Book Review: The Snuggle Zombies by Morgan K. Tanner
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Title: The Snuggle Zombies
Author: Morgan K. Tanner
Release date: June 12, 2020
Many of us horror writers are parents, which means our kids won’t be reading what we release for many years. Because of this, we are starting to see a slow, but steady stream of writers releasing younger reader based books that not only let their kids experience their writing, but also act as gateway books to introduce a younger crowd to ‘darker fiction.’
When my buddy Morgan announced his book ‘The Snuggle Zombies’ had been unleashed on an unsuspecting world, I knew I needed to check it out!
What I liked: The book is about two pals, Max and Tommy – fans of all things football (soccer for the North American crowd). One day, things just are not what they seem. An older brother was nice to a younger brother, which never happens. To the point of offering to clean their room! From that moment on, Tanner delivers a smile infused story where the two friends need to find a way to combat and cure the infliction that is spreading quickly – insane amounts of snuggles!
Morgan clearly wrote this with his heart as many of the scenes were hilarious and adorable. The sibling banter and interactions were great, especially when the sister Lizzie needs to become more involved. It was great reading this knowing that the ‘team work’ was being stressed and that the theme of ‘over coming the odds’ was well at hand.
What I didn’t like: Come on? Really? I don’t know why I have this section for these books! Haha. Nothing. I loved it all. I mean sure… a few heads could’ve been caved in or maybe a neck or two ripped out with blood spraying everywhere, but… no, no! This is a kids book!
Why you should buy it: If you are a horror writer and have a young kid, definitely snag this! This book will work for any kid that you read to, even from an early age, maybe 3+ up until 11 or 12. This was a lot of fun, and while Morgan says it may be the only kid book he writes, I think it would be a lot of fun to see what other adventures Max and Tommy could get up to.
5/5
