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Vampire Kisses #5
The Coffin Club
When Raven returns to Hipsterville's cryptic goth haunt, the Coffin Club, she discovers a secret door to another disco-"The Dungeon"-that is inhabited by vampires only. Raven learns that the nefarious Jagger Maxwell has welcomed the vampire clan into the club and has gained the popularity he missed in Romania. He is poised to take over Hipsterville, until a new vampire named Phoenix challenges him for control of the Coffin Club. Unbeknownst to Alexander, Raven becomes caught up in the clash, entranced by the hypnotic vampire culture of the Underworld. A surprising twist at the end reveals that Phoenix is really Alexander! Alexander frequented the club in disguise to try to thwart Jagger's plans to expose the club's vampire clientele to the town.
177 pages, Paperback
First published June 24, 2008
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Ellen Schreiber
53 books4,200 followersBefore I took pen to paper, I was an actress. I attended a local university majoring in theatre and spent a summer in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts where I learned about the “Old Bard” from amazingly talented teachers.
When I returned from London, I relocated to Chicago where I lived for five years. There, I graduated from the Second City Training Center and performed improv, Shakespeare, comedies and dramas--I even sang and danced on a cruise boat--without falling in Lake Michigan! A classmate of mine from Second City and I created and performed a two woman show for a year before I braved it alone doing stand-up comedy. It was during this time I began to write an adult novel about a rock star--I had always enjoyed writing...
Fast forward a couple of years along with a move home where I was performing “stand-up” at comedy clubs in the area. On a plane to LA to decide my fate-- “to move to LA or not to move to LA” that is the question, my big bro, Mark, coincidentally with the same last name as mine (author of PRINCES IN EXILE, DREAMS OF THE SOLO TRAPEZE and STARCROSSED) handed me a young adult book he found at the library he thought I’d like to read during the flight.
As I read the book, I thought, ‘I can do this!’
I returned from LA, and instead of moving there, I wrote my story about the rock star as a young adult novel and called it JOHNNY LIGHTNING.
Mark, my writing mentor, edited JL for me. He was kind enough to send the manuscript to his publisher in Belgium--Facet--and they published it! In Dutch!
I was now on a new life path!
In 2001 HarperCollins made me an offer I couldn’t refuse! Not only was HarperCollins going to publish TEENAGE MERMAID, but it was in a language I could read and book stores I could walk into! HarperCollins also bought VAMPIRE KISSES and COMEDY GIRL.
It was a dream come true!
Since beginning my new life path, VAMPIRE KISSES, TEENAGE MERMAID, and MY MOTHER, THE CLOWN have been published by Facet in Belgium and JOHNNY LIGHTNING has been published in Germany by Ravensburger.
Then my fabulous editor at HarperCollins asked me for a sequel to VAMPIRE KISSES!
HarperCollins published VAMPIRE KISSES 2--KISSING COFFINS and now the soon to be released VAMPIRE KISSES 3--VAMPIREVILLE. I am currently writing VAMPIRE KISSES 4!
When I'm not writing about the love affair between vampire obsessed, goth girl Raven and my favorite mysterious dark-eyed hottie, Alexander Sterling, I enjoy working on my other novels, shopping for Hello Kitty items, and attempting to gain control of the remote from my boyfriend.
When I returned from London, I relocated to Chicago where I lived for five years. There, I graduated from the Second City Training Center and performed improv, Shakespeare, comedies and dramas--I even sang and danced on a cruise boat--without falling in Lake Michigan! A classmate of mine from Second City and I created and performed a two woman show for a year before I braved it alone doing stand-up comedy. It was during this time I began to write an adult novel about a rock star--I had always enjoyed writing...
Fast forward a couple of years along with a move home where I was performing “stand-up” at comedy clubs in the area. On a plane to LA to decide my fate-- “to move to LA or not to move to LA” that is the question, my big bro, Mark, coincidentally with the same last name as mine (author of PRINCES IN EXILE, DREAMS OF THE SOLO TRAPEZE and STARCROSSED) handed me a young adult book he found at the library he thought I’d like to read during the flight.
