5 comments about Vampire Diaries #1: The Awakening.

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   High school can be a pain. If you're a vampire, it sucks. If you're a girl whose in love with said vampire... well, it can be the pits. But then again, if life were easy, what would a high school kid have to complain about?
   
   Sound like your life? A little? Then you need to read The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening.
   
   I know, I know. This story is on the television. It is, but I have to tell you, reading the book is much better than just watching it. Many stories lose something when they go from the written page to the small screen. This is one of those stories.
   
   Elena has a lot of dimension beyond being a pretty high school senior. She's smart, but she's also nosy. I liked her adventurous spirit, although at first, I wasn't real thrilled with her almost callous approach to her boyfriend. But then again, who is totally nice all the time when dealing with a pest? High school kids can identify with her actions.
   
   Stefan and Damon are a great tag team in that both are handsome, damned, and enigmatic. You want to see Stefan get with Elena. The struggle to overcome evil and desire is interesting, but a little adult for some 'tween readers. Still, there is the expected drama of high school... the bullies, the drama queens, and then the paranormal happenings around them.
   
   You feel like you're in the story with them and watching them grow is like watching your friends come of age. Once you read this book, you'll want the second and third installments, it's that good.
   
   If you like vampires and the strife of the teen years, then you need to read The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening. You don't regret it. I give this book 4 suns.



2. I loved this book, it is better than the TV series although I love that as well. There is alot more happening in the book, you almost wish you were there in it. I love the way Stephan is a stronger vampire in this book and he is using humans for blood, in the TV series he never does that.
   
   I would love to see the books over here in Australia......



3. The Awakening is your average vampire novel. Everything was heating up nicely and it looked like the book was going to be some thing to get excited about. Elena is self-centered. Stephen is a tortured soul. Damon is sadistic. Put the three of them together and watch the fireworks. Just when you got to what should have been the climax of the story, the book abruptly stopped. There was nothing more, the book just ended.
   
   I get that The Awakening is the first book in the series and that the ending is supposed to entice the reader to pick up the next book. Unfortunately, that's not what happened here. The book is incomplete. It's as thought the last couple of pages were torn out. It ended with the promise of action instead of any form of resolution or conclusion. I don't expect a series to tie up all the lose ends in every book, but I do expect a complete story.
   
   What there was of the story was good. It felt as though things were really going to get exciting. They still may, later in the series. The Awakening is only worthwhile to read if you are willing to commit to the next book, if not the entire series. I was already planning on reading the series, start to finish, but I'm afraid all of the books are going to have the same problem. The book was good, not great. A book can't be great without an ending.



4. I have read this book first couple of chapters. It is alot different than the series on tv. It is interesting.



5. I loved this book. It starts off with Elena's first diary entry. She thinks that something bad is going to happen. The book starts off good and strong on the first page.
   When Stefan comes to Robert E Lee High School, Elena must have him. But there is one problem, Stefan is doing everything in his power to ignore her. This just makes Elena more determined to get him. She even uses her ex, Matt to help her.
   The book get's even better when Stefan tells Elena his secret. I wanted to share a paragraph that I liked in the book. It is on page 57 and it is the last paragraph. It is describing the cemetary. I love the description of it and this paragraph shows how detailed and wonderful L.J. Smith's writing is.
   
   "The moon had not risen, and she could just make out the graveyard and Wickery Bridge beyond it. The old graveyard dated from Civil War days, and many of the headstones bore the names of soldiers. It had a wild look to it; brambles and tall weeds grew on the graves, and ivy vines swarmed over crumbling granite. Elena had never liked it."
   
   This paragraph makes me smile and gives me chills. I love the detail of the cemetary, I felt like I was there.
   Can't wait to read the rest of the series.

5 comments about Not Forgotten (Angel).

1. Maybe its just me but I don't like the style to say that it drags would be a definite understatement. Whereas most books in an expanded universe act as a cool way to expand on characters we know and love I wish I could just forget this one. You would be much better off just buying the DVDs.
   
