A review by thatjasonpace
Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler

3.0

I'm torn... there was a lot I like about the book, the unique style of vampires and the central story, but the main character, despite being 53 years old is depicted as looking like a 10 or 11 year old girl, and there is sex, with her, by older men. Yes, they are thralls somewhat trapped by her power, but it was extremely uncomfortable reading sensually written love making scenes involving a "child". It was an interesting read, but one I'm unlikely to ever pick up again.