Peeps by Scott Westerfield

Errrrrmmmm... Yes, interesting picture don't you think? Eheheh....

I'm sure many out there know much of an amazing author Scott Westerfeld is. Author of the 'Uglies' series, his books have entertained a wide range of readers. So, I decided to pick up this book, as a fan of the Uglies series myself. I'm not sure how I feel about that decision now...

Mind you, Scott Westerfeld is, by no doubt, an amazing author. His writing is captivating and rich, and always appeals to a wide audience. However, I have very.... Mixed, opinions on vampires ever since Twilight happened (honestly, sparkling in the sun?! Still can't get over that...). Needless to say, this book has been the best vampire book I've read in a while.

Before you can wonder, or ask, for that matter, yes, this novel is about vampires. Or Peeps, as Cal Thompson says. Except... slightly different.

"Okay, let's clear up some myths about vampires. First of all, you won't see me using the V-Word much. In the night watch, we prefer the term Parasite Positives, or peeps for short.

The main thing to remember is that there's no magic involved. No flying, no transforming into bats or rats either. We're talking about a disease."

In this world of Scott Westerfeld, Vampirism is a syndrome. And like any regular syndrome, there's a cause, a cure, and immunity. This parasite travels through any intimate contact. Including kissing and anything... more intimate than that. Unfortunately for Cal Thompson, after one night with a mysterious woman, he's infected. The good thing? He's one of the lucky immune ones-- a carrier, you could say. He's still sane and doesn't suffer all the symptoms. Just the good stuff-- advanced hearing, speed, an exceptionally good sense of smell... The bad thing is that his former girlfriends aren't immune. And now they're infected. So obviously Cal now has to track them down before they can make more vampires...

In a lovely book full of plot twists, Scott Westerfeld again demonstrates his stunning ability to weave an intricate tale. It's both a medical thriller as it is science fiction, and still at the same time, a light read with only 279 pages. Slim and easy to absorb, I guarantee that it will entertain you, whether you be vampire freak or not. Oh, and by the way? Just keep an eye out for peeps...

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the Uglies series, and anyone who enjoys some face paced action, medical crises, and peeps.

***I give this book a 9.2 out of 10!***