First published 2008
Poppy believes her perfect summer will stretch on forever. Then doctors deliver devastating news: she has terminal cancer. Her world collapses as death approaches. James, her closest friend and secret crush, reveals an impossible truth. He belongs to the Night World, a hidden society of vampires, werewolves, witches, and shapeshifters that exists alongside human civilization. James can transform Poppy into a vampire, granting her immortal life. But the Night World operates under rigid laws that forbid romantic relationships between humans and supernatural beings. To save Poppy, James must break these ancient rules. Both face exile or worse if the Night World discovers their forbidden love. As Poppy weakens, she and James must choose between following the law and risking everything for a chance at eternal life together. Their decision will determine whether love can triumph over the most powerful supernatural forces.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
729 pages · Paperback · Simon Pulse
Content warnings: terminal-illness