Here's what I think of this book. In my opinion I liked the idea that the vampire race came up with blood substitutes to compensate for animal blood. But what I didn't like was that the story followed stereotypical vampire "powers." This vampire novel treats vampires as "special" people with "superpowers." The Vampire Council is also a convention in vampire novels, which I didn't like. Vampires are actually a species, not humans with "superhuman powers" like shapeshifting into bats and hissing, and biting necks. I didn't like the part either when they treated a human as "bait" to lure out the antagonist either, it feels that people are saying that vampires are "superior" to humans and animals just because they are "superhuman." At First Bite is a fun vampire story for tweens and younger readers. This is the second book in the Poison Apple series I've read, and boy do I wish these were around when I was younger. This story introducers readers to tween vampire, Ashlee Lambert, who moves from her posh NYC apartment out to to L.A. were her famous mother gets her own reality tv as a judge. Ashlee not only has to make new friends and deal with a whole new school, but she's still learning about being a vampire. The cool thing about the vampires in this book is that they shift into bats, don't drink animal blood and can go outside. Though she's the lone vampire in her family (who have no idea she is one), Ashlee has a mentor there to help her. Things get a little out of hand once she's in L.A.Though Ashlee's kind are the "good" vampires and drink Sanga, a blood substitute for human blood since they don't attack humans, there are vampires called the Dark Ones. These vampires do attack humans and it's up to Ashlee to figure out who the Dark One is at her new school that keeps attacking the students and staff. Ashlee for me was a fun character to read about and one I think fans of this series will enjoy meeting. It's not just the paranormal part of this story that makes it a fun read, but also the relatable side to it as well. Ashlee learns some important lessons at her new school like what being a true friend is all about, and having money and being with the popular crowd isn't always as fun as it seems.This is a fun read and one I'd recommend for both younger and tween readers. It's clean cut and a great introduction into both this series and paranormal themed books.
What do You think about At First Bite (2011)?
it's a great book. makes me think what it would be "to be a vampire". the cover page is great
—mommynigabby
Similar to " This Totally Bites". It was good but not as good.
—kay
this is a great book to read if you like vampires
—ebrown100
