Blood and Chocolate

Vivian’s werewolf clan has fled from discovery in West Virginia to the tenuous safety of the Maryland suburbs, but their leader, Vivian’s father, is dead and the pack is in turmoil. Angry at her male age-mates who she feels caused her father’s death, Vivian feels estranged from her own kind, yet unable to fit in with the humans at school. When a poem about shape-changing appears beside her expressionistic print in the school literary magazine, Vivian sets out to meet this young man who knows too much, and is shocked to discover that she is attracted to a meat-boy. Ignoring her werewolf suitor, and defying the laws of her clan she romances a human—it couldn’t hurt, could it? But then the bodies start to turn up. For ages 14 and up.

“This violent, sexy novel is a seamless, totally convincing blend of fantasy and reality that can be read as feminist fiction, as smoldering romance, as a rite of passage novel, or as a piercing reflection on human nature…Klause’s imagery is magnetic and her language fierce, rich, and beautiful…Passion and philosophy dovetail superbly in this powerful, unforgettable novel for mature teens.” Booklist. (starred review)

“The description of changing into a wolf form is conveyed so vividly that one wants to howl. This sexy tale has everything—romance, mystery, and truth, making it a truly outstanding read and one of the best horror novels of the decade.” Genreflecting web page.

“With the darkly sexy prose and suspenseful storytelling that gave such luster to The Silver Kiss, Klause lures readers into the politics of the pack, their forbidden desire for human flesh and the coming of age of their future queen…most will find this sometimes bloody tale as addictive as chocolate.” Publisher’s Weekly.

“Extrapolating brilliantly from wolf and werewolf lore, Klause creates a complex plot fueled by politics, insanity, intrigue, sex, blood lust, and adolescent longings, and driven by a set of vividly scary creatures to a blood-curdling climax. The werewolves’ taste for risky pranks and the author’s knack for double—and even triple—entendres add sly undercurrents to this fierce, suspenseful chiller.” Kirkus Reviews.

“Succeeds as a supernatural gothic romance that’s sweaty (and bloody) enough for a sultry summer night.” Horn Book.

American Library Association Top Ten Challenged Books of 2001.

Garden State Teen Book Award

South Carolina Young Adult Book Award

American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults.

American Library Association Quick Picks.

School Library Journal Best Books of 1997.

Booklist Editor's Choice, 1997.

Released as a major motion movie with the same title in January 2007.