The Monster’s Daughter
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Ginny Connors doesn’t believe in vampires. There’s totally a rational reason her dad is a lot more bloodthirsty and a lot less interested in food than he used to be.
Still, she hangs a cross on her bedroom door. Just in case.
When Ginny discovers people aren’t the guests but the main course at her father’s New Year party, she wishes she could save the day with garlic pancakes. Instead, she must face the limits of her daydreams, and attempt to stop the monster her father has become.
WORD OF MOUTH FOR THE FIRST BOOK IN THE GLASS BALL TRILOGY
Often funny, majorly sad, equally scary and powerfully poignant, Ginny is such a great character; one of the most realistic I’ve read in YA fiction — and I’m not just talking YA vamp fiction, either!
– from the review “Lyrical, Beautiful, Beastly and Brilliant!” by author Rusty Fischer
If you like your vampires deadly and your heroines awesome, READ THIS BOOK!
– from the review “A perfect YA vampire adventure“
If The Monster’s Daughter is read as simply a coming of age story for a heroic young woman (and you will have to read the book to see just how heroic she acts for I refuse to spoil it for you), you will love it. If, however, you read it as an allegory for the life of an abused child and young woman, then you will find great satisfaction and perhaps even catharsis as you read the this amazing first novel by author Deborah Bryan.
– from the review “Brilliant first novel“
This is not your average young adult vampire novel. The story is
layered and moving and the characters are as complex as they are compelling.
– from the review “A gripping page-turner“
Ginny is the perfect heroine for today’s world; she’s strong, determined and courageous, she is not wimpy and whiny.
– from the review “Ginny the Vampire Slayer“
Just as Ginny is a complex character with complex problems, this novel offers deeper
themes that underlieits captivating story. Anyone who has suffered from abuse, neglect,
dysfunctional family dynamics, or even self-doubt -or knows someone who has- can
find something in these pages that will ring true to them.
– from the review “An incredible read“
When I was done with the book, I left it on my daughter’s desk. Several hours later she came out of her room to tell me she was absolutely hooked on the book, and that she was already half-way through it. She completely devoured the book that day, and the next morning it was back on my side-table. When I asked her what she thought of it, she said, “I LOVED IT! Ginny is so REAL.”
– from the review “Wonderful! A great read for adults and teens alike!!“
I never expected this book would tug at my heartstrings like it did. I read
all the time, have read many many books and this one quickly sucked
me in and gripped me tight like no other!
– from the review ”The Monster’s Daughter is for sure a gripping tale!“
[T]he way Ginny handles the challenges she faces, makes her a character you can’t help
but root for every step of the way.
– from the Literary Escapism review
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Sounds like a fun book!
I’d love the folks who read to be able to end their assessments with those last three words! Even if preceded by a modifier such as “mostly”
I’ll pass this on to the resident vampire lover in my family- the wife! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for passing this on! I’m grateful!
This sounds interesting. I know someone who will love this book. Thanks for subscribing!
Thanks for passing the word along! Also, I meant to add you the moment I signed up for your blog “journal” of 50 entries. I’m slow to remember things sometimes.
With my blog’s name, I am surprised when I even get a legitimate visitor!
I’m only on Chapter 5 right now – but GREAT! It was pure curiosity that got me started on this. Honestly, I didn’t expect to find something classified as “young adult” quite so engaging… Though I’ve just gotten started, I’m bummed already that the next two books are not yet out.
I’m trying to keep the images used on my site “legal”, so I thought I should ask first: Do you have any objections if I use the cover image of your book (the one in this post) on my blog’s sidebar to link here? I can throw together my own image for it if you’d rather. ~Cheers, and thank you for providing a splendid way to satisfy my thirst for vampire adventures!
This comment made my Monday morning, and I like it no less now that it’s Wednesday evening. Thanks for reading–and I hope you like it no less now that it’s Wednesday evening! :p
This is going on my “need to read” list! Sounds fun and I LOVE reading series. It’s great to get to be with a character longer than just one book. I know a handful of folks into vampire stories and I’ll pass along your title to them too.
Hey! Thanks for stopping by and for passing along the title to friends! If you do end up reading The Monster’s Daughter, I hope you enjoy it . . . and the couple of books that follow.
I missed this earlier –how exciting!
Hey, and I missed this earlier! It is exciting, although I’m so overwhelmed by the thought of editing its successors that i forget to be excited most the time.
The editing resumes Friday. (Nooooo!)
I have to get my hands on this so I can review it for Literary Escapism! It looks amazing!!!!
Congrats on the new book!
Thanks, Lisa! If you read the sample and think you’d enjoy it, I’m happy to send you a free copy for review!
This is so awesome! i’m going to amazon to buy the book now. how did i not see this earlier? I’ve been slacking off this summer, big time! CONGRATS! Can’t wait to read it.
Thank you! You are too, too kind! And also responsible for the huge grin I’m wearing right now
Congratulations! Heading over to Amazon to place my order.
Belatedly, thanks for that!