KISSING COFFINS by Ellen Schreiber
    Category:  Paranormal
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  8/1/05
    Publisher:  Katherine Tegen
    Reviewed by:  Andie Z.
    Rating:  4 Stars


    First of all, I just want to say that this is the second book in the series, picking up right where the first one left off, so it
    is highly suggested that KISSING COFFINS be read after VAMPIRE KISSES. Consider that your warning. Now
    that that's out of the way, on to the book!

    Goth-girl Raven has just discovered that her boyfriend, Alexander Sterling, new to the town of "Dullsville," is an actual
    vampire. Unfortunately, the morning after this startling discovery, he disappears. Raven is devastated, but doesn't dare
    ask anyone for help for fear they will discover his secret.

    She decides to take the matter into her own hands and sets off to look for clues to his whereabouts, determined to
    find him and convince him that she is perfectly fine with the fact that he is one of the undead. Her search leads her to
    the Mansion, where she finds a mysterious note in Alexander's bedroom that only says, "Alexander, HE IS ON HIS
    WAY!" She then takes a trip to nearby "Hipsterville," home of hippies, Goths, starving artists, her aunt Libby, and,
    hopefully, Alexander.

    Following a trail of clues, she visits the Coffin Club (a popular hangout for Goths), the Hipsterville Historical Society
    (who knew that would be helpful?), and a deserted mansion on the outskirts of town (that's hopefully not really
    deserted at all).

    She also meets the mysterious and slightly creepy Jagger, who offers to help her with her search. But is he just a Goth-
    obsessed teen like Raven, or is he the real thing? And why does he seem so interested in Alexander?

    KISSING COFFINS is a fun, quick read for those looking for a vampire story without the blood and gore. However,
    the writing is often quite shallow, and the relationship between Raven and Alexander is never really fully developed
    enough for my taste. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy the book, and I'm definitely looking forward to the rest of the series,
    but it wasn't a favorite.  
Vampire Kisses Bk. 2:
Kissing Coffins
by Ellen Schreiber