General

Tired of the boring vampire novels that have been coming out recently? I mean, Twilight was one thing, but ever since then, everyone has been producing their own vampire books… Well I’m personally sick of all the gooey romance. If you’re with me, and prefer the general action/horror vampire novel, then try out Peeps, by Scott Westerfield. Peeps is a book about vampires…but with a new twist. Instead of the classic Dracula setting, the story turns to parasites. That’s right, parasites. The story starts out with a character named Cal, who is hunting down his girlfriends that he accidentally turned into crazy vampires when he kissed them. Cal, of course, is partially immune to the parasite, which means he can avoid all the negative “being crazy” parts, and skip right to the superpowers. He’s super strong, has a huge metabolism, and…did I mention he’s constantly attracted to girls? I mean, more than the average teenage boy. The parasites in his body release hormones that causes him to always want to kiss people. Convenient, right? Well, the parasite has to be passed along somehow. But the question that has Cal stumped is; who created him? As Cal digs deeper to discover the haunting truth about his past, hidden mysteries taunt him on his quest for the truth. Can he discover the real reason behind his ex-girlfriend’s disappearance? Or will he be doomed to be left in the dark forever?

Praise

Peeps was a very unusual book. It is a sci-fi book that is based on real science. It’s sort of like a biology lesson and a good story all in one. The characters are realistic, they use real-life examples of parasites…which is pretty awesome if you ask me. It’s like a science fiction book for people who aren’t into science fiction!

Critism

Eh, I thought a lot of the story was a bit over dramatic. There was a lot of…what I consider inappropriate material. It’s for older teens. Finally, some of the parasites literally made me want to vomit.

Christian Perspective

Don’t read this book. Please. Not if you don’t want to be offended. This book is based on the principles of evolution, and even goes so far as to on the final page, taunt people who DON’T believe in evolution. There was a lot of sexuality. The story’s based about when Cal loses his virginity and is infected by the parasite. Oh, and some of the scenes are pretty graphic. I honestly hated the book, but I know that some people will be into it. It was a good story, that sent all the wrong messages.

2/5 Stars

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