Reviewed by Carisa Weeaks, MyShelf.com
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The book starts with my favorite poem, "The Tiger," by William Blake.

ITFOTN is an unusual story. Every other chapter has a flashback to the 1700's when the lead character, fourteen old Rachel became a vampire named, Risika. She has a twin with telepathic powers. Alexander lived with the fear of witch-hunts, since they lived in that time in Concord, Massachusetts. The turning point for Rachel comes when he saves their older sister from Ather, a powerful vampire.

For revenge, Ather sends one of her fledglings named Aubrey to Rachel with a black rose, the symbol of the vampires. The next night, Ather and Aubrey come for Rachel; forcing her to become a vampire to "punish" her brother for thinking he could go against them. The only thing she finds happiness in, during this cursed life, is a tiger named Tora.

The story was well written. The set up of the chapters leading into one another was very well planned. She breathes a lot of life into the characters, as if she knows them personally. She was able to show there was more to vampires than superstition and stories. Amazing plot and emotional moments for Risika are just a few of the things that hook the reader to the story till the end. You will NEVER be able to put this book down once you start reading it. This book is meant for older teens to young adults.

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