Meanwhile, the city is plagued with murders of young women, and when one of those women is discovered by Mina, things start to get complicated.

If Amy's not at a book event or reading, she can usually be found scribbling away in her writing room, surrounded by movie memorabilia and an out-of-control signed books collection.It wasn't just the nostalgia making me carry on turning the pages though, the plot and writing are strong and I look forward to reading more from Amy McCaw in the future. This experience has been fantastic primarily for the children, the school and also for me (professionally). From the moment I picked this book up, I knew it was going to take me back to some of the vampire stories of my younger days; figuratively as well as literally. With twists and turns at every paragraph, this book will grab you by the fangs and keep hold of you until the very end. New Orleans also happens to be a great place for horror addicts with many legends, historical buildings and of course, many dark secrets.

There was a lot I really enjoyed about Mina and the Undead, not least the numerous 80s and 90s horror references set throughout the novel. The author has been very vocal about her love for New Orleans when promoting the book, and that affection shines through on the page. Fans of YA horror will no doubt be delighted to read such well-rounded characters embroiled in such a blook-soaked story, but I can’t imagine any horror reader, regardless of age, not having a ton of fun reading this book. I had a hard time reading this slowly as I was desperate to find out what happened next, het desperate for it to never end. She'll be staying in the city for a few months to visit her estranged sister, Libby, who moved from their hometown, Whitby, in England, to New Orleans the prior year.Amy does such a great job combining classic tropes with fresh ideas and produces a gripping thriller that engages the reader from the very first page.

My obsession only became stronger as time went on with Bela Lugosi, David from The Lost Boys, and the list goes on.

When the first of series of gruesome murders takes place, the police investigation comes uncomfortably near to Mina and her new friends. I hope we eventually get a sequel as I think there’s definitely room for the story to grow after the events of this book. This one had me hooked from the start with the incredible New Orleans setting and all of its spooky, supernatural vibes. Shortly after arriving in New Orleans, 17-year old, Mina, can already tell it will be a summer she'll never forget.