Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe) (Sucks to Be Me #1)

Reader reviewed by c-alexis

Despite the fact that there wasn't much of a real climax or anything in the story, I liked it overall. I love Kimberly Pauley's idea of vampire- drinking a vampire's blood, the information sessions, and the jobs that go along with it. I thought that the little journal entries that Mina wrote were cute and a good portrayal of a teenage girl trying to make a decision to make a big decision in her life. I can understand that need to write things downt o make sense of things. The little Myth/Truth blob at the beginning of each chapter was also well-done. They were each so funny and cute that it made me looking forward to each new beginning chapter. I just felt that some of the characters were not that well-developed or finished their story right. Though I understand that Mina thinks of Serena as her sister, and would love her. I found it unrealistic that she would let go of her feelings for Nathan in a second and even go an extra step to make things happen between Nathan and Serena. Also, I would have liked a better ending to Aubrey and Raven, both who just disappear without much explanation. Perhaps Pauley wishes to write a sequel? Anyways, the book was good. But some of the characters just felt a little under-developed. But I love the train of thought and story.

Reprinted here with author's permission.

Reader reviewed by Faithey

At last a teen related vampire novel!
This book Entertains as well as relates the teen reader and gives funny facts on vampires from minas view. Actually, the book brings up some intresting points. If you suck blood, will you get blood related deseases? What will you say to your neighbor when they are growing older than you and you don't look a day over 20?
This and many more humorous points wait for you in this book!

Reader reviewed by Lianne

The other day I was in the bookstore and I saw a cover that looked pretty amazing, so I went over a looked through the book. Little did I know, I would end up becoming obsessed with this book! Sucks to be Me is such a awesome book to read on a day when everything is going wrong. If you thought you had problems then wait until you read this great book. Mina is pretty much your normal teen, she has her best friend Serena, the cute guy, Nathan who she is crushing on and just on little abnormality, her parents and Uncle Mortie are vampires. Now that the vampire council has found out that she exists she has to make probably one of the biggest decisions of her life, if she wants to become a vampire or not. At first Mina, thinks that she's made her decision, vampire life isn't for her. But, then after a few things that occur, like the cute guy in vampire class, some things she really didn't know about vampire life and a seemingly sweet vampire teacher. Mina begins to question her decision weather it right or wrong and what if she makes the wrong decision?
I think that this book was very well written. It had such a great storyline and a set of great charactors. Mina had a strong independant voice that made the story even better!
"Reprinted here with author's permission"

Reader reviewed by J. Mitchell

Well, now that the Sucks to Be Me Launch Party is over, and I've had a chance to read the book, I'll have to say, my only regret is that it had to end... Who would have known that a vampire story doesn't have to be scary?

Yes, Sucks to Be Me is a vampire story, but nothing like you've ever read before... so throw all your old notions and pre-conceived ideas about vampires out the window because that's not what you'll find in Kim's new book. What you will find is a barrel of fun... vampire style. Kim started with a list of the myths and legends about Vampires, tossed away the obvious ones, and had some fun with the rest. For instance, What if you could choose to be a vampire or not? Do Vampires have a code of ethics?

Mina Hamilton is a typical teen with a best friend and all the usual worries about hot boys, prom night, and keeping secrets. Humans aren't supposed to know about vampires, but Mina has known about her parents for many years, and now she needs to make the choice. The only thing is, she can't tell her best friend about any of the strange things happening... and those things get stranger by the minute.

Mirrorstone has done an awesome job in producing this novel. The cute litte vampire bat on the back cover, the pages of Mina's notes and lists that she writes while she's trying to make her life-changing decision, those Myth versus Truth snippets at the head of each chapter, all add to the appeal of this book, while Mina's sweet voice and personality captivate the reader and make you want to know how it all turns out in the end. Well, you'll just have to read the book.

Recommended for readers age 12 and up who are in search of adventure and a little something different for their reading enjoyment.

Reader reviewed by sarah

This is one of my favorite books. Mina is a average teenage girl expect that her parents are vampires and she cant tell anyone, even her best friend. When the vampire council finds out that she exists they force her to make a choice between becomeing a vampire or leaving her parents forever and loseing her memory of them. this is a great book that realates to everyone.

Reader reviewed by Taylor J

This book was very funny and was an easy read. I found it hard to put the book down when I opened it. The humour in this story was well weaved in with the plot line about Mina choosing whether or not to become a vampire. She has a few guys in her life and it helped take a break from the vampire theme. So overall theres a good balance between the ordinary teenage life and the vampire theme. I would definitly recommend this book to anyone whether you love vampires or would prefer not to read those kind of stories. It's balanced for both kinds of people.

Reader reviewed by Justine

I LOVE this book! I like how it is so... modern and that the girl deals with everyday girl problems! I love how Mina has  2 choose. And how she goes from one boy to another to another! i LOVE her decision in the end. It is probably the same decision i would have chose.

Reader reviewed by Hannah

Mina is forced to take vampie lessons or deal with the consequenses. And if that isn't enough she has to decide if she actually wants to become a vampire.  She has to trust her weird uncle to give her all the facts and help her make the right desicion. There is a little bit of romance thrown in there as well. Sounds pretty good, huh? Well it is. It Sucks to be Me is a great easy read that I highly reccomend.

Reader reviewed by Dede

I really enjoyed this book!  Mina's parents are vampires and she has just learned that she has a couple of weeks to decide whether she wants to become a vampire or remain human.  The Vampire Council has found out about her (her parents kept her secret from them) and are forcing her to choose.  On top of that she has to deal with regular teenage stuff - boys, best friends, boys, snobby girls and regular life.  She meets new people when she attends vampire classes to decide whether she wants to or not.  What would happen if she decided not to turn?  Would her parents support that, would the council punish her or her parents, what about her best friend if she turns?  This book was told with humor as a forefront and was just fun to read.  The ending wasn't what I expected but it fit.  Read this book, Mina will make you smile and her problems will make you reevaluate.  However, the best part is the way she deals with it all.  There are lots of little side stories, or characters, that help add to the story.  Waiting for the second book!

Reader reviewed by sucks to be me

this book was soooooooo good i read it in 2 days! i love this book and i hope there is a new one to go with it!!!!!!!! its like a mid life crisis for Mina. and it feels like it was written by a teenager kimberly is a really really good author and she is so convincing! I love the whole book and the whole idea of it. If i were u i would really read it.


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