Category: romance

Blue Moon by Alyson Noel

Things have changed for Ever since she met her beloved Damen, not least because she’s got a whole new set of powers courtesy of her new Immortal status. But just as she’s getting stronger, Damen seems to be weakening. Panicked at the thought of losing him, Ever finds a path to Summerland where she learns the secrets of his tortured past.

Not what I had expected. The first one was the best, though I want to read the next one.
G.S. (S2) *****

My Love Lies Bleeding by Alyxandra Harvey

The Blakes are rather different to your usual neighbours. They are vampires and some of the members of the family date back to the twelfth century. One of the children, Solange, is the only born female vampire known and, as such, she poses a direct threat to the vampire queen. Her best friend Lucy is human, and when Solange is kidnapped Lucy and Solange’s brother, Nicholas, set out to save her. Lucy soon discovers that she would like to be more than just friends with Nicholas. But how does one go about dating a vampire? Meanwhile, Solange finds an unlikely ally in Kieran, a member of the group that has kidnapped her.

This is definitely one of the best books I ever read – I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait for more from the Drake Chronicles. G.S. (S2) *****

It was amazing. I loved it! L.M. (S2) *****

Passing Strange by Daniel Waters

“Karen DeSonne always passed as a normal teenager – and now that she’s dead, she’s still passing – this time, as alive. When her dead friends are accused of a high profile murder and forced into hiding, she has to prove their innocence.”

The third book in the series doesn’t quite live up to the heights of the first book, Generation Dead, but it’s still a compelling read.
JM, Library

Generation Dead by Daniel Waters

“All over the tri-state area, something strange is happening. Teenagers who die aren’t staying dead. They are coming back to life, but they come back different – they stutter and their reactions to everything are slower. Termed ‘living impaired’ or ‘differently biotic’, there are lots of conspiracy theories to explain this new phenomenon. But as their numbers keep on growing, so does the discomfort of the living people in the community. When Phoebe falls for Tommy Williams, her best friend and star of the football team, Adam, has conflicting emotions.And when Tommy decides to try out for the football team, it sets off a chain of events that escalates into deadly violence.”

This book fascinated me, it was so different to anything I’ve ever read. It was very enjoyable and I struggled to put it down. Can’t wait for the sequel! ****
Review by S.W. (S4, 2009)