Even if someone is not “into” vampires, they’ll likely have SOME thoughts about them, even if it’s only about why they’re “played out” or “not scary.” I, for one, will argue at length about why Carmilla is better than Dracula (though they each have their appeal). And I love tracing their transformations! We love to hypothesize about where the concepts came from, trace their evolution or regression based on contemporary fears, and stretch their talons into new, fantastical measures. For one thing, they’re ubiquitous—vampires in different iterations exist all over the world…just because the household name “Dracula” conjures up the image of a vampire doesn’t mean that they’re only western-based monsters. In fact, one of our own writers at Book Riot lists four non-western approaches to the vampire mythology. Not to mention the myriad vampire movies that debut on a regular basis. (Have y’all seen Ana Lily Amirpour’s A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night? OMG, do it.) But you’re here, I’m sure, dear reader, to see about your next beloved vampire books. You’ve probably finished with Dracula by Bram Stoker and its many adaptations and re-imaginings, and now you’re wondering…what will you read next? This quiz is designed to find you the perfect one among vampire books that suits all your preferences. Or should I say, the one that fits your tastes? If this realization is something that interests you…consider this your invitation. Start the quiz below to learn your next perfect vampire read!
