Fiction Review: "Interview with a Vampire Hunter" by John Abramowitz

Interview with a Vampire Hunter review
Author: John Abramowitz
5 out of 5 stars

Book Info: Genre: Flash fiction—Satire of PNR
Reading Level: Any
Recommended for: Those who are sick of vampire PNR

My Thoughts: This flash fiction story is available to read free on Wattpad (just follow the link).

Not only does this fun little story make fun of paranormal romance (specifically vampire fiction), but it also throws in a little nod and a wink toward Buffy: The Vampire Slayer. I'm not a fan of PNR (ParaNormal Romance), so I was really amused by this. I would love to see this expanded into a novel, or maybe even a series. We can always hope!

If you like John Abramowitz's style after reading this story, be sure to check out his excellent books Atticus for the Undead (review linked here), Identity Theft (review linked here), Weaver (review linked here) and The Void (haven't read yet), available in all the normal places.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this story from the author in exchange for a review/feedback. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis: According to the author, this is a Cabin in the Woods-type deconstruction of paranormal romance.

It's paranormal romance gone wrong as jaded investigator Fiona Christensen is called to a local high school to investigate a young woman's murder. The principal's suspicion? The crime was committed by a vampire passing himself off as a student... or maybe even as a teacher. But at this school, everyone's got secrets--including Fiona herself!

Buffy fans, note: "Mayhem at Grant-Williams High" by Vera Nazarian review

Mayhem at Grant-Williams High by Vera Nazarian

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Info: Genre: Urban Fantasy satire
Reading Level: YA
Recommended for: anyone
Trigger Warnings: Monsters and mayhem

Disclosure: I picked up this book for myself from Amazon during a free promotion because I enjoy this author’s style of writing. No review was requested. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis: Think your high school experience was Hell? Vampires, werewolves, mummies, ghouls... and moron idiot students. Welcome to Grant-Williams High.

My Thoughts: So, the basic premise: each finals week, the teachers turn into monsters. Oh, dear lady... I about choked when I started reading and saw that, because I just find the whole idea... to be HILARIOUS!! Vera Nazarian will kill me with her silliness yet, I do declare...

This book actually contains the first two adventures at Grant-Williams High; another one is planned with the next two adventures, and I will totally be there. This book was wonderfully fun—sort of like a milder version of Buffy—and I just loved it. The characters were a lot of fun, and the idea was an absolute hoot. Since it is novella-length as it is, and that contains two stories, there isn’t much I can tell you about it without putting in spoilers, so let me just say: if you enjoyed Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you will enjoy these fun stories. Check it out.

I will now have to take a break from my Vera Nazarian marathon, as I realized I had promised a couple of reviews over the weekend that were not done because I forgot what week I was in. I will be back to finish Vera Nazarian’s books after a brief break to read the two I was supposed to read over the weekend.



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