by Mike Chen
First published 2023
Louise Chao works night jobs and drinks blood from bags. She has avoided family for decades, finding solace only in punk rock shows. The vampire myths are wrong. No flying, no bat transformations, and murder brings trouble from the community. Louise dreams of joining a band while hiding what she really is. Then Ian, her teenage relative, appears at her door. His musical passion and rebellious spirit create a connection Louise hasn't felt in years. As Ian discovers her vampire identity, the situation turns perilous. He makes a request that goes far beyond family loyalty. His ask could transform everything vampires understand about existence and mortality. Louise must choose between protecting vampire secrets and helping the relative who finally makes her feel she belongs somewhere.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, hidden-identity
384 pages · Kindle Edition · MIRA