Basically title. I'd like to get into vampire novels. I'm not too into horror stuff and am certainly not looking for erotica. Now don't get me wrong, I do like some drama and don't mind a sex scene in a book, but I do not want the focus to be erotica or some edgy YA either.
Something mature and deep would be preferable. It can be dark but doesn't need to be. I reject horror mostly because it's hard for me to really think of horror including these other elements I am seeking but I could be mistaken. I want well rounded characters, developed character relations, and a moving plot. I want more emotions outside of spooks and titilation.
Thank you for your suggestions!
by arkticturtle
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Vampire diaries? Or is that one to obvious?
It was actually written before twilight :p I’ve never read the novels but saw the series though!
How about Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff?
Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda and God of Endings by Jacqueline Holland are vampire or vampire-adjacent literary fiction that are definitely more serious than a typical vampire book. Definitely existential themes!
The historian was great but not that deep.
Let the Right one in is a bit deeper but has disturbing elements.
Fledgling by Octavia Butler has some romance/sex but is nowhere near what I would call smut. Lots of drama and intrigue.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. Pretty much exactly what you’re describing!
Sunshine by Robin McKinley.
The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike
The Vampire Earth series by E E Knight (I only read the first two but I remember them being pretty good)