I kissed Lucas again‚ more slowly this time. We held each other tighter‚ and I started to wonder how much closer we could get − and then I remembered what it had felt like when I drank his blood.

Evernight Academy: an exclusive boarding school for the most beautiful‚ dangerous students of all − vampires. Bianca‚ born to two vampires‚ has always been told her destiny is to become one of them. But Bianca fell in love with Lucas − a vampire hunter sworn to destroy her kind. They were torn apart when his true identity was revealed‚ forcing him to flee the school. Although they may be separated‚ Bianca and Lucas will not give each other up. She will risk anything for the chance to see him again‚ even if it means coming face−to−face with the vampire hunters of Black Cross − or deceiving the powerful vampires of Evernight. Bianca′s secrets will force her to live a life of lies.

Yet Bianca isn′t the only one keeping secrets. When Evernight is attacked by an evil force that seems to target her‚ she discovers the truth she thought she knew is only the beginning . . .

Reviews

"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, Booklist

"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. Bianca has several encounters with wraiths and finds out that all of the humans admitted to Evernight have homes haunted by ghosts. Still confused about who and what she is, she gets hot and heavy with Balthazar but returns to Lucas in the end. Part Romeo and Juliet , part paranormal romance, part high school drama, this series will 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, School Library Journal

About the Author

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