   Overall-Get the book if you are a complete fanatic otherwise avoid.



2. This is the second novel in the Angel series (the first was the novelization of the season premier), once again by Nancy Holder, an established Buffy writer who has successfully made the transition to Los Angeles and our dark and broody vampire hero.

   Starting in the jungles of Southeast Asia the fate of Rais family has become inextricable woven with Latura, the Indonesian god of death and sickness, Fueled by the gods power to prolong life and grant favors Bang Rais has risen to great wealth and power. Now he, his son Jusef, and his nephew Slamet are on the verge of accomplishing the unthinkable - incarnating Latura in a human vessel, granting the deity absolute power.

   Called in to rescue the workers in a sweatshop, Angel finds himself confronted by a strange Indonesian wizard in a deadly firefight. Curious about Angel's involvement, Kate Lockley reveals that there has been a string of weird deaths by fire recently - people who burn up from the inside out. Angel investigates these crimes but is hampered by a lack of clues. Until Cordelia runs into both Jusef Rais and a purse snatcher while bargain hunting and winds up with an invitation to a funeral.

   Nancy Holder sets out to create an action story with an intricate plot. Angel, Cordelia, Doyle, and a host of supporting characters weave back and forth to the point where it is sometimes difficult to tell who is the wizard and who is the sacrifice. Despite these confusing moments, the story works, very much due to Holder's natural ability to develop characters.

   'Not Forgotten,' despite its flaws, is an interesting story with a careful balance between the often sarcastic humor of the Angel team and the grim cult that they are trying to defeat. Prepare to be both entertained and baffled, right up to the surprise finish.




3. First of all, let me explain that I am a big fan of David Lynch and other very odd cinema and literature. However, it takes a very skillfull artist to make a mindwarp like "Twin Peaks" work without losing the audience completely in the process. Of course, when you go for the bizarre you'll lose some people, but when your die-hard fans start scratching their heads you have a problem.

   Nancy Holder, in "Not Forgotten" has done a great job with the characters. With only a few minor flubs, their actions and interactions seem like they came right out of a season one script. (Flubs include a little more humor than standard from Angel, some incorrect Irish phrasing from Doyle and flashback Angel, and the fact that Angel's human name was Liam, not Angelus - but at the time the novel was written the show had not revealed that latter point).

   I was able to hold on through all the twists in the story and had no problem believing that Ms. Holder would make all clear in the end. In fact, I told my girlfriend when I was half through the book that this was the best Buffy or Angel book I'd read so far and the first one that I'd recommend to her.

   Then I got to the end.

   I had to re-read the last few pages several times. I was sure that I was more tired than I thought and just wasn't getting something. But no. I won't spoil the end here except to say that it does not successfully tie up any of the dangling plot threads and does not do a good job of making clear what the author intended. I am sure that Ms. Holder had in mind an ending that would wrap up everything nicely and leave the reader going "Oh.... so that's what was going on this whole time!" I can see the edges of the idea she was trying, but in my opinion she left a little too much of the ending up to the reader to interpret. Just a little more laid out would have let us grasp the rest.

   All-in-all, a frustrating experience. Only recommended to die hard fans of the show or the author.




4. This book was only ok. I have read much better from Nancy Holder. The book falls short for Angel. However, the interaction between the characters is still maintained. I would not necessarily recommend this book for anyone besides super fans of "Angel."



5. This book was okay, but a bit confusing and strange. Still, being a big fan of the TV show, I enjoyed the interaction between the main characters.

2 comments about Mexican Ghost Tales of the Southwest: Stories and Illustrations.

1. I love this book. It's a wonderful source of Mexican Folktales. Find things like a Lechusa, black dog and La Llorona in this great little book of Mexican folktales.



2. I do recall hearing many of these stories as a child and the book triggered wonderful childhood memories. Coming from a Mexican family, these stories were presumed to be actual accounts and were a successful tool for parents to keep children in line.

