A review by _beccareads
The Radleys by Matt Haig

dark lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The Radleys are your typical suburban family, complete with a white picket fence, who happen to have a rather unusual family secret - they're vampires.

Helen and Peter decided to abstain to keep their children safe, and they’ve been keeping the truth about their blood-sucking urges a secret from their kids. But when their daughter Clara is attacked after a party, her instincts take over, and she ends up tasting some not-so-vegan blood.

This book is a breeze to read and refreshingly different from your typical vampire tale. Matt Haig's writing, as per usual, transports you to another world.

That being said, when compared to Matt's other works, I found "The Radleys" a bit disappointing. What I often love about Matt's books are the deeper underlying messages and meanings in his works, but this one didn't quite seem to have that (or I just completely missed it).

Still, it's an enjoyable read, even though it's not my top pick among Matt Haig's works. And honestly, I can't help but wonder if I would've enjoyed it more if I hadn’t known he was the author.