Insightful, compelling and provocative, this book offers an enlightening analysis of the global phenomenon of vampire romance that has as much to tell us about gender, sexuality and post-feminism as it does the vampires that we love, or love to hate. A must-read for fans and scholars alike

Stacey Abbott, University of Roehampton London, UK.

Interrogating the tricky terrain of post-feminist discourse via a close reading of three vampire juggernauts of the early 2000s, Gerhard's book offers an incisive deep-dive into contemporary gender politics.

Natalie Wilson, California State University San Marcos, USA.

Gerhards offers a comprehensive look at three populist vampire texts that provides a strong introduction to vampire studies for undergraduates across the liberal arts. Using a sophisticated analysis, she reconstructs arguments from many well know feminist and cultural theorists to help guide new scholars through the ways vampire products can help students navigate gender and identity in the 21st century.

Melissa Anyiwo, Curry College, USA