The juxtaposition between Mina’s normal, human high-school existence and “vampire camp” creates hilarious contrasts, all narrated in Mina’s wisecracking, authentic teen voice. Most high-school juniors face big questions about their futures, but few ask the question posed to 16-year-old Mina: should she stay human or should she become a vampire, like her parents? In this breezy, often uproarious debut novel, Pauley follows Mina through her decision-making process, which includes classes about vampire history and culture and field trips with her eccentric uncle Mortie, the first vampire in the family. Nice Things People Have Said A Czech reader (with a great smile)! How’s a girl supposed to find the perfect prom date and pass third-year French when her mom and dad are breathing down her neck–literally?Īlso available in Spanish, French, Czech and audio formats. But Mina’s more interested in hanging out with best friend Serena and trying to catch the eye of the too-hot-for-high-school Nathan Able than in the vampire training classes she’s being forced to take. (Or undead to be precise.) They’re vampires, and like it or not, Mina must decide whether to become a vampire herself. Teacher or Librarian? Check out the Guide!

(or, better yet, from your local bookstore) How’s a girl supposed to find a prom date while she’s stuck in vampire classes?īuy Now: | Amazon UK | Indiebound Mina Hamilton’s parents are vampires and now she’s faced with the biggest decision of her life (or death).

Still Sucks to Be Me by Kimberly Pauley