Team Human, by Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan  Team
HumanImagine if vampires had been living in America during
colonial times. Now, imagine if they still not only co-existed
with humans in the US, but also helped found a town. New Whitby,
Maine, is such a town. The main character in Team Human, Mel, is
human, but finds her life entwined with those of the vampires
she despises who share her town. Her best friend, Cathy, falls
in love with a vampire, and Mel also meets Kit, a human guy who
was raised in a shade, or a group of vampires who live as a
family. This book is very refreshing, funny, and thought
provoking. I laughed out loud several times, and also found
parts of this book so fascinating, I could not put it down. This
is a fabulous read, full of interesting, well rounded
characters. And not everything works out the way you think it
will. I call this a teen human fiction, with vampires on the
side.