[7] A review written by Isabella Biedenharn in Entertainment Weekly, criticized the book for trying too hard which leads to a boring read.
[8] In a Booklist review, Donna Seaman writes that "Schultz sharply addresses a slew of social failings ... in this ferociously clever, exceedingly well written variation on the pandemic novel".
[10][11] In June 2017, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that The Blondes would be among the first series to premiere on AMC Networks' Shudder streaming service.
[12][13] In 2019, Schultz regained the rights and collaborated with executive producer Duncan Birmingham along with directors Brian Joseph Davis and Jenny Grace to create a podcast that drew on the novel.
[14] The scripted podcast based on the novel was released on July 8, 2019, and starred Madeline Zima, Robert Belushi, Helen Hong, Dana Berger, and Cecilia Corrigan.