Review: The Monster’s Daughter by Deborah Bryan

(c) 2011 Deborah Bryan. Image used with permission of the author.

I knew Deborah Bryan (a.k.a. The Monster in Your Closet) had written a novel, and I knew from reading her blog since her post Reading While Walking received the honor of “Freshly Pressed” back in May that I really dug her style. The more I read her blog, the more I wanted to read her book. So I ordered a copy of The Monster’s Daughter. Boy, am I glad I did.

Ginny Connors is an intelligent, level-headed, compassionate character who just happens to be the daughter of a vampire. In this novel, we follow her journey as a heroine committed to saving innocent people from her monstrous father—while maintaining an identity as a sociable teenager with typical high school struggles.

If you’re thinking that vampire stories are not for you, that’s okay. This book is much more than that. It is the story of a girl who overcomes many obstacles to find herself stronger and more capable than ever. Ginny knows something must be done about her father’s vicious tendencies and her only concern is making it happen. Her strong will prevails throughout her battles, which are both internal and external.

While trying to plan how to best accomplish her vampire-slaying goal, Ginny remains close with and loyal to her girlfriends and boyfriend, none of whom can know the truth about her father. The balance she manages to achieve with drastically differing facets of her life is impressive. Ginny navigates the troubled waters with tact and diligence.

Just as Ginny is a complex character with complex problems, this novel offers deeper themes that underlie its captivating story. Anyone who has suffered from abuse, neglect, dysfunctional family dynamics, or even self-doubt –or knows someone who has– can find something in these pages that will ring true to them.

If you enjoy excitement, courageous characters, and unexpected plot twists in your novels, you’ll love “The Monster’s Daughter.” Do yourself a favor and purchase a copy today.

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