But here, the Ina are separate creatures that have existed in secret alongside humans for centuries. Traditional vampires were once human and the exploration of where they lose their humanity is often at the core of vampire stories. It examines the human condition primarily by removing humanity from a human-like creature. The vampire is an exploration of power and control. It might seem strange for Butler to tackle vampires-even science fiction focused genetically-modified vampires-but it actually fits within her framework quite well. And these problems become the catalyst of the center conflict. But even these communities aren’t immune to biases and intolerant behaviors we see in our reality. These symbiotes build close-knit families where humans and vampires live in harmony. But not just any vampire-a genetically modified vampire from a species that creates symbiotic relationships with humans through their venom. It's a stunning exploration of what it means to be human through the eyes of a vampire.
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