Well, who doesn't love a good zombie book? Sadly, this isn't a good zombie book.

Starts off,,, confusing. Character descriptions are vague, setting descriptions are either lackluster or nonexistent, storyline is kinda there but could have definitely benefited from some fleshing out.

We are first introduced to a girl and her boyfriend, Other people are soon added but you are sure that these two will be the main focus. You would be wrong. They are soon separated and this is where the book lost interest for me. The story kept jumping between what he was doing and what she was doing. Action jerked along giving me whiplash with all the starts and stops, then "whee", here we go again. Constant mentions of a door number, but no explanation of why its relevant. Mayhem galore, zombies killing not only people, but other zombies, dogs, whatever, lots of running (by people and zombies), and then running some more. It all got very wearing and tiresome after a while.

Full disclosure, I got to the 50% mark and, after releasing the frustrated grip on my hair and relaxing my grinding teeth, I jumped to the last section (Part V, 8 chapters, yes this book is waaaay longer than it needed to be) and found out not much more had happened in the way of making progress against the zombie hoard.

One last thing, if you decide to try this novel because of a love of zombie stories, you should know: there is explicit child killing, there is no hero(s), there is no happy ending, there is an explanation that doesn't make much sense, and when it ends it just, ends. Thank goodness.

I really wanted to love this book. I love zombie thrillers, and the cover is pure perfection, but I unfortunately could not follow this story and had to give up. The characters are poorly constructed and their motivations are unclear, the plot is difficult to follow, and there are not enough descriptions for me to be able to imagine the world that the author has created.

I received this E-ARC for an honest review from NetGalley and and Pigfarm Press.

I really wanted to enjoy this novel a lot because it seemed to be a different approach to a zombie type book. When all the hype about the Walking Dead was around it felt like a lot of people were trying to write zombie and apocalypse type novels and I had grown tired of them. Although when I read the synopsis of this book I requested to read and review it. I love to read a good horror or thriller type book and was hoping this would be my new favorite.

I loved that this novel provided a different type of undead and showed them to be smarter and faster than the zombies we have been provided over the years. It is almost like a mystery trying to figure out how the virus was released into the world and the zombie took over. The issue I had with this novel was that it was hard to follow and, in the end, did not actually explain the point and reasoning behind what happened. Where I do not think that novels need to have a point or reason, it still needs to make sense to the reader. The ending seemed to be rushed and did not fulfill all the information that the novel needed to be understand able.

I gave this book 2 stars mainly because I needed to reread to understand what was happening throughout. Interesting concept and idea but lacked in the finished product.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I almost gave up on this one at several points throughout, but I pushed through because it was just so WEIRD. The big reveals were honestly kind of disappointing; the real strength of this novel was in its bizarre worldbuilding and truly strange characters. Gombinsky definitely brought something new to the zombie genre, though I truly cannot say whether I actually /enjoyed/ it.

Not really my cup of tea.

I thought this was be Richard Matherson level zombie book but unfortunately it just didn't gel with me.

I requested this book because of 1) ZOMBIES! and 2) the awesomely creepy cover.

I hate to review books that I don't read to completion, which usually means I push through books I don't really enjoy so that I can give a full scope review. With that said, after 24% I just could not convince myself to continue trudging through this book. I thought the modern, pop-culture-y setting was a lot of fun but I just couldn't keep track of what was going on. The story seemed to jump around and I kept having to reread to try to gleam meaning from the words.

While I am pleased to be able to access new titles and post reviews here, this is my first review on Net Galley and I'm kind of finding my way. I have been writing reviews on Amazon for (what seems like) 100 years.

I selected this novel first because of my interest in horror and zombies. The teasers written promised that this would be a fascinating and entertaining epic (554 pages) about the zombie apocalypsis. Unfortunately I found this story to be a very ambitious take on zombie mutations (think gain of function) that simply was too complicated to deliver on its premise. To be literal about it, it was presented as a hot/sticky/stinky gorefest (coincidentally the name of a "death metal" band) that shambled aimlessly toward an unsatisfactory ending.

It's always difficult to keep the reader 'on point' when the story involves several time shifts; both drifting from the present to the past and leaping from the present to the future. I admit to almost putting down this novel early on but convinced myself to work through it. While I hate giving new authors a poor review, being honest about it might help the author to improve his work while keeping potential readers informed about his first effort.

I tried really hard to follow the story, but I was completely lost the entire time I was reading it. I honestly don't think I could properly explain anything about this book to anyone. That said, the overall broad premise was intriguing and unique; it just wasn't executed well. The author also is good at describing the gore/violence and setting, even if I couldn't understand where it came from.

The premise sounded interesting so I really wanted to like it but I couldn’t get into it. It’s a DNF for me.

I really tried to give this book a chance but I ended up having to DNF because it was just too confusing and I did not feel engaged at all.

Thank you @NetGalley for this free eARC of #AllTheTommysInTheWorld by Javier Gombinsky


Lilith and Nate, youtubers are zombie movie fanatics and escapists fantasizers. But when a real zombie uprising happens, they quickly realize those zombies they have come to know in their movies aren’t like the zombies on the street. It looks like something darker is lurking beyond their reach.

Okay, I really wanted to like this book but I had a hard time keeping track as it jumps back and forth so much without warning and because it’s all the same characters it takes a minute to realize what timeline you’re on.

