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Overview
Te vampire in me was closer to the surface . . .
Bianca, born to two vampires, has always been told her destiny is to become one. But she has fallen in love with Lucas, a vampire hunter who infiltrated Evernight Academy, the exclusive vampire boarding school she attends. Bianca will do anything to be with Lucas, even if it means lying to the powerful vampires of Evernight.
Her deceit leads her to dig deep into the mysteries of the school, and Bianca discovers that even those she trusts the most have their own dark secrets. When a ghostly force begins attacking Evernight—and targeting Bianca—she learns a shocking truth about her past that will forever change her future.
Synopsis
Te vampire in me was closer to the surface . . .
Bianca, born to two vampires, has always been told her destiny is to become one. But she has fallen in love with Lucas, a vampire hunter who infiltrated Evernight Academy, the exclusive vampire boarding school she attends. Bianca will do anything to be with Lucas, even if it means lying to the powerful vampires of Evernight.
Her deceit leads her to dig deep into the mysteries of the school, and Bianca discovers that even those she trusts the most have their own dark secrets. When a ghostly force begins attacking Evernight—and targeting Bianca—she learns a shocking truth about her past that will forever change her future.
Romantic Times BOOKclub
“Teenage love, ancient hatred and a Romeo and Juliet-style feud fuel the fires in this compelling first-person drama.”
Editorials
Children's Literature -
In this sequel to Evernight, Bianca begins another year at Evernight Academy, a boarding school mainly for vampires. Bianca, whose parents are vampires, will one day fulfill her destiny and become a full vampire herself. For now, she is busy keeping her secret from her human roommate and pretending to date Balthazar, a respected and powerful vampire at school, while really still dating Lucas, a vampire hunter. Both Bianca and Lucas want to know why the academy admits human students at all, when everyone must go to such great lengths to keep the true nature of the majority of the school's students a secret. Their investigation takes many twists as they meet up clandestinely, encounter a young and seemingly innocent vampire with connections to the school, and work to overcome their preconceived notions about both vampires and vampire hunters. When the school becomes plagued with wraiths, or ghosts, seemingly intent on harming Bianca, a long kept secret comes out and a master of manipulation instigates a vicious battle. The future of the school is left uncertain and Bianca finds herself making a surprising alliance. It is necessary to read Evernight to really understand Stargazer. The plot is interesting enough, but poorly drawn out suspense and an abundance of flat characters mar the story. The narrative is often dull, with surprisingly little action, given the subject matter. Indiscriminate fans of this genre will probably enjoy this supernatural romance regardless of its flaws. Reviewer: Amanda MacGregorVOYA -
Bianca's second year at Evernight Academy begins with a mystery that she is determined to solve. Why does this academy that specializes in training vampires how to live successfully in contemporary society admit students who are decidedly not vampires? Humans are off limits in terms of feeding. So why does headmistress Mrs. Bethany allow them entrance to the school? Bianca's snooping yields little information, but it does attract the attention of a wraith, a ghost-like creature that seems to be tracking her. As students return to school, one of them carries a smuggled letter from Lucas, the young man she loves. Lucas, a member of the Black Cross, is banned from Evernight because his compatriots hunt and destroy vampires, a fact that complicates Lucas and Bianca's relationship. Will love be able to conquer all the obstacles? In this sequel to Evernight (HarperTeen, 2008/VOYA August 2008), readers learn more about some of the characters. Raquel has experienced ghostly apparitions; Balthazar has a sister who is also a vampire. Perhaps the biggest secret to be revealed concerns Bianca and her true nature. Although some events are predictable, especially for aficionados of the genre, the fast-paced action, the threatening presence of the wraith, and the inevitable battle between vampires and hunters will keep readers engrossed and longing for another installment. The open ending of this book guarantees there is more to come. Reviewer: Teri S. LesesneSchool Library Journal
Gr 9 Up
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 definitely 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, Los Angeles Public Library