Fun read with very spooky vibes...for some reason did not think this was supposed to be a horror/scary novel tho lol.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this e-arc.

This was definitely an interesting premise. I enjoyed the overall story, and can easily see it becoming a series. The one thing that really detracted from my ability to love this book was how difficult I found it to keep the Evans characters straight. The younger two women of the family were easy to follow along with. The older two however it took me until over halfway through to be sure exactly which was which. Each chapter does tell you who is speaking, so it wasn't that. It was understanding who was the mother of who, and keeping the older generations straight. If I was able to just focus on the story instead of understanding the characters this could have been a story to easily get caught up in.

I liked it! It’s a pretty straightforward mystery that focuses on the characters and their relationships throughout this small town more so than the vampire elements, so I’d recommend it more as an exploration of generational trauma/responsibility/love than as a penny dreadful. Having said that, there is very detailed gore and death so. Look out for that. It reads very cinematically at times, so the visuals are clear and fun but you may not get too in depth a look at what characters were thinking. Overall it was fun and compelling with a moving ending, but isn’t overly deep or meaningful imo. Just a fun read.

This was really fun southern charm combined with vampires? Sign me up. I had a good time, though I have to say that the writing style took me a while to get used to so I could really get immersed into the story. Fun premise, well-written, lots of fun! Very unique book also liked throwback to nineties.

I want to know more about the Evans family! Tell us about Pie or more future books, please!!

Lindy Ryan is a talented author. The dialogue was a joy to read and the way she described the gore was top notch. Would not recommend reading this one at bedtime. The ending was also unexpected! 5 stars.

This was really fun! Lots of southern charm and atmosphere combined with spooks and vampires? Sign me up. I had a good time, though I have to say that the writing style took me a while to get used to so I could really get immersed into the story. Fun premise, well-written, lots of fun!

I am all here for this! Southern charm, mystery, horror and Vampires. This book 8s one of my favorites. I could not put it down. This is an amazing book. The title is perfect for this book. Absolutely perfect.
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This read was definitely haunting and gory and had plenty of the undead in it! However, I don't believe the writing style was for me. Though if this is ever adapted, I'll 100% be the first one to there to watch. Aside from the writing I do believe the premise was well executed.

Thank you for my ARC!

Horrifically fantastic and marvelously morbid 🪦

Wow!! What a ride! I was 100% drawn in by the fabulous cover and hilarious title - and boy am I glad!

We follow the Evans women who own and operate the only funeral parlor in good ol’ Southeast Texas. It’s their job to handle & bury all the bodies that come through their door - seems pretty normal right? Well, it’s also their job to make sure that the bodies they put in the ground - stay buried.

This book has it all! It’s creepy, supernaturally spooky, full of strong female badassary, 90’s nostalgia, southern charm, fast paced and one heck of a haunted read!

10/10 recommend picking up Bless Your Heart when it hits shelves 4.09.2024!

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This book is an excellent read on a hot summer's day. Make sure to have your sweet tea or mint julep. The Evans family is full of sass, Southern sayings and are badasses. They are fighting against vampires and zombies. They use the family business, mortuary as a means to hide some of their actions. In addition there are some family secrets that may out.

It was an enjoyable read that I can see becoming a movie as well.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
I was looking forward to this book. It wasn't bad but it wasn't what I thought it would be. If you like books from Grady Hendrix you will like this novel. They have the same writing style as in tons and tons of gore and just well it is better if you are not eating while you listen or read lol.
That part didn't really bother me it just seemed like the novel was more for ya writing instead of adult. There seemed to be a lot of skipping around, just like all over the place writing.
I am not really sure if I would read from her again. But since Halloween is around the corner this is a fast easy read.

Loved this title. Quite a twist on the normal vampire story. Enjoyed the characters and the "southern-ness" of it all.

Bring on the nostalgia of the 90s in this new book by Lindy Ryan!

In a small town in Southeast Texas, Evans Funeral Parlor is the only funeral home in town. Owned by the women of the Evans family, they have steady business of getting people ready for the afterlife. The normal day to day routine has been the same for the last 15 years until the dead start to rise and the Evans family are the only ones that can stop it.
The family must find out who is behind rising the dead before it is too late.

I loved this book! Each character was great, having a back story that made me want more and bringing a little bit more of the puzzle. I had so many questions throughout the book. What happened 15 years ago? What happened to Grace’s husband? Who is the master strigoi who is rising the dead and who is next? Each question was answered and the ending was perfect for this book, leaving me completely satisfied in this mystery. If you are a fan of vampire stories with a little southern humor, this is the book for you!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to review the advanced copy of Bless Your Heart. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Bless Your Heart" by Lindy is a compelling fusion of horror, mystery, and Southern charm. It tells the story of the Evans women, funeral parlor owners in a small Southeast Texas town, facing a supernatural crisis as the dead rise as "Strigoi." Lindy offers a novel take on vampire lore, intertwining it with intriguing family secrets and multifaceted characters. However, some plot points could benefit from further development. Despite this, fans of horror and Southern Gothic might still find it an interesting read.

Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars

Give me laughter, a few chills, and a small town and you've got "Bless Your Heart". Lindy Ryan did a great job with this book.

I’d like to thank St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!

Crafting an innovative approach to a zombie narrative is no easy feat, yet Lindy managed to achieve it, and with four FMCS who showcase their own unique strengths. I really loved that Lindy used the term strigoi to refer to the restless. I hope there’s a sequel where we find out if Ducey’s tough demeanor goes beyond the grave and what side of the rose bush Luna ends up on.

I don’t understand all the hype about this book- it is so poorly written that it was a struggle to finish. I do not recommend it.

I think I am in the minority with my review but I did read one other two star review. This book is science fiction. Too bizarre for my tastes. I did finish it to the very end. It reminded me of the horror movies kids watch on Halloween. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books for granting me this book to read and review. All opinions are my own. #St. Martin’s Press. #BlessYour Heart #NetGalley.

This book was billed as a mystery-horror novel and I thought the premise sounded neat. Turns out it was more horror than mystery and that really isn't my cup of tea.

I'm definitely in the minority though so it if sounds interesting you should check it out. But just remember that it's a horror novel and when the synopsis says "blood-soaked" they aren't kidding.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books through NetGalley.
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books.