Pearl is an evil teen vampire with no regard to human life and deeply rooted in her Family. then a unicorn stabs her through the heart changing her world forever. Now, Pearl is an aberration. A vampire who can walk in the sunlight without burning! The Family doesn't believe in unicorns, but jumps at the chance to use her new ability to round up a feast for the centennial celebration with the King that is fast approaching. They send Pearl to school where she must find a way to get the humans to the coronation. Pearl winds up identifying more with her human friends than her vampire Family and falls in love with Evan Karkadann along the way.
Only because I just read Rampant by Diana Peterfreund did I figure out immediately that Evan is the unicorn. Apparently a Karkadann is a type of unicorn.
The story was quite typical of a Young Adult Paranormal Romance plot and the twists and turn were not unexpected. It was still an interesting read as Pearl's emotions and sense of self are constantly shaping and changing on her journey. Although predictable, the ups and downs are pretty drastic. It's a quick, simple read with minimal complexity.
The ending ties up with a pretty little bow leaving little room for a sequel. however, future novels would do well to explore Pearl's commitment to her new life and the consequences of defying her Family. I would read more in this series and from this author. Kudos, Miss Durst.
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