Let’s face it. There isn’t as much going on in the Twilight world as there has been for the past few years. Right now, Breaking Dawn is somewhere in pre-production land, and it’ll be a while until we really start to see any news related to that.
So, I’ve been on the hunt (bad pun) for new material that Twilight fans might like, and I have two recommendations so far. It should be mentioned at the outset that I haven’t been looking for vampire stories, necessarily, because I’m of the opinion that most of us didn’t like the Twilight series simply because it had vampires in it.
First of all, I read Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Heidi and Lauren from Twilight Facebook have been absolute champions of this story, so I picked it up and was not disappointed. Set in the south and told from the perspective of a high school boy named Ethan, the book is one which couples that youthful angst with otherworldly circumstances. It’s a story of young, rather innocent first love that faces extreme and mythical circumstances, and it is definitely a page-turner. One of the attractive qualities that stands out with Beautiful Creatures is the first-person narrative style. The authors have done a nice job of bringing forth a thoughtful, refreshing protagonist that has honest intentions and interesting perspectives on his small world. The characters are very compelling, and the plot is nicely composed. It’s definitely a fun, light read, and a sequel to the story, Beautiful Darkness, is expected in October.
Secondly, I’ve been positively devoured by The Hunger Games series (by Suzanne Collins) for the past few days. Kimmy and Nicky from HisGoldenEyes.com also run a fansite for this series called Mockingjay.net. As Nicky suggested, the series (the third of which just came out yesterday, by the way) is incredibly intoxicating and inviting. I found it particularly appropriate for Twilight fans because it is told by a teenage girl who has to overcome a very severe set of circumstances and dangers. It’s difficult to explain the plot of the story in the Hunger Games trilogy without scaring potential readers off, but suffice it to say that it is delicious. In some ways, the main character, Katniss, reminds me of the strong, fierce Bella we almost got to know in Breaking Dawn. I really, truly think this is a great series for fans of the Twilight Saga, and I encourage you to pick it up.
A couple of other suggestions that have come across the table so far have been The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and the Shiver series by Maggie Stiefvater. I’m going to be checking those out to pass along thoughts to fellow Twilight fans, of course, but I’d love to hear your suggestions as well. Please feel free to post your recommendations in the comments below!
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I totally agree with all your recommendations, but also have a couple to add myself:
The Wicked Lovely Series by Melissa Marr
Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz
Fallen by Lauren Kate
The Immortals Series by Alyson Noel
Get cracking on these beauts!!
I'm in the process of reading The Immortals Series, which I absolutely love! Next on the list is the Blue Blood series, then Fallen. So excited!
Another good book is "Hush, Hush" by Becca Fitzpatrick with the sequel coming out in November
glimmerglass im not sure who the author is but its one of the best books ive ever read
ANNE RICE ,INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE AND THE 4 THAT GO WITH IT ALWAYS FUN TO READ .THESE WERE A REAL PAGE TURNER FOR ME AND STILL ARE
Either Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld Series or her YA series.
However, if you are under the age of 18, or cannot handle sexual themes, do NOT read her adult novels (Women of the Otherworld Series). They are more for the Twi-Moms or older Twilight lovers. Stick to the YA series.
Kelley Armstrong is an amazing author and she captures your attention very quickly. The only reason why I would recommend it is because it's supernatural themed.
Most of the others I've already seen, so i won't mentioned them C:.
love the immoral series
Omg I read all those series and they are so good!! U have great taste like me! lol
Try the sookie stackhouse mysteries.... Trueblood series!!!! Am just startin the immortals series... I need somethin a alittle more adult thou!!!
The Iron King and The Iron Daughter (the Iron Queen will be published 2011) this is the faery world as you never knew it could be. 'Jessica's guide to dating on the dark side' by Beth Fantaskey was just amazing - & while its all about vampires it certainly made me laugh in places. "Sunshine' by Robin McKinley so much more than vampires. 'Wondrous strange' by Lesley Livingston has descriptions of the faery world that will leave you breathless.
