Review: Great original take on vampires and the paranormal
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2011
In Pure, Katie is a normal girl who lives with her Russian-born grandmother after the death of her parents. Katie begins to see strange, shadowy visions, and witnesses strangers visit her grandmother in the middle of the night. Then people she knows begin to disappear, and she worries for her own safety as she plunges into a world of the paranormal of which she is an important part.I loved this book. The plot is fast paced and always remains interesting, with new surprises and mysteries in every chapter. The backdrop of Russian folklore adds a unique spin. The author is very descriptive and really paints a picture in your mind.I really enjoyed Katie as the main character. She's an observant, intelligent girl, good to her friends and her grandmother, and just an all around good human being, without acting saintly or sanctimonous. I loved seeing the world through her eyes. All the supporting characters are well fleshed out and realistic. I found myself caring about what happened to them as I read through the story, and I loved the unique, modern twists to the supernatural elements, such as the original take on vampires.All in all a great read, which I would highly recommend.