The Next Big Thing

So, it seems vampires have well and truly had their day. And when you hear pre-teen girls (especially) starting to dis the Twilight saga in the schoolyard, it leaves me wondering just what the next big supernatural phenomenon will be.

Demons seem to be picking up popularity, with book series, such as Dark Touch by Amy Meredith focusing wholly on defeating them. The craze surrounding the last Harry Potter movie could be a chance for the wizards to rise to the top again; although, after the brilliant way the books captured the imaginations of so many age groups, it could be a hard task to match them.

Angels also seem to be bandied around a little, though you have to wonder how many versions there can be and how far that theme can be taken. Could it be a chance for shape-shifters to step out from the secondary role they seem to play? Novels, such as Nightshade, could certainly push their campaign. With the huge success Monster High has enjoyed in the U.S, and with the release of the second instalment in April, we might all be saying ‘vampire who’? and’ monsters away’!

Well, I decided I would ask my son–otherwise known as my resident expert–and he says that he would love to see zombies, aliens and goblins step up to the plate, as well as a rise in dragons, werewolves and wizards. Basically, and I’m quoting here, his thoughts are: “Let the boys rule for once. Girls have had vamps for ages.”

Personally (and here I got an epic eye roll ’cause I’m a girl, and girls just want lots of kissing, apparently), I’d like to see more witches and fae and monsters. So what’s your pick? Who are you voting for in the battle to be number one?

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