As I read the book, I thought, ‘I can do this!’
I returned from LA, and instead of moving there, I wrote my story about the rock star as a young adult novel and called it JOHNNY LIGHTNING.
Mark, my writing mentor, edited JL for me. He was kind enough to send the manuscript to his publisher in Belgium--Facet--and they published it! In Dutch!
I was now on a new life path!
In 2001 HarperCollins made me an offer I couldn’t refuse! Not only was HarperCollins going to publish TEENAGE MERMAID, but it was in a language I could read and book stores I could walk into! HarperCollins also bought VAMPIRE KISSES and COMEDY GIRL.
It was a dream come true!
Since beginning my new life path, VAMPIRE KISSES, TEENAGE MERMAID, and MY MOTHER, THE CLOWN have been published by Facet in Belgium and JOHNNY LIGHTNING has been published in Germany by Ravensburger.
Then my fabulous editor at HarperCollins asked me for a sequel to VAMPIRE KISSES!
HarperCollins published VAMPIRE KISSES 2--KISSING COFFINS and now the soon to be released VAMPIRE KISSES 3--VAMPIREVILLE. I am currently writing VAMPIRE KISSES 4!
When I'm not writing about the love affair between vampire obsessed, goth girl Raven and my favorite mysterious dark-eyed hottie, Alexander Sterling, I enjoy working on my other novels, shopping for Hello Kitty items, and attempting to gain control of the remote from my boyfriend.
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September 3, 2017
The Coffin Club by Ellen Schreiber is one of my sweet obsessions in the YA genre.
Vampire Kisses was one of those series I binged read on a school trip. They were all adorable, they were sweet and it was everything I needed at the time. Going back to them, they are for sure my guilty pleasure. Happy endings, cute drama, adorable romance - everything I need in a guilty pleasure during rough times!
These reads are fast, and somewhat mindless. There's no crazy Dan Brown plot lines or Inception like mysteries to be solved. It's a YA novel with vampires and ooey gooey romance and drama. It's everything that it's designed to be - the perfect guilty pleasure package.
This isn't the best in the series - this book is definitely one of the "filler" books that give you required information and new characters that will be extremely important as the series goes on. There is still crazy teen angst and drama to fill up the pages, but it doesn't rival the first four, or the next novel in the series. That being said, it's still great in my eyes. Not every book will be a home run, or else technically none of them would be.
Raven and Alexander are a cute couple - and Raven will do anything to get Alexander back (since he's missing, of course). With a supporting cast like Jameson, Jagger, Phoenix and Onyx in this book, I definitely recommend it. It's funny and sweet!
Overall - I love this series. If you want a sweet, easy read that is YA based and full of the vampire craze this book is for you!! Five out of five stars!
Vampire Kisses was one of those series I binged read on a school trip. They were all adorable, they were sweet and it was everything I needed at the time. Going back to them, they are for sure my guilty pleasure. Happy endings, cute drama, adorable romance - everything I need in a guilty pleasure during rough times!
These reads are fast, and somewhat mindless. There's no crazy Dan Brown plot lines or Inception like mysteries to be solved. It's a YA novel with vampires and ooey gooey romance and drama. It's everything that it's designed to be - the perfect guilty pleasure package.
This isn't the best in the series - this book is definitely one of the "filler" books that give you required information and new characters that will be extremely important as the series goes on. There is still crazy teen angst and drama to fill up the pages, but it doesn't rival the first four, or the next novel in the series. That being said, it's still great in my eyes. Not every book will be a home run, or else technically none of them would be.
Raven and Alexander are a cute couple - and Raven will do anything to get Alexander back (since he's missing, of course). With a supporting cast like Jameson, Jagger, Phoenix and Onyx in this book, I definitely recommend it. It's funny and sweet!
Overall - I love this series. If you want a sweet, easy read that is YA based and full of the vampire craze this book is for you!! Five out of five stars!
