It's pretty hard to juggle plots and Price failed to do it in this book. The murder mystery aspect was good, and well tied into Matt's backstory. The romance aspect might have been good as well, though I personally thought that neither of the characters behaved realistically in their situations. (Oh, my brother's alive? Let me just MOLEST THE GUY WHO TOLD ME instead of asking for more information or calling him or anything. There was maybe a 1% freaking out, 99% "oh, ok, that's cool. Hey, I'm gonna fuck you!")Together, it felt like I was reading two separate books and just switching between them every chapter or so. If they were both good books, that might have been ok, but... the romance plot was seriously lacking. Loved the characters and dialog in this book. It was authentic, funny and touching. I was sad to finish the story because I wanted to hang out with Matt and Tate and Brennan. No, seriously. You will, too.The romance ranges from sweet to YoMyGodHawt. Contains graphic scenes.The paranormal worldbuilding is original, but a little too "kitchen sink" for my tastes. I found it distracting.
What do You think about The Usual Apocalypse (2011)?
Man oh man what a mind gripping HOT READ! This writer is truly captivating.
—ANDY
