"What You See in the Dark" by Manuel Munoz is about Bakersfield, California in the early 1960s. A young Mexican girl is dating the most handsome white guy in town, and it causes quite the stir. A famous movie star and her director come to town to scout out local motels for inspiration for the movie they're filming. The particular movie (which involves a shower scene) ties into what happens with the girl and her boyfriend. It was interesting and a quick read.
"Pretty Dead" by Francesca Lia Block was an even quicker read. Her books are kind of hit and miss for me: some I like, others not so much. This one was pretty good. Charlotte is a vampire, a beautiful 17 year old girl who befriends Emily. When Emily commits suicide, her boyfriend, Jared, turns to Charlotte and asks her to make him a vampire, too, so he won't feel the pain anymore. It ended up having a neat little twist at the end.
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