   These accounts came to life when Grandpa whispered them to us on a warm, moonlit Summer night...as the kids huddled around him, clutching on to one another.

   I am grateful that the essence of the stories is preserved in writing. In all fairness to the author, something is lost during the transition from storyteller to the pages in a book. A good story teller has the unfair advantage of mannerisms, facial expressions and the opportunity to grab an unsuspecting, trembling youngster at the most chilling point of the story.

   To readers who did not grow up where these stories were an essential part of life, please do not judge these tales on the book alone, for they were meant to be heard, not read.

5 comments about The Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even.

1. I read this book in quite a short space of time. The characters as presented are reasonably interesting, and quite believable. I liked the slightly different take on vampires, and how the character has to start struggling with a new problem. Also, the book wasn't too predictable either, I did like some of the surprises.
   
   A solid 4, I'd give 5 if it was a bit longer.



2. This was a delight fun read, with a likable heroine and tightly paced action. It was everything I wanted in some light summer reading: humor, warmth, and evil cheerleaders.



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4. Elizabeth Frasier is on track to graduate as school valedictorian, is the editor of the school newspaper, and has already picked out her dream college. All is going according to plan until she encounters the school heartthrob, star football player Stephen Wills. Stephen turns out to be a vampire and promptly turns Elizabeth into one as well. Elizabeth's world is turned upside down as her hopes and dreams are lost, and she has to deal with the problems of undead life. With her best friend Jenny, Elizabeth plans to extract revenge on Stephen and tries to find a way to rejoin the living . The Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even is an enjoyable, light read that doesn't take itself too seriously. It is a well-written book that contains both action and mild romance, as well as a healthy dose of humor. It's easy to get caught up in Kenner's writing. The book is lighter in tone than many teen vampire themed books with female protagonists , but fans of the genre should appreciate the break, and readers of teen chick lit who don't normally read vampire fiction will still enjoy The Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even . The only flaw is that Kenner does not provide a satisfying resolution at the end, so the book can't really be said to stand alone. The ending is clearly written to set up for the sequel as it is clearly set up for a sequel. Still, The Good Ghoul's Guide to Getting Even is a fun, fast, and appealing read, and is definitely worth a look.



5. These books are pure fast moving enjoyment. We had a lot of dun reading them and are impatiently waiting for the next book. I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys reading Sci-Fi Fantasy.

3 comments about Initiation (Vampire Beach).

1. After reading the first one, which was very rocky for me, I was reluctant to begin Initiation. I can say, however, that it was better than the first. I thought everything that was revealed in the first one was pieced together in the second one.
   
   However, I thought it was a little too action-esque. It didn't really fit well with the other one, which had very little action. It was also a bit confusing, which isn't very good in a book, or anything for that matter.
   
   Like I said in my review for Bloodlust, keep an open mind as you buy and begin to read this.



2. In the second installment of the VAMPIRE BEACH series, Jason Freeman is still coming to grips with the fact that the popular kids at his new Malibu high school are all vampires. And why shouldn't the vamps be popular? They're beautiful and rich, and they throw the best parties. But Jason knows those parties are simply an excuse to drink blood from unwitting human guests. It's true that the humans aren't hurt, the vampires need blood to survive, and many of those vampires are Jason's friends, but still... Let's just say that Jason is feeling conflicted. Then when his best friend from the old neighborhood turns up unexpectedly and under mysterious circumstances, Jason's problems multiply.
   
   As with the first VAMPIRE BEACH book, I love the premise. When I was in high school, I often wondered what it was that made the popular crowd so special. I could wear the same clothes they wore and sport the same hairstyle, but still something was missing. Maybe they were all secretly blood-sucking monsters. That would explain a lot.
   
   But, again, just like the first book in this series, the execution of the great premise left me cold. For one thing, this book is too short. I wanted it to delve more deeply into the characters and their lives. So much could have been going on in this vampire-run town, and I was constantly disappointed that the author wasn't exploring those things. I was also bothered by the fact that there were some pretty improbable actions being taken by people in this story. For example, if you're hiding in a roomful of vampires and your cell phone goes off, wouldn't it be odd if the vamps still didn't notice you were there? The reactions and explanations sometimes felt contrived and highly unlikely, which detracted from the story.
   
