Stargazer (Evernight) [Paperback]

Claudia Gray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 2010 | Series: Evernight

Te vampire in me was closer to the surface . . .

Bianca, born to two vampires, has always been told her destiny is to become one. But she has fallen in love with Lucas, a vampire hunter who infiltrated Evernight Academy, the exclusive vampire boarding school she attends. Bianca will do anything to be with Lucas, even if it means lying to the powerful vampires of Evernight.

Her deceit leads her to dig deep into the mysteries of the school, and Bianca discovers that even those she trusts the most have their own dark secrets. When a ghostly force begins attacking Evernight—and targeting Bianca—she learns a shocking truth about her past that will forever change her future.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up—This sequel to Evernight (HarperTeen, 2008) throws more plot twists at readers, but the writing has improved. The characters are also better developed, and readers find out more about their history. As the new school year begins at a private (vampire) academy, Bianca, a vampire, and Lucas, a vampire hunter, continue their illicit romance, meeting every few months. Her friend Balthazar is trying to find his sister, who is being pursued by the vampire-hunting group the Black Cross. [...] Part Romeo and Juliet, part paranormal romance, part high school drama, this series will definitely continue as the author is keeping some secrets from readers. Fans of Richelle Mead and Stephenie Meyer will definitely enjoy this book.—Corinda J. Humphrey, Los Angeles Public Library
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From Booklist

The bloodthirsty boarders at an exclusive prep school for the undead return in this sequel to Evernight (2008). Sophomore Bianca, still human but almost a vampire, continues her clandestine, passionate romance with Lucas, a member of the vampire-hunting Black Cross. Together with handsome fellow student Balthazar, the kind of nice vampire boy Bianca’s parents envision as her boyfriend, Bianca and Lucas investigate violent, ghostly incidents at Evernight and the underlying question of why the Academy admits humans. Once again, heart-pounding suspense, steamy romance, and textbook-gothic details drive this rapid read that will please Twilight fans, too. Grades 9-12. --Gillian Engberg --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: HarperTeen; 1 Reprint edition (February 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061284467
• ISBN-13: 978-0061284465
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Claudia Gray has worked as a lawyer, a journalist, a disc jockey, and an extremely poor waitress. Her lifelong interests in old houses, classic movies, vintage style, and history all play a part in creating the world of Evernight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd installment in Evernight series even better than first., March 29, 2009

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Tara OShea "Tara O'Shea" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stargazer (Evernight, Book 2) (Hardcover)

The Evernight series really stands out in the genre for me, particularly when it comes to throwing the audience curves that are completely in character for these people, and feel like everything builds logically, yet still surprises. Ever since the Harry Potter series of novels and Joss Whedon's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", there have been a number of YA supernatural series set in boarding schools and high school, where the structure of each novel follows the academic schedule--from first day of classes, through holiday break, until the students depart for the summer. As entertaining as school novels are, you are lulled into a false sense of security by thinking each installment will be the familiar tale of the characters' advancement through another teen right of passage we can all relate to. And so you think you know where the story is going.

But Stargazer defies expectations, and I am so impressed with how strongly the individual characters are drawn, and how the story goes places you'd never expect. There are no black-and-white stereotypes, or cookie-cutter high school tropes. All of the characters may be recognisable and familiar, but they each have strong personalities which dictate their actions. Bianca is a great lead, with strong opinions, and she learns from her mistakes, but also behaves in a very realistic way. She's brave and clever, but the audience aren't expected to agree with all of her choices, even if we understand them. Her relationships with her parents, Lucas, and especially Balthazar take on new depths in the second novel, and there's some fantastic world-building as the secrets of Evernight's past come to light, and Bianca begins to assemble more pieces of the puzzle. What's so satisfying for me is how the book builds to its climax, both in terms of Bianca and Lucas' relationship, as well as the battle between Evernight and the Black Cross.

Nothing will ever be the same after Stargazer, and now I simply can't wait for Hourglass, the next novel in the series.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!, March 30, 2009

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Kelli Nelson "Kelli Renee" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stargazer (Evernight, Book 2) (Hardcover)

I thought this was an excellent second book in the series. I couldn't put it down and I am now very sad that i finished it in one day because i wanted to stay in the story as long as possible. It was better than Evernight which I also enjoyed. I am making all my friends read it now because i loved it so much. I really fell in love with all the characters and loved the storyline. I would recommend this book to everyone, it is now one of my top 5 books. I would say it's even better then the Twilight series and that's one of my favorites. I can't wait for the next book!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coudn't put it down!!, June 11, 2009

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Kellie Thacker "book crazy" (Zoe, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stargazer (Evernight, Book 2) (Hardcover)

OMG! I'm so cheering for the underdog in this book, Go Balthazar!! Evernight was great but Stargazer actually had my heart hurting. If you haven't read either you really need to. And just because it's a vampire book doesn't mean you should compare it to Twilight. It isn't Twilight so read it that way. I know Evernight/Stargazer isn't as decriptive in parts as I would like it to be but it's quickly becoming my favorite book series. Chapter 18 is my favorite btw!!