Black Rose (Maker Saga) (Volume 1)

Alice is the North American Maker, the vampire leader for her region. Her cold, ruthless demeanor makes her the best at what she does. One day, she meets a special newborn that stands out to her and she takes her in as an apprentice. The more she gets to know Charlotte, the more she realizes that she is not like normal vampires. Meanwhile, Charlotte is thrown into a world she didn't know existed; the vampire world, full of cold, bloody creatures that do anything to get what they want. As Charlotte is lucky enough to be mentored through her transaction, she can see the vampire world as it is: cruel. She struggles with her cold vampire thoughts versus her human conscience and showing that vampires don't have to be heartless to be strong. While Alice and Charlotte get to know each other, a war is brewing between the vampires and vampire hunters. Alice and Charlotte must work together to lead their soldiers to war. Can they work through their differences and face the hunters? Or, will the vampires finally lose to humans? *This book is not suitable for younger children*