“The Last Hope in Hopetown boasts relatable vampiric world building and fast-paced intrigue wrapped in a warm blanket of belonging, acceptance, and the triumph of empathetic family bonds! Young fantasy readers will enjoy Tureaud’s suspenseful story full of fierce love that saturates every page.”—Ash Van Otterloo, author of Cattywampus, and A Touch of Ruckus.
"Tureaud’s high-concept debut offers an extended metaphor exploring how the past informs the present, touching on corporate protections, government surveillance, model minority dynamics, and personal rights via vibrantly rendered characters."—Publisher's Weekly.
"Tureaud’s action-packed page-turner keeps family and community at the heart of the story, ultimately revealing what makes a true monster."—Booklist.