were cliched with the typical mean popular girl, the nerd, the bad boy and the down to earth protagonist. Even if they were cliched I still enjoyed them. The plot was decent - fighting for survival in the cold English mountains. Although I didn't take away much for this book I still enjoyed it. Overall this book was a fun light read perfect for Halloween! 

Rating: 3/5