   In the plus column, this book seemed to have toned down the first book's uncomfortable attempts to use current teenage language. Or if it didn't tone them down, then I must have gotten used to them. Either way, it didn't grate on me the way it had in Bloodlust (Vampire Beach). Also, this story was interesting and it had a few twists and turns that kept me turning the pages eagerly.
   
   Overall, this is an intriguing book. I like the premise, the characters, and the story itself. Be warned, though, that this one is for older readers. Like Bloodlust (Vampire Beach), it contains references to alcohol and drug use, as well as some sexual activity and a little swearing. As for this book's problems, my chief complaint is that it left me wanting much more.
   
   Reviewed by: K. Osborn Sullivan



3. Jason Freeman has come to accept that there are vampires living nearby but still has the occasional nightmare about bloodlust. Then his aunt who helped his family move to Malibu arrives. Shortly after an old friend from Michigan also arrives. But the friend seems to be in trouble. At first Jason thinks its about the divorce of his friend's parents but soon Jason notices bits of odd behavior that make him wonder if his friend is in some serious trouble.
   
   But it is at a local party that things really begin to go bad. A priceless heirloom goes missing from the house the party was in and Jason's friend begins to act extremely strangely. Then it gets worse. The heirloom is actually a relic that is very important to the vampire society. A member of the head council has arrived and will put things right. But that will probably mean the death of the thief. Is it Jason's friend? Who is the council member? What is the object and why is it so important? Can Jason head off disaster?
   
   This was a very good follow-up to BLOODLUST. We learn a lot more about how vampires operate and how there society is structured. There are some unanswered questions at the end but they will hopefully be answered in future volumes. Since we already know of their existence at the start of the book, vampires play a much bigger role than in the first book. Although there will doubtless be more in the series there are no cliffhangers to make one want to wait for the next book before reading this one. Check it out.

5 comments about In Too Deep (Fear Street Seniors, No. 2).

1. Kenny, Debra, Ty and Dana are at camp. Kenny's attention on that beautiful crafts counselor who seems to disappear once in a while. Then, there's this kid Grayson who's always wearing a mask.



2. I think that RL Stines books are great I liked this one along with the rest of the books that go with the serie. The Seniors books are the best on so far. I love to read them to find out if they are all going to die. If you don't like RL Stine thenn there is something seriously wrong with you. Well thats all.



3. Kenny Klien, Debra Lake, Ty Sullivan, and Dana Palmer are at day camp, but for Kenny Klien, things just keep wierder and weirder, like Vincent, the kid who always wore a mask, Graydon, the nasty little boy who is determined to anger everyone, and Melly, the beautiful arts and crafts counselor, only she seems to turn up missing every once in a while. But his girlfired, Jade Feldman won't find out about Melly unles Dana tells her. And to add to that, someone in camp is trying to kill him. And the doomed class is the last thing from his mind... I thought is was an okay story. It was way better than the first seniors book. It was different from all the other Fear Street books. Death Count: 1, Seniors Dead: None. Can't wait for Graduation day!



4. In Too Deep is pretty cool. I liked Kenny Klein and also liked when he and his friends went swimming in Fear Lake. Wait till you read about Grayson, though.... the speedboat scene had my eyes glued to the page. Only 4 stars because it wasn't all realistic. A really good book though!



5. In Too Deep is a good Seniors book. Kenny Klien is the main charcter in the book. He is pretty cool. This book has it's moments and it is shocking at the end, but it isn't as good as the first Seniors book Let's Party. But I would still recommened it becuase it is part of the Seniors series.

5 comments about Awakening (Sweep, No. 5).

