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Walker Books
On sale:
January 2010
Price:
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
5.5 x 8.25 in
Pages:
256 pp
Ages:
12
Grades:
7
ISBN-13: 9780802798404
ISBN-10: 0802798403
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Hearts at Stake
By Alyxandra Harvey
Book Description
Watch out, Buffy! A reluctant vampire princess takes on all comers in an action-packed, romantic, and snarky addition to this red-hot genre
On Solange's sixteenth birthday, she is going to wake up dead. As if that's not bad enough, she also has to outwit her seven overprotective older brothers, avoid the politics involved with being the only daughter born to an ancient vampire dynasty, and elude Kieran Black—agent of an anti-vampire league who is searching for his father's killer and is intent on staking Solange and her entire family.
Luckily she has her own secret weapon—her human best friend Lucy—who is willing to defend Solange's right to a normal life, whether she's being smothered by her well-intentioned brothers or abducted by a power-hungry queen. Two unlikely alliances are formed in a race to save Solange's eternal life—Lucy and Solange's brother Nicholas, and Solange and Kieran Black—in a dual romance that is guaranteed to jump start any romance-lover's heart.
Even fans of the genre who've seen it all will find a fresh read with kick-butt characters and family dynamics that ring true for all brothers and sisters—vampire or otherwise.
"Fun, funny, and a relief from Twilight wannabes, this first installment in the Drake Chronicles has lots to offer for savvy readers and gives vampire addicts a nice twist on their usual fare.”— Booklist
“There is a touch of classic fairy tale in this action-packed story that’s narrated by a teen vampire, Solange, and her best friend, Lucy, a human. This is a coming-of-age story with a tragic heroine and a snarky friend. The two young women try to find some normalcy in a life filled with craziness, resulting in a fun read.”–School Library Journal
"A refreshingly humorous and high-action addition to the often brooding vampire genre, this story refuses to take itself seriously, instead offering a light-hearted and genuinely entertaining romp through the underworld. Both girls are charming with their biting wit, fearless bravado, and generally angst-free demeanors. There are some tenderly insightful moments too, particularly between Solange and her brothers, and the emphasis on various types of relationships, makes this a rather unusual take on the vampire world."--BCCB "A refreshing take on the familiar teenage vampire
drama. … Harvey builds an engaging world of vampire cultures balanced
with a smart mix of darkness and humor."—Publishers Weekly
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