Aubrey Wants to Die (Original)
Aubrey Wants to Die (Original)
Aubrey Wants to Die (Original)
Description
Description
"Sexy and laugh-out-loud funny, full of delicious drama and surprisingly moving - Aubrey's chaotic undead rollercoaster of a journey had me cackling, yearning and questioning my entire existence." --Anna Downes, bestselling author of Red River Road
Love is hard. Being undead is harder ... Dolly Alderton meets True Blood in this dark, funny hell of a story
Aubrey is not what she seems. She's young, beautiful, romantic, obsessive and ... a vampire. All she wants is to be human again, and failing that, she wants to die. But the problem is, she can't. Not by stake through the heart or holy water or crucifix or garlic or fire. And she'd know, she's tried every method ... Twice.
So she's stuck here on this earth, all alone. Even the vampire who made her this way - an aristocratic douchebag called Oscar - has abandoned her.
But everything changes when one fateful night, she meets Jonathan. He's everything Aubrey's ever dreamed of, and what's more, he's her soulmate. Her Bella-Edward story. For the first time in 150 years, she has a reason to hope - eternal life might be bearable after all. So when Jonathan unexpectedly breaks up with her, she'll do anything to get him back.
But that's the exact moment Oscar swoops back into her life. And he has other plans for her. Soon, she's thrown into a world of glamour, glitter, blood and hedonism, a world that has her questioning everything she knows to be true-about life, but also about herself. A world where nothing is simple ... And no-one is safe, either.
Love is hard. Being undead is harder ... Dolly Alderton meets True Blood in this dark, funny hell of a story
Aubrey is not what she seems. She's young, beautiful, romantic, obsessive and ... a vampire. All she wants is to be human again, and failing that, she wants to die. But the problem is, she can't. Not by stake through the heart or holy water or crucifix or garlic or fire. And she'd know, she's tried every method ... Twice.
So she's stuck here on this earth, all alone. Even the vampire who made her this way - an aristocratic douchebag called Oscar - has abandoned her.
But everything changes when one fateful night, she meets Jonathan. He's everything Aubrey's ever dreamed of, and what's more, he's her soulmate. Her Bella-Edward story. For the first time in 150 years, she has a reason to hope - eternal life might be bearable after all. So when Jonathan unexpectedly breaks up with her, she'll do anything to get him back.
But that's the exact moment Oscar swoops back into her life. And he has other plans for her. Soon, she's thrown into a world of glamour, glitter, blood and hedonism, a world that has her questioning everything she knows to be true-about life, but also about herself. A world where nothing is simple ... And no-one is safe, either.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Praise for Aubrey Wants to Die
"Aubrey is the ultimate hot mess vampire, and I inhaled her story in a night. Sexy and laugh-out-loud funny, full of delicious drama and surprisingly moving--Aubrey's chaotic undead rollercoaster of a journey had me cackling, yearning and questioning my entire existence." --Anna Downes, author of Red River Road
"There's nothing quite so charming as a vampire having an existential crisis. Aubrey Wants to Die is full of dark romance, quirky neuroticism and ancient lore. Knight has created a fresh and feisty take on an old genre . . . This character-driven story has lashings of existential angst, black humor and a romantic heart. It's cool, hypnotic and addictive. I loved it." --Vanessa McCausland, author of The Last Illusion of Paige White
"I was absolutely hooked on this smart, sexy thriller, devouring it in a day. Aubrey is in constant danger as she chases her happy-ever-after and tries to find the meaning of life, alongside us mere mortals. You can sink your teeth into this delicious vampire thriller!" --Petronella McGovern, author of The Last Trace "Knight's writing shines when she's humanizing vampire Aubrey. Verdict: a grimly comedic supernatural story, perfect for fans of TV's True Blood." --Library Journal Praise for Pip Drysdale:
"A dark, witty romp that nails toxic celebrity culture." --People magazine
"Steamy, suspenseful, surprising, and meta." --Associated Press
"A warped tale of fame and revenge that delivers some real surprises as it answers the question posed by Zoe's stalker: 'R U willing to die for him?'" --Los Angeles Times
