VAMPS

Dillon is half human and half vampire, a dhampir. He joins VAMPS, an elite school in the Swiss Alps. Its pupils come from rich and powerful vampire families. He is the first dhampir the school has ever admitted. His arrival upsets a world that treats him as an outsider.

To survive his first term, Dillon must accept his vampire nature. He soon learns that his blood holds rare, dangerous powers. Other vampires want to steal them. His search for a place among his peers becomes a fight for survival.

Nicole Arend's debut is a young adult fantasy with a dark academia setting. It opens a series that blends vampire lore with teen life. Friendship, betrayal and the struggle for status shape the story. These young vampires vie for power and school popularity alike. Their families also wield influence in the human world.

Strict rules govern life in the school's castle. Pupils need permission and a companion to leave. Rules limit feeding on humans and forbid harming fellow pupils. They also ban using mind control on staff or classmates. Breaking some rules can lead to expulsion or death.