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A review by wdianasheppard
Day Boy by Trent Jamieson
4.0
"Day Boy" is one of those genre-defiers that fits uneasily in any given category. Is it adult? Is it YA? Is it horror? Is it post-apocalyptic? Is it coming of age? The answer is: yes. All of these things.
The balancing between genres fits uneasily in this one; "Day Boy" is good at many of them, truly great at none. Still, what it brings to the table is truly unique: the relationship between vampires and humans is as complex as the relationship between Mark and his Master, Dain. This is less an action-oriented horror/fantasy and more speculative fiction; the writing is elegant, the plot slow. I'd recommend this one for anyone who wants a unique vampire tale focused on masculinity and coming of age.
The balancing between genres fits uneasily in this one; "Day Boy" is good at many of them, truly great at none. Still, what it brings to the table is truly unique: the relationship between vampires and humans is as complex as the relationship between Mark and his Master, Dain. This is less an action-oriented horror/fantasy and more speculative fiction; the writing is elegant, the plot slow. I'd recommend this one for anyone who wants a unique vampire tale focused on masculinity and coming of age.