"A hotly anticipated debut novel, complete with a princely advance and a dreamy move to Los Angeles, equals lifelong success, right? Not quite. Books flop, money dries up and the city's bright lights conceal both its dark underbelly and what those in the limelight will do to stay famous . . . With its colorful supporting characters and spectacularly twisty plot, The Close-Up is a fantastic addition to the neo-noir subgenre." --BookPage, starred review
"A writer's life takes a turn for the metafictional in this glossy neo-noir . . . Drysdale's tale takes the form of an after the fact tell-all written by Zoe, characterized by clever foreshadowing and an intoxicating Hollywood buzz. This offers plenty of frothy fun." --Publishers Weekly
"Powerful, realistic, and heartbreaking . . . You will be up all night reading this not-to-be-missed novel, which I can say from personal experience." --Bookreporter
"Thoroughly addictive, effortlessly cool and clever as hell, TCU is both a voyeuristic peek into the world of celebrity and a dark Gatsby-esque critique of the modern American Dream. From the glitter and grime of the LA backdrop to the irresistible voice of the protagonist, every page hums with an energy so delicious that once you start reading you can't stop. Perfectly thrilling, and so much fun." --Anna Downes, international bestselling author of The Safe Place and Red River Road
"Aubrey is the ultimate hot mess vampire, and I inhaled her story in a night. Sexy and laugh-out-loud funny, full of delicious drama and surprisingly moving--Aubrey's chaotic undead rollercoaster of a journey had me cackling, yearning and questioning my entire existence." --Anna Downes, author of Red River Road
"There's nothing quite so charming as a vampire having an existential crisis. Aubrey Wants to Die is full of dark romance, quirky neuroticism and ancient lore. Knight has created a fresh and feisty take on an old genre . . . This character-driven story has lashings of existential angst, black humor and a romantic heart. It's cool, hypnotic and addictive. I loved it." --Vanessa McCausland, author of The Last Illusion of Paige White
"I was absolutely hooked on this smart, sexy thriller, devouring it in a day. Aubrey is in constant danger as she chases her happy-ever-after and tries to find the meaning of life, alongside us mere mortals. You can sink your teeth into this delicious vampire thriller!" --Petronella McGovern, author of The Last Trace "Knight's writing shines when she's humanizing vampire Aubrey. Verdict: a grimly comedic supernatural story, perfect for fans of TV's True Blood." --Library Journal Praise for Pip Drysdale:
"A dark, witty romp that nails toxic celebrity culture." --People magazine
"Steamy, suspenseful, surprising, and meta." --Associated Press
"A warped tale of fame and revenge that delivers some real surprises as it answers the question posed by Zoe's stalker: 'R U willing to die for him?'" --Los Angeles Times
"A hotly anticipated debut novel, complete with a princely advance and a dreamy move to Los Angeles, equals lifelong success, right? Not quite. Books flop, money dries up and the city's bright lights conceal both its dark underbelly and what those in the limelight will do to stay famous . . . With its colorful supporting characters and spectacularly twisty plot, The Close-Up is a fantastic addition to the neo-noir subgenre." --BookPage, starred review
"A writer's life takes a turn for the metafictional in this glossy neo-noir . . . Drysdale's tale takes the form of an after the fact tell-all written by Zoe, characterized by clever foreshadowing and an intoxicating Hollywood buzz. This offers plenty of frothy fun." --Publishers Weekly
"Powerful, realistic, and heartbreaking . . . You will be up all night reading this not-to-be-missed novel, which I can say from personal experience." --Bookreporter
"Thoroughly addictive, effortlessly cool and clever as hell, TCU is both a voyeuristic peek into the world of celebrity and a dark Gatsby-esque critique of the modern American Dream. From the glitter and grime of the LA backdrop to the irresistible voice of the protagonist, every page hums with an energy so delicious that once you start reading you can't stop. Perfectly thrilling, and so much fun." --Anna Downes, international bestselling author of The Safe Place and Red River Road
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Hanover Square Press
Pub date:
2026-03-03
Length:
368 pages
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