Book Review: Being Human by Patricia Lynne + Giveaway

Being Human by Patricia Lynne

Published: August 30th, 2011

Publisher: Independent

159 pages (ebook)

Genre: YA paranormal

Acquired this book: from the author in exchange for an honest review

Challenge: 2011 Spooktacular Paranormal Reading Challenge

Warning: may include spoilers

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Synopsis: For Tommy, there is only one thing he needs to do: survive.
Only surviving isn't that easy. The hunt for blood can be tricky when humans know to fear the night. Desire sits on the edge of his mind, urging him to become the monster humans think he is. Vampire Forces, a special branch of police, is determined to turn every vampire to ash. Tommy included.
The only human Tommy can trust is his twin brother. A bond connects them, and with Danny's help, Tommy starts to understand the human world he struggles to survive in. He'll learn what friendships means and feel the sting of betrayal, find that sometimes the worst monsters are very human, and come to understand that family means more than blood.
Tommy just wants to survive and he knows what he needs to do. But with the number of humans that mean more to him than a meal growing, he'll learn there's more to life than simple survival. He'll discover being human doesn't mean being a human.

What I thought of Being Human:

Being Human is a refreshing spin on vampires. Tommy isn’t your typical suave, debonair, sexy, badass vampire that all the girls drool over and all the other vampires want to be. He’s confused and conflicted, and would be completely adrift if it wasn’t for his human brother Danny keeping him tied to the human world. He’s kind of innocent and naïve, despite the fact that he’s a cold-blooded killer. Being very analytical and factual, he kills because he has to; it’s how he survives. He doesn’t see the point in doing much of anything that doesn’t tie directly to survival. All of these thing combined make Tommy a very unique and interesting character.

I really enjoyed the passage of time in the book. It gives the readers a longer period of time to see Tommy growing and developing. He struggles with being a vampire who has some human tendencies. He often knows that he should feel a certain way, but it’s just sort of beyond him to actually feel that way. He tries for Danny’s sake though, and for the sake of other characters that are introduced throughout the book (won’t say too much more about that because I know I wouldn’t have wanted to know before I started reading - it’s interesting to see it all unfold and meet the characters as you go). Through it all, Tommy learns a lot about one very human emotion: love.

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GIVEAWAY!!!

RULES OF THE GIVEAWAY AND HOW TO ENTER:
-This giveaway is open internationally.

-ONE person will win a signed copy of Being Human. If you’re from Canada or the US, you will be able to choose between a physical (signed) copy of the book or an ebook. If you’re from outside CAN/US, you will receive an ebook.

-The giveaway ends October 22nd. Winner will be contacted immediately, and will have 48 hours to reply.

-To enter the giveaway, leave your name and email address in the comments below, and be sure to tell me whether you’re CAN/US or international.

-You don’t have to be a follower of Ramblings of a Daydreamer for this giveaway, but I always appreciate the follows! ;-)

Thanks for reading! Be sure to check back tomorrow because I'll have an interview with Patricia on the blog!