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Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very engaging short story of how a woman tries to find love in a dead, cold world. It is very apparent that she is alone in the world and that she wants someone to be with her, so she decides to go on dates. The situations that she is going through mirror what people deal with in real life while dating, finding out people aren’t who they say they are. As she comes across someone who is not alive, she had to think fast to avoid becoming an undead person as well. This is one of my favorite reads thus far as the gothic nature of this story captivated me and her story was not conventional. I cannot wait to read more books from this author as I read this in one sitting and was COMPLETELY CAPTIVATED and wanted to learn more about the cat and the owner at the end of the story.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlaisse – Review by Victoria Mashburn

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was a definite change in the zombie apocalypse scenario as we have come to know it. Not to mention that it also incorporates the search for love in addition to the constant danger faced by the regular people against the flesh-eating monstrosities. I adore that this story is in the second person. It is rare to find a story that involves the reader as the main character, using It ‘you’ instead of ‘I’ or ‘they.’ It’s incredibly refreshing, and since it’s short, you’ll have no issue with reading it all in one sitting!

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amanda Taylor

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie is a really short story that brings you in quick from the beginning. This is my first book by this author and won’t be my last; the cover truly intrigued me to read the book. This was an interesting read that follows the life after a zombie outbreak the outlook on how dating would go in this scenario was quite interested with how the author envisioned it. I found myself feeling quite a few emotions during this short story and hope the author writes a longer book depicting the world she created during this short story. Highly recommend.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How do you find love in a big city surrounded by the dead? This is the question all those with a beating heart are asking, but what is the use of going out on a date when the one you are out with turns out to be one of the Hungry?

As much as you want to deny it, the gray pallor, the missing parts and the lack of humour or attention span should key you into it, but still perseverance is the key, but it makes you colder every time you do it. The atmosphere is grey, the decor is grey and your hopes are also starting to turn grey, but you keep on feeding the Hungry business of dating all the same.

Will there be enough time to find someone else with a beating heart like yours before you join the ranks of the others?

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jenique Bornman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Food for thought…….
After being with my husband for 17 years, this book is exactly how I imagine it would be like if I ever have to start dating again.
Not only is this book creepy and full of humor as well, I feel like the author is wants us to read between the lines….. To find your own happiness and not to keep searching for someone else to make you happy. I also feel like the makeup and all the things they use to try and hide their rotting is a metaphor for people who hide behind their fake online profiles.
Or maybe I’m just reading into it to much. But still a fun quick read.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
4 Stars

I don’t usually like books about the zombie apocalypse but seeing as this was a short story, I took the plunge. I’m just fifteen pages, the author managed to write a story that was detailed and original. It is creepy and macabre. The story shows the desperation of today’s dating scene using zombies as a metaphor. It was clever and well written. The main character wants to overcome her loneliness by trying to find “ the one”. Yet after several failed attempts and one close call with the undead, she deems it just not worth it. Ending the story with a chance to expand was a good choice by the author. This is a quick read that can be read over a cup of coffee.

Review by @AnnaHirsch
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Rebecca Hill

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a quick fun read, then Hungry Business is for you! This is not just another zombie book. It is a humorous tale about looking for love amongst the undead. How do you find love when your dates literally want to eat you? Find out how in this short story by Maria DeBlassie.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kimberly Griffiths

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business
By
Maria DeBlassie

Hungry Business is a short story, however it draws you in from the start and holds my attention. In some ways it was gross, disturbing and dark read. However captivating story of how things are after a dark time. A person’s fight to find normal in an abnormal situation. A story of how adaptable a person can be and still look for love in a dark and desolate world. In the end finding just what she was looking for! I recommend this story, and this author!

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was by far the most interesting short story I’ve read in quite some time. I think it took me 30 minutes to finish it. I couldn’t stop reading. It was really that great! I don’t want to give too much away in my review, but I absolutely recommend it. The word building is fantastic. The way Maria was able to create such a detailed and complex story in a short amount of time is crazy to me. Worth every second I spent reading.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dani Dando

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I literally cannot get enough of the way that DeBlassie writes, I have read some of her other stuff and I adored that just as much as adored this, even this with its darker notes. Even the subject matter, being a little bit grim still had the same poetic lilt to it that I have come to expect from DeBlassie’s work. It was fantastic, some of the lines just seriously took my breath away, and I found myself reading this short number over and over again between the other books I have been picking up. Just like the other works of DeBlassies I have read, I wished there was more of this, seventeen pages just is not enough. I cannot recommend this short little number enough, it is fantastic and beautiful even with all its grimness.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie, 5 stars.

