Jessica's Guide To Daying On The Dark Side is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! It keeps you guessing and Is very hard to put down!!!! I loved it so much that I need to get the next one A.S.A.P!!!!!!!!

The begining of this book was a little slow and a little too rushed. But the maid part of the book was good. The characters in this book were well described and each had a hidden personality which I liked. The settings were well thought out for the scene of which the book took place. The plot was good. I found that there was one part of the book that I might have put into a second book when I first read it, but once you get into that part I think the author made a good choice. The ending I think seemed to me that it sounded rushed. But the contents on the ending were really good. C:

This and other reviews can be found on http://readingbetweenclasses.blogspot.com/ Cover Impressions: The cover is cute but nothing special. It falls into the cliche of pretty girl in a pretty dress. If you read my reviews, you know that I prefer the cover to accurately reflect the character and this model is NOT the size 10 that Jessica claims to be. In the book we watch Jessica grow to accept her curves and curly hair as signs of beauty, strength and having "a presence in the world" yet, the cover features the typical slim young girl - such a shame. The Gist: Jessica's has always known she was adopted from Romania but when the dark and mysterious Lucius waltzes into town claiming not only to be her betrothed but also, a vampire, she is forced to examine just how strange her heritage might be. As Jessica grows to accept the dark past of her parents and the strange new urges of her body, she realizes that if she does not become the princess her family needs, she may lose the future that she never knew she wanted. Review: I found this book on the Bargain Shelf at my local book store and thought that it might be a good fit for some of the girly girls in my classes. Because I picked up this book knowing that it was not to my taste, I was fairly forgiving while reading it. Jessica's Guide falls into the category of "fluff", it was a quick, fairly entertaining read that did not require much brainpower. It is not a particularly unique story (we have all read these "oh surprise I'm actually a princess" stories before and it makes use of several cliches in its 300+ pages. Jessica is presented as an overweight Math nerd with self-esteem issues. Naturally, with encouragement from Lucius, she transforms into the confident and poised Princess that she was meant to be (actually she puts on a pretty dress and stops straightening her hair). I was NOT happy that, as she began her "transformation" her math skills suffered. What the heck Fantaskey? Can't she be pretty AND smart? Of course, her competition was slim, blonde and (say it with me now) A CHEERLEADER! And she was named, wait for it ....... Faith Crosse. Seriously? In a book about Vampires you combine the words Faith AND Cross? There was some attempt at a love triangle (though poor Jake didn't really stand a chance) that pitted the sweet, honest farm boy against the dark and dangerous vampire. Just once, I would like to see a heroine actually choose the nice guy, come on girls, the nice guy will bring you soup and tissues when you are sick. The bad boy will take one look at your puffy eyes and snotty nose and run in the opposite direction. The nice guy will not understand when you sob uncontrollably, clutching The Fault In Our Stars to your chest unwilling to read another page for fear of more heartbreak, but he will hold your hand and try to make you feel better by cracking lame jokes. The bad boy will not even be there to see your pain because he doesn't think a chick who reads is sexy. The nice guy will be there when your best friend moves away, when your Dad gets sick or your childhood puppy passes away. The bad boy will be off finding some other pretty young thing who he can seduce with his recipe of aloofness, brooding and danger. Of course, Lucius is the typical literary bad boy who can be rescued from the brink of self destruction by his "true love", a woman who is not willing to give up on him, no matter what heinous acts he commits. Again, ladies, put this particular brand of bad boy in the same category as unicorns, dragons and hairdressers that think 1inch = 1inch - they don't exist! The writing itself was mediocre, but the sections featuring Lucius' letters were cringe-worthy. His use of local colloquialisms were laughable and the constant reminders that his uncle hits him left me annoyed rather than appalled. The plot was quick, if predictable, and I know this will appeal to those students who enjoy the the Pretty Little Liars series. This is one of those YA novels that doesn't quite translate to an adult audience but would probably be a very enjoyable (and perhaps forgettable) read for many teenagers. Teaching/Parental Notes: Age: 13 and up Gender: Girls Sex: Mentioned by several characters but not actually written about Violence: Blood drinking, a beating, a staking, reference to child abuse Inappropriate Language: None Substance Abuse: None

