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Still Sucks to Be Me

Kimberly Pauley (2010)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMina Hamilton #2
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeFriendshipHumorFish out of WaterHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Vampire Hero

Heroine archetypes

Vampire HeroineComing-of-Age HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterVampiresComing of AgeLong-Distance RelationshipHigh School Setting

Themes

IdentityAdaptationFriendshipFamilyGrowing up

Synopsis

When newly-turned teen vampire Mina Hamilton, now Smith, moves with her family far from their California home, her best friend Serena, and her vampire boyfriend George, life is not at all what she expects.

Is Still Sucks to Be Me appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This lighthearted paranormal YA sequel follows a teen vampire dealing with relocation and long-distance relationships. Expect mild romantic content (kissing), everyday teen struggles, and humorous vampire adjustments without graphic violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy Mina's funny struggles adjusting to a new town while being a vampire and missing her boyfriend and best friend.

Tags

ParanormalContemporary FantasyUrban FantasyYoung Adult