May 4, 2008
Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com
I actually thought DANCE WITH A VAMPIRE, book four of the VAMPIRE KISSES series, was going to be the last one. So I was overjoyed to find out that the story of Raven and Alexander continues in THE COFFIN CLUB.
It is now summer vacation and Raven is missing Alexander. At the end of the last book, Alexander and his caretaker, Jameson, left Dullsville for Hipsterville to return the young Valentine to his family, leaving Raven all alone. Now that school is out, Raven has decided to visit her cool Aunt Libby in Hipsterville. From her aunt, she learns that the creepy mansion in town is being rented. Immediately, Raven investigates and finds her beloved and Jameson camped out in the place.
After a sweet reconciliation, Alexander rushes her out of the place to go on another mission. Raven is left wandering the town waiting for her aunt to finish up one of her classes. She ventures back to The Coffin Club (the infamous place where she first encountered the evil Jagger, Valentine's older brother) and stumbles upon the Dungeon. The Dungeon is the coolest place below the main club. It is also members only. It takes Raven a while to figure out that the "members only" part means vampires. REAL vampires. And there she meets the hypnotic Phoenix. Phoenix may just have some secrets of his own. And Raven stumbles upon Jagger yet again.
As the story develops, Raven gets caught up in the world of vampires and realizes that she does truly fit in with the vampire crowd. She meets two cool gals, Onyx and Sapphire, who befriend her. They accept her for who she is. And she finds out that most vampires just want to be who they are and lead as normal a life as possible.
There is trouble brewing at the Dungeon between Jagger and Phoenix, and the vampire world in Hipsterville may forever be changed. Caught between the mortal and immortal world, Raven again struggles with who she should be. Does she give everything up to be with Alexander for eternity, or should she remain mortal and see how things progress?
Ms. Schreiber keeps the reader coming back for more romance and adventure between Raven and Alexander. They are an unlikely romantic couple who enchants all. The story is light, with mostly action and little depth, but it is truly entertaining and fun. The story leaves the reader waiting for more yet again.
I actually thought DANCE WITH A VAMPIRE, book four of the VAMPIRE KISSES series, was going to be the last one. So I was overjoyed to find out that the story of Raven and Alexander continues in THE COFFIN CLUB.
It is now summer vacation and Raven is missing Alexander. At the end of the last book, Alexander and his caretaker, Jameson, left Dullsville for Hipsterville to return the young Valentine to his family, leaving Raven all alone. Now that school is out, Raven has decided to visit her cool Aunt Libby in Hipsterville. From her aunt, she learns that the creepy mansion in town is being rented. Immediately, Raven investigates and finds her beloved and Jameson camped out in the place.
After a sweet reconciliation, Alexander rushes her out of the place to go on another mission. Raven is left wandering the town waiting for her aunt to finish up one of her classes. She ventures back to The Coffin Club (the infamous place where she first encountered the evil Jagger, Valentine's older brother) and stumbles upon the Dungeon. The Dungeon is the coolest place below the main club. It is also members only. It takes Raven a while to figure out that the "members only" part means vampires. REAL vampires. And there she meets the hypnotic Phoenix. Phoenix may just have some secrets of his own. And Raven stumbles upon Jagger yet again.
As the story develops, Raven gets caught up in the world of vampires and realizes that she does truly fit in with the vampire crowd. She meets two cool gals, Onyx and Sapphire, who befriend her. They accept her for who she is. And she finds out that most vampires just want to be who they are and lead as normal a life as possible.
There is trouble brewing at the Dungeon between Jagger and Phoenix, and the vampire world in Hipsterville may forever be changed. Caught between the mortal and immortal world, Raven again struggles with who she should be. Does she give everything up to be with Alexander for eternity, or should she remain mortal and see how things progress?
Ms. Schreiber keeps the reader coming back for more romance and adventure between Raven and Alexander. They are an unlikely romantic couple who enchants all. The story is light, with mostly action and little depth, but it is truly entertaining and fun. The story leaves the reader waiting for more yet again.
