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Just because Mel lives in New Whitby, a city founded by vampires, doesn't mean she knows any of the blood-drinking undead personally. They stay in their part of town; she says in hers. Until the day a vampire shows up at her high school. Worse yet, her best friend, Cathy, seems to be falling in love with him. It's up to Mel to save Cathy from a mistake she might regret for all eternity! On top of trying to help Cathy (whether she wants it or not), Mel is investigating a mysterious disappearance for another friend and discovering the attractions of a certain vampire wannabe. Combine all this with a cranky vampire cop, a number of unlikely romantic entanglements, and the occasional zombie, and soon Mel is hip-deep in an adventure that is equal parts hilarious and touching. Acclaimed authors Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan team up to create a witty and poignant story of cool vampires, warm friendships, and the changes that test the bonds of love.
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"I blogged about this here but basically let me say that it was fun and clever and excellent world-building and I don't even really like vampires but I really liked this book. (But also I think someone who would like vampires would like it.)"
— Renata (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Incredibly fresh and original—and absolutely charming.”
— Cory Doctorow -
“No matter what team you’re on, there are characters here you’ll cheer for. Suspense, humor, and romance: Team Human has it all!”
— Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Evernight -
“I could not be more a fan of this book than if I had a Team Human cheerleader outfit…brilliant, funny, sharply emotional!”
— Rachel Caine, New York Times bestselling author of the Morganville Vampire -
“Funny, scary, touching, and thoughtful in ways you’d never expect: If you love vampire books, this is the book for you—if you hate vampire books, this is also the book for you.”
— Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Star -
“Smart and entertaining. Themes of honest friendship and freedom of choice mix with zombies, accidental romance, a diverse and complex cast, and sharply funny dialogue to create a thoroughly enjoyable read with a core of unexpected depth.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“The authors both uphold the conventions of the contemporary vampire romance and comment on it.”
— VOYA (starred review) -
“A witty story of friendship that has a poignancy that is rare, coupled with a dry humor that is truly laugh-out-loud funny.”
— School Library Journal -
“A witty, comedic parody that adds a fresh idea to the teen vampire novel trend.”
— Booklist -
“Laugh-out-loud funny, heart-wrenchingly sad, and fist-pump-in-the-air triumphant, this sparkling gem proves that vampires, zombies, and even teenagers…at heart, we’re all on Team Human.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“The perfect blend of humor, heart, brains (braaaaaaaainssss?), and thrills.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books -
“Team Human is both fearsome and funny, a fresh entry in the popular genre.”
— Horn Book
Team Human Listener Reviews
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" I'm taking stars off for the annoying best friend subplot. "
— Astrid, 2/18/2014 -
" 4.5 crazy amazing stars. This book is sassy and oh so great! LOVE! "
— Jennifer, 2/13/2014 -
" I was pretty torn about this book. I liked the main character, who narrates the story. She is very funny and sarcastic, and has some great one-liners. I also really liked her love interest. But I couldn't really get into the rest of the story, and found most of the other characters not all that interesting. "
— Leslie, 2/4/2014 -
" I'd give this 3.5 stars here if I could. I liked it but it almost felt like two different books. The first part was a funny almost-parody of some other popular vampire/human relationship books. The second part was a mystery with a very sad ending and some intense moments between good friends. I liked all the parts, especially Kit and even the crazy twist I didn't see coming, I just wish they felt like they meshed better together. "
— Lori, 1/19/2014 -
" I liked this, even with all the simplifications. I liked the anti-vapirisim displayed by Mel, and how she comes to terms with it. It's like an exploration of racism with humans and vampires, combined with the angst of growing up. "
— Jennifer, 1/17/2014 -
" Fun and quirky! I was somewhat reminded of Twilight, with the whole vampire romance deal, but the story was it's own unique thing. (and no werewolves). I would definitely give this book a shot! "
— Sam, 1/17/2014 -
" So I think I would have liked this book much better if I were more interested in vampire books in general, and if I were more interested in high school love stories in general. I thought the pacing was a little slow, and the plot a little simple, but it was funny and enjoyable throughout. "
— Sean, 12/11/2013 -
" slightly disappointing and shallow premise... "
— Aisling, 12/2/2013 -
" The setting was really clever, and I enjoyed the characters and plot. Good read, particularly if you are into the paranormal, and even if you're not. "
— Sinistmer, 11/27/2013 -
" A well-thought out and intelligent read about teenage girls and vampires...about time! I'm staunchly Team Human and really identified with Mel, her concerns, and her staunch loyalty to her friends. Definitely would recommend to others. "
— Teresan, 7/22/2013 -
" i didn't really like this book. i admit the idea is unique i was just bored with it "
— Danielle, 7/1/2013 -
" My friend recommended this for people with 'vampire fatigue'--and yes, I found it very refreshing. :) Looking forward to the sequel. "
— Maren, 5/5/2013 -
" Funny, fast-paced, and very, very smart. If only there were more books like this! "
— Sean, 3/20/2013
About the Authors
Sarah Rees Brennan is the author of several fiction series, including the Demon’s Lexicon, Lynburn Legacy, and the Bane Chronicles series, as well as stand-alone novels. The first book of her Demon’s Lexicon series received three starred reviews and was an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. Her novel Unspoken and Team Human, a novel cowritten with Justine Larbalestier, were YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults picks and TAYSHAS picks.
Justine Larbalestier is an Australian American writer who was born and raised in Sydney. Her solo novel Liar received starred reviews from four major review publications, was short-listed for eleven awards and won four, and was named a best book of the year by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), School Library Journal, Bank Street Books, and Michigan Thumps Up, as well as winning the 2010 White Ravens Award from the International Youth Library. She also wrote How to Ditch Your Fairy and the Magic or Madness trilogy, as well as coedited the Zombies vs. Unicorns anthology with Holly Black. Justine lives in Sydney, Australia, where she gardens, boxes, and tweets far too much.
About Julia Whelan
Julia Whelan is a novelist, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and multiple award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows.