Review: Straight Outta Fangton

Straight Outta Fangton by C.T. Phipps
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Straight Outta Fangton, Peter Stone finds out that the vamp life isn’t always as glorious and great as he was led to believe. Apparently, if you are poor and barely making ends meet before becoming a vampire, you can still be poor and barely make ends meet after becoming a vampire. It’s a 180 from most vampire-based series I’ve heard about and I really dig the crass humor and pop culture asides. The characters are great, the dialog is entertaining, and there’s a surprisingly complex and interesting plot going on underneath the comedy and satire. I've read and listened to the book multiple times and I swear it keeps getting better every time. 

I’ve really liked the whole United States of Monster’s setting. Despite swearing urban fantasy isn’t for me, I’ve gotten into the Brightblade, Weredeer, and now Straight Outta Fangton series. The depth of the setting is immense and despite it being largely a setting for comedies, it’s very well thought out and put together. And I’m so sorry Jane, but I’m going to have to say that Straight Outta Fangton is my favorite series set in this universe so far. 

Cary Hite is a perfect match to narrate this book. His comedic timing, inflection, and his delivery are all excellent for Straight Outta Fangton. He gives the perfect voice to Peter Stone and makes a great book even better.  

Special thanks to C.T. Phipps, who provided me with this book at my request.

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