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Algonquin “Ali” Rhodes, the high school newspaper’s music critic, meets an intriguing singer, Doug, while reviewing a gig. He’s a weird-looking guy—goth, but he seems sincere about it, like maybe he was into it back before it was cool. She introduces herself after the set, asking if he lives... read more
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Living in the post-human era when the undead are part of everyday life, high schooler Alley breaks her no-dating rule when Doug catchers her eye, but classmate Will demands to turn her into a vampire and her zombie boyfriend may be unable to stop him.
Characters edit
- Alley: Lead character. She's well known for her Ice queen reputation at school. She's a music critic.
- Doug: A Zombie. Good at singing and died four years ago.
- Will: A vampire. He attends high school and has a thing for Alley.
- Sadie: Alley's Best- friend
- Marie: One of Alley's friends.
- Peter: One of Alley's friends. He's a gay.
- Cole Porter: Add a description of this character.
- Michelle
- Fred
- Mrs. Smollet
- Eddie
- Leonard Cohen
- Gonk: Alley's other name
- Drake
- Friedrich
- Ryan
- Wilhelm
Quotes edit
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“"Yeah," I say. "I didn't think it was possible, but the guy is both a wiener and a dick." "Yeah," says Trinity. "Kind of cocky, too."”
Alley and Trinity at lunch -
“There are some flaws you have to overlook in a boyfriend, like poor taste in shoes, occasional body odor, nose picking and general cluelessness that all guys have. I mean, nobody's perfect. But what about being dead? That's something else altogether. You have to draw the line someplace.”
Alley -
““You’re just jealous, Alley,” says Marie. “Can you honestly tell me that if some guy rose from the grave and spent a hundred lonely years looking for just the right person, then fell for you, you wouldn’t think that was totally romantic?”“I’d think he was a stalker,” I say.”
Alley and Marie at the cafeteria
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“You’re just jealous, Alley,” says Marie. “Can you honestly tell me that if some guy rose from the grave and spent a hundred lonely years looking for just the right person, then fell for you, you wouldn’t think that was totally romantic?” “I’d think he was a stalker,” I say.
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First Sentence edit
Watching a vampire make out with an idiot is kind of like going to the farmers' market and noticing just how many farmers have lost fingers in on-the-job accidents.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Kirkus Reviews: Funny Paranormal Teen Reads. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Adam Selzer (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: January 26, 2010
ISBN: 978-0385735032
Page Count: 192
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: January 26, 2010
ISBN: 978-0385735032
Page Count: 192
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