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Fashionably Dead

By: Robyn Peterman
Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
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Vampyres don't exist. They absolutely do not exist. At least I didn't think they did 'til I tried to quit smoking and ended up Undead. Who in the hell did I screw over in a former life that my getting healthy equates with dead? Now I'm a Vampyre. Yes, we exist whether we want to or not. However, I have to admit, the perks aren't bad. My girls no longer jiggle, my ass is higher than a kite, and the latest Prada keeps finding its way to my wardrobe. On the downside, I'm stuck with an obscenely profane Guardian Angel who looks like Oprah and a Fairy Fighting Coach who's teaching me to annihilate like the Terminator. To complicate matters, my libido has increased to Vampyric proportions, and my attraction to a hotter-than-Satan's-underpants killer rogue Vampyre is not only dangerous...it's possibly deadly. For real dead.

Permanent death isn't on my agenda. Avoiding him is my only option. Of course, since he thinks I'm his, it's easier said than done. Like that's not enough to deal with, all the other Vampyres think I'm some sort of Chosen One. Holy hell, if I'm in charge of saving an entire race of blood suckers, the Undead are in for one hell of a ride.

©2014 Robyn Peterman (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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Porn

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I'm no prude but this book had more sex scenes than story line. The story line is a good one but when there's 50% sex scenes to story, it gets tedious. I finished it, there is a cliff hanger but I won't be getting the next book. If I want to listened to 'kiss me there', 'touch me here', 'oooo, you're so big, will you fit', I'd.... No, I wouldn't because I don't don't want to listen to porn.

Would you ever listen to anything by Robyn Peterman again?

No.

Which scene was your favorite?

The ending

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Any additional comments?

Why did I finish it? I cannot leave any book unread once I start it. Painful as it may be, I have to finish it. My first review. Had to do it to warn others who can do without this much sexual content to waste a credit like I did. Or, if that's to your liking, go for it. Cut the gratuitous sexual content and you would hear a good, not fantastic, story.

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Ridiculously Funny!

This was a ridiculously funny story, with so many parodies, like the foul mouth Angel named Ophra, a vampire named Paris Hilton, a fairy who acted like the Terminator but had questionable fashion sense, and other well know characters.

After Astrid is turned into a vampire, she receives training from her "guardian" angel and the bu-- kicking fairy and with all this divine intervention, she soon becomes one of the most powerful vampires. But when she meets Ethan, WOW the sparks fly! He was hot, sexy, charming and the attractions between them was instant and steamy.

I had fun listening to this story, it reminded of a good parody movie and had me laughing out loud. The attraction between Ethan and Astrid was steamy but funny as well.

Jessica Almasy performance was awesome and I thought she did a great job portraying Astrid's personality. Each character had their own voice, and she used the right amount of inflection throughout the story. Astrid and Ethan were my favorite characters.

The story does end on a cliffhanger but I didn't mind because I had already planned on getting book 2.

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Hilarious Vampire tale

I first heard about Robyn Peterman’s books from a recommendation on Molly Harper’s facebook page. Robyn’s work sounded like something I would enjoy but she didn’t have any books available in Audio format. Until now!

Astrid is a chain smoking, Prada loving, 20 something year old woman who teaches art classes at the senior center. After her beloved nana dies she makes a bet with her bestie that she can quit smoking. She feels like she’s tried everything and it isn’t working so she decides to see if hypnotism will work. Without spoiling the details of how it happens, she wakes up as a vampire. Astrid has a quirky guardian angel who has a bad potty mouth, a fairy who trains her how to fight and a best friend that sticks with her through anything and isn’t freaked out by all the supernatural beings that show up.

After meeting other vampires that Astrid likes, she decides to join them and pledge allegiance to their vampire prince. While waiting for the ceremony to start, she runs in to a vampire that she distrusts but has serious attraction to.

When I started this book, I really didn’t think I was going to like it. For some reason, it didn’t grab my attention in the very beginning, I think it was all of the mention of smoking and the Prada, but it didn’t take long for me to be completely hooked. This is a funny story with a lot of entertaining characters and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments. I love the chemistry between Ethan and Astrid. Even before finishing the book, I knew I’d read the next book.

There is an event at the end of the book that is an opening for the next book, but it doesn’t feel like a typical cliff hanger to me. It doesn’t leave you disappointed or frustrated, just curious about what comes next.

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Bad language!

What did you like best about Fashionably Dead? What did you like least?

Juvenile writing. Lots of swearing. Only listened about 20 minutes hoping it would get better. Not so.

Do you think Fashionably Dead needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No

Any additional comments?

There should be a warning in description if there is a lot of swearing in a book you are thinking of buying.

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Didn't enjoy

Now, I'm only basing this on the four chapters I listened to, but I did not enjoy the narrator's tone. She may be an awesome narrator, following a director's instructions, but I didn't enjoy it.

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What a fun ride!

Robyn Peterman's book is a cross between Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden, Maryjanice Davidson's Queen Betsy books (the early ones, before they got dark), and Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse books (not True Blood which had little humor in them compared to the books). Throw in Rick Gualtieri's foul mouthed Tome Of Bill and you have a fast-paced, totally engrossing, delightful paranormal romance/adventure. Toss in a ton of steamy sex and fascinating characters and you have a beach read that will make you forget to go to work! Narrator Jessica Almasy is perfection, enhancing this already engaging book. Loved it!

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Paranormal humor and romanc too...

This book is a paranormal romance, but it is also filled with humor from beginning to end and plenty of hot steamy sex to go with it..With characters such as Brad Pitt,Angelina Jolie and Oprah (not the real people, but same names), this book keeps us laughing while exploring the world of the undead, Vampires vs demons, this book is highly entertaining and addictive, Most importantly, it is fun! I loved the little baby monsters, that called Astrid mommy. The author, Robyn Peterman hit a home run on this book. The narrator, Jessica Almasy did a fantastic job on the delivery of this story, Her voices are unique and explosive. I loved the voice and behavior of the character Pam! I look forward to book 2! Well done.

I received this audio book as a gift so I could read / listen to it and leave a honest and unbiased review,

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Amazeballs

What did you love best about Fashionably Dead?

If you enjoy audio books and snarky love stories with tons a paranormoral this is one you dont' want to miss

What did you like best about this story?

How so many funny elements are in the story along with a good story

What does Jessica Almasy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She does an amazing job with all the different people. Loved how she did the voices and brought them to life or (dead lol)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes it was I hated when I had to stop listening

Any additional comments?

Adore this series knew it would be awesome in audio

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prada blablabla sex sex sex.

F.......ING bimbo vampyr sex sex sex story.

Prada, sex and blod. There you have the story.

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IT'S BUTTCRACKING HILARIOUS!!!

I swear, you're gonna pee in your pants from laughter! Who'd of thought of a foul mouthed Guardian Angel that looks like Oprah that'll make you blush beet red? Or the Terminating faerie that wears tiny speedos? Robyn Peterman that's who.

From beginning to end you'll laugh out loud. I couldn't put it down! Well developed characters and the plot line is deliciously clever. I loved every scrumptious bit of it. In fact, I devoured it and can't wait to start the next.

Jessica Almasy's risible interpretation of characters is resplendently hilarious! Especially, our Prada lovin', wise cracking, a** whooping adorable vamp, Astrid. Her rich and colorful voice transcends your imagination.

I highly recommend this audiobook. It's hot, steamy, mouth wateringly delicious that's the perfect appetizer. I'm sure, the best is yet to come. I can't wait! ( Literally, I can't. I just purchased the next book, Fashionably Dead Down Under. Yay!)

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