November 11, 2008
This was probably the worst book I’ve read this year, which is a real disappointment because I’ve heard that it’s really popular with teen vampire fans and I was thinking of purchasing the series for our YA collection here at the library. The dialogue is stifling, the writing is filled with clichés, and the teen heroine Raven is just plain dumb. I know that teens are often impulsive, risk takers, but Raven puts the hardiest X-game athletes to shame with the hazards in which she becomes involved. Couple the weak story with the fact that most vampire lore is virtually ignored (for example, the vampires in this story eat real food, and don’t recognize the difference between a human and another vampire on sight) and I’m not sure who would enjoy the book. It was a quick read – and you don’t miss too much by not reading the previous installments in the series. Not recommended, unless someone happens to donate them to your collection.
April 22, 2022
It held some interesting concepts and challenges for the characters. There was a love theme that was a little overdone for my tastes but the plot moved and held me in place to enjoy the work. Might be a little impatience with the style. It feels ya when you read it. Maybe I need to take a break before returning for the next installment. Raven and Alexander are fun overall though. I like Jameson and his insertion into the story line. Raven's aunt is a hoot. It is a nice read.
April 25, 2017
This had to be the worst of these books so far...
I thought Summer would bring something new and exciting, and her going back to see Aunt Libby held interesting prospects. I thought, well maybe this will be the book that she turns...
NOPE. Why? Why can't she just turn already? People love a selfish character. I would love her so much more, nah, like her, if she just took the plunge and did it. So what about her family, they play such a small role anyway! This book really didn't hold much value because nothing happens. Her Aunt Libby has a midlife crisis and goes to the club on teen night, Raven secretly wishes that was her mom instead. She pretends she's a vampire (for the hundredth time) & she "saves" the coffin club. I mean, nothing great. Alexander has become a boring character too. He keeps randomly vanishing, get a cell phone! He randomly disappears and it's irritating because then Raven is consumed with worry and nothing happens.... aghhhhhhh. I am only continuing this to see if she will eventually turn.
I thought Summer would bring something new and exciting, and her going back to see Aunt Libby held interesting prospects. I thought, well maybe this will be the book that she turns...
NOPE. Why? Why can't she just turn already? People love a selfish character. I would love her so much more, nah, like her, if she just took the plunge and did it. So what about her family, they play such a small role anyway! This book really didn't hold much value because nothing happens. Her Aunt Libby has a midlife crisis and goes to the club on teen night, Raven secretly wishes that was her mom instead. She pretends she's a vampire (for the hundredth time) & she "saves" the coffin club. I mean, nothing great. Alexander has become a boring character too. He keeps randomly vanishing, get a cell phone! He randomly disappears and it's irritating because then Raven is consumed with worry and nothing happens.... aghhhhhhh. I am only continuing this to see if she will eventually turn.
July 6, 2015
Non stop goth/vamp action in this book 5. I can not get enough of this series.
This one was fantastic. The author really draws a masterpiece of great proportions in how it would be to be a mortal surrounded by vampires. To be in love with a gorgeous vampire who soulfully loves and protects his mortal girl, denying his true nature to bite...The underground vampire dance club and the descriptions of it and the wild members just blew me away.
I have never before been into vampire stories, but this series totally sucked me in and I am in for good. Ohhh to be a vampire. After reading each book, we can only wish to be a part of the brilliant world Ellen Schreiber has created.
This one was fantastic. The author really draws a masterpiece of great proportions in how it would be to be a mortal surrounded by vampires. To be in love with a gorgeous vampire who soulfully loves and protects his mortal girl, denying his true nature to bite...The underground vampire dance club and the descriptions of it and the wild members just blew me away.
I have never before been into vampire stories, but this series totally sucked me in and I am in for good. Ohhh to be a vampire. After reading each book, we can only wish to be a part of the brilliant world Ellen Schreiber has created.
June 13, 2012
Just a warning: this review begins somewhat harsh, but becomes nicer. I promise. The Vampire Kisses series happens to be a series that I have kept reading mostly because I keep receiving review copies. Otherwise, I would have stopped after the first novel. The impressions of the first novel stayed with me for quite awhile, and I believe for valid reasons.
