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Feeder
Maria Christine lives life at the fringes of society as one of the Were, a race of beings from which legends of Vampires and Werewolves have been born. She calls herself a Vampire but instead of drinking blood, she feasts on the souls of humans. Like others of her kind, she has the ability shifts her shape into other creatures. Most of her kind can only assume one form other than their own. Maria is different, she can assume many other forms, though her favorite is that of a wolf.
Her kind calls themselves Feeders and Maria does her best to avoid contact with most of them, not wanting to be tied to any one Coven; however, her dark existence stealing life from strangers on the fringes of society will soon change. She soon finds herself on the run from a Warrior and Hunter team determined to kill her in an effort to wipe the scourge of her kind off the face of the Earth.
She faces a choice, join a Coven and find protection from the Hunters or find a way to live life on her own terms. Through the struggle the only constant is her ever present hunger, driving her to feed.
Her kind calls themselves Feeders and Maria does her best to avoid contact with most of them, not wanting to be tied to any one Coven; however, her dark existence stealing life from strangers on the fringes of society will soon change. She soon finds herself on the run from a Warrior and Hunter team determined to kill her in an effort to wipe the scourge of her kind off the face of the Earth.
She faces a choice, join a Coven and find protection from the Hunters or find a way to live life on her own terms. Through the struggle the only constant is her ever present hunger, driving her to feed.
232 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2014
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August 6, 2017
YA paranormal, psychotic urban fantasy. There's no romance here - not beyond the hints of an irreconcilable Oedipus complex. Maria Christine is a feeder, a survivor, and a soul eater. Much like a stray dog on the street, the protagonist has an emotional maturity of a human child in their terrible twos. Her intelligence varies from one moment to the next. Sometimes, she's as dumb as a dog a la The Highwayman and other times the vocabulary of her thoughts promises a SAT score worthy of scholarships. This is a fascinating study of a monster and a child of darkness. Young Adults will love how Maria's will to power fuels their narcissistic delusions.
Lucinda Moebius' Feeder reminds of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Doris Lessings' The Fifth Child, A Clockwork Orange, Fight Club and True Blood.
Lucinda Moebius' Feeder reminds of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Doris Lessings' The Fifth Child, A Clockwork Orange, Fight Club and True Blood.
March 31, 2014
One of my favorite books by this author to date. The book is quite a bit shorter than her other fiction, but the story line develops much faster and smoother than before. The main character is very memorable and exciting.
The book takes a new and interesting track on ware and vampires. It is written more as a young adult book and my students are very anxious to read it. The descriptions of character, action, and setting bring the reader into the story. I felt I understood the character's motive and actions based on her thoughts and fears as described in the book, rather than being told what she was thinking or feeling.
I cannot wait to see what the next installment of Feeder brings to the character.
The book takes a new and interesting track on ware and vampires. It is written more as a young adult book and my students are very anxious to read it. The descriptions of character, action, and setting bring the reader into the story. I felt I understood the character's motive and actions based on her thoughts and fears as described in the book, rather than being told what she was thinking or feeling.
I cannot wait to see what the next installment of Feeder brings to the character.
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June 30, 2020The world is full of supernatural monsters: vampires, lycanthropes, ghouls, and even stranger things. Many humans have glimpsed them, but few realize that the seeming diversity of creatures that stalk the shadows are all simply aspects of a single species of energy beings, called “were”. These creatures have existed since the beginning of the universe, evolving in parallel with the mortal world. Were’s heightened senses allow them to see and feed on the life forces of other creatures. With the energy they gain, they can perform all sorts of supernatural feats- most notably shapeshifting into the forms of animals and thus giving rise to legends of werebeasts.
Maria Christine, the protagonist of Feeder, is one of the “nicer” were, since she typically only feeds on murderers, rapists, and the dying. But even she has little regard for humanity beyond a source of sustenance. She lives on the edge of both human and were society, scrapping together a living as best she can, occasionally aided by a sympathetic were nun. Her transient, marginalized existence makes the readers sympathize with her even as we watch her stalk and drain humans prey. Her struggle also keep her grounded even as the story gradually reveals more of her impressive powers.
