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What to read after "Twilight"


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This list is for all of you die-hard Twilight fans out there who are looking for some supernatural romances to add to your summer reading list.  The titles on this list are geared toward teens, but can also be enjoyed by adults.  Not everyone  may be a Stephenie Meyer fan, but if you devoured Twilight you'll probably enjoy some of these compelling love stories (with some humor and light horror) featuring faeries, vampires, werewolves and other mystical creatures.
If you've read Twilight, you'll like:
Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz:  This series is like Gossip Girl, but with vampires: teens from New York City's wealthiest and socially prominent families learn the secret about their bloodlines.  Also check out other three titles in the Blue Bloods series.
Evernight by Claudia Gray:  Sixteen-year-old Bianca is new to the sinister Evernight boarding school.  Soon she finds herself drawn to , Lucas, another outsider.  Unfortunately for them, dark forces threaten to tear them apart and destroy Bianca's entire world.
by P.C. CastZoey Redbird is "Marked " as a fledging vampyre and joins the House of Night where she will train to become an adult vampyre.  Also check out the rest of the books in the House of Night series including Betrayed, Chosen, Untamed,  and Hunted).
The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong:  When fifteen-year-old Chloe starts seeing ghosts she is sent to Lyle House, a group home for "troubled" teens.  She soon discovers that neither Lyle House nor its residents are what they seem, and that they may be in danger.  Also look for The Awakening (book two of the Darkest Powers series).
Thwonk by Joan BauerA.J. is suffering from unrequited love and accepts romantic assistance from a cupid doll that has come to life.
Tithe by Holly BlackKaye has been visited by faeries since she was a child and as a teen discovers that she is a faerie herself.
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead:  This series,by a Seattle-area author, follows vampire princess Lissa and her guardian-in-training Rose and St. Vladimir's Academy.
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr:   This series is best described as faerie intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations make this a real 21st century faery tale.  You'll also want to read Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity.
Sound off:  What is your favorite supernatural romance?  Why?  Did I miss a title?  Leave your suggestions below!
Looking for more teen books to read this summer?  Check out this reading list and these reviews.  Want something more adult oriented?  Try these vampire books or summer beach reads!
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Danielle Dreger-Babbitt has spent the last 13 years working in bookstores and libraries. She once got grounded for reading in elementary school (it...

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  • Lexie, Seattle Eastside Family 2 years ago
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    I'm a little ashamed to admit that a vampire Gossip Girl sounds really fun to me.

  • taylor 2 years ago
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    i read all three mortal instruments books in three days and believe me you will love it if you love twilight stephani meyer comented on the book stating saying shed love to live in that book. so its an awsome read

  • Courtney, Teen Librarian 2 years ago
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    I would also recommend the House of Night series by P.C. and Kristen Cast. My vampire-addict teens love the series.

  • tasha 2 years ago
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    I would also recomend The House of Night series by P.C. and Kristen Cast.

  • Jenaca 1 year ago
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    Yes, I defiantly recommend the Darkest POwers series. (The Summoning)

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