Kelly
Written on Jan 23, 2014
The Mark was a quick but engaging read. It weaves together a coming of age novel, with mythology and the paranormal to produce a fun, sassy read with a likable protagonist. Imagine being able to pick out a random stranger in a crowd, their only distinguishing feature is a soft glow around their being which is an indication that their time is almost up. Would you want to know if you had less than a single day left to live? Cassie struggles with the same moral dilemma each day. She runs the risk of being labelled as unstable, giving the pending victim of The Mark the knowledge that this day will be their last. It's the age old question, what would you do if you had only twenty four hours left to live?
Cassie has already experienced so much in her short sixteen years of life, and while temporarily moving in with her aunt Andrea she's left to her own devices and realises how lonely she is. So when the dashing Lucas comes along, Cass sees him as her lifeline. I didn't like Lucas. His character begun as a charming intellectual bookworm and seemed perfect for Cass, but as the his storyline progresses, he becomes cold and self righteous. Being her first adult relationship, Cassie is torn between what she believes and wanting to keep Lucas happy.
Jen Nadol has created a brilliant series so far, it had me hooked throughout and I found it hard to put down. A short, sweet read that engages readers. I'm looking forward to continuing on the series with The Vision. Really enjoyed it.