Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc.

What a fun freaking book! I enjoyed this book so much. It was a quick and easy read. I enjoyed the characters and the had great dynamic. The writing style is great and fun.

I have enjoyed other books by the author and this book was no different. From the very first page I was hooked and I kept reading until the end as I wanted to know what happened. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and Hazel Graves for the ARC.

I see a book title with zombies in it, I have to read it. It's the law. (...Okay, it's not, but it should!)

I enjoyed this. The characters were all so well written and had so much life to them (or unlife I guess, depending on their zombie status) I loved their humour, and it was definitely the thing I enjoyed most about this.

I will say I was slightly disappointed that there wasn't more zombies, but as this is supposed to be more romcom centered, this wasn't the books fault.

A great read if you fancy a romance with plenty of humour and a side of brains.

Hazel Graves is a new to me author, but after reading this I'll definitely be checking her other books out. I love how she writes her characters.

This was such a good time! A fun rom-com palette cleanser. The banter and dynamic between the FMC and MMC was great tho i wish there was more zombies…

10 Things I Hate About Zombies by Hazel Graves is such a fun, fast-paced read that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It mixes humor, romance, and a little chaos in a way that kept things entertaining the whole time for me. The characters are easy to like, especially Zoey—her sarcastic personality really makes the story stand out. It was such lighthearted vibe and I loved it. If you’re in the mood for something quirky, a little dramatic, and super easy to binge, this is definitely a good pick. Four stars for me!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Okay so when first started reading this I was a bit bored and just wanted to get through it but oh boy did that book get interesting after 50% in the real fun started cause guys we have people of the town become zombies(ahhhhh screaming in the last of us) now I come to think of it I have played with zombies but never read about them??

Anyways

The character of zoey was my favorite her quirky and awkward behavior was so funny lol. I tbh expected more zombie action but seeing this was romcom my gory brain had to calm down. Because as dylan (iykyk) if i am bored i will insert a murder in the plot which i was in the beginning.

This book was a very light and funny read with a bit of mystery in it and i throughly enjoyed it would 100% recommend.

(Ps: shoutout to romero my cat was going through it)

Zoey is stuck in a quirky romcom town where things take a turn when zombies actually show up. What starts as a light and funny romance shifts once the undead enter the picture.

This is a humorous and pun filled read with a slow start since the main plot does not really pick up until around halfway. Zoey is the standout with her awkward and funny personality, and her dynamic with Nick is entertaining even if not very deep.

The focus stays on comedy and romance more than horror, so the zombie elements are fairly light. Overall it is an easy and fun read for when you want something entertaining and not too heavy.

10 Things I Hate About Zombies by Hazel Graves is an engaging, fast-paced, and highly entertaining read that successfully balances humor, romance, and lighthearted chaos. The novel does not take itself too seriously, which is one of its greatest strengths, allowing the story to feel refreshing, playful, and consistently enjoyable.
The characters are approachable and easy to connect with, particularly Zoey, whose sharp wit and sarcastic personality add a distinctive charm to the narrative. Her voice brings energy and humor to the story, making her a memorable protagonist and helping the book stand out within its genre.
What I appreciated most was the novel’s fun and effortless atmosphere. It offers just the right amount of drama, romance, and quirky situations without ever feeling overly heavy. Overall, 10 Things I Hate About Zombies is a delightful and accessible read, perfect for anyone looking for something humorous, unconventional, and easy to enjoy in one sitting.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Hazel Graves for letting me read this ARC!


Set in quirky Portland, Oregon where Zoey (owner of a smoothie shop) learns to let herself love again when she meets Nick (sexy lumberjack mushroom farmer) and his best girl, Alice (Australian cattle dog). Pretty slow paced but absolutely full of interesting characters, references, puns, and plenty of camp. Enjoyed the alternating PoV between Zoey and Nick, the colorful cast of hipsters, punks, and all varieties of weirdos (complimentary). There were tons of nods to old horror movies, childrens books (Frog and Toad), as well as lots of modern references. There were so many that I think a lot of them were lost on me, but the ones I did get hit gave me nostalgia in the best way. The dialogue between Nick and Zoey was full of sarcasm, wit, and good hearted teasing.

