White Trash Zombie Gone Wild by Diana Rowland

White Trash Zombie Gone Wild by Diana Rowland, 325 pages

From the MARC: "When hordes of people descend on her hometown for the Deep South Zombie Fest, Angel, submerged in redneck hell, is determined to focus on her upcoming college midterms until a decapitated body turns up at the edge of town, changing her plans."

This installment of the series felt like a return to form. Plenty of zombie madness, very little love triangle, and no Mama Zombie weirdness. I liked that Rowland explored what it means to be an addict and forever struggle with addiction, but still be capable. Angel's an addict, but that doesn't mean it has to consume her. She can acknowledge them but not limit herself to simply being an addict. She's a high school graduate. She's a college student. She's an integral part of the Tribe. 

 

How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back by Diana Rowland

How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back by Diana Rowland, 328 pages

From the MARC: "When the Saberton Corporation declares war against the Zombie Mafia, Angel and the remnants of her gang must claw their way through corporate intrigue, zombie drugs and undead trafficking to rescue their friends."

This installment was much better than the last. It was a little slow to start, but once it got going it didn't stop. My favorite part was diving deeper into the zombie lore of the world Rowland has pieced together. 

White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Rowland

White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Rowland, 320 pages

Angel Crawford is finally getting her (un)life together: she's trying to take care of her alcoholic father, figuring out her relationship with her not-quite boyfriend, and studying for her GED.  

When a zombie movie starts filming in town, Angel starts recognizing old, unwelcome faces and gets stuck in a web of industrial espionage, evil corporations, and the morally gray zombie mafia. 

So far, this is probably the weakest book in the series, but I still enjoyed it. It felt less like a bridge to the rest of the series and more like a water slide.  The interpersonal relationships in this book really shone, although the potential love interests did wear on me. Waiting to see what book four will hold! 

 

Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland

Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland, 312 pages

Angel Crawford is still adjusting, not only to life as a zombie but also as a functioning member of society. Just when she thinks she has a handle on things, she stumbles into a web of conspiracies, zombie hunters, and the zombie mafia.  Angel has no idea who she can trust and has to fight to stay (somewhat) alive.

I am really enjoying this series. Angel reads so differently than most heroines I read in this genre. She's smart, raw, savvy, and funny. She is self aware and doesn't shy from her questionable past, instead choosing to energetically approach her future.

My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland

 My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland, 310 pages

Angel Crawford, loser and former juvenile delinquent, wakes up in a hospital with no clue of how she got there, or why she's so ravenously hungry. When a mysterious benefactor gets her a job, Angel struggles to put her life on track, only to find herself craving brains. 

I have consumed a lot of zombie media, but this book didn't feel like retreading ground at all. This whole book felt ironically fresh and was a whole lot of fun. Angel is a complex character but funny, and I couldn't help but root for her. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!