Mirrorstone,2008
ISBN: 9780786950287
Available: New
In Sucks to Be Me, Mina is the teenaged human daughter of a pair of vampires, who have hidden her existence. Once she’s discovered, the regional vampire council is adamant that Mina decide if she wants to be turned into a vampire. As if the stress of attending “vampire class” with other potential vampires isn’t enough, Mina also faces typical teen “chick lit” situations and misunderstandings involving boys, best friends, popularity, and the prom. Readers of teen chick lit will find much that’s familiar here. Although there is a romance angle, Mina’s story is more about the impending decision and her relationship with her friends and family, with a fairly predictable conclusion. Still, Mina is a likable character, and the humor in the story and complications of this particular unexpected situation should satisfy those who enjoy “chick lit with fangs.” Although there’s no real deviation from “chick lit” formula, Pauley’s imaginative setup and entertaining characters were enough to keep this reader turning the pages.
Contains: threats of violence