Reviewed by Jocelyn Pearce for TeensReadToo.com

In ATTACK OF THE SOUL-SUCKING BRAIN ZOMBIES, Russel is forced to choose between the guy right at home that he wants, and the guy 500 miles away that he loves. He's also dealing with his parents, who have found out that he's gay and are none too pleased.

When you flip the book over and start reading BRIDE OF THE SOUL-SUCKING BRAIN ZOMBIES, it's Min's story that will have you rapidly flipping pages. When Min meets Leah, she has to decide if this girl, the girl she might be in love with, is worth having a hidden relationship, something Min never wants to do again.

Gunnar and Kevin are two very interesting characters that appear in both stories, which chronicle very different experiences as extras in a weird monster movie. You have to read both stories to find out the whole of the one story; they are different stories, yes, but together they do make up one whole, very good storyline.

Occasionally the writing seemed a little too simple, but the great stories and characters really make up for that. Important issues are addressed admirably in this wonderful book that readers of Hartinger's previous books (especially those featuring this same cast of three-dimensional characters) will love! ( )

I quite liked Hartinger's previous two novels in his series and was surprised and pleased to discover this one. I really enjoyed the first half of the book (Russell's story). It fit in very well with the other two books. I also liked how Hartinger was able to mix in humor with the more serious story lines that added a bit of depth to the book. Min's story (the second half) was not quite as good and it was clear that it was to be read as a part two. The story of Min herself was quite good, but I think Hartinger had her talking at the audience a bit too much. Other than that, I enjoyed these books and I want him to write more about Russell and Min. ( )

Two books in one tell of sixteen-year-old friends Russell, who is gay, and Min, who is bisexual, as they face separate romantic troubles while working as extras on the set of a horror movie.

The kids from the Geography Club are back, and they're being attacked by zombies! Well, they're acting as extras in a zombie movie shooting at a local high school. This 2 books in one romance has Russel trying to choose between his long distance boyfriend and his old love who wants him back, and Min meeting the perfect girl. But can she be perfect if she hangs out with cheerleaders? Their friend Gunnar is caught in the middle, and is sometimes the only one with all the information, but you'll have to read both sides of the story to get all the details! ( )

Another splendid instalment in the lives of the geography club. I loved the two perspectives here, and I really enjoyed hearing from Min. Definitely read her part second, to avoid major spoilers!

The scene with the priest didn't ring true for me, I felt that Russell was a little to articulate - he said the kind of things that I tend to think of after a conversation is over, and it's too late.

And oh, what a splendid ending! Next time, let's hear from Gunnar! ( )