Octavia Butler was a celebrated award winning writer of Science Fiction before I ever learned about this book. This was her first entry into the world of Vampires and I was hooked from the first paragraph.Fledgling is the story about Shori Matthews, a seemingly young african american girl with amnesia who learns that she is in fact a 53-year old vampire, genetically modified to walk in the light of day. The only survivor of a vicious attack on her community, with no memory of her past life, Shori must struggle to rebuild her family and learn who would want - and still wants - to destroy her.
Butler weaves a stunning tale that has you captivated from beginning to end. Narrated by Shori herself, you are pulled into her world of loss -- for her memory, her family and identity as she struggles to learn, understand and rebuild them all. While many author's deal with the "transformation" into a vampire, this story creates a world where vampires are simply another species of human, who live to be 500 years old, with social structures, rules and values -- oh and yeah, they have to drink human blood.
It's unfortunate that Butler's first entry into the Vampire world would be her last. However, as with her trailblazing efforts in the world of Science Fiction, Fledgling takes the genre to a new level. I enjoyed every minute of it!
BVC Rating: * * * * * (5 Stars)
Avail. on Kindle: YES
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