A sinister element is introduced: if you can imagine anything more sinister than having a vulture perched on the porch! A mysterious new club opens in town that tries to attract kids whose changes have gone slightly wrong, like Lisette. Who knew there were so many? In a town where the humans are outnumbered by weretoads, mermaids, spectres, vampires and poisonous trees, all going about their normal business, the odd kids out don't really socialise. After all, a vampire is cool, but a pumpkin vampire? Not so much! But Lisette's newly sharpened senses tell her someone or something is leading the kids astray...

This dramatic tale flips from the ridiculous to the nasty with terrifying ease. You'll be cheering for Lisette, her family, and best friend Kegan as they battle the villains... If that is what they are and not just some sadly misunderstood weirdos. Because who knows?

YA fantasy fans will shriek for joy over this full-length book, provided they can get their heads around a lot of new terms and a wide cast of characters. From Emily Martha Sorensen, who has brought you leprechaun tales and other modern fantasies, TRIALS OF A TEENAGE WEREVULTURE is first in a new series and I'll be fascinated to read the rest.