I was absolutely blown away by this story. A horror book about dealing with the undead and dating at the same time? This is such a great concept. It’s funny, but at the same time, macabre. I honestly did not expect too much in such a short story, but the author really surprised me. I could not but it down.

Such a unique concept in a genre that tends to get a little stale, I hope there will be more books set I this world. I highly recommend it to those who need a quick fix of horror.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read Maria DeBlassie before and this short story is a little different from what I had read from her before. It is a zombie story but a different flare of zombies. She keeps the story moving so it never gets stagnant. The characters are complex and fully developed. This is about finding love in the darkness of a zombie world. It is a fast read, but I caution because there were a couple of parts that took me by surprise. Just know once you start reading this book you are going to want to finish it. I highly recommend this fast paced story. There may be some gruesome scenes So I would recommend a late teen to adult age for this book.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

DeBlassie writes so vividly that I finished before I realized the end was near. While this short story wasn’t my favorite of the author’s, it was extremely well written. This was out of my normal reading fare and isn’t something I would normally grab. But if you like a creepy macabre, with a romantic bent, this book will be something you should pick up.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie was a really interesting read. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this, but it definitely wasn’t what I read. I wasn’t expecting a zombie story. I wasn’t expecting to be grabbed in, and looking for a terrible turn around every corner. I was pleasantly surprised with this quick read. The imagery was absolutely incredible and I felt like I was the person in the story, it was that enthralling. It completely grabbed me. If this author writes every novel this way I can’t wait to read more!

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Emma Clawson

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Maria DeBlassie paints a vivid picture of life in the aftermath of a Zombie virus outbreak. This novella is about of an introvert with a strong will to survive. This short story answers enough questions to leave the reader willing to accept that this is where the story ends. However, would make a great beginning to a new series that revolves around this new world. This novella is great for those that enjoy reading horror, suspense, dark humor, apocalyptic science fiction, or zombie stories in general. Maria has the knack for writing quirky, original and unusual stories. She is well versed in this way and can’t wait to read another novel by her. While this novella did have me confused at first, it does get better.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story
By Maria DeBlassie
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie. It is a short story that is intriguing to read. It has the main character looking for love. Will she find it? The story may be short however it is well-written and has a main character that you can root for. The author makes the story come alive. I have read another book by the author and I found that she can weave an amazing tale. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story. I highly recommend it.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read Marie DeBlassie before and this short story is a little different from what I had read from her before. It is a zombie story but a different flare of zombies. She keeps the story moving so it never gets stagnant. The characters are complex and fully developed. This is about finding love in the darkness of a zombie world. It is a fast read, but I caution because there were a couple of parts that took me by surprise. Just know once you start reading this book you are going to want to finish it. I highly recommend this fast paced story. There may be some gruesome scenes So I would recommend a late teen to adult age for this book.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is definitely one of those books that after you’ve finished you think – what did I just read? And how did the author manage to get all that into 17 pages? I think it’s safe to say this is definitely not one of the genres I read but I have read the author previous book so thought I would give it a go. The writing is excellent, the pace and flow is excellent and whilst the content was a little too gory for me I cannot fault the authors work at all. Lovers of the thriller/horror genre will love this short story and I would definitely recommend it to others.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Mrs R

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a very short story about dating whilst trying to avoid zombies. It was rather bizarre as it is written in 2nd person, and to be honest it’s not a style of writing I really enjoy.
The story takes the reader through a series of dinner dates, whilst trying to avoid being turned into a zombie.
I got the feeling that it was reflecting on dating in general, and that dating is dangerous regardless of potential zombies, that you have to be careful of the situation you put yourself in.
I liked the ending, it really suited the story.

Reviewed by @MrsR

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie is a lot packed into just a few pages. What would dating look like during a world taken over by zombies? A young woman is trying to find that someone special but will they be warm or cold when she finds them is the question broached by this short story. The horrors of the dating world and the horrors of being a human in a zombie-infested world make a new twist on the traditional first date story. This is a very quick read with a bit of horror and humor. I really enjoyed this quick read and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
This was a very interesting and cringe worthy 4 star read. I read it in less than an hour.

We have a young woman who is lonely and dating, trying to find another human to connect with. We went on several dates with her that were very interesting. Will she find the one?

