Review: Not your usual vampire novel fare!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2014
‘The Mortal One’ by Shannon Bell  takes us to the strange and exciting world of Dylan. Her fascination with vampires takes her to a trip to Florence, where she is thrust into the murky vampire politics. Through the chaos, she meets Nico and gets engulfed in a love affair.What may initially  look like a steamy vampire romance novel turns out to be a very engaging story that has many twists with unpredictable outcomes. It has all the elements needed to hold my interest. When secrets are revealed to Dylan, she is left to make a difficult decision that would change her life forever. It gets really interesting, especially when it becomes apparent that the only way to be safe is if she receives a ‘mark’.In a genre filled with tired storylines and unoriginal characters, this book gives a refreshing take on the vampire genre. It’s wonderfully written with enough action, suspense and romance to enthral the readers.