Undead and Unwed

Queen Betsy, Book 1

By: MaryJanice Davidson

Narrated by: Nancy Wu

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

MaryJanice Davidson's cult hit Undead and

Unwed is a delightful mixture of Sex and the City and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Waking up in a tacky coffin and wearing off-brand shoes, Betsy Taylor can't believe the horrible turn her life has taken; then she discovers she's a vampire. Soon, Betsy becomes a participant in a power struggle between the forces of darkness. With only her friend Jessica and the hunky vampire Sinclair to help her, this new "Queen of Vampires" will have a tough time getting her afterlife straight.

Dying for more? Don't miss the other titles in the Undead series.

©2004 MaryJanice Davidson (P)2006 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Sexy, steamy, and laugh-out-loud funny, Davidson's chick-lit foray into the paranormal is delightful." (Booklist)

Great Concept / Annoying Character

I've read the Twilight and Sookie Stackhouse series and I was very eager to start on the Undead series. This book was entertaining with a great plot but is it just me or does Betsy get to be extremely annoying and brainless. I know she is supposed to be a woman in her late 20's/early 30's who ran a hectic office with complicated bosses and colleagues. A blonde bombshell heroine but she comes across as a blonde bimbo who is extremely emotional, lacks common sense, and acts more like she's a pre-teen going through puberty and made to share a bedroom with her little brother. She's not just tempermental, she's ridiculously rude, illogical, and whiny. She's commonly displayed as a self righteous, pouting, stomping, confidence-starved 14 yr old that says things like "ick", "yuck", "blach", and "gross". It's definitely "Sex in the City" meets "Twilight" meets "Austin Powers" meets "Rugrats". Of all the amazing things she can do and ample power she has, she spends most of her time mudslinging, name calling, and staging "biotch" fights. Listen/Read this for the sheer mindless entertainment. Overthink the storyline and you'll regret it..even if you do subscribe to Vogue and own a pair of Manolo Blahniks.

really like this series.

Great series. loved it. Mary janice Davidson is a great writer and in this series she answers all the questions people normally have about vamps. I listened to all the availible undead Books and cant wait for the next book in july. In the mean time i am listening to Molly harpers werewolf books and also here vamp books. She is also a great writer.

Ridiculous

MaryJanice Davidson is fantastic. Her stories are witty and well-constructed, and she has created a wonderful protagonist. Betsy is superbly shallow. This series is a convergence of Sex in the City, the Shopaholic novel series, and paranormal/urban fantasy. Enjoy it. I know I did :)

Undead and Unwed

I laughed and chuckled - just what I need in an audio book. Highly recommend for the fun of it. Off to purchase the next book (but it's hard to tell which is next because they aren't numbered!).

Witty & Funny

I was surprised at how much I liked, no loved this book. I was caught laughing out loud a few times! I never thought I would love a story about a vampire, Betsy the Vampire Queen is irresistible.

Undead but Funny

I initially came across this book (and then the series) at my local library. I was looking for a more light-hearted and easy read to occupy some free time. This fit the bill perfectly. I've had to stop reading at different points to stop laughing. The Audible addition has not disappointed. There is quite a bit of swearing, so if that turns you off, I've warned you, but I didn't mind. Overall, it's a fun take on the vampire genre that I've really enjoyed.

A New Twist to the Vampire Theme

I have to say that I might be a little more excited about this book because I'm from MN and that is where the characters in the book are located. But in all fairness, this book is hilarious! I love the new twist to the vampire genre. Since the main character is unwittingly turned into a vampire, watching her bumble through "the change" is a real treat. The author has you watching a has been "it girl" become a creature of the night. A light hearted romp through the paranormal genre. A nice break from the typical brooding vampire saga.

A cup of tea.

I find this book to be a vacation for my brain, as it is simple, interesting and comical.

I’m dead and unwed

Best book ever!!! I can’t wait to hear the next one I bet it will be just as good!

Cute. Formulaic. Standard.

Pretty much the standard girl turns into a vampire fodder. Throw in a little sex which is eye rolling. While cute, it was formulaic. I won’t be looking for others in the series. The narrators voice is a little grading with a high pitch whine throughout.