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The Beginning (Vampire Kisses Series #1) by Ellen Schreiber
The first title in Ellen Schreiber's bestselling Vampire Kisses series.A new guy in town.Rumours of vampires. Dangerous first love. This is where it all begins...The mansion on top of Benson Hill has stood empty for years. But one day it seems to be occupied, and its mysterious, handsome inhabitant Alexander Sterling becomes the source of much talk around town. Raven, a vampire-obsessed Goth-girl who has always considered herself an outsider in 'Dullsville', is determined to uncover the truth surrounding the secretive Alexander. As she gets to know him, and their spark intensifies, Raven finds herself in some unanticipated situations. Vampire The Beginning captures the thrill of a most unusual romance.Also available by Ellen Kisses 2: Kissing CoffinsVampire Kisses 3: VampirevilleVampire Kisses 4: Dance with a VampireVampire Kisses 5: The Coffin ClubVampire Kisses 6: Royal BloodVampire Kisses 7: Love BitesOnce in a Full Moon
- GenresYoung Adult
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First published March 23, 2011
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September 30, 2018
4 Stars
The Vampire Kisses series is a great young adult series of books full of paranormal and supernatural elements, teenage drama, angst, and spooky fun. While I love a great vampire story, this series is definitely aimed towards a much younger audience. I did however enjoy following Raven on her ‘adventures’- meeting Alexander and the rest of the quirky cast. I ended up reading this series as a buddy read with a 15-year-old girl. It was great to get her perspective on the books, and to see them through her eyes. This is definitely an insta-love situation, but the story is quick, easy and fun. Just keep in mind that it is definitely aimed towards 14 to 17 year-olds and is quite simplistic in style.
Raven lives in a small town where nothing really happens, she calls it “Dullsville”. She’s the outsider of the town, the Goth girl who is a little strange in everyone’s eyes. She is a bit of a drama queen- and spends a lot of time in her dream world. She has a fascination for horror movies and all things vampire. When other little girls wanted to become ballerina’s, Raven wanted to be a vampire. Then a mysterious, creepy family moves into the old haunted mansion and rumors abound with what they could be. Raven’s world changes and her adventures begin.
A sweet, cute, romantic, and fun read. A perfect teenage read.
Thank you, Ms. Schreiber!
The Vampire Kisses series is a great young adult series of books full of paranormal and supernatural elements, teenage drama, angst, and spooky fun. While I love a great vampire story, this series is definitely aimed towards a much younger audience. I did however enjoy following Raven on her ‘adventures’- meeting Alexander and the rest of the quirky cast. I ended up reading this series as a buddy read with a 15-year-old girl. It was great to get her perspective on the books, and to see them through her eyes. This is definitely an insta-love situation, but the story is quick, easy and fun. Just keep in mind that it is definitely aimed towards 14 to 17 year-olds and is quite simplistic in style.
Raven lives in a small town where nothing really happens, she calls it “Dullsville”. She’s the outsider of the town, the Goth girl who is a little strange in everyone’s eyes. She is a bit of a drama queen- and spends a lot of time in her dream world. She has a fascination for horror movies and all things vampire. When other little girls wanted to become ballerina’s, Raven wanted to be a vampire. Then a mysterious, creepy family moves into the old haunted mansion and rumors abound with what they could be. Raven’s world changes and her adventures begin.
A sweet, cute, romantic, and fun read. A perfect teenage read.
Thank you, Ms. Schreiber!
September 14, 2024
Cute little read
April 4, 2025
It was ok. I think this would be better suited for YA than adults though.
January 14, 2017
Loved everything about this story... I can super relate to the main character.
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