The Reformed Vampire Support Group

Nina Harrison became a vampire in 1973, and now she spends her nights attending a support group with other reformed vampires in Sydney, Australia. The group meets weekly in a Catholic church basement, led by a priest who helps them maintain their commitment to never harm humans. When one of their members is found dead, Nina and her fellow vampires must venture out into the world to investigate. Their quest leads them into dangerous territory as they uncover threats to their community while dealing with their limitations as vampires who refuse to feed on humans. The vampires in this book bear little resemblance to the powerful, glamorous creatures of traditional vampire fiction. They are sickly, suffer from chronic fatigue, and sustain themselves on guinea pig blood while trying to live ethical lives. This young adult novel subverts vampire mythology while exploring themes of addiction, morality, and the challenge of maintaining principles in the face of temptation. The story balances darker elements with humor and raises questions about what it means to choose a difficult but ethical path.

Readers found this book differs from typical vampire stories by featuring weak, sickly vampires who survive on guinea pig blood. Many reviews note the unique premise but criticize the slow pacing and lack of action. Readers appreciated: - Fresh take on vampire mythology - Realistic portrayal of vampire limitations - Dry humor throughout - Strong message about accepting differences Common criticisms: - Plot moves too slowly - Main character's constant complaining - Too much focus on mundane details - Limited character development Ratings: Goodreads: 3.5/5 (4,800+ ratings) Amazon: 3.7/5 (50+ reviews) Several reviewers mentioned they expected more excitement based on the cover and description. As one Goodreads reviewer noted: "The concept is clever but the execution is tedious." Amazon reviewers frequently mentioned the book works better for younger YA readers who enjoy character-driven stories over action-packed plots.

The Reformed Werewolves Support Group by Gordon Korman A teen werewolf attends group therapy sessions to manage his supernatural impulses while solving mysteries in his community.

Bloodsucking Friends: A Love Story by Christopher Moore A newly turned vampire navigates life in San Francisco with a support network of supernatural misfits.

Team Human by Justine Larbalestier A human girl works to protect her best friend from vampire society while uncovering dark secrets in their town.

Fat Vampire by Adam Rex An unpopular teenager turned vampire discovers that immortality does not solve his social problems.

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey A pragmatic high school student learns she must marry a vampire prince while maintaining her normal life.

🦇 The book cleverly subverts traditional vampire tropes by portraying vampires as sickly, weak creatures who suffer from chronic fatigue and nausea, rather than the powerful beings often seen in fiction. 📚 Catherine Jinks wrote this novel after wondering what it would really be like to be turned into a vampire as a teenager and then be stuck at that age forever. 🌟 The story was nominated for multiple awards including the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Novel and was a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book. 🎭 The protagonist, Nina, supports herself by ghostwriting a popular vampire book series - an ironic twist given she's an actual vampire writing fictional accounts of vampires. 🗺️ The book is set in modern-day Sydney, Australia, offering a unique urban backdrop that differs from the typical European or American settings of most vampire fiction.