This is definitely a romance book foremost, and the zombie aspect takes a backseat. The zombie plot doesn't really kick in much at all until the last quarter of the book, but there is a bit foreshadowing here and there throughout. A couple of spicy scenes that aren't very explicit. If you like lots of humor, puns, and lighthearted and quirky reads, then you'll definitely enjoy this.

Seriously fun romance with a bit of humor, a bit of fungi, and maybe a zombie invasion? Add in plenty of fun Easter Eggs to a few modern classic films and you are all set. Light and scary and romantic all at the same time, with a dog who often steals the show, of course!

Such a cute concept and a gentle take on zombies (no zombies were harmed during this book). and the outcome was fun!

Enjoyed watching Nick and Zoey met and then fall in love. Zoey's arc and seeing her become comfortable about relying on others when she needs help. Nick just wants to help. Having both of their POVs was fun.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC. The story is dual point of view and set in Portland. Zoey runs a smoothie shop that she took over after her friend/boss Maven passed way. She likes it but is questioning running the shop and her role in it. Zoey has a meet cute with Nick, a mushroom farmer, at the farmer's market. Zoey buys his mushrooms for her smoothies, and they become a big hit. Zoey reaches out to Nick for more mushrooms and they become friends. As the smoothies become a hit, Zoey and Nick starts to notice people having some strange side effects. Nick and Zoey continue to date and slowly fall in love. When a lot of people they know fall victim to the zombie side effects, Nick rally Zoey's friends to find a cure and get everybody back to normal. They help cure the zombies, commit to their relationship, start to run the farm together, and get their HEA. Overall, this was an amusing and engaging rom com. I liked Nick and Zoey as they had good chemistry and banter. I also liked Zoey's friends and Nick's family as they provided heart and humor to the story. I wish that the zombie storyline had played a bigger role as they don't really show up until about the 75% mark. Additionally, as someone who likes Portland and its quirky atmosphere, I think the hipster vibes were a little overplayed at times. I am rating this 3.5 stars, but I am rounded up to 4 as it was a good time and easy read.

Fun, quirky, and completely ridiculous in the best way. This cozy zombie rom-com leans much more into humor and romance than actual apocalypse chaos, and honestly, that worked for me. Zoey and Nick had cute chemistry, the dialogue was witty, and the campy small-town vibe made it an easy palate cleanser read.

I especially enjoyed the nostalgic pop culture references and horror nods sprinkled throughout. Readers looking for an action-heavy zombie story should know the romance takes center stage here, with the zombie plot developing more slowly in the background until later in the book. While the pacing dragged a bit at times and I wanted more tension overall, the cozy humor and quirky atmosphere kept it entertaining.

Overall, this was a cute, silly, and enjoyable read that works best if you go in expecting a rom-com with zombie flavoring rather than a true apocalypse story.

✨️Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was such a fun read in a world of absolute chaos. I have read alot of zombie romances and this was such an interesting but dare I say, gentle take on a world of zombies. If your new to zombie romance and dont want to go off the deep end into some dark territory, this book really fits in that beginner nook. The overall premise was a very light romcom which I very much enjoyed reading. A perfect book to scratch an itch of wanting a different romcom romance!

A smoothie shop owner meets a mushroom farmer. Zoey buys mushrooms that may have certain zombie-like side effects and hilarity ensues. Fun, laugh-out-loud, rom-com with a whole cast of characters. Should come with disclaimer: No zombies were harmed in the writing of this book. This is definitely a cute take on Zombie books. Very original.

BRILLIANT. 10 Things I Hate About Zombies is hilarious! I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I first picked it up, but oh my god hahaha, smoothie zombies?! Brilliant. It had me chuckling many, many times, but the romance was adorable too! What a great read.

10 Things I Hate About Zombies was a fun and light read with a cute mix of romance, humor, and zombie chaos. The concept itself was really entertaining, and I liked the playful vibe throughout the story. There were definitely some funny moments and character interactions that made me smile.

That being said, the pacing felt pretty slow for a zombie themed book. I expected a bit more tension and excitement, but a lot of the story focused on dialogue and relationship drama rather than actual action. Some parts dragged a little, and it took me longer than expected to fully get invested.

Still, if you enjoy more cozy, character focused stories with a touch of apocalypse humor, this might work really well for you. It just wasn’t as fast paced or intense as I hoped it would be. Overall, a decent read, just slower than expected.

