Stargazer

May 1, 2009
Gr 9 Up-This sequel to "Evernight" (HarperTeen, 2008) throws more plot twists at readers, but the writing has improved. The characters are also better developed, and readers find out more about their history. As the new school year begins at a private (vampire) academy, Bianca, a vampire, and Lucas, a vampire hunter, continue their illicit romance, meeting every few months. Her friend Balthazar is trying to find his sister, who is being pursued by the vampire-hunting group the Black Cross. Bianca has several encounters with wraiths and finds out that all of the humans admitted to Evernight have homes haunted by ghosts. Still confused about who and what she is, she gets hot and heavy with Balthazar but returns to Lucas in the end. Part "Romeo and Juliet", part paranormal romance, part high school drama, this series will definitely continue as the author is keeping some secrets from readers. Fans of Richelle Mead and Stephenie Meyer will definitely enjoy this book."Corinda J. Humphrey, Los Angeles Public Library"

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July 1, 2009
Vampire-in-training Bianca (Evernight) is back at boarding school, investigating its suspicious new policy of admitting humans. Meanwhile, love interest Lucas continues to hunt vampires with vigilante group Black Cross. A friend's long-undead sister complicates their already ill-fated relationship. Though the appearance of ghouls seems an unnecessary addition to a series already full of vampire intrigue, it won't deter fans of supernatural romance.

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February 15, 2009
Grades 9-12 The bloodthirsty boarders at an exclusive prep school for the undead return in this sequel to Evernight (2008). Sophomore Bianca, still human but almost a vampire, continues her clandestine, passionate romance with Lucas, a member of the vampire-hunting Black Cross. Together with handsome fellow student Balthazar, the kind of nice vampire boy Biancas parents envision as her boyfriend, Bianca and Lucas investigate violent, ghostly incidents at Evernight and the underlying question of why the Academy admits humans. Once again, heart-pounding suspense, steamy romance, and textbook-gothic details drive this rapid read that will please Twilight fans, too.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)