[[Evernight Series: Evernight|Evernight] is the first book in the The Evernight Series. The series is about sixteen-year-old Bianca who does not fit into any of the worlds she knows. She no longer wants to be part of the vampire world but she will not become a vampire hunter and the normal world is just not an option for her. This young adult fantasy series is the first publications for the new author Claudia Gray. Evernight was published in May, 2008, the second book, Stargazer was published March, 2009 and the third book, ‘’Hourglass was published March 2010. There will be a fourth book in the series, Afterlife. This book is already in the publication process but will not be released until March 2011. http://www.claudiagray.com/faq.htm HarperTeen has published each book in the series. http://www.amazon.com/Evernight-Book-1-Claudia-Gray/dp/0061284440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508862&sr=1-1

Claudia Gray is a new fantasy fiction author. Evernight is her first published work. Claudia really likes to interact with her readers. She encourages all of her fans to follow her on Twitter and her online journal and blog. She always tries to post all of her interviews and book signings online as soon as she gets the schedule so that her fans will know early on and can make plans accordingly.http://claudiagray.livejournal.com/

Evernight follows the young, female protagonist, Bianca Olivier, as she is forced to leave the small town where she grew-up. Both of her parents have taken teaching jobs at the scary, gothic boarding school, Evernight Academy. Before classes even start, Bianca feels like she does not fit in with her seemingly perfect classmates.http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2722413.Evernight

During an attempt to leave the school, Lucas accidentally thwarts Bianca’s get away. Bianca feels an immediate connection to Lucas, who also seems not to fit in at Evernight. Lucas takes a protective role towards Bianca right from the beginning, he even warns her against caring for him. In spite of his own warning Lucas cannot help but feel the same connection that Bianca feels and a dangerous relationship starts forming.http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2722413.Evernight

Bianca and Lucas are both hiding dark secrets that are about to be revealed. Will the feelings they have for each other be enough to keep them from turning on one another when they learn the truth? Both Bianca and Lucas will be left questioning everything they have ever been taught to believe.http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2722413.Evernight

Listed on TAYSHAS High School Reading List 2010.http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2722413.Evernight

“The author avoids obvious genre clichés and her vampire mythology is a subtle mixture of traditional vampire folk law and some original new ideas that [work] very well together.” - LoveVampires.com http://www.lovevampires.com/cgevernight.html

“The story is fast paced with enough action and romance to keep things lively. It is easy to become invested in the characters who deal with the classic elements of teen angst like fitting in and the opposite sex.” - Gail Pruszkowski (reviews for the Romantic Times BOOKreviews magazine) http://ezinearticles.com/?Evernight---Book-1-by-Claudia-Gray&id=2817683