How You Ruined My Life by Jeff Strand

How You Ruined My Life

by Jeff Strand

A new hilarious novel from the author of The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever and Stranger Things Have Happened.
Rod’s life doesn’t suck. If you ask him, it’s pretty awesome. He may not be popular, but he and his best friends play in a band that has a standing gig. Yeah, it’s Monday night and they don’t get paid, but they can turn the volume up as loud as they want. And Rod’s girlfriend is hot, smart, and believes in their band—believes in Rod. Aside from a winning lottery ticket, what more could he ask for?
Answer: A different cousin. When Rod’s scheming, two-faced cousin Blake moves in for the semester, Rod tries to keep calm. Blake seems to have everyone else fooled with good manners and suave smile, except Rod knows better. Blake is taking over his room, taking over his band, taking over his life! But Rod’s not about to give up without a fight. Game on. May the best prankster win…

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

3 of 5 stars

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I think this was more of it's-me-not-you. I was expecting a comedy, and I guess this technically was one, but it was a dark comedy. It was kind of funny, but also really sad. I really enjoyed the beginning of the story, but when Blake entered the story, the tone of the story changed a lot. It was really difficult watching Rod unravel as he lost everything. I am grateful for the ending. It wasn't perfect, but it was hopeful.

If you like a little darker humor, you may enjoy Rod's story. He was an interesting character with a great voice.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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