Pretty Dead

Block, Francesca lia (2009). Pretty Dead. NY: Harper Collins.  Charlotte Emerson is a vampire living in a perfect world. Everything is perfect in her world.  She lives a life of the rich and famous.  Until one day her nail breaks and she knows she is headed towards the human direction.  She realizes she only wants to love Jared and if that cost her immortality, so be it. This is a great short read book.  It appeals to young girls and boys between the ages of 15-18.  Adults might enjoy this book as well, especially if they like vampire stories.  This book is a great love story and being true to yourself.  In Havighurst’s theories is that teenagers have to adapt to their physical bodies.