My two main issues were Raven as a goth and Raven’s relationship with Alexander. As both of those are central to the books, it did cause quite a problem.
Let’s start with the goth problem. For those who are wondering, I am not gothic. I am a punk, but do not think that makes me unqualified. I am fascinated by subcultures, which helped me greatly on an AP essay in my junior year (Basically, ‘The 1950s were a time of great conformity. Is this true or was counterculture already forming?’). Raven really rubbed me the wrong way because of how she viewed herself as a complete outsider in Dullsville because they could not accept her black-clad self. I always felt the town she lived in would be a lot more inviting if she stopped viewing it in her head as “Dullsville.” I also felt like she constantly put her clothes forth as an excuse for being an outsider in Dullsville (and an insider in Hipsterville). Besides being highly unlikely (hello, goth is *gag* trendy), this completely misses the point of being a goth. It’s about love. Love of the music, love of the clothes, love, love, love (well, hate of the culture against which it is reacting). Finally, in this book, I felt like Raven actually did find meaning in her clothes other than identification of her status as an outsider, due to this conversation with her hippie aunt:
“I can’t imagine you any other way. The way you dress is who you are. It’s more than beads and bangles. You aren’t doing it to be like someone else, or fit in.”
. . .
“. . . I don’t wear tattoos to freak her out; I wear them because I have to. It’s me.”
Aunt Libby paused.
“My mother never understood my inner style, either,” she confessed. “That’s what it is, really,” she said wisely. “It’s not about designers or labels but self-expression. And attitude.”
Next, let’s move to the problem of her relationship with Alexander. I find her approach to the relationship creepy. Replace “goth” and “vampire” with “golddigger” and “trust-fund baby” and you might see what I mean. Often I feel Raven only became attracted to Alexander because he’s a vampire and he dresses in black too. Not a foundation for a lasting relationship. Of course, a lasting relationship is what she’s running into headlong. THE COFFIN CLUB forces Raven to consider aspects of becoming a vampire she never bothered to slow down and think about before. Including, sadly, the fact she would have to drink blood. As she says about herself, “I thought I was being investigative and mature when perhaps I was only being reckless.” She needs to take that lesson and apply it to her entire life. Raven doesn’t yet possess the maturity to tie herself to one person for eternity. She needs to realize that.
As for the rest of the novel, THE COFFIN CLUB is an extremely quick (192 pages) but entertaining read. There’s family bonding, some cute romantic moments, and tension between the two factions seeking control of the club. Girly-girl vamps Scarlet and Onyx are now my favorite part of the series. They’re idealistic, loyal, and I hope they show up again to steal the show in future installments.
My two main issues were Raven as a goth and Raven’s relationship with Alexander. As both of those are central to the books, it did cause quite a problem.
Let’s start with the goth problem. For those who are wondering, I am not gothic. I am a punk, but do not think that makes me unqualified. I am fascinated by subcultures, which helped me greatly on an AP essay in my junior year (Basically, ‘The 1950s were a time of great conformity. Is this true or was counterculture already forming?’). Raven really rubbed me the wrong way because of how she viewed herself as a complete outsider in Dullsville because they could not accept her black-clad self. I always felt the town she lived in would be a lot more inviting if she stopped viewing it in her head as “Dullsville.” I also felt like she constantly put her clothes forth as an excuse for being an outsider in Dullsville (and an insider in Hipsterville). Besides being highly unlikely (hello, goth is *gag* trendy), this completely misses the point of being a goth. It’s about love. Love of the music, love of the clothes, love, love, love (well, hate of the culture against which it is reacting). Finally, in this book, I felt like Raven actually did find meaning in her clothes other than identification of her status as an outsider, due to this conversation with her hippie aunt:
“I can’t imagine you any other way. The way you dress is who you are. It’s more than beads and bangles. You aren’t doing it to be like someone else, or fit in.”
. . .
“. . . I don’t wear tattoos to freak her out; I wear them because I have to. It’s me.”
Aunt Libby paused.
