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Undead and unwed
277 pages
A snarky, shoe-obsessed romp through the afterlife where the biggest tragedy isn't dying, but doing it in discount footwear.
What it feels like
Reading this feels like grabbing cocktails with your most chaotic, unapologetically high-maintenance friend who just happens to have fangs. It is a breezy, laugh-out-loud collision of early 2000s chick-lit and paranormal romance, trading brooding gothic atmospheres for bright, campy absurdity. The narrative moves at a brisk, energetic clip, propelled entirely by the protagonist's snarky internal monologue and her refusal to take her supernatural destiny seriously. Instead of dwelling on the existential dread of the afterlife, the story revels in the comedic friction between mundane inconveniences, like ruined designer shoes, and ancient vampire prophecies. It will absolutely delight readers looking for a lighthearted, irreverent escape that prioritizes sharp banter, ridiculous situations, and a fiercely loyal, fiercely fashionable heroine.
- Mood
- bubbly
- chaotic
- campy
- upbeat
- Tone
- snarky
- irreverent
- sassy
- lighthearted
- comedic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reluctant destiny · supernatural absurdity · embracing the ridiculous · unlikely leadership
- The writing
- Conversational and punchy, driven by witty internal monologues and sharp, rapid-fire dialogue.
- The arc
- Moves from bewildered annoyance at a sudden supernatural life upheaval to a sassy, reluctant acceptance of newfound power and undeniable attraction.
- Who it's for
- Fans of early 2000s chick-lit and paranormal romance who love unapologetically flawed, fashion-obsessed heroines with a sharp tongue.
Content notes
- mild gore
- sexual content
- death of a protagonist
About the book
First Betsy Taylor loses her job, then she's killed in a car accident. But what really bites is that she can't seem to stay dead. And now her new friends have the ridiculous idea that Betsy is the prophesied vampire queen, and they want her help in overthrowing the most obnoxious power-hungry vampire in five centuries.
Description from Open Library.
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