EPL Picks - Teen - Twilight Readalikes

Annotation:Depressed after the death of her stepfather, Grade 11 student Zara goes to live with her grandmother in a small Maine town. New friends tell Zara the strange man she keeps seeing may be a blood-hungry pixie king and meanwhile, charming Nick isn't the only one in town with big secrets. Is anybody who they claim to be in this romantic thriller? Grade 7 - up

Annotation:Seventeen-year-old Aislinn, one of the few humans who can see the faerie world running alongside the everyday one, is unwillingly drawn into an ancient battle. Sexy human Seth and faerie king Keenan fight for Aislinn's love and add subtle sexual tension to this suspenseful fantasy. Grade 7 - up

Annotation:Los Angeles dogcatcher Anthony is drawn into a dark supernatural world and three rival gangs of werewolves when he falls in love with a shapechanging woman. A thrilling and grim look at the criminal world, this will appeal to Twilight fans looking for a little more violence, horror, heartbreak and revenge. Grade 10 - up

Annotation:Nora has always been very cautious in her relationships, but when bad boy Patch enrolls at her high school, she is mysteriously and strongly drawn to him. Their stormy relationship unfolds amid danger and unexplainable events. An eerie mood permeates this chiller. Grade 9 - up

Annotation:Jessica discovers that the vampire world of her fiction is real when she develops relationships with an alluring vampire named Aubrey and the teenage witch who is trying to save Jessica from his clutches. The clash between supernatural forces takes a twisty, suspenseful path in this sequel to Forests of the Night. Grade 7 - 10

Annotation:For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. She has been particularly drawn to an unusual yellow-eyed wolf who, in his turn has been watching her with increasing intensity. They are fated to meet when Sam is in human form and then they both use their wits to overcome challenges, the most pressing of which is the short time they have before Sam turns back into a wolf permanently. Told in alternating points of view. Grade 8 - up

Annotation:Lena comes from a family of spell casters. Ethan dreamed about her before she even moved to his small town and started attending his high school. Now they have a telepathic connection. Are they fated to be together? The intense power of their love may not be enough to battle the constraints of Lena's destiny. A haunting Southern gothic with magic and suspense. Grade 7 - up

Annotation:Two vampire brothers, one good and one evil, are in love with the same beautiful girl. First in a four-part series that offers a mix of romance and adventure and has been adapted for television. Grade 9 - up

Annotation:As her momentous sixteenth birthday approaches, Solange Drake, the only female vampire born in 900 years, is protected by her large family of brothers and her human best friend Lucy from increasingly persistent attempts on her life by the powerful vampire queen and her followers. Fun and witty, yet with the darkness of a classic fairy tale and - of course - forbidden romance. Grade 8 - up

Annotation:When 17-year-old Bella exchanges the sunshine of Phoenix for life with her father in rainy Forks, Washington, she falls recklessly in love with handsome Edward at her new school. The feelings are mutual, but Edward's dark secret means that kissing can be life-threatening. Their dark romance becomes a gripping drama when the two of them attract a dangerous opponent. Grade 8 - up

Annotation:Good triumphs over evil in a dark and dangerous world.

Annotation:Enchanted love stories that cross the species barrier with vampires, shapeshifters, witches and ghosts.

Annotation:Amusing takes on the vampire legend... it's all fun and games until someone gets turned into a blood-sucker.
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While no couple is exactly like Bella and Edward, if you love Stephenie Meyer's blend of paranormal romance and page-turning action, check out these suggestions. LP/MNJ
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