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A playful collision of ordinary high school life and gothic supernatural romance, where teenage dating meets royal vampire destiny. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Jessica's guide to dating on the dark side.
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- mysterious
- lighthearted
- gothic-tinged
- 01
Secret vampire
Lisa Smith
A deliciously angsty paranormal romance where the ultimate choice is between a tragic mortal end and a dark, forbidden eternity.
- 02
Eighth grade bites
Heather Brewer
A delightfully angsty blend of supernatural suspense and the everyday horrors of middle school.
- 03
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
Holly Black
A gritty, blood-soaked road trip into the heart of toxic glamour and monstrous desire.
- 04
King of darkness
Elisabeth Staab
A steamy, nocturnal thrill ride where a rebellious outcast collides with an arrogant king in a dangerous world of vampire politics.
- 05
Vampire's kiss
Nicholas Adams · 1994
A nostalgic blend of teen romance and creeping horror where the new boy in town might just be a monster.
- 06
Prince of wolves
Quinn Loftis
A small-town Texas summer heats up with instant, undeniable attraction and sudden supernatural danger.
- 07
How to marry a millionaire vampire
Kerrelyn Sparks
A delightfully campy paranormal romp where high-stakes danger meets slapstick comedy and steamy romance.
- 08
Vampire Academy
Richelle Mead
A sharp-tongued bodyguard and a vulnerable royal navigate deadly politics, forbidden romance, and supernatural threats in a cutthroat boarding school.
- 09
Evernight
Claudia Gray
A moody, atmospheric dive into forbidden romance and hidden identities set against the backdrop of a chillingly perfect boarding school.
- 10
Blood and chocolate
Annette Curtis Klause · 1997
A visceral, moonlit exploration of teenage angst and the intoxicating freedom of embracing your own wildness.
- 11
Vampire state of mind
Jane Lovering
A highly caffeinated, banter-filled paranormal romance where saving the world means teaming up with the arrogant vampire you're trying not to fall for.
- 12
Elizabeth and Zenobia
Jessica Miller
A delightfully eerie gothic mystery about a timid girl, her fearless imaginary friend, and the shadows lurking in an old manor.
