Goodnight Kiss

A parent might reach for this book when their teen is looking for a thrilling, fast-paced horror story that is more suspenseful than gory. It serves as an excellent entry point into the horror genre for young adults who have outgrown middle-grade scares. 'Goodnight Kiss' is a classic 90s teen horror novel about Jessica, a high schooler who falls for a mysterious new boy named Matt. At the same time, a vampire begins terrorizing their town, and Jessica's growing suspicion that Matt might be the killer creates a tense, romantic mystery. The book explores themes of fear, trust, and paranoia, all within a safe, entertaining, and not-too-graphic framework, making it a perfect choice for pure spooky entertainment.