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30 fantasy books to read after The Evernight Series, by Gray, Claudia, the closest match first.

  1. Stargazer

    Evernight book 2

    1. Stargazer

    by Gray, Claudia

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Twelve-year-old Alexa and her companions unwittingly lead Abaddon, now in the form of an enormous, horrible sea monster, to the secret community known as the Five Stone Pillars when they...

  2. Hourglass

    Evernight book 3

    2. Hourglass

    by Gray, Claudia

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Present-day secrets may help prevent a murder six months in the past, in thisseductive time-slip novel.

  3. Afterlife

    Evernight book 4

    3. Afterlife

    by Gray, Claudia

    • Same series
    • Same author

    A guide to identifying signs, messages and other communciations from the afterlife.

  4. Balthazar

    4. Balthazar

    by Gray, Claudia

    • Same series
    • Same author

    When restaurateur Keith McNally and co-chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson opened Balthazar in 1997, it immediately became one of the hottest restaurants in the country. Famous for its star-studded...

  5. Afterlife

    Evernight book 4

    5. Afterlife

    by Gray, Claudia

    • Same series
    • Same author

    A twist of fate turns Bianca into a wraith and Lucas into a vampire, the thing he has spent his life hunting. The couple go back to Evernight Academy, hoping...

  6. Companion Of The Night

    6. Companion Of The Night

    by Velde, Vivian Vande

    • On the same lists

    Another vampire romance series, but one that has a pretty interesting vampire character. The plot follows Kerry, a young woman, who saves Ethan - a vampire - from vampire hunters....

  7. Vampire Academy

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    7. Vampire Academy

    by Mead, Richelle

    • On the same lists

    While we've given a selection of some of the more serious works of Vampire fiction, sometimes you want a more low brow read, one full of teen angst, young adults,...

  8. Vampire Chronicles

    8. Vampire Chronicles

    by Rice, Anne

    • On the same lists

    Anne Rice is considered one of the pioneers of the vampire genre.  The Sookie Stackhouse and Twilight novels were heavily influenced by Anne Rice's’work.Anne Rice’s most popular work (and perhaps...

  9. Black Dagger Brotherhood

    9. Black Dagger Brotherhood

    by Ward, J.r.

    • On the same lists

    If you are looking for a romantic vampire horror novel, the Companions of the Night are some of the better books to be found. What’s so good about these novels...

  10. Sweet Blood (cover not available)

    10. Sweet Blood

    by Hautman, Pete

    • On the same lists

    For a cool YA vampire adventure, It'd be hard to recommend anything better than Sweet Blood. This book hands down does the best misunderstood-goth-coming-of-age story. The story premise is really...

  11. Twilight Series

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    11. Twilight Series

    by Meyer, Stephenie

    • On the same lists

    As one of the most popular fantasy series in history, it would be remiss not to include Stephanie Myers Twilight series on this list. The 4-book series has had an...

  12. Sookie Stackhouse

    12. Sookie Stackhouse

    by Harris, Charlaine

    • On the same lists

    Vampire Fiction often falls into the Urban Fantasy sub-genre, and this series is a great example of how popular it has become.

    For those who love Twilight, the next step should be to read the Sookie Stackhouse novels. The popular True Blood TV series was based on these novels, so if you...

  13. Dark Hunter

    13. Dark Hunter

    by Kenyon, Sherrilyn

    • On the same lists

    These books have been around for nearly a decade now and are still wooing the hearts of millions of women around the world. Her male heroes are particularly well drawn....

  14. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter

    14. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter

    by Hamilton, Laurell K.

    • On the same lists

    The first breakout writer of Urban Fantasy, Hamilton's series are vastly popular and are more supernatural than magical.

    For a racy adult vampire series, Anita Blake takes the cake. The novel's sort of a cross between mystery and romance, though as this humongous series progresses dwells more in...

  15. Halfway To The Grave: Night Huntress #1

    15. Halfway To The Grave: Night Huntress #1

    by Frost, Jeaniene

    • On the same lists

    Before you start Night Huntress, be aware that there's nothing groundbreaking about the series. You're going to be disappointed if you go into it expecting something fresh. While it may...