I must say I have to agree on every single book series you put up there. You should REALLY try the Thirst series by Christopher Pike. So good, its more fierce then Twilight but makes it all the better. Get to reading!
Have you read Richelle Mead's 'Vampire Academy' books. If not you need to check it out!
My favorits are:
-The Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz
(I love the way the author switches between the pov's and the books contain a lot of love stories and secrets. I can definitely recommend these books!)
- Evernight by Claudia Gray
Good storyline and fierce characters
- House of Night by P.C Cast
Strong protagonists and a lot of girl power mixed with complicated relationships and action.
Totally agree I have been reading the immortal series by Alyson Noel which is amazing I'm paitiently waiting for the next book to come out in Nov.
I've also been completey lost in the books of the Blackdagger Brother Hood series of J.R.Ward amazing books the romance and mystery of them is breath taking!!
VAMPIRE ACADEMY!!!! by Richelle Mead
No offense but it is BETTER then Twilight. There are 6 books in the series the last of which comes out this December. Oh, and they are in the works of turning it into a movie as well.
Some more great series are the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harries. It only took me about three months to read all ten books. Now I'm reading the Harper Connelly series by the same author. You can find out more about this author and her books at www.charlaineharries.com. They are worth checking out.
Promise by Kristie Cook is amazing!!! Read it when you dont need a lot of sleep because you wont want to put it down!! Can not wait for the next one to come out!!!
Read the Shiver series, Mortal Intruments series, A Great and Terrible Beauty series, Fallen, Hush Hush.
Wicked Lovely is an amazing read!! I fell in love with those books a while back.
PC Cast is an amazing author. Check out any and all of her work. She writes a bit of fantasy romance...but it's all really fun to read!
Also, the GONE series is really intriguing: a small "bubble" of southern California coastline where all the adults disappeared one day and as every kid hits 16 years old, they disappear as well. It's like a more modern Lord of the Flies.
I Love the immortals series its so awesome i read it like 6 times each(: cant wait for night star to come out!!!
In just two days, WHEN BLOOD CALLS by J.K. Beck, hits the shelves! I was lucky enough to win an advanced copy and could not put it down....this is the first in a trilogy, with the second book coming out Sept. 28 and the first on Oct. 26, so I don't even have to wait long in between books! It's gritty and dark and has twists throughout! Most of the story is about Sara Constantine, an attorney whose new job is to prosecute vampires and the like...before knowing this, she spends a night with a handsome (vampire) Luke Dragos, up for murder.....I absolutely love the romantic element without all the "fluff"....I've been reading p/n books for years and years, and gotta say this is one of my most favorites....language is coarse so I wouldn't recommend it for the young adults,...it's strictly a book for us "grown-ups"....
I have read a 8 book series called "Immortals:" and it is written by 3 authors but they conicide perfectly. the authros are: Jennifer Ashley, Joy Nash, & Robin T Popp. I think it would also be a great series to read while waiting for breaking dawn to come to theaters....I should know i have read them all
you should read witch fire, witch blood, witch heart, and witch fury by anya bast
I also recommend:
The mortal instruments by Cassandra Clare,
Blue Blood Series by Melissa De La Cruz,
Fallen series by Lauren Kate,
The House of Night Series by P.C Cast,
The Vampire Diaries Series by L.J. Smith and
Shiver and Linger, Lament, and Ballad, by Maggie Stiefvater
They are all awsome and have read all of them :)
i HIGHLY reccomend the House of Night Series :) they are so good and addicting ...i also recommend the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series its great too...
The Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon
www.sherrilynkenyon.com
You guys have to check THE ETERNAL ONES BY KIRSTEN MILLER,
Try the books by Laurel Hamilton. They are for the 18 and over crowd, filled with vampire, ware wolf and other interesting sidelines. The Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series is the best so far and this author has many books to chose from. Available in local libraries.
> The Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz
(I love the way the author switches between the pov's and the books contain a lot of love stories and secrets. I can definitely recommend these books!)
