About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels like they are becoming a stranger to themselves or a monster in their own home. While technically a horror story about a boy turning into a vampire, it is a brilliant and darkly funny metaphor for the physical and emotional upheavals of puberty. Chris faces a terrifying transformation while trying to navigate middle school, peer pressure, and the fear of his parents discovering who he really is. It addresses deep-seated anxieties about identity and belonging with a sharp, satirical edge. Parents should note the story is quite dark, featuring an opening scene of mob violence, but it provides a powerful entry point for discussing the shame and isolation often felt during the transition to adulthood.
