As I was reading this short story, I kept thinking, "Oh, this is going to be so predictable."
I was SO wrong about that!

Kristin and her friend, Liz, are on a cruise that was gifted to them from their parents after graduation. Time alone on a cruise to nowhere (seriously, this ship just cruises around the ocean, no stops!), they're on the prowl for cute boys. Especially Kristin, who thinks it's time to finally "take the next step" in her life. And her and her friend think that having a one-time-stand with a stranger is the way to go.
But as soon as they're set to go scope out the pools, they run into a girl who tells them about the mysterious disappearances that have been happening on cruise's lately... the one where passengers are disappearing and these disappearances are rumored to be because of vampires.
Do vampires really exist?

Oh my, the humor! The silliness! These girls!
So much fun!

So NOT predictable at all!

The ending!!!
What a twist!!!
Did not see that coming!!!

I really wish that this story wasn't so short - I would have liked an extra chapter or two just to get to know the main characters a bit better - it truly felt rushed.

I highly recommend this as a go to read to help you get out of a reading slump, to get over an emotional read or a bumper for in-between long reads! It won't disappoint! ( )

I decided to read “Cruisin’’” because I loved 10 Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn’t Have). Even though both were written by Sarah Mlynowski, be aware that they are nothing alike. “Crusin’’” did not have the same comical air as 10 Things We Did. Instead, it was paranormal—which was not something I was expecting from one of my favorite contemporary authors.

At first, it’s hard to tell if there is something truly paranormal in the story, or if the girl’s are just being silly for believing in Vampires. Since they are on a cruise, it’s hard to tell if you’re getting a creepy paranormal story or a contemporary about some fun loving party girls. What we end up getting is a mix of both.

Even though I wasn’t expecting a paranormal story from Sarah Mlynowski, it was good. Being a short story, it is hard to fall in love with any of the characters or get into too deep of a plot, but I did enjoy reading it and was even surprised at the ending. If you’re a fan of paranormal and also enjoy contemporaries, this is a great story for you to check out.