Monday, July 28, 2008

Blood Roses

Blood Roses is by Francesca Lia Block. A set of nine short fantasy stories in typical Block style; easy to read, some profanity, non-graphic sex references, and very strange. Teenage girls seem to love Block's work, but she is definitely an acquired taste. These stories deal with vampires, changelings, fairies, aliens, and other oddities. If you are a fan of Block's work you'll love these as well. Block knows how to relate to teenage girl angst and her style is compelling; I just happen to prefer stories that make a little more sense - I guess I'm getting old (deep sigh).

Ratings: 9th grade - 6 out of 10 - P (profanity) - S (non-graphic sexual references).

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