Author: Brian Rowe
Published: April 3rd 2012
Book Description:
16-year-old Brin Skar hates everything to do with the supernatural, so the obsessive film geek isn't happy when she discovers that her junior year Film class at Grisly High is devoted to the horror genre. She's even more disconcerted when she learns that six groups in the class will be writing and directing their very own horror movies.
Brin and five classmates travel to Bodie Ghost Town in California to shoot their creepy film, but they soon find themselves fighting a real terrifying threat when a clan of mean, bloodthirsty vampires emerge from beneath the surface and start attacking the group. The teens, headed by Brin and the egotistical director Anaya Frost, have no help from the outside and become outnumbered by the vampires a hundred to one.
But when Brin meets Paul, a helpful and smoldering vampire outcast who's had enough of his shameful life, she realizes he might be the only key to her survival.
Brin and five classmates travel to Bodie Ghost Town in California to shoot their creepy film, but they soon find themselves fighting a real terrifying threat when a clan of mean, bloodthirsty vampires emerge from beneath the surface and start attacking the group. The teens, headed by Brin and the egotistical director Anaya Frost, have no help from the outside and become outnumbered by the vampires a hundred to one.
But when Brin meets Paul, a helpful and smoldering vampire outcast who's had enough of his shameful life, she realizes he might be the only key to her survival.
My Thoughts:
We follow Brin Skar, a teenage
girl with a thing for “films”, but there’s one genre that she doesn’t like. The
Horror Genre, and much to her dismay, her film class is devoted to this genre.
Well at least her best friend Ash is happy right? Then to make things worse for
her, her teacher grouped them into six and they will be making their very own
horror movie. Now how fun is that? Well apparently, it is a nightmare for our
dear protagonist.
Anaya Frost volunteered—or rather
desperately wanted—to be the director, and although Brin also wanted to do that
part, she gave up and let Anaya do what she wants. For the movie, they
travelled all the way to Bodie which seemed like the perfect place to shoot
their scenes. It’s practically a ghost town, and not a single soul lives there,
or that’s what they thought.
The Vampire Underground is a
really fun read for me. Although it has the “vampire” concept that most novels
have, this is a bit different because it is more of a horror genre than that of
the paranormal. The story is more about survival, but there were a few hints of
romance. It was a fast read and very, VERY thrilling that I find myself biting
my nails in anticipation as I uncover the events. The characters are very
interesting as well! Brin, is a strong heroine, and although there were moments
that she seemed too dependent on Paul, she still struggles to push back her
fears just so she can save her friends from the blood-suckers.
Ash is another awesome
character! He’s quirky and funny, and all his remarks about his obsession with
films are so hilarious! I have to admit that I didn’t like Anaya at first. She’s
bossy and so full of herself, but as I continue reading, I finally understood
why she’s like that.
The pacing is a bit slow at the
beginning, but when the “vampires” finally appear, things start getting much,
much better. I easily finished this book in one sitting because I couldn’t wait
what happens next. The ending was such a cliffhanger and I sooo cannot wait for
book two!
I give this book 4 whales.
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