  16. Darkfever: Fever #1

    16. Darkfever: Fever #1

    by Moning, Karen Marie

    • On the same lists

    CONTENT AVERSION ALERT: If you're not a fan of anything fairy-like, this series isn't for you. If you're ok with a world that includes all kinds of flappy, sappy supernatural...

  17. Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter #1

    17. Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter #1

    by Singh, Nalini

    • On the same lists

    Nalini Singh is one of the most well known paranormal romance authors. And with good reason: She's written two of the most popular series in the genre. Guild Hunter, along...

  18. Cry Wolf: Alpha And Omega

    18. Cry Wolf: Alpha And Omega

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • On the same lists

    Cry Wolf is a spin-off of Briggs's popular Mercy Thompson series. For Briggs fans, this series is full of the things that make her such a successful author. She excels...

  19. Dead Witch Walking: The Hollows #1

    19. Dead Witch Walking: The Hollows #1

    by Harrison, Kim

    • On the same lists

    The greatest strength of this series is that its main character â Rachel â is both entertaining and interesting. This isn't just because she's a well-rounded character, full of sass...

  20. Once Burned: Night Prince #1

    20. Once Burned: Night Prince #1

    by Frost, Jeaniene

    • On the same lists

    Night Prince is a spin off series based on Frost's Night Huntress series. While it's not necessary to have read Night Prince, you will benefit from discovering Vlad – the...

  21. Some Girls Bite: Chicagoland Vampires

    21. Some Girls Bite: Chicagoland Vampires

    by Neill, Chloe

    • On the same lists

    If there's one criticism that can be leveled at the entire paranormal romance genre (other than the cover art featuring bare-chested hos and beaus), it's that the writing is subpar....

  22. Fantasy Lover: Dark Hunter #1

    22. Fantasy Lover: Dark Hunter #1

    by Kenyon, Sherrilyn

    • On the same lists

    The key to a good paranormal romance is to make sure it doesn't take itself too seriously. Because … vampires. Some of the creatures that appear in these types of...

  23. Pleasure Unbound: Demonica #1

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    23. Pleasure Unbound: Demonica #1

    by Ione, Larissa

    • On the same lists

    A half-demon hunts demons in a hidden war, the corny but gripping start of the Demonica series.

    Cue the heavy eye roll at the laughable title of the first book in the Demonica series. Got that out of your system? Good. It may be corny, but the...

  24. Dragon Bound: Elder Races #1

    24. Dragon Bound: Elder Races #1

    by Harrison, Thea

    • On the same lists

    DRAGONS! PLOT! MONSTERS! HUMOR! What more could you want? An interesting heroine with exceptional abilities of some kind? Check. Creatures of myth? Check.Elder Races is one of those series that...

  25. Kate Daniels Series

    25. Kate Daniels Series

    by Andrews, Ilona

    • On the same lists

    Kate Daniels. Tough, smart, and wonderfully mouthy. She's a perennially down-on-her-luck mercenary who cleans up paranormal messes. She's a complete badass, wielding a sword called "Slayer," but remains compassionate and...

  26. Vampire Kisses

    26. Vampire Kisses

    by Schreiber, Ellen

    • On the same lists

    Goth girl meets vampire and falls in love. This book will appeal to young adults who adore the Twilight style of vampire romance. This is the classic girl-torn-between-two-different-guys story. If...

  27. Peeps

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    27. Peeps

    by Westerfeld, Scott

    • On the same lists

    This is a vampire tale that's different from the rest of the books/series on this list. Peeps is a much more edgy and gritty type of modern vampire tale. If...

  28. Night World

    28. Night World

    by Smith, L.j.

    • On the same lists

    This series is a supernatural fest with vampires, werewolves, and witches involved in the plot. Night World is a supernatural society that’s “hidden” from normal humans. The story centers around...

  29. House Of Night

    29. House Of Night

    by Cast, P. C.

    • On the same lists

    This series follows sassy 16-year-old Zoey Redbird as she transforms into a vampire after being marked out by a vampire tracker. She’s forced to move from home into a sort...

  30. Morganville Vampires

    30. Morganville Vampires

    by Caine, Rachel

    • On the same lists

    A vampire series that has a bit more of a bite than Twilight. Unlike Twilight, these novels actually have some “scary” moments in them. Vampires are not very nice in...

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