In this sequel to Peeps, the end of the world is at hand, with a plague turning people into cannibalistic vampires, even as ancient, evil creatures stir far beneath the Earth’s surface. In New York, five teens start a rock group, unaware that their unique blend of talents may hold the key to humanity’s ultimate survival. Once again, Westerfeld delivers an edgy tale of dark fantasy and urban horror, told in a variety of voices. The only drawbacks to this story are its relative lack of connection to its prequel, and an overly rushed resolution. Westerfeld could easily have drawn the story out further.