Overview

“Vampire aficionados and romantasy fans alike will swoon over” (Publishers Weekly) this insatiable romantic horror novel from Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated author Kellan McDaniel about two gay men—one young, one ageless—who reclaim their lives and identities from those who would silence them. Howard is biding his time until he can finally leave for college, where he has been promised it gets better. The last thing he expected was to meet a boy. But George reminds Howard of the movie stars from the 1960s he’s obsessed with. Plus, George is endearingly formal and well-read, and his grandpa fashion is super authentic. After over twenty years together, George is about to lose his life partner. He met James when they were teenagers then lost track of him until they reconnected in their early sixties. Now, James is going somewhere beyond George’s reach—because George is a vampire, forever trapped in the body of a nineteen-year-old. As the two grow closer, George begins to see a future beyond losing his first love, and Howard stops imagining himself always being alone…even if companionship comes at the cost of his mortality. When the discrimination the men have suffered their whole lives rears its ugly head to take away their happy ending, they finally strike back at the world that’s done its best to subdue them their entire lives.

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Reviews

""A thoughtful paranormal love story offering a wide lens on queer history and community."" -- ""--Kirkus Reviews"" ""McDaniel skillfully portrays queer loneliness and contemporary society's capacity to stall social progress via aching prose and tender character interactions. Vampire aficionados and romantasy fans alike will swoon over this unusual depiction of the paranormal mythos.""-- ""--Publishers Weekly"" ""With nods to queer history and beloved films across generations, the story delivers moments of tenderness, longing, and profound loss, while confronting homophobia and the painful realities of family denialism. The use of vampire fiction to metaphorically address homosexuality, AIDS references, and hidden love is done with sensitivity and a light hand. . . . This novel bridges the gap between YA and new adult fiction, offering a powerful read of representation through genre-defying means.""-- ""--School Library Journal""

Author Information

K.M. Szpara, writing here as Kellan McDaniel, is a queer and trans author. He is the author of Docile, Till Death, and First, Become Ashes, as well as the Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated “Small Changes Over Long Periods of Time” novelette. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his tiny dog.

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