(read and written December 2011)
Cold Kiss had a very interesting concept, and a new take on the undead. There was only one undead, to be exact. And it wasn't really about that anyway. Cold Kiss is about the intensity of teen love...and maybe even the fleeting nature of it as well. I don't put any spoilers in my reviews, so suffice it to say there are two love stories here, and both are portrayed well. The magical aspect of it isn't fleshed out as much as I would have liked, nor are a few of the major back-story issues (unless there was a book before this and I missed it). Wren's father isn't around, and it's mysterious but the mystery is never solved. There isn't a feeling here of a possibility of a sequel, but nowadays everything seems to end up that way, so maybe there will be. All in all, Cold Kiss was a good read, with a protagonist who's voice is sympathetic and clear, and just enough emotion to tug at the heartstrings. Because I think everyone who has ever loved would consider doing what Wren does, even for a just a second. It's a good thing, then, that we don't have that ability.
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