1. I'm reading this book right now and I'm tempted to throw it into the fireplace but the library would charge me for it and there is no way in *&%$ I would pay a penny for this book.
   OMG! I had the same problem with Twilight. The poor little heroine has to have it her way or she has a fit, is forgiven automatically for all her bad behaviors, everyone is concerned for her though she doesn't deserve it, the entire universe revolves around the self-centered incredibly weak minded and childish female. Where is the character believability in these stories? Where bare the true to life consequences? Real people do not act the way these characters do. The author does a good job telling you the heroine is a strong person but her actions do little to support that suggestion.
   The book is just flawed beyond repair. (Spoiler alert) Don't read further if you haven't already read the book.
   Example, Hunter works for the High Council so why on Earth are the things he does for them any of Morgan's business?
   If Sky is such a hateful %$#*^, why does she care what Morgan thinks about Hunter all of a sudden? (personality change?)
   If Morgan is such a brain in school why couldn't she see David was up to something for herself without having to have it proven to her?
   And why was it such a big deal that a book had to be written about it? She never felt comfortable around David anyway but all of a sudden she's fiercely defending his innocence based on...nothing! Not based on anything but how she wants to feel about it. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
   If Hunter was able to draw energy from the High Council members to arrest David, why couldn't he have done that with Cal in the previous books?
   Hunter has always been described as arrogant and with arrogance is pride. So why does he suffer the abuse that Morgan rains down on him? It just doesn't fit realistically.
   Right now, I'm hoping Morgan disappears from the rest of the series and Jenna is somehow found to be the heir of Belwicket instead because she's the only strong female character in the story right now. All the other girls are just to awful to care about. If the series doesn't get better than a crappy soap opera, I won't be reading any more Sweep.



2. If Morgan didn't think she was traumatized enough as it was, she's even more upset with having to deal with the reality of the previous book's events. The boy she loved tried to kill her in order to save her from his mother's evil intentions. Her biological mother had an affair with someone that was decidedly not her mate Angus. Add onto this some blossoming feelings for the mysterious Hunter & it's no wonder that Morgan is feeling very overwhelmed.
   
   This book serves as a great bridge between the previous story arc & the next one. Not only does it give us more character building, but it also serves the purpose of showing us (and Morgan) what the risks are if she were to use dark magic in order to serve her own purposes. (Which makes me wonder what would have happened if Morgan had used that dark spell to avenge her aunt & lover...)
   
   Some parents may be worried that the series is growing too dark for their teen, so I want to give them the assurance that this series is very well done. It doesn't use death or darkness as an easy way to spice the series up. Every bad action has it's consequence & all of the adult material in the book is handled very maturely. In fact, I recommend that the parents read the books along with their teens! It's so good that you'll find yourself fighting with your kid over who gets to read the next book first!



3. I enjoyed this 5th installment of the Sweep series. In this book Morgan is trying to recover from Cal's betrayal by trying to burn her to death in his garage. This is a hard time for Morgan. The love of her life has left her, Hunter is trying to teach her and her friends just aren't filling the holes. David attempts dark magick to save his store and the homes of the renters who live above. Hunter has feelings for Morgan, that's clear in this book. Morgan too is finding herself attracted to Hunter but doesn't want to admit it. I liked how Morgan defended her aunt in this book to 3 hoodlums in their new neighborhood. If you are looking for a good quick read concerning teenagers and wicca this is the book/series for you.



4. This series of books are great. Not only for the youth but for us adults also.



5. I absolutely loved this series of books and I can read them over and over! While yes it is a little hokey and rather unbelievable when it comes to an actual follower of Wicca, it is still a fun series. As long as you don't take it too seriously and remember to just have fun with it you will get swept away by the characters and their struggles and triumphs.

5 comments about Cursed (Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel).

1. I did not like this book. At all.
   
   Lyanka and Gitana were both disgustingly perfect. Beautiful, talented, fantastic fighters . . . Mary Sues. Both of them. Ick.
   
