Reviewed by JodiG. for TeensReadToo.com

There is a secret society. They live in plain view. They seem very much like you and me. But, if you look very closely, you may notice that the person you're speaking to doesn't have a shadow.

There are vampires living amongst us. They are highly evolved; not at all like the vampires you've grown up with. They work and play in the daylight, they are friendly and educated, and a growing number of them have never tasted human blood and have no need for it.

Ariella Montero lives in the chasm between our two worlds. She is half-human, half-vampire and is struggling to find her place in both societies. She can read minds, hypnotize people, and make herself invisible. But can she establish real relationships in the human world and escape the dangers that threaten her in the vampire world?

Years ago Ari's best friend was murdered. Ari remembers the night. Her father was engaged in a battle with another man. And there was a fire.

Now, Ari is living a new life with her mother in Florida. But strange things are beginning to happen. It started when the honeybees began to die. Then Ari noticed a man in a van following her. A new friend was murdered and another friend disappeared. It is all too coincidental to ignore. Is Ari to blame or is she being preyed upon?

THE YEAR OF DISAPPEARANCES offers a unique concept of what it is like to be a vampire in modern society. It is a cleverly written story line that easily leaves the possibility for future books. Although this title follows THE SOCIETY OF S, it can easily stand alone. And, I can only hope that author Susan Hubbard decides to develop the story of Ari and her "kind" into a long-running series! ( )

Fabulous second story in the series! Loved watching the characters grow, and live as humans do. Looking forward to the third installment. For more info on my review and more detail, check my blog; http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/ ( )

I really enjoyed this book..Susan writes so well..Ari is still trying to come to grips with her family situation and people around her continue to disappear or die.She shows so much maturity.I really think its refreshing to have a book about vampires without so much teen angst! ( )

This is the second book in the "Society of S" series. Enjoyable read. I must say though, the vampires are quite wimpy. It can be rather disppointing at times.
The book left off with definite possibilities for a third, but I can not find any mention of another book online. I will keep my eyes peeled for this. I do hope there is a third book, this one did not provide much closure for me. ( )

Possibly the most boring book about vampires that I have ever read.Quote-right ( )