Baby Teeth

Immy has been in love before, but never as deeply as this. Claudia has never been in love like this either, but this is her first time with a vampire. The forbidden thirst for blood runs deep in Immy, and within her mind clamour the voices of all the others she has been, their desires, and their wrongs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Little Island

Immy has experienced love many times, across many lifetimes, but never as profoundly or intensely as she does with Claudia. Claudia, too, has never experienced love like this before, but this is her first time with a vampire. The yearning for blood, forbidden and intense, runs deep within Immy. At the same time, she hears the voices of all the other selves she has been, their desires, and their wrongs.

This verse novel, written by the acclaimed author of "The Deepest Breath" and "The Space Between," is a unique and captivating exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of identity. It delves into the depths of Immy's mind and heart, revealing her inner struggles and the conflicts that arise as she navigates her relationship with Claudia, a vampire.

The story begins with Claudia offering Immy a yellow rose, a symbol of their love and connection. Immy, who has been in love before, is immediately drawn to Claudia, but she soon realizes that their relationship comes with its own set of challenges. The forbidden thirst for blood runs deep within Immy, and she struggles to reconcile her desire for Claudia with the guilt and shame of her vampiric nature.

As the story unfolds, we learn more about Immy's past and the various lives she has lived. She has been a warrior, a healer, and a lover, but always with a sense of longing and a desire for something more. Claudia, too, has a complicated history and a thirst for power and control that drives her actions.

The novel explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of our choices. It asks questions about the nature of identity and the price we pay for the things we desire. Through Immy's journey, we see the complexities of human emotions and the ways in which they can be both beautiful and destructive.

"The Blood Feeds the Hunger" is a captivating and thought-provoking verse novel that will leave readers pondering the depths of the human heart and the complexities of love. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to explore the darkest corners of the human experience.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 200 x 130 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912417902