Fangtastic

by Lucienne Diver

Overview

What do you wear to face down a cadre of killer kids?

Gina Covello would rather be working on her manicure than missions for the Feds’ paranormal unit to which she’s been recruited. That changes when a group of killer kids takes out a family in the sunshine state and disappearances begin to plague the lifestylers who play at the kind of existence our fanged fashionista leads. She and her crew are sent undercover into the vampire clubs . . . which turn out to be run by real vampires.

While Gina’s BFF Marcy hangs with the steampunk-styled Burgess Brigade that spawned the killer kids, Gina herself is supposed to get in good with the fanged fiends behind the scenes, even to the point of playing double-agent, offering to hand over her powerful boyfriend Bobby. Her playacting threatens to become a bit too real when she discovers things about her spy handlers that make her wonder whether she’s truly on the right side of the battle between Feds and fangs.

Book 3 in the Vamped Series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622681198
Publisher:	Bella Rosa Books
Publication date:	06/05/2017
Series:	Vamped , #3
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Lucienne Diver is the author of the popular Vamped series for young adults. Her short stories have been published in anthologies by Baen Books, and she contributed an essay to the Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories anthology from HarperTeen. Diver lives near Tampa, Florida, where she works as a literary agent.

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Editorial Reviews

“As ever, Gina’s feisty, funny narration carries the day. Gina never fails to please, as she strides down the runway of afterlife with just the right mix of humor, make-up advice, youthful lust that never crosses the line and a kung-fu style all her own. This one doesn’t miss a beat.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Readers who appreciate Diver’s light, dry humor will welcome back feisty Gina and her hunky boyfriend, Bobby . . . a welcome lighthearted departure from gloomy vampire romance.” —Booklist

“Diver spins an action-packed story that is filled with humor. Gina is a sassy heroine who tackles issues and challenges with proper vampire style.” —School Library Journal

“Diver successfully creates a vampire teen who is active and assertive and has no time for angst. Gina has a biting, sarcastic voice that makes the Vamped books quick and entertaining reads.” —VOYA

From the Publisher

Gina Covello is back in this third installment of the Vamped series. There is nothing Gina enjoys more these days than a little down time with her best friend, Marcy, and her boyfriend, Bobby. Working together as a team of vampire liaisons for the federal government has made down-time scarce—and it is about to become nonexistent. A gruesome series of murders leads the feds to investigate The Tower—a complex nightclub that specializes in hosting elaborate vampire role-playing sessions for humans. The catch is that the real owners of the club actually are vampires, perhaps with murderous intent. It is up to Gina, once again, to uncover the truth. Diver successfully creates a vampire teen who is active and assertive and has no time for angst. Gina has a biting, sarcastic voice that makes the Vamped books quick and entertaining reads. There are times, though, that Gina's tone becomes vapid, and her constant commentary on appearance, make-up, and fashion is not balanced appropriately with any significant character depth or development. The continual use of stereotypical teen jargon, as well as Gina's misappropriation of words, may discredit and alienate more intelligent readers. Purchase for your collection if your teens are insatiable when it comes to vampire lit and you have room in the budget to keep up with the series. Reviewer: Allison Hunter Hill

VOYA - Allison Hunter Hill

Gr 8 Up—The adventures of Gina Covello, vampire extraordinaire, continue. Gina, her boyfriend, Bobby, and crew are once again working for the Feds. This time they are to infiltrate vampire wannabe clubs to gather information about what is really going on. Their mission is to find the true vampires in charge and convince them that she wants to double-cross the Feds. Gina and Bobby are so convincing that they discover secret and disturbing information that does not put the Feds in a good light, and Gina needs to sort out where her true loyalties lie. Diver spins an action-packed story that is filled with humor. Gina is a sassy heroine who tackles issues and challenges with proper vampire style. An enjoyable read that is sure to please fans of the series.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY

School Library Journal

Gina Covello, teen vampire and all-around glamour queen, is back in a new adventure that pits her and her heartthrob Bobby against enemies new and old. Dressed to kill but never taking more than a sip, Gina's working for the Feds, who keep her on a tight rein, cutting into Gina's idea of a good time. Her job here is to act as bait while hunting a teenage killer who is far too bloodthirsty to be a regular human boy. The wardrobe is to die for, but Gina's not enthusiastic about her task, which quickly gets even hinkier than usual…just who is the enemy now? No longer sure whom to trust, Gina must walk a tight line between her government handlers, the old vamps making Tampa, Fla., their new headquarters, an inventor who can't get a patent to save his soul and a growing gang of murderous teens who are way too into the whole goth look for comfort. Add in her very first human servant-wannabe, and Gina's nights are becoming more than full. As ever, Gina's feisty, funny narration carries the day. Gina never fails to please, as she strides down the runway of afterlife with just the right mix of humor, make-up advice, youthful lust that never crosses the line and a kung-fu style all her own. This one doesn't miss a beat. (Paranormal comedy. 12 & up)

Kirkus Reviews