Throughout the story Maria is chased by two other supernatural beings called simply the Hunter and the Warrior. Both are also energy beings made flesh, and implied to be distant offshoots of the were. They work together to prey on Maria’s kind just as they prey on mortals. The story stumbles a bit with these two, as they aren’t particularly developed characters, aside from the Hunter’s sense of conscience. Their names are not particularly evocative. I wish they had better descriptors than just “Hunter” and “Warrior”. I do know their story is explained in the sequel, however, so hopefully we’ll see more depth from them there.
Halfway through the book, Maria is forced to flee her old haunts. She eventually runs into an organized pack were who quickly become a surrogate family. It’s intriguing to watch tough, survival-driven maria gradually learning to open up and trust her new “father” and “siblings”. Though the ease with which they accept her did make me a bit suspicious that they had ulterior motives (no spoilers on whether that suspicion was well-founded).
I’ve long been a fan of urban supernatural fantasy, particularly the classic 90s World of Darkness and the Underworld films. The setting of Feeders gives me a similar vibe to those works, though I like the twist that all these different supernatural beings described by mortals are actually just permutations of the same creature.
Feeder is a good, fast read for fans of urban fantasy and vampire tales who are looking for a twist on the familiar themes.
Maria Christine, the protagonist of Feeder, is one of the “nicer” were, since she typically only feeds on murderers, rapists, and the dying. But even she has little regard for humanity beyond a source of sustenance. She lives on the edge of both human and were society, scrapping together a living as best she can, occasionally aided by a sympathetic were nun. Her transient, marginalized existence makes the readers sympathize with her even as we watch her stalk and drain humans prey. Her struggle also keep her grounded even as the story gradually reveals more of her impressive powers.
Throughout the story Maria is chased by two other supernatural beings called simply the Hunter and the Warrior. Both are also energy beings made flesh, and implied to be distant offshoots of the were. They work together to prey on Maria’s kind just as they prey on mortals. The story stumbles a bit with these two, as they aren’t particularly developed characters, aside from the Hunter’s sense of conscience. Their names are not particularly evocative. I wish they had better descriptors than just “Hunter” and “Warrior”. I do know their story is explained in the sequel, however, so hopefully we’ll see more depth from them there.
Halfway through the book, Maria is forced to flee her old haunts. She eventually runs into an organized pack were who quickly become a surrogate family. It’s intriguing to watch tough, survival-driven maria gradually learning to open up and trust her new “father” and “siblings”. Though the ease with which they accept her did make me a bit suspicious that they had ulterior motives (no spoilers on whether that suspicion was well-founded).
I’ve long been a fan of urban supernatural fantasy, particularly the classic 90s World of Darkness and the Underworld films. The setting of Feeders gives me a similar vibe to those works, though I like the twist that all these different supernatural beings described by mortals are actually just permutations of the same creature.
Feeder is a good, fast read for fans of urban fantasy and vampire tales who are looking for a twist on the familiar themes.
September 13, 2018
This is an outstanding book that had me gripped from the first page. Among the many books dealing with similar subjects, this one is exceptional because of its originality – a rare thing to find, these days.
The story revolves around a girl named Maria who discovers, at a very early age, that she is different to everybody else she comes into contact with. She is a Feeder, someone described as a soul-eater, and humans are her prey. She doesn’t drink their blood, she takes their energy. That is just the starting point from which the author takes us on a fascinating journey of discovery as seen through Maria’s eyes, from her tutelage by on older one of her kind – called Were – to the dark twists and turns as she meets other Were as well as even more dangerous beings, Hunters and Warriors.
The book is visceral in its impact. I have rarely experienced such a vivid feeling of horror at the atmosphere created by the author, in which the Were are parasites feeding from humans who remain completely ignorant of what is happening to them, until it’s too late. The narrative conveying this is superb. The book left me feeling odd, fascinated yet awestruck at the same time. Maria is very much an anti-heroine and I was compelled to carry on reading as she plunged into depths of viciousness or lifted into realms of exhilaration. Not many books have produced such a profound reaction in me and I’m sure that other readers who like supernatural fantasy will be similarly impressed. Highly recommended.
