Uninvited by Amanda Marrone
Simon Pulse, 2007
ISBN: 1416939784
Availabile: New
Uninvited is a much darker story than the typical YA vampire fare. Jordan, a troubled teen, is being visited by her ex-boyfriend Michael, now a vampire, who waits outside her window every night begging her to invite him in. This isn’t a love story, though. Michael plays the role of a deadly stalker, not a romantic interest. It’s pretty clear that even before Michael’s undead appearance, Jordan’s life was in disarray, and her friends don’t seem to be much more stable. Marrone paints a compelling picture of Jordan’s further spiral into darkness and depression. As dark as it is, Uninvited has a surprising ending. Recommended for those looking for a slightly different take on the young adult vampire book.
Contains: Drinking, drug use, references to sex, violence