“My mother never understood my inner style, either,” she confessed. “That’s what it is, really,” she said wisely. “It’s not about designers or labels but self-expression. And attitude.”
Next, let’s move to the problem of her relationship with Alexander. I find her approach to the relationship creepy. Replace “goth” and “vampire” with “golddigger” and “trust-fund baby” and you might see what I mean. Often I feel Raven only became attracted to Alexander because he’s a vampire and he dresses in black too. Not a foundation for a lasting relationship. Of course, a lasting relationship is what she’s running into headlong. THE COFFIN CLUB forces Raven to consider aspects of becoming a vampire she never bothered to slow down and think about before. Including, sadly, the fact she would have to drink blood. As she says about herself, “I thought I was being investigative and mature when perhaps I was only being reckless.” She needs to take that lesson and apply it to her entire life. Raven doesn’t yet possess the maturity to tie herself to one person for eternity. She needs to realize that.
As for the rest of the novel, THE COFFIN CLUB is an extremely quick (192 pages) but entertaining read. There’s family bonding, some cute romantic moments, and tension between the two factions seeking control of the club. Girly-girl vamps Scarlet and Onyx are now my favorite part of the series. They’re idealistic, loyal, and I hope they show up again to steal the show in future installments.
December 31, 2018
I love this book and the ending of it was shocking. I can belive that Phoenix is Alexander it was suprising but understandable because he wanted to stop Jagger without breaking the treaty. I love Raven character but her curiosity get her in trouble but am glad that Alexander also manages to protect her.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2015
What's keeping Raven's vampire boyfriend, Alexander, from returning to Dullsville? She has to find Alexander to figure out what's going on. Along the way, Raven can't resist checking out the Coffin Club. But when she stumbles upon a secret door in the club, she descends into a dim catacomb--to a hidden hangout where the drink of choice is blood, the real Coffin Club. Exploring the club is too tempting for her to resist, even after coming face-to-face with Alexander's enemy.
A friend of mine let me borrow this book which had been recommended to her since she hadn't had the chance to read it yet, and we both like vampire stories. Neither of us have read any of the books in the Vampire Kisses series before starting with the fifth book in the series.
The Coffin Club is a short and funny read. Of course, since I don't know the rest of the series at all, I'm not sure if it's supposed to be quite as funny as I thought it was. The names were particularly amusing - i.e. Dullsville and Hipsterville are exactly how they sound. Although, I would point out that Raven's aunt is much more of a hippie than a hipster, there is a difference. As much fun as this could be, I felt lost even though there's a recap in the beginning. I think I've just missed too much by starting with the fifth book. I did get the impression that this is supposed to be The Southern Vampire Mysteries (aka The Sookie Stackhouse series) by Charlaine Harris for the tween set.
A friend of mine let me borrow this book which had been recommended to her since she hadn't had the chance to read it yet, and we both like vampire stories. Neither of us have read any of the books in the Vampire Kisses series before starting with the fifth book in the series.
The Coffin Club is a short and funny read. Of course, since I don't know the rest of the series at all, I'm not sure if it's supposed to be quite as funny as I thought it was. The names were particularly amusing - i.e. Dullsville and Hipsterville are exactly how they sound. Although, I would point out that Raven's aunt is much more of a hippie than a hipster, there is a difference. As much fun as this could be, I felt lost even though there's a recap in the beginning. I think I've just missed too much by starting with the fifth book. I did get the impression that this is supposed to be The Southern Vampire Mysteries (aka The Sookie Stackhouse series) by Charlaine Harris for the tween set.
August 31, 2018
Why can’t I stop listening to these audiobooks at work? I don’t know honestly because I haven’t enjoyed like the last three in the least and it’s gotten so bad that I’m literally loudly snorting and groaning out loud to myself at them. No spoilers but the ending to this is the most ridiculous garbage I’ve ever heard. And YET AGAIN— most of the book could be solved by literally Raven just sitting down and having a long honest conversation with Alexander??? They are both lying to each other so much and yet every time they find out they’re just like “lol oh you”
Also Raven, BUDDY, you’ve now been dating a vampire for like a year and you’ve still yet to like have a sit down with him and be like “I’m not ready to change just this yet since y’know, I’m like 16, but I do want to someday and maybe we should come up with a vague timeline so that I can stop spending every book being like ‘oh does my beloved even want to turn me? will I ever become a creature of the night? when can I stop carrying someone else’s makeup compact in my Johnny the Homicidal Maniac purse I got from Hot Topic?’”
