The Last Hope in Hopetown

Praise for The Last Hope in Hopetown:

A 2022 SLJ Best Book

*“Equal parts horror and mystery, this contemporary tale is sure to delight readers who enjoy a bit of a spooky vibe with their conspiracy theories and whodunit adventures.”–School Library Journal, starred review
“Fans finishing up the latest season of Stranger Things will be sucked into this suspenseful and complex debut novel.”–BCCB
“This energetic, action-filled story is rounded out with an exploration of what makes a family and Sophie’s realistic emotions about being adopted…A suspenseful supernatural story about belonging and inclusion.”–Kirkus
“Tureaud’s action-packed page-turner keeps family and community at the heart of the story, ultimately revealing what makes a true monster.”–Booklist
“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
“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