Once Bitten, Twice Dead: A Monster High YA Novel

Once Bitten, Twice Dead is a Monster High YA novel by Tiffany Schmidt, following Draculaura as upheaval at school coincides with a romance, dangerous incidents and revelations about her identity. The listing suggests a supernatural story with both school intrigue and character-focused backstory.

At a glance

Follows Draculaura and other familiar Monster High characters through turmoil at school and divided loyalties.
The plot combines Draculaura's relationship with a human, supernatural danger at Monster High and discoveries about her origins.
Listed as an English-language, 304-page edition for readers aged 13–18.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise pairs Monster High school drama with Draculaura's personal backstory and a supernatural mystery.
Customer feedback reports that readers find the book engaging, with positive mentions of its content and story.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Amulet Books
Publication date	15 August 2024
Edition	Main
Language	English
Print length	304 pages
ISBN-10	1419771043
ISBN-13	978-1419771040

Recommended readership
Reading age	13 - 18 years
Grade level	3 - 7

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	14.86 x 3.56 x 21.84 cm
Weight listed	432 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Monster High readers looking for a young-adult story focused on Draculaura.
Readers interested in supernatural school drama, romance and character backstory.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a standalone story without Monster High characters or setting.
Buyers who prefer not to read young-adult supernatural romance.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 172 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, with positive reactions to its content and story and particular appreciation for Draculaura's origin and backstory subplot. Writing quality receives mixed feedback, including reports of spelling and grammar issues. This may matter to readers choosing it for the character-focused story, while those sensitive to copy-editing may want to weigh that criticism. The aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but they do not explain individual readers' reasons.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as engaging and highlight its content and story.
One review specifically appreciated the Draculaura origin and backstory subplot.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback notes spelling and grammar issues.

Mixed feedback

Writing quality receives both positive and critical feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What is Once Bitten, Twice Dead about?

Draculaura faces upheaval at Monster High, a complicated attraction to a human and dangerous incidents at the school, while uncovering a secret tied to her identity.

Who is this book aimed at?

The listing gives a reading age of 13–18 years and describes it as a YA novel.

How long is the listed edition?

The listing specifies a print length of 304 pages.