The only pros of this series is that it does keep reminding me of dorky goth things I was really into in middle school. It is also kinda obvious that the author would literally just go to the mall and write down the bands on every t-shirt for sale at Hot Topic for her music references because wow her taste is all over the place and very very bad. I hope if vampires do really exist they aren’t annoying enough to listen to ICP.
Also Raven, BUDDY, you’ve now been dating a vampire for like a year and you’ve still yet to like have a sit down with him and be like “I’m not ready to change just this yet since y’know, I’m like 16, but I do want to someday and maybe we should come up with a vague timeline so that I can stop spending every book being like ‘oh does my beloved even want to turn me? will I ever become a creature of the night? when can I stop carrying someone else’s makeup compact in my Johnny the Homicidal Maniac purse I got from Hot Topic?’”
The only pros of this series is that it does keep reminding me of dorky goth things I was really into in middle school. It is also kinda obvious that the author would literally just go to the mall and write down the bands on every t-shirt for sale at Hot Topic for her music references because wow her taste is all over the place and very very bad. I hope if vampires do really exist they aren’t annoying enough to listen to ICP.
November 29, 2012
The Coffin Club is the fifth installment in the Vampire Kisses series. While this book was good, I didn’t like it nearly as much as the first four books in the series. The Coffin Club felt like a filler book for the middle of the series. While we learned some important information, most of it seemed like things like the reader could have lived without knowing. The plot didn’t bring any new problems left unresolved for the next book. All of the problems were over with by the end of the book. A couple of new characters were introduced, but it doesn’t seem like they will be in any of the future books. My favorite new character is Onyx. Her fangs with a stud in them are bad ass. She also has a fun personality and is a great friend to Raven. Raven’s aunt Libby is always a fun character. I enjoy the novels with her in it immensely. Even though this book was a little bit of a disappointment, I am excited to pick up the next book in the series, Royal Blood.
April 9, 2016
Again, this is a very easy series and sometimes it just so nice to enjoy easy.
This is book 5 in the series and each book is like its own episode in a T.V. series, having a new plot and different characters; I love that! It keeps the story from becoming boring or stale.
This book pretty much focuses on an exclusive club and its very special members. As always, Raven doesn't disappoint and manages to get herself into a pickle and it's fun to see her struggle her way out.
On to book 6.
This is book 5 in the series and each book is like its own episode in a T.V. series, having a new plot and different characters; I love that! It keeps the story from becoming boring or stale.
This book pretty much focuses on an exclusive club and its very special members. As always, Raven doesn't disappoint and manages to get herself into a pickle and it's fun to see her struggle her way out.
On to book 6.
March 17, 2024
4 stars
Um... why does Raven keep getting into trouble? And that unexpected twist really caught me off guard, too! However, it does seem strange that no one picked up on Alexander's scent or recognized his voice. He's definitely full of surprises! Maybe being honest with him would have saved her some trouble.
Um... why does Raven keep getting into trouble? And that unexpected twist really caught me off guard, too! However, it does seem strange that no one picked up on Alexander's scent or recognized his voice. He's definitely full of surprises! Maybe being honest with him would have saved her some trouble.
August 10, 2011
THIS SERIES ARE AMMAIZZINGG..:x:x:x.!!!
November 15, 2011
wow such a twist cant w8 to get the next one!!!:D
November 10, 2019
This book might be my favorite. It finally is focused on a bigger picture and not 99.9% on cheesy love.
May 15, 2025
When I was listening, something about her friends made me think it was a plot hole...but I can't recall now. Plot is there but it's secondary to the vibes lol Though if you had to pretend you didn't meet at the club in public, say you met at a bookstore or on a walk etc. dang.
