Serena Robar, Fangs 4 Freaks

Fangs 4 Freaks

Serena Robar

Berkley Jam, October 2006, $9.99

ISBN: 0424211959

Colby is a half vampire, who has to use metal incisors made by her dentist-father to drink blood because her own teeth were harmed when she wore braces. Normally half-bloods are not allowed to live, but Colby persuaded the Vampire Tribunal that they deserved equal rights like full-bloods have, and she will act as their Protector. At a PSU, sorority house run by Colby, half bloods taste freedom for the first time in their eternal lives.

The teens, under her watch are an interesting mix. For instance, one is a Romany Princess; another wants to go back to being a vegan, in spite of needing blood to survive. Colby's full blooded boyfriend Thomas, a vampiric investigator is too overprotective. When trouble occurs, she does not turn to him for help, even when full bloods try to make a meal out of her wards. Colby fights them off; when she knows a mole is amidst them, Colby seeks to uncover the spy without alienating a doubting Thomas.

Serena Rebar's vampire thrillers target teens, but adults will enjoy reading them too, as they are simply fun tales. Colby is a fascinating protagonist who is cocky, loyal and true to her beliefs, and yet can also prove vulnerable, as she has concerns that she is not up to the task of being the protector of the half-bloods. FANGS 4 FREAKS is filled with action, romance, vampiric politics (that satirizes American sound bite issues) and teens; what more can one ask from a toothy thriller?