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Vampire Addiction
Vampire Addiction: The Vampires of Athens, Book One | Eva Pohler
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Some call them "tramps." In Greek, they are called vrykolakas, or "vryks," which sometimes gets translated to "freaks." They are the vampires of Athens, created centuries ago by the Maenads. They live in caves beneath the acropolis, without economic resources and according to rules imposed on them by the Olympians. They are forbidden from turning humans into vampires, which happens when all of the blood is drained; however, they are allowed to drink from a willing mortal. Some mortals are willing because a vampire bite will infect the body for six hours, and, during that time, the mortal has the powers of flight, invisibility, strength, speed, x-ray vision, and mind control. Such great power can become irresistible, though dangerous and addicting to mortals. As seventeen-year-old Gertie, studying abroad from New York, uncovers the unfathomable secrets of this ancient city, she unwittingly becomes a catalyst in an uprising led by Dionysus, the god of wine and lord of the vampires.
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The gods of Greece are real & vampires thrive in Athens. Into this miasma comes exchange student New Yorker Gertie, who promptly falls in love with a vampire, making all the wrong decisions. This young adult novel depicts the know-it-all mindset of teenagers, who lack the wisdom & empathy to make better choices. Ends in a cliffhanger, but I won‘t read more. A fast, ok read. Good for Halloween week. #scarathlon #teamslaughter #LetterV #litsyatoz

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Another ebook to grab in anticipation of Litsy Halloween readathons!

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jessinikkip Sounds interesting! Thanks for the alert to the deal :) 4y
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"...She had to admit that, when given the choice, she still preferred to hold a paperback in her hands. Her e-reader was convenient for travelling, but the act of turning the pages and of feeling the thickness of them between her hands—being able to see how many pages were left by the feel of them rather than by a percentage sign on her screen—were in themselves a pleasurable part of her reading process..."

Whatannareads I think this sounds right up my street!! X 8y
GRgenius @Bookishlychaot1c Just finished. There's a minor plot hole or two, but overall an interesting read! Mortals, demigods, and vampires... I shall say no more. 😉 8y
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Just started this one... curious so far. Seems like a little turf war may be going on with Gertie caught in the middle.