by Z Brewer
First published 2011
Vladimir Tod thought middle school was brutal, but high school brings fresh torment. Bullies use him as their personal punching bag while his crush Meredith remains frustratingly out of reach. Vlad has neglected his vampire abilities, but that changes when Uncle Otis announces a journey to Siberia. There, Vlad will train with the most skilled vampires alive, learning powers he desperately needs. The timing couldn't be more critical. Back home, a dangerous vampire has been hunting him, and their confrontation grows inevitable. Vlad must master his supernatural heritage quickly because the approaching battle may determine whether he survives at all. The frozen training grounds of Siberia become his last chance to transform from victim to predator before facing an enemy who wants him dead.
Genres: coming-of-age, fantasy, supernatural, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Siberia
Period: high-school
ebook · Puffin
Content warnings: violence