Every Vampire Lover Must Read These 7 Books
We can't be the only ones who had an unapologetic obsession with vampires during the 2000s. With content from Twilight, Monster High and more, it was almost impossible to avoid it. Thankfully, the publishing industry is returning to all things vampire, and we couldn't be more happy.
Ready to dive back into your childhood fixation? Continue reading to discover seven of our favorite vampire books to sink your teeth into.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Most of us know Ali Hazelwood for her academia-set romances. But a little over one year ago, she made her first venture into vampire fantasy with Bride.
Misery Lark, the daughter of a powerful councilman in the Vampyre community, is an outcast. At least, until, she is forced to marry Lowe Moreland, the leader of the Weres (werewolves), in a peacekeeping alliance. Misery has her reasons for agreeing, but along the way, it may become more about love than logic.
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
The Serpent and the Wings of Night is for true fantasy lovers—the ones who crave plenty of world-building, royal courts and action.
In this first installment of the bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series, you meet Oraya, the adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king. Unfortunately, being human also makes her an easy target against the warriors. To survive her world, Oraya enters a tournament held by the goddess of death before forming a fateful but unlikely alliance with the dangerous vampire Raihn, creating very confusing feelings for both sides.
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Vampires and dark academia? Count us in! Tigest Girma's Immortal Dark follows the story of Kidan Adane. In her world, humans gain power from vampire companions. So, when her sister goes missing, she's certain she's been taken by a vampire. To save her, Kidan enrolls into an elite university where humans and vampires live amongst each other, but she uncovers a few dark truths along the way.
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
As a chosen one, Poppy has never had a life of her own—simply waiting for her Ascension. In hopes of time passing faster, Poppy grows a relationship with Hawke, the guard in charge of ensuring the prophecy holds true. Desire rises between them both. But when a fallen kingdom rises, she and Hawke must put their emotions aside (or lean into them) to save Poppy and the rest of society.
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The Secret World of Maggie Grey by Granger
If you love the vibes of Immortal Dark, you'll appreciate The Secret World of Maggie Grey. This fantasy novel unites a vampire, witch and siren who get admitted to a magical HBCU. Mystery and murders arise—and the discovery of a world below, and the trio must join forces to solve the mystery.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by Victoria E. Schwab
V.E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil may not be officially released yet, but we had to include it on our list. She hasn't failed us with any of previous release, so we're certain this one will be a hit. There's not too many details about the storyline out. However, we do know it will follow three female vampires in different points of time and countries. They're seemingly unrelated, but you'll soon learn their journey are woven together.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
It wouldn't be right not to include the classic, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. Take it back to the iconic series that turned us all into vampire lovers, courtesy of the very swoon-worthy Edward Cullen. You'll get classic '00s romance as you watch him battle against werewolf Jacob Black for Bella Swan's attention.
We have to admit—almost two decades later, we still have parts of Bella's personality we adopted.
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