Module 14 - Immortal: love stories with bite

Cover art retrieved from the book's record in worldcat

Biography

Cast, PC, Leitich Smith, C.,  Cast, K., Caine, R., Lee, T., Mead, R., et al (2009).  Immortal: love stories with bite.  Dallas, TX: BenBella Books

Summary

This is a collection of stories from a variety of popular supernatural and vampire authors.  The collection begins with an introduction by PC Cast, the New York Times bestselling author.  Her introduction presents the theme of this collection, including what drew her to these character types. 

My Impression

Since I recently read first two titles of PC and Kristin Cast’s House of Night Novels, I was drawn to this book.  While this is definitely not a book for younger children, the authors are prominent YA paranormal or supernatural themed authors.  I liked the fact that the stories were not written by unknown authors because it was easy to find information about their other titles.  While I didn't particularly care for all of the stories, I think I found a few new series for my daughter to read since she’s fascinated with vampires.  I also thought PC Cast’s comparison between vampires and teenagers interesting.  There is definitely some parallels between a vampire’s immortality and teenagers thinking they are immortal and that nothing could hurt them.

Reviews/Awards

“Seven of today's most popular YA vampire and contemporary fantasy authors offer new short stories that prove that when you're immortal, true love really is forever.”  —BenBella Books publisher on Goodreads.

Suggested Activities

This anthology would be a good place to have older teens or young adults who like vampire stories start a search for new titles.  It would be a nice display piece at the library with the various series or titles from the authors who wrote the stories in the book.