The story revolves around a girl named Maria who discovers, at a very early age, that she is different to everybody else she comes into contact with. She is a Feeder, someone described as a soul-eater, and humans are her prey. She doesn’t drink their blood, she takes their energy. That is just the starting point from which the author takes us on a fascinating journey of discovery as seen through Maria’s eyes, from her tutelage by on older one of her kind – called Were – to the dark twists and turns as she meets other Were as well as even more dangerous beings, Hunters and Warriors.
The book is visceral in its impact. I have rarely experienced such a vivid feeling of horror at the atmosphere created by the author, in which the Were are parasites feeding from humans who remain completely ignorant of what is happening to them, until it’s too late. The narrative conveying this is superb. The book left me feeling odd, fascinated yet awestruck at the same time. Maria is very much an anti-heroine and I was compelled to carry on reading as she plunged into depths of viciousness or lifted into realms of exhilaration. Not many books have produced such a profound reaction in me and I’m sure that other readers who like supernatural fantasy will be similarly impressed. Highly recommended.
September 16, 2017
FEEDER by Lucinda Moebius is a first person fantasy novel. True to the first person style, the author doesn't reveal the name of the main character, until chapter two. Maria Christine is named by Agnes, a nun, who is also a feeder. In this novel feeders are compared to vampires. However, the author has chosen to break from the stereotype. Gone is the fear of the sun, sleeping in coffins and turning into a bats. They are stronger than the humans they use as a food source. However, feeders don't consume blood, they extract life-force. They can gain the energy through casual contact, or by directly pulling it out of a victim.
The author starts out in an action scene, and keeps good momentum throughout the book.
You get to know the main character from her point of view. How she chooses victims and how she thinks, reveal a character you will care about. Since she grew up under the sheltered tutelage of Agnes, there is a lot she doesn't know about her kind. She is forced to become a quick study.
The storyline accelerates when the hunter becomes the hunted. I gave this book a five star rating, because the storyline pulls you along, never giving you an easy place to set the book aside. For me, a good book immerses you in the story and provides a respite from everyday life. Feeder is one of those books.
The author starts out in an action scene, and keeps good momentum throughout the book.
You get to know the main character from her point of view. How she chooses victims and how she thinks, reveal a character you will care about. Since she grew up under the sheltered tutelage of Agnes, there is a lot she doesn't know about her kind. She is forced to become a quick study.
The storyline accelerates when the hunter becomes the hunted. I gave this book a five star rating, because the storyline pulls you along, never giving you an easy place to set the book aside. For me, a good book immerses you in the story and provides a respite from everyday life. Feeder is one of those books.
August 19, 2018
Lucinda Moebius is a new-to-me author, and I'm glad I picked up her book.
Feeder is a new take on a vampire novel, where Were creatures feed on human energy. I like how Moebius incorporated the myth and lore of the creatures we're all familiar with while adding her own twist. The book almost begs the question: Who is the villain?
Main character Maria Christine is a Were, so technically she's the "bad person" we're not supposed to care for. But the story is told through her eyes, and the occasional flashes of humanity she shows make you realize she's not bad. She's just who she is and is trying to survive in this world.
Feeder is a well-paced, engaging read with characters that capture your interest and hold it until the end. The tension is ramped up nicely, leaving you wanting more. I look forward to the next part of the story.
Feeder is a new take on a vampire novel, where Were creatures feed on human energy. I like how Moebius incorporated the myth and lore of the creatures we're all familiar with while adding her own twist. The book almost begs the question: Who is the villain?
Main character Maria Christine is a Were, so technically she's the "bad person" we're not supposed to care for. But the story is told through her eyes, and the occasional flashes of humanity she shows make you realize she's not bad. She's just who she is and is trying to survive in this world.
Feeder is a well-paced, engaging read with characters that capture your interest and hold it until the end. The tension is ramped up nicely, leaving you wanting more. I look forward to the next part of the story.
