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The Silver Kiss

Annette Curtis Klause
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The Silver Kiss

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990

Book Brief

Annette Curtis Klause

The Silver Kiss

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Town • Contemporary

Publication Year

1990

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

690L

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The 1990 young adult novel The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause combines the genres of supernatural horror and romance to follow the story of a young woman coping with her mother's slow death from cancer and her growing attachment to a vampire. The pair confront a dangerous vampire serial killer while learning to accept and heal from grief. Trauma from loss and mentions of killing are present.

Melancholic

Dark

Mysterious

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

18,918 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Annette Curtis Klause's The Silver Kiss delves into themes of love and loss, drawing praise for its atmospheric writing and emotional depth. Readers are captivated by the poignant narrative and well-developed characters. However, some find the pacing uneven and the story's darker elements unsettling. Overall, it remains a memorable read for fans of supernatural romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Silver Kiss?

Readers who will enjoy The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause are typically drawn to dark romance and supernatural themes. Fans of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer or Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith will find the blend of teenage angst and vampire lore captivating. The novel appeals to those who appreciate emotional depth and gothic elements.

4.1

18,918 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Town • Contemporary

Publication Year

1990

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

690L

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