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hannahrox23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
annarella's review
3.0
Even if there're some very funny moments it reminded me of a lot of books with a similar plot and the story fell flat.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
brewtifulfiction's review
5.0
I was lucky enough to be sent an ARC of this novel. Thank you very much to Hot Key Books YA.
The Reluctant Vampire Queen is brilliantly entertaining.
A quick read that had me laughing a lot.
Each character added another layer of entertainment to the tale.
Described as Geek Girl vs Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it's certainly an eclectic mix. Quirky and it doesn't take itself too seriously.
You'll be pleased to know that this is going to be a part of a trilogy so plenty more laughs to come too.
This is Jo's first novel for teens & I'm glad it won't be her last!
The Reluctant Vampire Queen is brilliantly entertaining.
A quick read that had me laughing a lot.
Each character added another layer of entertainment to the tale.
Described as Geek Girl vs Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it's certainly an eclectic mix. Quirky and it doesn't take itself too seriously.
You'll be pleased to know that this is going to be a part of a trilogy so plenty more laughs to come too.
This is Jo's first novel for teens & I'm glad it won't be her last!
maxine_a's review
4.0
This is Jo Simmons’s first novel for teenagers and I’m happy to learn that it is the first in a trilogy set.
The story follows Mo Merrydew who has The Plan - a plan which will lead to a bright and successful future. However, Bogdan, a 600 year old vampire, has other plans. Mo is the chosen one but she is reluctant to take up the role of Vampire Queen. She must somehow keep her friends and family safe whilst navigating the vampire world.
This was a fun and engaging story and I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
The story follows Mo Merrydew who has The Plan - a plan which will lead to a bright and successful future. However, Bogdan, a 600 year old vampire, has other plans. Mo is the chosen one but she is reluctant to take up the role of Vampire Queen. She must somehow keep her friends and family safe whilst navigating the vampire world.
This was a fun and engaging story and I’m looking forward to reading the next in the series.
I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
emma_bookaholic's review
5.0
Described as "Geek Girl" meets "Buffy", this book sounded right up my street! I loved, loved, loved this! Mo, a girl who gets bullied, thinks down on herself, suddenly gets told she's "The Chosen One - to become the Vampire Queen!" by a man who materialises infront of her one day, the man tells her his name is Bogdan, a vampire - omg! Her life is about to change if she can pull off her plan and in the process, get a loyal 'servant', Luca, who just happens to be a "hot guy" that is the envy of Mo's bully Tracey Caldwell. Well he definitely Caldwelled Caldwell! This is one of those un-putdownable books and I was hooked from the start!
Is being the Vampire Queen all it's lived up to be?
Is being the Vampire Queen all it's lived up to be?
annelouise's review against another edition
Not intended audience. Not sure this is a young adult book - suitable for early teens.
kba76's review
4.0
Mo Merrydew and her friend Lou are used to being sneered at. Their mutual enemy is the delightfully awful Tracey, the queen bee of their school who thinks she knows best and who is determined to make everyone feel bad if they threaten her in any way.
On her way home from the library one night, Mo is accosted by Bogdan, a six hundred year old vampire who is convinced that she is the chosen one and that she will become Vampire Queen. He wants to convince her to turn and then rule Britain.
From start to finish this book was quite silly, but in such a delightfully appealing way that you can’t help but root for Mo. I’m not sure she talks like any fifteen year old I’ve ever come across, but the story is entertaining and a great piece of escapism.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this in advance of publication.
On her way home from the library one night, Mo is accosted by Bogdan, a six hundred year old vampire who is convinced that she is the chosen one and that she will become Vampire Queen. He wants to convince her to turn and then rule Britain.
From start to finish this book was quite silly, but in such a delightfully appealing way that you can’t help but root for Mo. I’m not sure she talks like any fifteen year old I’ve ever come across, but the story is entertaining and a great piece of escapism.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this in advance of publication.
jesslemreads's review
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.75
natsbookshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
chaannttt's review
4.0
This book is comical, I laughed a lot during it and thought it was brilliant.
It reminds me of the confessions of Georgia Nicholson books.
The story follows Mo a 15 year old who has her whole life planned out before she is stopped in her tracks and life is flipped as she is chosen as the vampire queen.
These is a young romance in this book too and the classic falling out with best friends (as happens in school)
Although the book is based around vampires, the subject is approached in a young way so there are jokes and light is made of any subjects such as sucking blood
This is a good YA book, even though it is quite a young YA in my opinion and I look forward to the next.
Thank you to netgalley, author and publisher for a free copy in exchange for honest review
It reminds me of the confessions of Georgia Nicholson books.
The story follows Mo a 15 year old who has her whole life planned out before she is stopped in her tracks and life is flipped as she is chosen as the vampire queen.
These is a young romance in this book too and the classic falling out with best friends (as happens in school)
Although the book is based around vampires, the subject is approached in a young way so there are jokes and light is made of any subjects such as sucking blood
This is a good YA book, even though it is quite a young YA in my opinion and I look forward to the next.
Thank you to netgalley, author and publisher for a free copy in exchange for honest review