February 3, 2025
"Feeder" offers a fresh perspective on vampire novels by introducing creatures that feed on human energy. Moebius masterfully weaves familiar myths and lore with her unique twist, creating an intriguing story. The book leaves readers pondering: Who is the real villain? The main character, Maria Christine, is a Were, so technically she's the "bad person" we're not supposed to care for. But the story is told from her perspective, and the occasional flashes of being human she shows make you realize she's not bad. She's just trying to survive in this world. "Feeder" is a well-paced, engaging read with characters that capture your interest and hold it until the end. The tension is ramped nicely, leaving you wanting more. I look forward to the next part of the story.
June 21, 2018
This is rarely a genre I would read, but have been reading indie authors for the past couple of years. This was a very interesting turn on the vampire/succubus angle, but with more grit and less glamour. I appreciated the story of Maria Christine and the challenge and tribulations of this interesting character. I suggest this unique read to lovers of horror and soul sucking.
December 24, 2016
Lucinda has been extremely supportive of the online independent author community and devotes a tremendous amount of effort and energy to it, so I’m happy to give her some support now. This novel could be categorized as horror, but I hesitate to call it that because it didn’t seem to be written with the intent of scaring the reader. But of course, as with any book, another reader may view it differently.
The protagonist and narrator of this novel, Maria Christine, is known as a Were, or a Feeder, soul-eater, vampire, demon, etc. Different cultures give different names to her species. Members of her species call themselves Were, and within her species there are different types of Were with different attributes and abilities. The greatest similarity between all Were is the need to feed upon the life energy (that is to say souls, more or less) of living humans. For better or worse, Feeder is a vampire novel. This might be off-putting for a lot of readers, but as they say you shouldn’t judge a book by its genre (well, they say something like that). Every author who takes on the vampire concept puts their own spin on it, and this author is no exception. Rest assured, this book isn’t just a carbon copy of Twilight (thank goodness). Nobody sparkles, nobody is especially attractive, and in fact it’s quite a bit more brutal and gritty than many other vampire-related works I’ve read. Maria Christine lives in the streets. She came from an abusive foster care background and is essentially a loner. The only person she trusts is Agnes, her caretaker and fellow Were, whose manipulations and wicked schemes set our antihero running for her life into an unfamiliar world of warring Were covens and predatory Were-hunters.
It’s difficult to pin down exactly why, but for some reason a good long stretch of this novel felt like an elaborated version of an urban legend. Something about Maria Christine seemed like she could be a monster from this twenty-first century mythology, this glass-and-concrete folklore. Part of this is the way that humans are treated in the book. In short, humans are not characters. They are faceless and oblivious, existing only to be fed upon by the Were. Maria Christine is a sympathetic character, but her need to kill humans to survive makes her into an antihero. I can imagine teenagers whispering this story of story to one another in the same way tales of creatures like Slenderman and Stick Indians were whispered in my own school. Personally I love mythology and folklore in whatever form it takes, so I admire the way this book managed to capture this urban legend kind of feeling.
There is a lot to like and admire in this book, but it did have some downsides. The antagonists aren’t very well fleshed-out and seemed kind of clichéd. Some of the excitement slows down a lot halfway through when Maria Christine finds a more safe and stable place to live, and there were some dull stretches there. And, there were a good number of typos throughout the book. All of that being said, I enjoyed it. Vampire fiction isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I liked this book and I’m certain that fans of vampire fiction or supernatural fiction or urban fantasy will enjoy it even more than I did.
