Kisses from Hell
Short story collections are notoriously uneven, and the newest title in this collection series (following, most recently, 2009&#x2019;s Vacations from Hell) is no exception. The vampire love/lust stories from Kristin Cast, Alyson No&#xEB;l, Kelley Armstrong, Richelle Mead, and Francesca Lia Block vary wildly in length and quality and range from ho-hum predictability (Mead) and unsuccessful free verse (Cast) to delightful campiness (Armstrong and No&#xEB;l) and thoughtful lyricism (Block). There are some graphic scenes and mature language, but the attractive cover art and large print make this a natural for less-advanced readers who are still enjoying the vampire craze. Grades 9-12. --Debbie Carton--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.