After the first bite.(READ-alikes: Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods)(In the Forests of the Night)(Bloodline)(Sweetblood)(Children's review)(Book review)

Publication: Booklist

Publication Date: 15-MAY-06

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Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods (reviewed opposite) is part of a wave of recent vampire-themed novels, a trend that shows no signs of abating: Little, Brown will be releasing Justin Somper's Vampirates in fall 2006, and at least two of the titles mentioned here (Peeps and Twilight) promise sequels. In the meantime, consult the list below, which mellows flesh blood with vintage fare, to satisfy readers thirsty for creative takes...

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