Bad Taste in Boys

Kate Grable serves as student trainer for her high school football team while pursuing her dream of becoming a medical researcher. When players begin exhibiting strange symptoms after taking supplements from the coach, Kate suspects something is seriously wrong. The investigation leads Kate into dangerous territory as she works to identify the source of the mysterious illness affecting the team. She must balance her scientific approach with the urgency of protecting her classmates, all while navigating typical high school social challenges. This young adult horror-comedy combines zombie fiction with elements of medical mystery and romance. Through Kate's experiences as an aspiring scientist confronting an unprecedented threat, the story explores themes of persistence, ethical responsibility, and the power of embracing one's true interests even when they don't align with social expectations.

Readers described this as a light, humorous zombie story that doesn't take itself too seriously. The quick pacing and short length (201 pages) made it a fast read. Liked: - Main character Kate's sarcastic voice and science nerd personality - The blend of horror and comedy - Romance subplot that doesn't overshadow the main story Disliked: - Plot holes and underdeveloped secondary characters - Writing style felt juvenile for some adult readers - Predictable storyline - Science aspects weren't always believable "The jokes landed flat" and "character development was minimal" appeared in multiple negative reviews. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.5/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 3.8/5 (40+ reviews) Barnes & Noble: 3/5 (15 reviews) Most readers categorized it as an entertaining but forgettable young adult book. Several mentioned it works better for younger teens than older YA readers.

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🧟‍♂️ The novel combines classic zombie horror elements with humor and romance, putting a comedic twist on the usual apocalyptic tale. 🧬 Author Carrie Harris has a background in biology, which helped her craft the scientific elements of the zombie outbreak storyline. 📚 This was Carrie Harris's debut novel, published in 2011 by Delacorte Press. 🏈 The story's main character, Kate Grable, serves as a student trainer for her high school football team, which becomes ground zero for the zombie outbreak. 💉 The zombie infection in the book spreads through a performance-enhancing drug gone wrong, rather than the traditional virus or supernatural causes found in most zombie fiction.