I have zero explanations for why this book was so good XD. The situation - A seemingly powerless orphan girl naively getting enrolled in a school for paranormal creatures, and obviously falling headfirst into a fated-mates, vampire romance - was unsubtle, campy, and full of all the abusive stereotypes rampant in my least favorite YA fiction. AND YET.... XD Grace's friendly, peppy, casual narration reminded me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The EXCESSIVELY VIOLENT student body who just gets shrugged off reminded me of The Vampire Diaries. The negligent headmaster reminded me of Albus Dumbledore... All together, if you just go with the premise, this book is FUN! It's action-packed, sentimental, has great characterization, and sizzling romantic leads... I'm along for the ride. I feel like something I've been missing for a very long time was finally found. I needed a fantasy frolic that was equal parts humor, danger, passion and honor. Don't go into this one too seriously; accept it for what it is, and then have a good time!