elfqueenvik's review against another edition
5.0
Siblings Charlie and Reg have always been vampires, they have been them so long they don’t remember what it is like to be human. However, they were turned when they were teenagers and continue to keep that mentality. Finally, the elders have had enough of their shenanigans and decide to punish them in the worst way imaginable.
They are sent to Nowheresville Iowa and are sentenced to life as humans and what is worse, they must go back to high school. They must navigate through their newfound emotions while figuring out how to deal with the punishment they have been given.
I haven't read many Vampire books, this may actually be the first I finished. The "immortal to mortal" was a nice twist on the vampire story. I really enjoyed all the characters and their development. In a lot of YA I have heard complaints that the characters don't sound like they are teens, and this is one of the novels where that works really well. The plot was very interesting and I liked the worldbuilding for the Vampire society. There was also a slice of life vibe to the story even with all the plot and politics, and I found that very refreshing. The ending surprised me alot and I really enjoyed this book.
They are sent to Nowheresville Iowa and are sentenced to life as humans and what is worse, they must go back to high school. They must navigate through their newfound emotions while figuring out how to deal with the punishment they have been given.
I haven't read many Vampire books, this may actually be the first I finished. The "immortal to mortal" was a nice twist on the vampire story. I really enjoyed all the characters and their development. In a lot of YA I have heard complaints that the characters don't sound like they are teens, and this is one of the novels where that works really well. The plot was very interesting and I liked the worldbuilding for the Vampire society. There was also a slice of life vibe to the story even with all the plot and politics, and I found that very refreshing. The ending surprised me alot and I really enjoyed this book.
spiffysarahruby's review
3.0
I think my hopes were just too high for this one. I did like it, but not as much as I thought I would.
tnbeena's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lispylibrarian's review
5.0
Omg MERE MORTALS was EPIC!! This story of vampires turned mortal and forced to live amongst humans and have human feelings and go to a very particular form of torture-HIGH SCHOOL was AMAZING! If you love vampires, you’ll love this book! Thank you @netgalley for the e-arc!
ahrime's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gabby2405's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thegreatpike27's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
viy's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It was ok (a good turn your brain off read) until the ending, which I didn’t like
addigetslost's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Characters: Main focus was the character growth of the two main characters as they "come of age" in a sense.
Atmosphere: Very Midwestern "if it doesn't kill you, it's family" vibes.
Writing Style: Very funny! The humorous writing I think was a definite high point in this novel.
Plot: Classic coming of age and realizing the way you see the world isn't the only way to see the world.
Intrigue: I felt there was a more in depth way to make this intriguing. The townsfolk were interesting, but I think that they could have been more of a mystery focal point instead of a. add on at the end of the book.
Logic: The plot was pretty predictable, so I'd say it followed logic, but I'm not sure that was a plus for it.
Enjoyment: I had fun, then I got kind of bored, but overall, very fun teenage high school Vampire story that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Atmosphere: Very Midwestern "if it doesn't kill you, it's family" vibes.
Writing Style: Very funny! The humorous writing I think was a definite high point in this novel.
Plot: Classic coming of age and realizing the way you see the world isn't the only way to see the world.
Intrigue: I felt there was a more in depth way to make this intriguing. The townsfolk were interesting, but I think that they could have been more of a mystery focal point instead of a. add on at the end of the book.
Logic: The plot was pretty predictable, so I'd say it followed logic, but I'm not sure that was a plus for it.
Enjoyment: I had fun, then I got kind of bored, but overall, very fun teenage high school Vampire story that doesn't take itself too seriously.
shawna1978's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0