I don't exaggerate when I say that this is one of the most fascinating book I've ever read. I reccomend it too, definitely.
John, http://www.fingerlessglovesguide.com
If you fellow twihards are really in need for a new twifix I heard that from Barnes & Noble that The Twilight Sage: Official Guide comes into stores in the US on 12/31/10 I know its probably not much new information but its something new right to maybe hold us Twihards over just a tab bit until we start hearing some new information about Breaking Dawn
I love Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead almost as much as the Twilight Series! Also, Vampire Kisses Series(7 books), by Ellen Schreiber, and Morganville Vampires Series, by Rachel Caine, are really good as well. The Morganville books aren't very big, but there are a lot, 8 to be exact, and the next one comes out in Oct. I have also read The Mortal Instruments books by Cassandra Clare (City of Bones/City of Ashes/City of Glass) and I absolutely loved them as well. Can't wait to read the Sookie Stackhouse Series, Vampire Diaries, and I'll try out some of the other recommended ones mentioned as well! Thanks for helping me find more stuff to read...hope I could do the same or you.
The series vampire Diaries by LJ Smith or anything by this aurthor is good and pg like Twilight for the adults who like Twilight here are some GREAT ones Christine Feehan (Dark series, Drake sisters series, Ghost Walker series, or wild series), Katie MacAlister (contemporary and paranormal), Lynn Viehl, Laurel Hamilton (Anita series, Meridith series), JR Ward (Blackdagger brotherhood series, Angels and demons series) There are many many more but these are a few of my favs.
Are you talking about night world cause it is very good but it is only three book. But have you read any of the series A house of night it is very good it is based on vamps and teenages lives. Very good and it leaves you wanting to read more
Actually, Night world is 9 books. They've been re-published in groups of 3 now.
I agree, TVD series is amazing. I loved Twilight, and I love TVD on TV, but the books are even better. I couldn't put them down. And the same for the nightworld series, have just had third volume, but will have to wait for the next one, as I will the final TVD book as they aren't out yet. Would highly recommend them!!!
I LOVE the Nightworld books. The tenth and final book is due out next year :) another good series is the Morganvilles by Rachel Caine, which gives you vampires in a completely different way.
i agree L J smith The Vampire Diaries author writes wonderful books. check them all out.
you are right Christine feehan books are the best out there and if you love her then you should read the Vampire Academy books by Richelle Mead they are very good she keeps you wanting more.
Thank you for letting me know about The Ghost Walker Series. I read Shadow Game a very long time ago and loved it, I had no idea it was such a big series. Can't tell you how excited I am to have something to read that I can really get into.
Love, love, love the House of Night Series by PC Cast and Kristin Cast.
I totally agree. Several of us at work have been faithfully following this series. We can't wait for the next book in the series!
I agree, loved them and the Cassadra Clair Immortal Instruments Series
I agree, I am reading them right now and can't put them down
I too love the House of Night series! Awakened (the next book in the series) comes out on January 4, 2011
Shiver is AWESOME...if you can get past the Twilight similarities. (Her Mom drives a VW Rabbit for instance.)
I looooooooooovvvvvveeeeeeed tht book!!! I too would recommend it as well as the sequel Linger!! Which by the way ends in a way tht I neverr would have guessed
whose the auther?
Fallen by Lauren Kate
i totally agree. if u like fallen then u'll love Hush, Hush by becka fitzpatric lol love it!
I agree with some of the ones already said like Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz, Fallen by Lauren Kate
The Immortals Series by Alyson Noel, House of Night Series by PC Cast and Kristin Cast, The Wicked Lovely Series by Melissa Marr these are great reads! I've read them all lol
I would also say ead the following ones too, i loved reading them
The Weather Warden series by Rachel Caine,
The Morganville Vampires Series by Rachel Caine and her
The Outcast Seaon series by Rachel Caine
The Georgina Kincaid Series by Richelle Mead
The Dark Swan Series by Richelle Mead
The Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead
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