The Red-Headed Step Child

The term "red-headed stepchild" has long been used as a metaphor for someone or something that is treated as inferior or neglected. This phrase has also been adopted as the title for a novel by Jaye Wells, "The Red-Headed Stepchild," which was published in 2009. The novel is a mix of urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and it is the first book in the Sabina Kane series.

The Red-Headed Step Child
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Prep Time:

1 mins

Total Time:

1 mins

Servings:

1

Yield:

1 serving

Ingredients

1 pint beer
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey
½ (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger grenadine syrup

Directions

Step 1

Pour one pint glass of beer. Measure a shot of whiskey, and pour in. Top with 1/2 shot of grenadine.

Complement

The protagonist of the book is Sabina Kane, a half-vampire, half-mage assassin who has been raised by her vampire grandmother in a world where vampires and mages are mortal enemies. Sabina's life is turned upside down when she discovers that she has a twin sister, and she is forced to confront her own identity and make difficult choices about where her loyalties lie. With its blend of action, romance, and supernatural elements, "The Red-Headed Stepchild" offers a fresh and compelling take on the urban fantasy genre, and it has garnered a dedicated fan base.