First published 2011
Clawdeen Wolf has waited years to shine at her own Sweet Sixteen party, always living in the shadow of her six brothers and popular friends. She picks out her perfect purple halter dress and gold ankle boots, ready to finally claim her spotlight. Then disaster strikes. The Ghoul Next Door video spreads across the internet, exposing the monster community and forcing the Wolf family to flee Salem for their remote bed and breakfast. Clawdeen goes stir crazy hiding in the woods with her annoying brothers until her friend Lala arrives to keep her company. But when the vampire seems to flirt with her brother Claude, Clawdeen faces a new crisis. Meanwhile, Frankie Stein refuses to run despite feeling betrayed by Brett, while Melody Carver discovers her voice has real power as she fights to protect Jackson and expose Bekka's monster hunting tours. Each girl must choose between safety and standing up for what matters most.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Salem, Bed and Breakfast
Period: Contemporary
256 pages · Hardcover · Poppy
Content warnings: anxiety