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Sep 26, 2016 C.L. Lynch rated it liked it · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

Shelves: written-by-me

I'm reasonably pleased with this book, and I hope to write even better ones in the future. ...more

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Oct 09, 2016 Carole P. Roman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Stella is larger than life. No, really she larger than anyone in school. Loud and proud she takes no prisoners when teased about her Junoesque proportions. A family move to the other side of Canada leaves her angry and hurt with her parents disruption of her life.She has to start all over, making new friends which does not come easy. Smart and sassy, her brains are often overlooked by her generous size, that is until she meets Howard. Howard is that weird kid in the corner shunned by the entire ...more

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May 07, 2017 Jessica Jesinghaus rated it it was amazing

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Holy Hera! Where do I start with this one?

Chemistry is one of those books that defies categories and expectations. The cover screams Twilight parody, and it is, but at the same time it is something else entirely. It's unique. It's unapologetic. It's zombies and romance and snark with a healthy dose of swearing.

I am positively enamored of Stella Blunt. She's strong and brilliant but her hard outer shell hides a ...more

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Apr 27, 2018 Jean Baxter rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Twice I tried to stop reading this book but I just couldn't. I have never read a zombie book before and when I finally figured out that's what this book was, I wanted to stop. I started a different book, but I just had to come back and find out what was going to happen with Stella and Howie. A very interesting story with unlikely characters who were very endearing. I really enjoyed it! ...more

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Jan 03, 2017 David Edmonds rated it really liked it

I'll admit I'm not the target audience for zompocalyse lit. Way too old, way over that. But, I have to say, and I want to say, that I really enjoyed this book for the best reason of all: Ms. Lynch can write.

Her first chapter is masterfully executed. At its end, I knew the conflict, had a clear picture of the main character, loved the pacing and tone, and couldn't wait to turn the page for chapter two. I wasn't concerned about the upcoming zombie battles or gaps in logic because the writing was s ...more

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Mar 10, 2017 Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger) rated it it was amazing

First glance at the cover of this book and it resembles that of Twilight, until I looked closer and noticed that's a heart, not an apple. The character names are similar: Stella, Howard, Dr. Mullins. Also, Howie and his family are undead, but they aren't vampires. That's where the similarities end.

I consider this story to be a wonderful parody of Twilight. Stella is loudly opinionated and doesn't put up with crap from anyone. I absolutely love her sarcastic sense of humor and quick wit. Her self ...more

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Feb 21, 2017 J.A. Ironside rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, zombies, horror, unlikely-heroines, ya, humour

Tremendous fun with extra BRAAAIIIINNSSSS! ;)

I avoided this book to start with because I dislike spoofs (at least spoofs on successful books, of which Twilight has many - usually appallingly written) and Chemistry's cover screamed 'Twilight spoof'. On further examination there is so much more to it then that. This is a sharp, witty and extremely funny story that will appeal to both Twilight and non-Twilight fans alike. Yes, there's the obvious crossovers - the basic plot of a girl moving home a Tremendous fun with extra BRAAAIIIINNSSSS! ;)

I avoided this book to start with because I dislike spoofs (at least spoofs on successful books, of which Twilight has many - usually appallingly written) and Chemistry's cover screamed 'Twilight spoof'. On further examination there is so much more to it then that. This is a sharp, witty and extremely funny story that will appeal to both Twilight and non-Twilight fans alike. Yes, there's the obvious crossovers - the basic plot of a girl moving home and meeting a boy who turns out to be the man of her dreams minus the tiny detail that he is dangerous and is tempted to eat her. And some of the names pay a tongue in cheek tribute as well - Stella - Bella. Howard - Edward. the Cullins - the Mullins etc And maybe this started off life as a straight forward parody but it clearly reanimated into something completely different - with added brains.

Stella is not a meek and gentle girl. Stella is loud, swears like a trucker, is a size 18 and has a fair chip on her shoulder about it, intelligent, does not suffer fools gladly and totally kicks arse - literally, she does kung fu. By contrast Howard is a nerdy, 50s throw back, a pariah who everyone else shuns because he and his family are different. Bad different - creepy but can't say why different. It might not be love at first sight but it's definitely love by the third brain wave. Hilarity ensues because Howard has a secret...and he really does love Stella for her brains.

All in all a very entertaining read - one I would read again which is a huge compliment. Some of the scenes went on a little too long in the interest of milking every last laugh, and Stella would come through a bit more clearly if she dropped just a couple less F-bombs (actually if you're one of those people who is for some reason offended by swearing then give this a miss) but that's me being super picky. Really good fun that doesn't pull it's punches, isn't too clean and actually sounds like a seventeen year old girl.

Oh and it is so refreshing to see a teenager that has a really good, open and caring relationship with her broad minded, decent parents. We should all want parents like this or be aiming to be parents like this (undead shenanigans aside!)

Can't wait for History! ...more

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Nov 23, 2016 Alexis rated it really liked it

Oh God, I did not like Stella Blunt at all when I started reading this book. I thought she was rude to her parents, inconsiderate, judgmental "all popular girls are bitches" and pretty selfish. Me not liking Stella is a good thing though, believe it or not. That means that the author managed to create a "real" character, one that I didn't like all that much, but one that felt real nonetheless.

Her parents on the other hand were a hoot from the very start. Mr. and Mrs. Blunt have some of the best ...more

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