"Sassy and very funny... Rarely has  recession brought such enjoyment." (PW).

"Meany's laugh-out-loud dialogue and vulnerable protagonists... assure this charming crowd-pleaser a varied audience." (Booklist).

"Breezy, fast-paced accounts incorporate humorous situations and witty comments." (SLJ).

Praise for Bloodthirsty:
"Bloodthirsty sparkles with wit and charm." (Daniel Waters, author of Generation Dead).

"Bloodthirsty is witty, laugh-at-loud funny, and real.... This is an original and enjoyable first novel for older teens." (SLJ).

"A story so funny and clever I wish I had thought of it myself." (Jake Wizner, author of Spanking Shakespeare and Castration Celebration).

"Vampire chic turns vampire geek as Meaney bites the neck that feeds in this sly and funny send-up of a pop culture obsession. Bloody good." (Tonya Hurley, New York Times bestselling author of the Ghostgirl series).