Other than that the story was good, although personally I’m starting to tire of the online personalities tropes although its not a huge part in this story.

I was provided with an ARC of this book through NetGalley.
I found this book extremely difficult to put down. The concept is so different within the undead genre, with not only faster moving zombies but ones that retain their intellect, and are cunning and dangerous adversaries. The little hints as you progress through the book as to what actually caused the outbreak of the disease that brought about the apocalypse, the roles the main characters played in it, and the the link to the town of Leatelranch, keep you turning the page and anticipating the moment when it all comes together.
By the time I got to the final section of the book, I was enthralled and ready to give the book five stars. Imagine my dismay when nothing is actually explained, and nothing comes together to make sense of the events of earlier in the book. The ending is extremely disappointing.
In fact, I feel as though I've wasted a few days of my time.
The book had so much potential, and it is, by the end, entirely wasted.
I'd give this 2.5 stars here if I could.

I am leaving a voluntary honest review for an advanced copy thru NetGalley.

I truly wanted to love this book. I'm a horror fan and zombies are my absolute favorite. When I read the description that 2 youtubers take on zombies...I was intrigued and excited to read this book.

The book centers on Lilith and Nathan. Two young adults that fled their creepy hometown as teens. They are obsessed with zombies and death. Nathan lived in the cemetary since his father was a caretaker. Lilith was always drawn to death an that cemetary. When these two meet up, they become inseparable.

Now the zombie apocalypse is happening... these two figure on blogging and waiting it out. They hear that a warrior gang called the Slayers are winning the war on the dead. Lilith's parents come to take her back to her childhood home and tell them the war is far from over. Then they start kinda weirdly pushing these two to actually do something for once being zombie experts rather than letting others do their job. In doing so, these two get departed. They meet other survivors, secrets and intrigue on these zombies, time jumps, and a meh ending.

I had to push myself to keep going with this book. There were times I was so invested in the current situation Nathan found himself in or Lilith. But then there would be huge time jumps with little explanation or mention an I'd have to go back and re read. The book switching back to the past to present had me confused the way it was done.

There is a weird twisted secret to these zombies and Lilith, Nathan and another childhood friend.

I think I was more confused by the whole book then anything else.

I'm giving it a two star rating for the parts I felt invested and was really into.

For most of the book, I couldn’t put it down. I absolutely needed to know what happened next. Until I reached the end and then it all fell apart. I felt like the book was leading to a revelation that was never delivered.

All the Tommys in the World
A zombie thriller
by Javier Gombinsky
Pigfarm Press

This was a totally different concept of zombies in the blurb so I wanted to read it. That part is definitely true. I have read so many zombie stories I am really done with them but this was something new to the genre so I wanted to give it a try.

The zombie apocalypse is in full swing as the reader starts the book. Nate and Lil are Youtubers that watch and review scary movies for their audience. Lil's parents come by and say they are going back home and taking both of them too. But they don't want to go because that town is in the middle of a giant cemetery!

The parents also seem to be goading them to run with the zombies! Many people are doing this it seems, along with people killing them. It's like running with the bulls in Spain but more biting, less horns! So, the parents get them to do crazy things!

The whole book is strange, but I like strange. But what I don't like is confusion. There are a lot of confusing bits in here. It got so confusing at times I lost track of the plot. I hate stopping and trying to figure things out. There are some nice twists and the ghouls/zombies are not brainless, shambling creatures either. It's confusing if there are two creatures (ghouls and zombies) or just the one called something different at times.

I never felt an attachment to either main character or the kids (side characters). There is also a needless death of a very young child that Nate and Lil's let die. I wanted the parents to die right away.

Because this is the author's first book, I will watch for his next one. I enjoyed the concept that was new and unusual. I would rate this 2 1/2 stars (rounding up to 3) due to poor character development and confusion.
I want to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this unique book.

This book is moody, atmospheric, dark, and pop-culturey! The author creates an impeccably creepy mood, and the writing was good!

However, this was a DNF for me (at 32%). I usually love horror and apocalyptic thrillers. But the multiple threads and mysteries and just really weird parts got to be too much. I was confused and frustrated. I didn't care much about the characters.

Zombies are taking over. Can anyone survive. The world has changed and everyone is trying to make it. Choices must be made friends and family lost. Is anyone safe. Where wii they go?

I really, want to enjoy this book. I really do. It's a new concept. There are some scary bits that are so well-made that I actually had to stop and face my windows a couple of times. But the problem is that it is too confusing for me. I had to come sometimes back, to get a better understanding of the situation, and even like that I wasn't entirely sure of what I was reading and what was the main story really about.
Right now, I am going to leave it at that. I might take it back later, because I really want to enjoy this book and I feel like there is something big behind all that Apocalypse and very creepy children, dear lord.

I really wanted to like this book. I thought the concept was unique and the cover is super creepy! Unfortunately, the execution was lacking. I was super confused throughout and had no clue about The Who the characters were other than their names. The book jumped from present to past that made it more confusing. I had to DNF at 20% :(.

I really wanted to like this one...the premise was catchy, the cover was appropriately spooky.... but the author just didn't deliver. In my opinion, not well written, rather a jumble, and although I did try, I gave up after about 25% of the book. Thank you nonetheless to NetGalley and Pigfarm Press for the opportunity to read the eARC in return for an honest opinion.