Author: Justine Larbalestier, Sarah Rees BrennanFormat: eBook
Print Length: 235 pages
Publisher: Harper Teen
Published: July 3, 2012
Just because Mel lives in New Whitby, a city founded by
vampires, doesn't mean she knows any of the blood-drinking undead personally.
They stay in their part of town; she says in hers. Until the day a vampire
shows up at her high school. Worse yet, her best friend, Cathy, seems to be
falling in love with him. It's up to Mel to save Cathy from a mistake she might
regret for all eternity!
On top of trying to help Cathy (whether she wants it or not), Mel is investigating a mysterious disappearance for another friend and discovering the attractions of a certain vampire wannabe. Combine all this with a cranky vampire cop, a number of unlikely romantic entanglements, and the occasional zombie, and soon Mel is hip-deep in an adventure that is equal parts hilarious and touching.
On top of trying to help Cathy (whether she wants it or not), Mel is investigating a mysterious disappearance for another friend and discovering the attractions of a certain vampire wannabe. Combine all this with a cranky vampire cop, a number of unlikely romantic entanglements, and the occasional zombie, and soon Mel is hip-deep in an adventure that is equal parts hilarious and touching.
My Thoughts
Imagine growing up in a world with vampires- now imagine
living in a city founded by vampires.
Cool, huh? Well to be honest cool
is not the word that Mel would use.
Yikes! Is more like
it. In order to become a vamp you were
supposed to apply for a license- just like a driver’s licenses. Once the license is approved you go to the
clinic and presto you are transformed- if done right, you are a vampire
devolved of all human emotion. If it
doesn’t take- you die. Oh, and if
something goes wrong. You are turned
into a zombie.
Thank goodness Mel does not have to worry about this. You see she’s never even met a vampire. That is until the day he shows up at
school. Then all heck breaks lose- Cathy
(Mel’s bestie) loses her mind and her heart to the blood loving vamp,
Francis. What was she thinking?
New Whitby is a fun place to visit. Team Human was a perfect way of addressing
the current vamp loving culture that we now live in. I remember a time when liking paranormal
anything meant you were weird/Goth/maybe even a little depressed. But now, it’s all the rage! Team Human pokes fun at our vamp loving
culture in a way we can all relate to.
You know that time when your bestie falls for a bad guy- one
you totally disagree with? Well, welcome
to Mel’s world. She will do anything to
save her bestie from falling for a vamp and being turned.
There is never a dull moment in this book. It’s fast paced and you really can feel Mel’s
love for her bestie. You can understand
why she is heck bent on convincing her to not become a vamp. Would you want your bestie to become one?
Mel does get a love interest, sort of. Kit, who Francis helped raise after humans
left him on the vamp’s doorstep. He
offers a lot of comic relief and a different viewpoint of the vamps.
Disclaimer- if you are totally serious about vamps and have
no sense of humor do not read this book.
My Rating 3 out of 5 stars
Other Characters
Cathy- the studious best friend who happens to be in love
with a vampire
Ty- ex-boyfriend, still friend
Anna- other best friend, a lot goes on in her life- I feel bad for her
Francis- vamp that Cathy falls in love with
Ty- ex-boyfriend, still friend
Anna- other best friend, a lot goes on in her life- I feel bad for her
Francis- vamp that Cathy falls in love with
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