A review by mrsclappreads
The Ones Who Come Back Hungry by Amelinda Bérubé

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 I love a good vampire story and was intrigued by the premise, but the execution left me wanting more. While the horror elements were enjoyable, something felt lacking. I couldn't connect with the characters as much as I expected, and I skimmed through chapters just to finish, hoping it would improve. I can see students discovering this book, but IMO, I don’t know if it will be compelling enough for them to want to finish it.