The protagonist and narrator of this novel, Maria Christine, is known as a Were, or a Feeder, soul-eater, vampire, demon, etc. Different cultures give different names to her species. Members of her species call themselves Were, and within her species there are different types of Were with different attributes and abilities. The greatest similarity between all Were is the need to feed upon the life energy (that is to say souls, more or less) of living humans. For better or worse, Feeder is a vampire novel. This might be off-putting for a lot of readers, but as they say you shouldn’t judge a book by its genre (well, they say something like that). Every author who takes on the vampire concept puts their own spin on it, and this author is no exception. Rest assured, this book isn’t just a carbon copy of Twilight (thank goodness). Nobody sparkles, nobody is especially attractive, and in fact it’s quite a bit more brutal and gritty than many other vampire-related works I’ve read. Maria Christine lives in the streets. She came from an abusive foster care background and is essentially a loner. The only person she trusts is Agnes, her caretaker and fellow Were, whose manipulations and wicked schemes set our antihero running for her life into an unfamiliar world of warring Were covens and predatory Were-hunters.
It’s difficult to pin down exactly why, but for some reason a good long stretch of this novel felt like an elaborated version of an urban legend. Something about Maria Christine seemed like she could be a monster from this twenty-first century mythology, this glass-and-concrete folklore. Part of this is the way that humans are treated in the book. In short, humans are not characters. They are faceless and oblivious, existing only to be fed upon by the Were. Maria Christine is a sympathetic character, but her need to kill humans to survive makes her into an antihero. I can imagine teenagers whispering this story of story to one another in the same way tales of creatures like Slenderman and Stick Indians were whispered in my own school. Personally I love mythology and folklore in whatever form it takes, so I admire the way this book managed to capture this urban legend kind of feeling.
There is a lot to like and admire in this book, but it did have some downsides. The antagonists aren’t very well fleshed-out and seemed kind of clichéd. Some of the excitement slows down a lot halfway through when Maria Christine finds a more safe and stable place to live, and there were some dull stretches there. And, there were a good number of typos throughout the book. All of that being said, I enjoyed it. Vampire fiction isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I liked this book and I’m certain that fans of vampire fiction or supernatural fiction or urban fantasy will enjoy it even more than I did.
October 1, 2016
Okay, this is going to be a shorter review because I have a paper and two drawings to do for college. In hindsight, I probably should have finished my paper before I finished the book, but what can I say, it was a good book.
Lucinda Moebius’s version of vampires is a new swing I hadn’t really thought of before, granted I haven’t read many vampire books. The book is written in a vampire named Maria’s point of view. She’s not like the other vampires, her life, her struggles, they’ve made her more human than any of them could ever be. Yet she’s more than any of the others could ever be, even in worse and most broken state.
Overall, I love this world, the spin on the vampires and I thirst for more. If I could I’d run out and get more of Lucinda Moebius’s books, but I need to get back to reality, finish my assignments, and work on editing my own book.
Lucinda Moebius’s version of vampires is a new swing I hadn’t really thought of before, granted I haven’t read many vampire books. The book is written in a vampire named Maria’s point of view. She’s not like the other vampires, her life, her struggles, they’ve made her more human than any of them could ever be. Yet she’s more than any of the others could ever be, even in worse and most broken state.
Overall, I love this world, the spin on the vampires and I thirst for more. If I could I’d run out and get more of Lucinda Moebius’s books, but I need to get back to reality, finish my assignments, and work on editing my own book.
August 22, 2015
Originally, I gave this a 3 1/2, but the author has gone back and fixed the issues, so I'll up it to a 4. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot, the characters, and the pacing.Overall, the story was well written, a new perspective on the life of a vampire, at least from the books I've read. I very much enjoyed the relationships, not just between the protagonist and her new found coven, but even between her and her newly discovered enemies. The story was very fast paced, and I found it difficult to find a place I was satisfied enough to put the book down, continually wanting "just one more page, one more chapter."
I'd recommend this to those who like the paranormal: vampires, werewolves, and, well, soul eaters. :)
I'd recommend this to those who like the paranormal: vampires, werewolves, and, well, soul eaters. :)
March 2, 2015
You don't often see psy-vamps portrayed in vampire fiction. Most of the vampires we're familiar with take blood, not energy and souls. Even less common is to see a portrayal of non-humans who really are non-human in their outlook and reactions. Feeder absolutely shines with originality, and immersion into an alien mind. Told entirely from the viewpoint of a creature whose outlook on life is very different from our own, this one goes on my list of 'must reads' for vampire book lovers. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
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