Review: Special
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2012
The Vampire's Boy by Theda Black was a complete and total gem, in my opinion. While well written and deep, it also dealt with subject matter quite uncommon for books in this time. I say this because there are certain aspects of the plot here that you just do not see in many current novels. I think my only complaint is that I wish it was longer!I loved all of the characters in this book, though I real life I just know they would not be people I would like at all. The fact that I could enjoy them for their characters within the novel says something about Black's ability to form them into their own person while maintaining a realistic fictional persona.The most striking thing about this book is that it most certainly isn't your average vampire story. No, not at all, as the vampire actually plays the role that mythology texts will vouch for-the villain. I will not say any more as it leads to spoilers, but reading the author's note at the end is enlightening.I also find it rare for a main character to be truly bisexual. The characters were very consistent and were obviously very thoroughly developed. Something I have encountered before but was glad to see again is the relationship aspect where things actually have realistic issues and outcomes based on them.Overall The Vampire's Boy was an enjoyable read for me and, while depressing at times, had a very lovely ending that I will not spoil or allude to in this review!