"Love Is Hell" is a young adult anthology featuring six interconnected stories by various authors, including Melissa Marr. Each tale explores the darker aspects of love and desire, set against a backdrop of supernatural elements. Characters grapple with the complexities of their emotions, facing both romantic and sinister challenges. From longing to betrayal, the stories delve into the consequences of love intertwined with fantasy, offering readers a glimpse into a world where affection can lead to both joy and despair. Through vivid storytelling, the anthology captures the essence of love's dual nature—both enchanting and perilous. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 272 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Melissa Marr was voted in high school the "most likely to end up in jail". Instead, she went to graduate school, worked in a bar, became a teacher and did a lot of writing. Wicked Lovely is her first novel. Scott Westerfeld is a software designer and composer. He lives in New York and Sydney.