Tantalize: Kieren's Story

In this single-issue graphic novel from Candlewick Press, Tantalize: Kieren's Story expands the world of Cynthia Leitich Smith's popular YA novel series by shifting focus to a supporting character. The story follows Kieren, a werewolf navigating the supernatural dangers and romantic tensions of a vampire-run restaurant in Austin, Texas. Illustrated by Ming Doyle, this 2011 release offers a self-contained, visually-driven entry point for readers curious about the series' gothic, Southern Gothic setting.