Since a virus turned 99.9999 percent of human males into zombies it's really become difficult for Hattie and other hetero women to date. So she decides to teach herself and the other women how to date zombie men. This should have been funnier than it was. It honestly should have. But it fell way short of the mark for me. Provided by publisher. ( )

THE GIRLS GUIDE TO DATING ZOMBIES, by Lynn Messina, is a totally unique take on zombies and female-world domination. In this book, a virus wiped out a majority of the male population, turning them into zombies, but not the human-brain eating type. With the help of zombaceuticals, the men in the world could be altered to look better, smell better, and even, ahem, perform better. Hattie Cross is the author of a how-to for dating zombies. Since there are no "real" men left (those who are are practically royalty) the women of society need to made do with what they have. This book is hilarious, at times scary, but altogether a phenomenal story!

Initially I was a bit overwhelmed with the amount of backstory this book had. Obviously it was necessary but at the same time I felt a little intimidated that I would forget something. But Messina takes this in stride, since each step of the way I never felt lost. I loved Hattie. She is my age so I understand her drive and sometimes her naivety. She was a fun character to read and I was on her side 100% of the time, even when it felt like her world was falling apart.

I love the chemistry with Hattie and Jake. The donut scene was HILARIOUS and I literally clamped my hand over my mouth while reading. Messina is masterful at creating her characters and I found myself relating to each one (even the bad baddy…just a little bit).

This was a pretty short book coming in at around 207 pages but it was packed (I mean PACKED) with an awesome plot. Around the half-way mark there was no turning back for me and I finished at record speed.

Overall, this was a really great book. Definitely something different in the zombie genre and something I will recommend highly to all my zombie-loving friends. It is packed with romance, a little mystery, science (which appeals to me, but it's not too heavy for those who don't have a science background), and a lot of humor. Seriously, go out and read this book, you won't regret it!

Okay. So, honestly? I was WAY iffy about reading this. But, then I thought, what the heck. So, I gave it a shot and signed up to review this book. Boy, was I ever in for a hilarious treat! SERIOUSLY!!!! Lynn Messina has topped the charts in my book with a laugh out hilarious "guide" for women who want to date.....zombies?! Yup. Zombies. And her compilation of information is informative. Truly. If I ever feel the need in say, 8-10 years to date a zombie, well then, I know where to turn!

This laugh out loud book will take you on a hilarious look at what the world would be like if it was hit with a zombpocalypse. That's right. A zombpocalypse. Kinda like an apocalypse, only not. It's where the population of men are taking over by zombies. In the year 2000. And they don't eat people. No, they eat ANIMALS: squirrels, rabbits, birds....etc, etc. There are 99.9999 men in the US in 2020 and they are all zombies. Wow. How can you handle that?

Lynn Messina creates Hattie Cross to help us with just that. She teaches us that with medication, it's okay to have sex with Zombies (seriously, it's in there.). She shows us that it's possible to have a meaningful (sort of!) conversation with a zombie. It's all rather interesting, if you ask me.

But, then Hattie meets Jake Maddox. A rather handsome, NORMAL man, if you ask her. Or so she thinks. With a few added twists and turns along the way, Hattie's zombie adventure turns into a full out laughing fest for the readers.

This is a 4 Book worthy novel and one that I would recommend to any zombie loving book-a-holic out there! Lynn Messina has a unique talent and I am hoping that this isn't the end for her "undead" reading guides! I'd love to see something like this on dating vamps or weres! Awesome job!!!

This review originated at Reviews By Molly in part with a blog tour. ( )

A plague has decimated the world. Men are practically extinct, sort of. Those that have survived and aren't zombified live in the lap of luxury while the rest have been transformed into complete zombies. This has left every woman on Earth to take matters into their own hands in hopes of rebuilding the world as they know it.

While doing so hasn't been easy, the survivors have been able to make do with they've got. They've also learned to co-exist with their zombie-ish friends, a fact made quite clear in Hattie Cross's book, The Girls' Guide To Dating Zombies. Sure, there's an extensive list of things to do in order to live peacefully with one of these beloved ghouls but I'm sure you're up to the task, aren't you? If Hattie can do it, then surely, so can we!

Let's face it, the thought of being with a zombie might sound appalling, but there are now measures to counterattack their rapid decay. The myriad of drugs now available will allow you to slow that process down considerably. Can't stand the smell emanating from these reliving corpses? No problem! There are creams for that. Want to keep him happy? Let him watch football 24/7. Seriously, he's content to just sit in front of the tube and grunt right and left to his heart's content.

Intimacy with one isn't a problem either as there are medications that make that possible between the both of you. Let's also not forget that by giving him a bite to eat of the occasional animal brain whenever he's hungry will make him appreciate you all the more. Of course, also learning their language ensures you'll have a successful relationship, as well. It's that simple, I swear!

Hattie Cross never imagined she'd gain such notoriety when she decided to write the The Girls' Guide To Dating Zombies. She considers herself lucky when she inadvertently piques the interest of the CEO of the largest drug company around. Granted, Matilda isn't easy to get know because of her busy schedules and the little entourage that follows her around but Hattie is willing to give things a shot and see how they go. Who knows? Perhaps the woman will help her in getting ahead somehow.

Her entire world is soon thrown into limbo when she meets Jake Maddox, the first healthy male she's ever seen in decades. The sight of him boggles her mind and sends her senses spinning as she finds herself drawn to him in more ways than one. Yet there's something about him and Matilda she can't quite put her finger on. Delving deeper into the mysteries surrounding the company and Jake himself, Hattie stumbles upon truths she wishes she'd never become privy to in the first place.

This was such an awesome story. I enjoyed every minute of it. The comedic spin on several things from the real world was awesome and it leant credibility to how things could be if such a calamity were to actually arise one day. The characters were very likeable and the situations that Hattie occasionally found herself in were certainly relatable.

Lynn did a beautiful job in building the environment for her story and the extensive research that must have gone into it certainly comes through. I definitely recommend this book to others for reading. ( )