So, grab your butterfly clips, your VHS tapes, your wooden stakes and pick up a copy today. While it's not a perfect story, I think if you are in the right head space, it can be a hell of a good time. If you are looking for a light, easy, nostalgic read, I definitely recommend picking this one up. This story is full of classic horror tropes and 90s-pop culture. I live for that kind of story, as it takes me back to a time when life was simple, hair was big and vampires were real. This was such a fun, nostalgic treat for my horror-loving heart! The vibe is campy, teenage horror, like Buffy, or The Lost Boys. The two discover a dark underworld around them that ties to some of New Orleans oldest and most frightening legends. When Libby becomes a suspect for that murder and others, Mina teams up with her new crush, Jared, to try to clear her sister's name. She screams at the horrific sight, as you would, and chaos ensues. Her girlfriend, Della, roommates, Jared and Lucas and her boss, Thandie.Īt the conclusion of her audition for a position in the interactive walking tour of the Horror Mansion, Mina tries to find the girl she is supposed to hand her costume off to.Īscending into the attic, Mina discovers the girl's mutilated body. The good news is, Libby has gotten Mina a chance to audition for a job there as well.įairly quickly after that, Mina is introduced to all of the people in her sister's new life. Their first stop is the Horror Mansion at which Libby works.

Mina is hoping that this summer with give the two of them a chance to talk about everything that's happened and repair their relationship. When Libby left as well, Mina felt completely alone. 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.Īfter their mother abandoned them, Mina and Libby went to live with their Aunt, who remained emotionally distant from the girls. Shortly after arriving in New Orleans, 17-year old, Mina, can already tell it will be a summer she'll never forget.

Mina and the Undead by Amy McCaw