   The story was interesting, but I found that I just could not get into the book. The writing style seemed amateurish. It was a slog. I was on vacation, and I had nothing to do but relax and read. This is the sort of situation in which I go through a day. This one was so boring that I read it between other, much better books. I finished it mostly because it was a birthday present.
   
   The only good thing about this book is the fact that there are many, many lines about Angel shoving Spike up against walls, which makes us slashers happy.
   
   I've read better fanfiction. Don't waste your money.



2. Cursed, according to the inside flap, takes place in an alternate-continuity between Buffy's fifth, and Angel's third seasons. Yet, in spite of that message, I found while reading the book that the timing felt off -- way off. Like maybe this should have happened after Buffy's sixth season, because of the relationship development between her and Spike or at least during, because Connor's infancy also plays a role in the story. Nonetheless, the story tells the tale of a gypsy artifact, a woman who played a role in both Angelus and Spike's history, and a desire to keep the artifacts out of the hands of the bad guys. With Angel on a mission from Giles, and Spike trying to get some money to pay off a loan shark, both of our vamps are in L.A. trying not to let their past destroy their future. Of course, Buffy, at least in Spike's mind, hangs in the background over both of her lovers.
   
   While I found Cursed to be a fun romp, I had trouble with the fact that while we had the stories of both Spike and Angel, they didn't actually come together until the final chapters. I also thought the gypsy past felt a bit contrived, especially since these gypsies aren't really gypsies and had no part of Angel's curse. A few choice phrases placed the timing off on the book, and while I enjoyed it, I can't say that I particularly loved this book. It was fun, but didn't feel canon, nor did it feel like a lasting part of the series.
   
   I thought the voices and the characterization well done, though the end felt a bit too wrapped up for me. It was okay, but not a keeper.



3. This was a novel I wasn't sure I would like, since I am not a big Angel fan (neither the character nor the series), but I was pleasantly surprised. Mel Odom has written a complex, captivating story. All the players are wonderfully kept in character, with no continuity problems or slip-ups, as has happened with other writers.
   It was very nice to find out more about Angel and Spike's past and the romantic side of Spike is very nicely written, without losing the somewhat wicked and selfish side of him.
   All in all a very worthwhile read!



4. This book is the best Buffy/Angel cross-over that I've read so far ! Buffy plays no active roll, but in Spikes' mind and memories she plays an important roll in the book.
   
   After Buffy's rejection when she discovers he bought those demon-eggs in season 5 and discovering that there's a price on his head, Spike joins 3 demons for a well-paid burglary in L.A. ($ 50.000, enough to pay off his debts and give some to Buffy for her debts).
   
   Meanwhile in L.A., Angel is hunting down a mystical object (Giles asked him to) and having some trouble finding and getting it: turnes out a lot of people are looking for these objects (there are 7 of them), including 2 different groups of Gypsies - and we all know how well Angel gets along with Gypsies !!!
   
   The book is set in an alternate storyline: Buffy season 5 and Angel season 3. Which is technically impossible, but Mel Odom tells you in the beginning and I guess it's the writers' privilege to change these things.
   
   Although Angel plays a big part of the story, most of the new thing I learned were about Spike. We learn how he fell in love (really bad) with a Gypsy woman at the end of the 19th century and learn a lot more about his romantic side -- because beneath all that though-guy exterior, Spike is a hard-core romantic deep down in his cold, unbeating heart.
   
   The book is really good, especially if you want to learn more about Spike and what makes him (and more specifically his heart) tick !



5. Cursed is the best book based on the two television shows to date. Odom has a great handle on all the characters, especially Spike who is the hardest to get right.

   I highly recommend this book.

5 comments about The Last Vampire.

1. I read this book when it came out when I was a pre-teen, and now I'm grown up, done with graduate school, and this is STILL my favorite series. I am reading it again 14-15 years later and it still is so fun to read. I thought it might be too childish for me now, but it wasn't at all. I love Christopher Pike, and I'm pretty sure I will never be too old for these books!!!!!