I too hate people who stand in front of vegetable displays!!
10 things I hate about Zombie is just super fun! An enjoyable, & in places highly relatable book, that doesnt take itself too seriously.
Colourful characters with lots of sass, inclusivity & heart.

If you enjoy quirky rom-com energy mixed with undead mayhem, this is a delightful read that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering plenty of heart.🧟‍♀️💕📚⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A hilarious and charming zombie romance that's packed with laughs, action, and unexpected sweetness.

10 Things I Hate About Zombies by Hazel Graves is a wildly entertaining blend of romance, humor, and zombie chaos. The story balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine tension, creating a fast-paced adventure that's as fun as it is addictive. The characters are easy to root for, and the witty dialogue keeps the pages flying by.

This book… if you’re looking for a cozy, zombie Rom-Com, this one is for you!! (I know, pretty niche but it’s such a fun book!!)

We start our story with our FMC, Zoey, who recently became the owner of a smoothie shop. What you need to know about Zoey: Zoey has a handful of roommates and recently got out of a bad relationship.

Cue the meet cute where she meets Nick at the farmers market. Nick is a very good looking, lumber jack type, who happens to own a little mushroom farm. Totally sweet right? Nothing bad could happen with this storyline, right?

WRONG!!

Because the mushrooms? They totally turn people into zombies. And Zoey has been serving them up in her new viral smoothie that the whole town has been drinking!

This book is very lighthearted and just slips the pinky toe into the horror genre. If you typically shy away from that, you might still really enjoy this book. It’s not graphic or gory, just good, clean, zombie fun!

Read this book if you like:
-Dual POV
-Partially stolen flowers for courting
-Excellent banter
-Low stakes, cozy, zombie fun
-Recipes for zombie smoothies
-Frog and Toad book references!!!
-Happily ever afters

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the e-ARC!

Thank you Net Galley for this arc!

Zoey, our FMC, runs a smoothie shop in Portland. While working a festival, she meets cute mushroom farmer, Nick, and commissions him to help her create the best smoothie in Portland. When things start to go haywire and Zoey's customers start turning into zombies, can she and Nick save the day?

I gave this story 3.75 stars. The most refreshing part of this book was the minor details for every character Zoey and Nick come in contact with. We as the reader get a fun little tidbit about said character to make them stand out. Such as, there is a point where Zoey passes someone listening to an audiobook and we are even told which audiobook they're listening to. Each character has a lot of thought put into them, regardless of how minor, and that alone was very refreshing for a romcom. The only detail I didn't care for was the insta-love between Zory and Nick. Their story is sweet and funny, but it was very instantaneous. I'm not expecting a slow burn or a ton of back story with a romcom, but I was hoping for just a little bit more build up between them.

Overall, I really enjoyed this! This book was a great start to summer and I will read more from this author.

★★★★☆

I picked up 10 Things I Hate About Zombies expecting a bit of cheesy undead mayhem, and it certainly delivered on that front. Hazel Graves has clearly had a lot of fun with the premise, and thankfully that enjoyment is infectious.

The story is packed with witty observations, amusing characters, and enough zombie-related chaos to keep things moving at a decent pace. There were several moments that genuinely made me laugh out loud, which is no small achievement when most of the cast are trying not to become lunch.

The reason it’s four stars rather than five is that a few sections felt a little predictable, and some of the jokes landed better than others. That said, it’s a thoroughly entertaining read that doesn’t take itself too seriously and is all the better for it.

If you enjoy quirky humour, zombies, and the occasional bit of ridiculousness, this is well worth adding to your reading pile. Just don’t read it whilst eating a snack—you may suddenly find yourself questioning whether brains are really on the menu after all.

This is a fast and witty paranormal romance that mixes zombies with romance. This was such an entertaining read with comedy, romance and horror

This was a pretty fun and easy to read book. Zoey who runs the smoothie shop in town after inheriting it from a friend who passed away buys some weird mushrooms from Nick, who sells them and the smoothies become a hit when she blends them, but it comes with a catch...turning people into brain-craving zombies. This book was fast-paced, funny, used so many current memes and trends, etc from social media and today's culture...I usually enjoy more serious reads, but I found this to be a great book to relax with, take the edge off of things, and just relax...even found it a bit cozy with the romance and zombies.

This was a cute, fun read and if you like your books with humour and a little chaos then then this one is for you!

