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Author: Ellen Schreiber
Publisher: HarperTeen
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

7 reviews
Sales Rank: 6735

Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.9

ISBN: 0061288845
EAN: 9780061288845
ASIN: 0061288845

Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Product Description

It's tough for love-struck Raven to imagine what's keeping her nocturnal boyfriend from returning to Dullsville. So there's only one thing to do—find Alexander. Along the way, Raven can't resist the spot where she feels most at home, the Coffin Club. But when she stumbles upon a secret door in the club, she descends into a dim catacomb—to a hidden hangout where the house drink happens to be type A or B. Drawn to one of its shadowy members, Raven suspects she's in over her head. But exploring the covert club is too tempting, even after coming face-to-face with Alexander's trouble-stirring enemy.

Can Raven delve further into the Underworld unbeknownst to Alexander—and also solve the mystery of her true love's own secrecy? Ellen Schreiber's sizzling Vampire Kisses series continues with its darkest installment yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great for teen girls August 26, 2008
I really had a good time reading this series this summer, and I definitely will recommend it to my female students. I thought the twist with Phoenix a fun idea in the book, too. I enjoy Raven's wit (Phoenix: My name is Phoenix Slater. And you are? Raven: Leaving.). However, I really wanted this book to have more length, and I would have like to have seen more interaction between Phoenix and Raven.

Still, as all the other books in the series, it was a blast. I can't wait for the next one.

5 out of 5 stars

Loved It! August 18, 2008
I was waiting for this book for so long and it most definitly did not disappoint! It is by far my favorite series. Short and sweet. In this one, Alexander didnt have too big of a part, but yet i was NEVER bored. It felt like i was experiencign the coffin club along with Raven (i wish! lol). Ellen made up the perfect characters and an amazing club which i would love so much if it actually existed!

A Must Read.

3 out of 5 stars

Best book of the series August 13, 2008
Just a warning: this review begins somewhat harsh, but becomes nicer. I promise. The Vampire Kisses series happens to be a series that I have kept reading mostly because I keep receiving review copies. Otherwise, I would have stopped after the first novel. The impressions of the first novel stayed with me for quite awhile, and I believe for valid reasons.

My two main issues were Raven as a goth and Raven's relationship with Alexander. As both of those are central to the books, it did cause quite a problem.

Let's start with the goth problem. For those who are wondering, I am not gothic. I am a punk, but do not think that makes me unqualified. I am fascinated by subcultures, which helped me greatly on an AP essay in my junior year (Basically, `The 1950s were a time of great conformity. Is this true or was counterculture already forming?'). Raven really rubbed me the wrong way because of how she viewed herself as a complete outsider in Dullsville because they could not accept her black-clad self. I always felt the town she lived in would be a lot more inviting if she stopped viewing it in her head as "Dullsville." I also felt like she constantly put her clothes forth as an excuse for being an outsider in Dullsville (and an insider in Hipsterville). Besides being highly unlikely (hello, goth is *gag* trendy), this completely misses the point of being a goth. It's about love. Love of the music, love of the clothes, love, love, love (well, hate of the culture against which it is reacting). Finally, in this book, I felt like Raven actually did find meaning in her clothes other than identification of her status as an outsider, due to this conversation with her hippie aunt:

'"I can't imagine you any other way. The way you dress is who you are. It's more than beads and bangles. You aren't doing it to be like someone else, or fit in."

. . .

". . . I don't wear tattoos to freak her out; I wear them because I have to. It's me."

Aunt Libby paused.

"My mother never understood my inner style, either," she confessed. "That's what it is, really," she said wisely. "It's not about designers or labels but self-expression. And attitude."'

Next, let's move to the problem of her relationship with Alexander. I find her approach to the relationship creepy. Replace "goth" and "vampire" with "golddigger" and "trust-fund baby" and you might see what I mean. Often I feel Raven only became attracted to Alexander because he's a vampire and he dresses in black too. Not a foundation for a lasting relationship. Of course, a lasting relationship is what she's running into headlong. THE COFFIN CLUB forces Raven to consider aspects of becoming a vampire she never bothered to slow down and think about before. Including, sadly, the fact she would have to drink blood. As she says about herself, "I thought I was being investigative and mature when perhaps I was only being reckless." She needs to take that lesson and apply it to her entire life. Raven doesn't yet possess the maturity to tie herself to one person for eternity. She needs to realize that.

As for the rest of the novel, THE COFFIN CLUB is an extremely quick (192 pages) but entertaining read. There's family bonding, some cute romantic moments, and tension between the two factions seeking control of the club. Girly-girl vamps Scarlet and Onyx are now my favorite part of the series. They're idealistic, loyal, and I hope they show up again to steal the show in future installments.

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5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't Put It Down August 3, 2008
I just got this book and finished it in a couple of hours, I really couldn't put it down. It was awesome, and I loved every minute of reading it. I can't wait for the next one to come out to find out what happens.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Fast Delivery! July 19, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful

I haven't read this book yet, because I just got it in the mail yesterday but I can't wait to start it. I absolutely love the Vampire Kisses Series and I'm positive this book wont let me down!

I'm rating it a 5 for the speedy delivery and how good the series has so far been. <3333333

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