2. I have read the series multiple times. I love vampires, have since I was a young child. The Last Vampire is the ABSOLUTE BEST vampire story. Forget The Lost Boys, forget Twilight..I want to see THIS STORY come to life on the big screen. I was entertained throughout the whole series and really felt connected with the main character, Sita. She's fabulous. LOVE IT.



3. I'm still trying to figure out how this book got 5 stars; it was so drab. The main character just had no feeling, no emotion... she was incredibly robotic. It all seemed thrown together. The only thing that made me finish it was the hopes that maybe something great would eventually happen; it had to have something to earn those 5 stars that all the other reviews left, right? I was so disappointed in this book. For anyone else who felt this way, go read Charlaine Harris (Sookie and the Grave Sight books are phenominal and blow Pike's book out of the water), or Patricia Briggs -- pure entertainment.



4. I really enjoyed part one of this collection, but part two spirals off into insanity. I couldn't finish it.



5. I'm still trying to figure out how this book got 5 stars; it was so drab. The main character just had no feeling, no emotion... she was incredibly robotic. It all seemed thrown together. The only thing that made me finish it was the hopes that maybe something great would eventually happen; it had to have something to earn those 5 stars that all the other reviews left, right? I was so disappointed in this book. For anyone else who felt this way, go read Charlaine Harris (Sookie and the Grave Sight books are phenominal and blow Pike's book out of the water), or Patricia Briggs -- pure entertainment.
   
   I personally think Alisa is a hypocrite, bragging about beautiful she is and how many men fall for her.

5 comments about One Last Kiss (Fear Street Sagas #14).

1. Eleanor's mother was killed by vampires. Now, her father has been wanting to kill vampires and Eleanor finds herself running away with her dad. Then, her dad meets Trevor Fier. Eleanor falls in love for Trevor and could it be ill fated love?



2. This book was great, but the ending was not quite what I expected. But in all was a good book to read.



3. I've been an R.L. Stine fan ever since I was little and goosebumps came out. I'm also a little bit obsessed with vampire books. So when this showed up on my recommendations I had to read it!
   When Eleanor's mother is killed by a vampire, she and her father start to run. They spend their lives in hiding but he is tired of it. So they move back to their hometown to face the vampires once and for all.
   When Trevor Frier shows up at her house he give them the journal of Richard Frier, which tells of his transformation into a vampire and how to kill them.
   When her father is killed, Eleanor is persuaded to move into the Frier's home where Trevor can keep her safe. But how safe can you be in a house full of vampires?
   The ending was amazing and out of all of the vampire books I've read this is one of my favorites.



4. Wow...what can I say for this book? I picked it up on a whim at K-Mart and it has gone on to become my favorite book of all time. As another reviewer said, I didn't know it was possible to fall in love with a fictional character...my, my Trevor Fier is quite a character indeed.
   
   Not to be too much of a reviewer, I must say the romance in this book is absolutely and utterly sublime. There is such a fire between Eleanor and Trevor that I had to read scenes again and again, just out of sheer love for the romance of this book. You couldn't ask more for to sweep you off your feet--a dashing vampire with "midnight hair that touched his shoulders." This I honor above all romance. Kudos to you RL for creating such a flawless and passionate romance between two wonderful characters...though the ending is horrid in context, it is none the more appropriate and exquisite.



5. This fear street book is sooooooo romantic! I love the fear street sagas and this particular book One Last Kiss, took me forever to find since it's out of print and I finally got it on ebay. So anyway, this book is about a young girl named Eleanor, her mother was killed by vampires and ever since her father became obessed with killing vampires, and he and Eleanor moved quite a bit to escape from them. Then they moved back to Virginia, and her father get's killed by vampires as well. Eleanor moves in with a man her father knew-Trevor Fier-and his cousin Priscilla Fier. Eleanor and Trevor end up falling in love, but of course cannot marry for Trevor-is a VAMPIRE. Then in the end of the book Eleanor discover's her mother to be Queen of the vampires-and took the name of Priscilla Fier. Read this book it was wonderful!