Royal Blood (Vampire Kisses, Book 6) [Hardcover]

Ellen Schreiber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 2009

Summer break is over, and Raven is hardly eager to be returning to Dullsville High. Not only does school mean daily interaction with preppy pest Trevor Mitchell, but her sleep-filled days and romantic nights with her immortal boyfriend, Alexander, must come to an end. Plus the shock of morning classes isn't the only change in store.

An unexpected letter turns up at Alexander's mansion—announcing his parents will be coming to town. And once they arrive, just about everyone has had a sighting of the macabre couple except Raven. What could be delaying Alexander from introducing Raven to them? Could Alexander be hiding something about his parents' homecoming?

When Raven is finally invited to the most thrilling dinner party of her life, the next turn of events could transform her entire future with Alexander. The sixth book in Ellen Schreiber's bestselling Vampire Kisses series takes an unusual twist in the continuing romance of Raven and Alexander.

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About the Author

Ellen Schreiber was an actress and a stand-up comedienne before becoming a writer. She is the author of the first book about Celeste and Brandon, Once in a Full Moon, as well as Teenage Mermaid, Comedy Girl, and the bestselling Vampire Kisses series, which includes Vampire Kisses, Vampire Kisses 2: Kissing Coffins, Vampire Kisses 3: Vampireville, Vampire Kisses 4: Dance with a Vampire, Vampire Kisses 5: The Coffin Club, Vampire Kisses 6: Royal Blood, Vampire Kisses 7: Love Bites, and Vampire Kisses 8: Cryptic Cravings. She is also the author of the fully illustrated manga series about Raven and Alexander, Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives and Vampire Kisses: Graveyard Games.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books; 2nd edition (May 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006128887X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061288876
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ellen Schreiber was an actress and a stand-up comedienne before becoming a writer and moving to her own Dullsville. She is the author of Teenage Mermaid, Comedy Girl, and all of the books in the Vampire Kisses series. Vampire Kisses is an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age, and an IRA/CBC Young Adults' Choice.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!, May 19, 2009

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eve (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Royal Blood (Vampire Kisses, Book 6) (Hardcover)

WEll this is the 6th book to the series! and i just keep loving it! In this book Raven meets Alexanders parents Constantine and Cassandra they like her and well who wouldn't!!! Also they want to see the MANSION!! which is totally crazy! and Well we know Trevor is in love with Raven but seriously you find out how much!! This is just another great book and i cant wait for the next one!!!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than I thought it would be., June 5, 2009

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Sunny - See all my reviews

This review is from: Royal Blood (Vampire Kisses, Book 6) (Hardcover)

At first when I was reading it I thought maybe it was time to give up the series because it is just a little too young for me. I am 37 and I like young adult books but this one is very "pure". They kiss and that's all, ever. No talk about hormones or anything. I find that a little unrealistic (He's almost eighteen). Also, the vampire rules are never brought up like - 1. Alexander was born a vampire - will he continue to age and if so, to what. His parents are vamps but they are the age of her parent - will they stop ageing? 2. **spoiler** Raven ask him to bite her again and he said" It's not time". I wish he would explain. If I were Raven, I would be asking "are you sure you want me forever"? He claims he wants her forever but he doesn't want to sentence her existence to his but hey, the girl wants it more than a fat lady wants a burger, but again, it is never discussed about her growing old and dieing before him if he doesn't change her. The book is a little to goody goody.

I did start to enjoy the book as usual. It is a sweet book that I would want my thirteen year old to read, but for me, maybe it's time to say goodbye.

Also, I would also like to see a little bit of a love triangle with Alexander, Raven, and Trevor. I think it would be cute to see Alexander jealous.

Still - the book was a good read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, July 1, 2009

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TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Royal Blood (Vampire Kisses, Book 6) (Hardcover)

Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander, have had the perfect summer. With fall comes the beginning of school and the ending of their nights together.

The arrival of Alexander's parents makes things worse. While they're seen all over town, Alexander waits to introduce Raven to his parents, making her feel both neglected and hurt.

However, once they meet, she adores his parents and they seem to like her. Before long, Raven's family and Alexander's family start socializing - with Raven and Alexander on hand to make sure Raven's parents don't discover the truth.

But Alexander's parents didn't come to town to visit, they came to sell the mansion and take their son back to Europe with them. When the devastating news hits the couple, they vow to stop the sale.

ROYALD BLOOD continues with the romantic vampire saga of Raven and Alexander in a Gothic tale of love, loss, and friendship.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel