For vampire aficionados, one will notice that this novel has a different "feeling" from the mainstream . It feels so much more mundane and isn't glamorized in comparison to most. These are normal people, normal lives, and normal times. Well, as far as being a troubled teen goes. It's not a painful read, but this difference will lead to a stark and surprising conclusion that's entirely unpredictable. When I came across it, I had to reread the paragraph(s); it knocked the socks off of me! I just couldn't believe it. Most would probably be severely disappointed, but anyone who enjoys vampire novels should read this one for sure.