The whole "it was (another person) all along! I had zero idea!" was sooooo silly. There's no way this person was in disguise and Raven didn't know it. Can you imagine your SO or sibling wearing a wig, sunglasses, different clothes, using a different voice and you have ZERO idea? The visible face shape would still be the same! Same body shape, height, etc.
Of course, this series is light hearted silliness so I should just move on with my life haha.
The whole "it was (another person) all along! I had zero idea!" was sooooo silly. There's no way this person was in disguise and Raven didn't know it. Can you imagine your SO or sibling wearing a wig, sunglasses, different clothes, using a different voice and you have ZERO idea? The visible face shape would still be the same! Same body shape, height, etc.
Of course, this series is light hearted silliness so I should just move on with my life haha.
March 16, 2018
This is the 5th book in the Vampire Kisses series and I have to say it definitely was not my favorite. I was a bit disappointed with the main character Raven and her childish ways as well as her total disregard for people that she claims to love. I would say that it is because of her age but I don't even believe 14 yr olds act like she did. I don't want to go into the story anymore to not spoil this book but I have to say I was really let down and hope the series gets better and this is not a down slide.
September 20, 2020
The last book before this is so good.You need to read dance with a vampire
it is so good that you can imagine you in all the moments of this book.But at the end of the last book is sad and I'm excited to read this book Ellen Schreiber is my favorite author. Read the whole series.Alexander ravens boy friend leaves her at the end of the last book before this one and it's so 😢.But I'm wondering if Alexander will return to Raven or will they never see each other again.....who knows???
it is so good that you can imagine you in all the moments of this book.But at the end of the last book is sad and I'm excited to read this book Ellen Schreiber is my favorite author. Read the whole series.Alexander ravens boy friend leaves her at the end of the last book before this one and it's so 😢.But I'm wondering if Alexander will return to Raven or will they never see each other again.....who knows???
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October 15, 2020
ok yeah now i’m definitely losing steam. these books just aren’t INTERESTING to me anymore lol and def not as funny. i mean this one is marginally better than the previous book, but not by a lot. now i feel like completing this series just out of spite 😭😩 i mean i only have 3 left... 🤷🏻♀️🧛🏻♀️🧛🏻♂️
May 20, 2024
this is the only book out of all of this series that i actively remember everything that happened in the book 😂 not sure why my brain remembered this one instead of all of them but oh well, it’s as always not the best book but it’s such a silly little story that i can’t really be that mad at it. I can still see why my younger self adored these books
September 25, 2018
I just want to say that I’m upset. Freaking Ellen. This book again was such trash it’s a waste of trees to produce it. I only move forward in the hopes that I will hear more about the ONLY good character Jameson.
September 24, 2021
I think this is one of my favorites of the series thus far? It's honestly been a lot of fun to reread/read some of these for the first time. This series was a huge part of my childhood, so it's funny to see it from an adult's lens.
May 29, 2019
Hmm, this one had a few twists and turns I didn't foresee. Maybe I'm just dumb and naive, but I still loved it! It was an interesting plot. It reminded me of the plots from The Incredibles and Captain America: Civil War. Only with vampires instead.
February 15, 2020
If you just want a fun - kinda cheesy - teen-with-vampires read, here you go.
March 11, 2020
4 stelle scarse
Una lettura carina ma diversamente dai precedenti la protagonista in questo volume mi è sembrata un pò troppo monotona.
Una lettura carina ma diversamente dai precedenti la protagonista in questo volume mi è sembrata un pò troppo monotona.
December 24, 2023
I felt like this one was the most action packed! I actually love the cheesy way she ended it.
September 11, 2025
The plot twist with 'Phoenix' at the end was too dumb for words.
March 7, 2025
The precious books had a lot of cringy/cheesy moments and this book had only one. Raven felt slightly more mature
December 18, 2020
Um... does anyone else have a problem that she basically didn't tell her boyfriend what was going on and he was just like its cool. Kinda weird. Raven annoyed me a little bit in this one.
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