I liked the relationship between Zoe and Nick they had great chemistry and banter, I liked the jokes. This was a good little twist on your normal romance although there wasn’t really much zombie action until the last part of the book really and it was over with quite quickly!

I did enjoy overall, it was fast paced and funny but would have liked more zombies!

Zombies romance an adorable couple so much to love about this book!
I read it in just a day as I could not put it down
Was an unique read with amazing characters

Love this kooky story, and love this author. I knew immediately that I had to read this one, as I absolutely adored Four weddings and a funeral director as well as The little coffee shop of terrors and I know not everyone will get the humour and find it a little far-fetched, but do you know what that’s one of the reasons I love reading as it’s a way of suspending reality and just getting into a story. I loved how Zoey was so determined to honour the legacy of Maven Maeve and Nick was so determined to share his passion for mushrooms, its not a story you would imagine would be good, but do you know what it was blooming marvellous. I loved the cameo from Reba and Grace, you just know that Reba is someone you love to see pop up in unexpected places.

Sometimes I just want to read something that sounds bonkers and fun, and 10 Things I Hate About Zombies totally fit that bill.

Firstly, this book is fun. Don't go into this thinking it's going to be a serious zombie book. Think more Zombieland than World War Z. I totally embraced the concept from the start and let it take me on a chaotic ride. I found this hilarious and fun.

The characters were also delightful. I really liked Zoey and Nick. Zoey is quirky and a bit guarded while Nick is golden retriever all the way. Watching their dynamic develop was so sweet. I thought the romance between them was great.

Absolutely fun and chaos. I think fans of Zombieland will definitely devour this one.

10 Things I Hate About Zombies is a fun horror-comedy with a mix of zombie chaos, humor, and romance. It was a quick read for me, and super entertaining. A good campy book that was light but still had some fun horror.

Absolutely loved this book. I got so attached to the characters and didn’t want it to end. The writing was beautiful, the pacing kept me hooked the whole way through,. Definitely one of those books I’ll be thinking about for a long time. Easy 5 stars

Rom coms are one of my favourite types of books so I was so excited to read this book!
And adding zombies into the mix what more could you want!
Some cringe moments but I kind of loved them!
So excited to see what the author writes next
Also the cover for this book is gorgeous 😍
Thanks Netgalley for letting me read this book for an honest review

as an australian cattle dog lover, I loved this so much. I loved the slow spacing and the characters so much. Need more asap.

This is a fun and adorable book. It's a RomCom with all the quirk and romance. I thought it was chaotic and funny, in the best way! I did think it started a bit slow, but it really picked up halfway through and that's when I couldn't put it down.

I kind of felt like while the romance aspects were cute, the relationship wasn't QUITE what I wanted or needed. I wasn't as invested as I'd like to be in the characters, but overall it was still a great read and extremely enjoyable.

A beautifully written and deeply moving story! Lisa Morris has a way of drawing you into the atmosphere of the book immediately.

This was a 3.5-4 star read for me! Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC, it was a fun little read especially as it took a twist on a romance book.

Think zombie apocalypse but make it cutesie. Zoey and Nick meet at the local market, at which Nick is selling his mushrooms specifically the special orange ones that catch Zoey's eye right away. Zoey owns a smoothie shop and creates a new one based on the mushrooms. The smoothie is super popular from the start on but they quickly realize, not everything seems like they think and now they have a bigger issue than Zoey's struggle of accepting help on their hands.

This is a fun read but be aware that the main focus is still the romance plot, not the zombies. The zombies are basically a sidequest.

Besides a beautiful lovestory, we get offered a variety of fun side characters that come with their own personality traits that just make you feel like you're part of a big friendship group.

All in all, i would recommend this 100%!

Zoey runs the local smoothie shop in town. A man named Nick moves into town and has an abundant supply of mushrooms. You can throw those into smoothies, right? Except everyone starts acting kind of strange after the menu change.

I don't think I've ever see a book manage to mention somewhat relevant memes from TikTok. It was impressive and cringe at the same time 🤣

This book was insanely fun and I've honestly never read anything like it. I felt like Zoey and Nick had a great connection and I loved watching them try and solve their smoothie problems. Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC of this book!

A fun rom com about zombies, what's not to love. Plenty banter between the main FMC and MMC. The characters had a great dynamic that was entertaining. It was light and entertaining with some mystery added in. A good read.