Vampire Kisses 6: Royal Blood

by Ellen Schreiber

Book Overview

Summer break is over, and Raven is hardly eager to be returning to Dullsville High. Not only does school mean daily interaction with preppy pest Trevor Mitchell, but her sleep-filled days and romantic nights with her immortal boyfriend, Alexander, must come to an end. Plus the shock of morning classes isn't the only change in store. An unexpected letter turns up at Alexander's mansion--announcing his parents will be coming to town. And once they arrive,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006128887X
• ISBN13: 9780061288876
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

Even Goth Dreams Come True

The best of it's series, and the series is pretty awesome. Good mental and emotional conflict with an ending that leaves you satisfied. From a mild yet powerful series, this book shows that things are never as they appear, and even people who seem to have everything in common, have difficulty seeing eye to eye all the time. As always, the author keeps a constant shot of reality based problems wound tightly within the surreality of the vampire world.

A Great Continuation to this Enjoyable Series

Ellen Schreiber takes fans of the Vampire Kisses novels back to its delightful Dullsville beginnings in this sixth installment of the popular series. Raven is spending her summer in bliss. She and her vampire boyfriend Alexander are alone in his mansion, cuddling in his coffin, spreading black rose petals aplenty. Love is in the air, and Raven can see no sun on her favorite cloudy horizon. But fall comes, and with it, Alexander's parents. While Raven longs to be part of the family permanently, the heads of this dark household may have other plans. When the mysterious note arrives in Alexander's mailbox, both he and Raven know change is coming. Raven is also dreading the return to school and junior year. She is being asked about a future career, when all she wants is the immortal bite from Alexander and to spend the rest of her life keeping him company while he paints. One of her first assignments is to pair up with the dreaded preppie Trevor Mitchell and interview each other about what they really want. She has always wanted to be a vampire, but what if she had a mortal future? Best friend Becky helps her come up with an alternative idea for an alternative girl. In the meantime, it seems like everyone in Dullsville has spotted Alexander's elegant parents except Raven. She takes matters into her own hands and is soon invited to a delicious elegant dinner with the vampire crew. But then her mom and dad invite them over for dinner, and Raven is mortified at the contrast. Oddly enough, the parents hit it off, and all seems well again. Then Alexander reveals why his parents have returned, and it is a reason that could split up the pair geographically forever. Raven is finally having calm time with her beloved beau, away from other vampire threats, and now his parents are going to tear them apart? She begs Alexander to make her his permanent vampire companion, but he forces her to think about what that really means. Forever is, of course, forever. Instead, they hatch a plan to keep his parents from selling the mansion and splitting them up. Raven has always felt like an outsider in Dullsville. This fun story of how she embraces other outsiders in Alexander's parents is a great continuation to this enjoyable series. --- Reviewed by Amy Alessio

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Raven and her vampire boyfriend, Alexander, have had the perfect summer. With fall comes the beginning of school and the ending of their nights together. The arrival of Alexander's parents makes things worse. While they're seen all over town, Alexander waits to introduce Raven to his parents, making her feel both neglected and hurt. However, once they meet, she adores his parents and they seem to like her. Before long, Raven's family and Alexander's family start socializing - with Raven and Alexander on hand to make sure Raven's parents don't discover the truth. But Alexander's parents didn't come to town to visit, they came to sell the mansion and take their son back to Europe with them. When the devastating news hits the couple, they vow to stop the sale. ROYALD BLOOD continues with the romantic vampire saga of Raven and Alexander in a Gothic tale of love, loss, and friendship. Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel

Sweet gothic love

Vampire kisses get better and better as I read them. But I would like to start to see when Raven Will finally make her choice about becoming or staying human. Alexander is always dreamy, not to mention I love his and Ravens fashion, it one of the things I look forward to in the book. When Raven finally meets Alexanders parents it was cool to read that they take pride in the dark fashions as well. Trevor continues to annoy and baffle me, due to the fact that he loves to pick on raven but also like to hit on her. Does he love her or what? He can't seem to pick. My Fave part of the book was the auctioning of Raven's painting, when it was bought for a high bid from someone raven didn't really expect. The book was fun and Funny as well, I loved there up and down moments. It also made me cry a little, but I highly recommend this book.

Loved it!!!

WEll this is the 6th book to the series! and i just keep loving it! In this book Raven meets Alexanders parents Constantine and Cassandra they like her and well who wouldn't!!! Also they want to see the MANSION!! which is totally crazy! and Well we know Trevor is in love with Raven but seriously you find out how much!! This is just another great book and i cant wait for the next one!!!