It doesn't happen often that I personally know and grew up with an author, but this is the case with Laura Daleo and her debut novel Immortal Kiss.  To be honest, I wasn't too excited to dive into this novel, another vampire book? But I was pleasantly surprised.  It's great!  The author has a completely different take on the myths of vampires and while there is a love story, there is also suspense, mystery and not to give too much away, but it all goes back to the Ancient Egyptians Gods.   I didn't see that coming! I think  Immortal Kiss is like a smash up of Twilight and Percy Jackson.  I can't wait for the sequel!