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Friday, August 15, 2008

Boys That Bite by Mari Mancusi

() I timidly opened this book as I was not looking forward to delving into another mind-numbing vampire novel. However, this does not read as an average vampire tale. It would make a great Disney movie if given the chance.
The main characters are two identical twin teenagers who couldn't be more different. Their names are even opposing: Sunshine and Rayne. Rayne dresses gothic, is frequently moody, and doesn't like much of anything that's not tinted with dark colors. Sunshine is your average preppy, goody girl that likes Dave Matthews, flip-flops, and plain tank tops. However, as sisters, the girls support each other and often accompany one another to events. So when Rayne signs a contract to become an immortal vampire, it's a sad time when their identities are mistaken. Sunshine is then bitten by her new "blood mate" that was supposed to bite Rayne, and things turn into a mess! Yes, the storyline speaks similarly to many vampire novels, but the creative writing and logical reasoning that is woven in is what sets it apart and makes the story interesting; whether you're a horror/sci-fi connoisseur or a bonified 'creepy-things' hater, this story is fun and intriguing. It's got action, suspense, and some definitely enticing romance. Not a bad read.

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