Reviews can be found at http://readingbetweenclasses.blogspot.ca/ Cover Impressions: The cover is cute but nothing special. It falls into the cliche of pretty girl in a pretty dress. If you read my reviews, you know that I prefer the cover to accurately reflect the character and this model is NOT the size 10 that Jessica claims to be. In the book we watch Jessica grow to accept her curves and curly hair as signs of beauty, strength and having "a presence in the world" yet, the cover features the typical slim young girl - such a shame. The Gist: Jessica's has always known she was adopted from Romania but when the dark and mysterious Lucius waltzes into town claiming not only to be her betrothed but also, a vampire, she is forced to examine just how strange her heritage might be. As Jessica grows to accept the dark past of her parents and the strange new urges of her body, she realizes that if she does not become the princess her family needs, she may lose the future that she never knew she wanted. Review: I found this book on the Bargain Shelf at my local book store and thought that it might be a good fit for some of the girly girls in my classes. Because I picked up this book knowing that it was not to my taste, I was fairly forgiving while reading it. Jessica's Guide falls into the category of "fluff", it was a quick, fairly entertaining read that did not require much brainpower. It is not a particularly unique story (we have all read these "oh surprise I'm actually a princess" stories before and it makes use of several cliches in its 300+ pages. Jessica is presented as an overweight Math nerd with self-esteem issues. Naturally, with encouragement from Lucius, she transforms into the confident and poised Princess that she was meant to be (actually she puts on a pretty dress and stops straightening her hair). I was NOT happy that, as she began her "transformation" her math skills suffered. What the heck Fantaskey? Can't she be pretty AND smart? Of course, her competition was slim, blonde and (say it with me now) A CHEERLEADER! And she was named, wait for it ....... Faith Crosse. Seriously? In a book about Vampires you combine the words Faith AND Cross? There was some attempt at a love triangle (though poor Jake didn't really stand a chance) that pitted the sweet, honest farm boy against the dark and dangerous vampire. Just once, I would like to see a heroine actually choose the nice guy, come on girls, the nice guy will bring you soup and tissues when you are sick. The bad boy will take one look at your puffy eyes and snotty nose and run in the opposite direction. The nice guy will not understand when you sob uncontrollably, clutching The Fault In Our Stars to your chest unwilling to read another page for fear of more heartbreak, but he will hold your hand and try to make you feel better by cracking lame jokes. The bad boy will not even be there to see your pain because he doesn't think a chick who reads is sexy. The nice guy will be there when your best friend moves away, when your Dad gets sick or your childhood puppy passes away. The bad boy will be off finding some other pretty young thing who he can seduce with his recipe of aloofness, brooding and danger. Of course, Lucius is the typical literary bad boy who can be rescued from the brink of self destruction by his "true love", a woman who is not willing to give up on him, no matter what heinous acts he commits. Again, ladies, put this particular brand of bad boy in the same category as unicorns, dragons and hairdressers that think 1inch = 1inch - they don't exist! The writing itself was mediocre, but the sections featuring Lucius' letters were cringe-worthy. His use of local colloquialisms were laughable and the constant reminders that his uncle hits him left me annoyed rather than appalled. The plot was quick, if predictable, and I know this will appeal to those students who enjoy the the Pretty Little Liars series. This is one of those YA novels that doesn't quite translate to an adult audience but would probably be a very enjoyable (and perhaps forgettable) read for many teenagers. Teaching/Parental Notes: Age: 13 and up Gender: Girls Sex: Mentioned by several characters but not actually written about Violence: Blood drinking, a beating, a staking, reference to child abuse Inappropriate Language: None Substance Abuse: None

This was a great little read. For those that don't want to get into a series but want a good vamipre book with romance, and some thriller/action, this is a great book. I loved the characters and the relatability of the main character. The romance tension was perfect. Loved the ending (won't spoil it), and it was well written and well thought out. Great imagery and settings. I'd read this author again.

I had picked this book up on a complete whim and also back when I was in my vampire novel phase. I only began to read it after I grew bored with all the vampire stories on shelves, simply because it was just sitting there. The story tells about Jessica Packwood, a regular American teenager who is suddenly forced into a world of vampires that she can hardly bring herself to believe exists in her rational mind. All this stems from a Romanian exchange student who claims he is a vampire prince and that she is his vampire princess, sworn to him from birth. He is also fully intent on staking his claim on her, despite her protests and immediate dislike of Lucius. Although the first three quarters of the novel is based upon the growing feelings between Jessica and Lucius, there is a plot that springs forth rather unexpectedly. Not that that's a bad thing but, the story was a tad bit predictable with a lot of typical angsty teenager romance. Certain details in the plot that I wished the author went into more detail were left hanging. The writing was pretty good and the characters had personality but, perhaps the romance was a little overbearing and sometimes, annoying. It wasn't a bad read, definitely something Twilight fans would probably enjoy. If you're looking for an easy, breezy romantic read, then check this book out. :)

This was a cute read, mostly fluff and romance but there was enough suspense to draw you in, although I took about half the book before I couldn’t put it down. It also presented a more traditional/darker vampire than many teen books today do, making it more interesting.

I actually thought I would hate this book, that it would just be another one of thoes vampire books that seem to be everywhere latley. But this book suprized me and I loved it! There where times when I just wanted to hate Lucius and then there where times when i just wanted to hate the book in general. But I am so glad that I read it becuase ya I fell in love. I'm hoping for a sequel. :)

Alright so I just finished this book a few hours ago and I just loved this book, it was so much fun the characters were great and it had a solid storyline. I love when books really bring me in and this one did, there were parts of the book where I wanted to go inside the book and SLAP both characters around because of the way they were acting but I thnk thats what made the book such a good read and it kept me turning the pages. I loved Lucius's and Jessica's relationship I think they make a great couple and it made for some intense scenes which is always fun. Overall it was a great book and I think any vampire fan would enjoy it, I would love to see a sequel for this but I really don't know if there will be but I would definitley read about these characters again they were great. CHECK OUT THE BOOK.

I loved this novel so much ! I couldnt put it down and it got so intense at parts. But at some piont i just wanted to just scream ! In my opinion i think it was way, way better than twilight and i have read the whole saga. And i hope there will be more books to follow !!