Overall this was a story that had me cringing and slightly grossed out. The author does a great job of pulling you quickly into this short story with her writing. If you’re looking for a quick read with a zombie typed theme this is the book for you. 1-click and get reading today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
Four Stars

Hungry Business is a very short book (only 17 pages) by Maria DeBlassie. I read this book while I was waiting for a doctors appointment. At first I didn’t understand what was going on, but after a couple pages I caught on, but I thought to myself…. probably reading this book while at a hospital in the time of coronavirus was creeping me out about the undead. The overall experience was a really well written book about looking for love in all the wrong places. I’m glad I picked it.

Review by @sunbarn
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this read but it was the season of love and a short story at only 17 pages so I figured why not! This book did not disappoint and packed a punch for the shortness of it. What a world that Maria DeBlassie formed so quickly. We get a unique spin on a love story that takes place after a zombie breakout changes the world and the dating landscape. I enjoyed how this flowed fast and well but also left room for more if the author wanted in the future to make more. I think this is the perfect alternative read to the normal sappy romances we get inundated with in the Valentine’s season.

Review by @lizaileen
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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business
Maria Deblassie
4 out of 5 stars

I don’t generally like zombies or the apocalyptic theme but having read the author’s writing in the past and knowing this story was less than 20 pages I figured there was nothing to lose. Honestly, I am lost for words. I have so much to say about this short story, yet no way to articulate how it made me feel. The imagery was fantastic. The characters were eery but symbolic of dating in the age of social media. I could write a hundred words but never be able to give Hungry Business ( or Maria Deblassie)  the credit it deserves. Highly recommend.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie is a horror story. It is a short story but as we know Maria has the knack for writing quirky, original and unusual stories. It is easy to become completely immersed in it making it feel like you have run a marathon in post-apocalyptic dating world. It is a little silly, a little creepy, a little strange but fun looking for love in a new world of zombies. Like the Walking Dead? You will love this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a Horror short story coming in at around 15 pages. If you are looking for a quick read, look no further. Dating. More like, trying to find “the one” you have been looking for all your life. How hard could that be? Ah, but dating during a zombie apocalypse makes it all that much harder.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had no idea what Hungry Business was about when I started reading it. I just knew I enjoyed the last story I read by Maria DeBlassie, and the cover totally pulled me in. I really enjoyed this book. It is written with so much imagery, and is perfectly written as a short story. I didn’t have the feeling of lacking, or sudden endings, like with many short stories. It shocked me to see that it was only 17 pages. Highly recommend for a quick read. Hungry Business tells the story of a woman’s struggle with trying to find love, during a zombie apocalypse. It is written like an inner monologue, as if we are reading her thoughts and feelings. It took me a while to realize she was being literal in her descriptions of the men only having one thing on their mind, and being dead inside… Which I loved even more when it “clicked” for me. I’ve never been into zombie movie/book/shows, but this was pretty good, not gory.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Naomi McDonald

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just in time for Valentine’s day we have a short story about a woman dating after zombies have become a part of existence. The writing style in this book was a little difficult for me to get into at first, but I did find the story unique. I hate to say it, but the struggle of dating is a real thing, even if you aren’t trying to date zombies, lol, so this book is also relatable in that way. The tale leaves off in a way that leaves room for it to go on if the author chooses to continue it at a later time.
Quick tale for a late night when you want to read, but don’t want to be a zombie the next day from lack of sleep.

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie. This is a very short story- but with Ms. DeBlassie’s clever touches, it feels like a much longer novel- in the best possible way. The story is original, interesting, and a little quirky. I felt this was a little bit of a tongue in cheek look at loneliness and the lengths people will go to find ‘the one’- even in the aftermath of a Zombie pandemic. But, on a side note- I personally don’t think that people have to be ‘Zombies’ to display the characteristics/actions our MC comes up against in her quest for love (lol).
Ms. DeBlassie paints a vivid picture- her world building talents coming to the fore. She has a bold and dynamic style that takes hold of your imagination and pulls you into the story- tugging you along for the ride. Her attention to detail and rich descriptions adds to the texture and visual quality of her work.
This was such an intriguing piece- with things left a little ‘open’ for more. So I really hope Ms. DeBlassie revisits this in the future as I feel there is a bigger story to be told- and I am hungry for more.

Thank you, Maria DeBlassie!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie. I’ll be honest I wasn’t sure what I’d think of this short story but I mean come on that cover was definitely intriguing and even though it’s short this author still brought the A game. This was a great in between book to spend a little time with. Characters had no problem drawing me in no matter how short this story was. It’s a great read and I think it’s definitely worth a read by all who love reading. Well written and paced nicely which may seem silly since it’s short but the author didn’t rush through it and it shows. Four stars and highly recommended.

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