Review: Not Your Typical Vampire Book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2013
Taken is not your typical vampire love story; in fact, I am not quite sure I would classify it as a love story at all. At least, not in the beginning. It is set in Hungary in the 1500's, and the writing style and dialect reflect such. You are introduced to Alliana, a Gypsy girl, while she is picking apples up from the ground. Most Gypsy girls are married by the time they reach Alliana's age, however, she is a special case, and her family knows she needs to make that decision for herself; especially since they are unaware of just what powers she truly possesses. She is the treasured golden child, after all; and it is said that she will bring those around her great wealth and power.She is soon captured by a very dark and sinister vampire, Mikhal the Meriless. Just his very name puts fear in the entire town. He thrives on the fact that every one fears him and what he is capable of, and he has no issues with that notoriety.Mikhal  brings Alliana back to his castle, choosing her to be his bride, his chosen one, the one who will bear him a son, to carry on his legacy for all of eternity. There you will learn what true evil is. You are soon introduced to Marishka, Mikhal's evil sister, among other characters within the castle walls.The first part of the book is rather sinister and dark, but you will soon find your emotions and thoughts changing as the emotions and thoughts of the characters change. As much as I loved to hate Mikhal from the beginning, I began to wonder if there was a spark of humanity somewhere deep within him after Marishka casts a spell on him.There are some sex scenes involved, so I do suggest that the readers be 18+. Go ahead; take the adventure with Alliana and Mikhal, if you dare.