Blessed

In "Blessed," Cynthia Leitich Smith delivers a thrilling young adult novel centered on Quincie Morris, a newly turned vampire. Quincie must navigate her supernatural appetites while simultaneously working to exonerate her hybrid-werewolf true love, Kieren, from murder charges. The stakes are high as she also battles the malevolent vampire-chef Bradley Sanguini, who "blessed" her, and strives to maintain her deceased parents' restaurant, all to prevent losing her own soul. This book blends paranormal romance, mystery, and urban fantasy, offering a complex protagonist dealing with grief, identity, and immense responsibility.