The Vision by Jen Nadol is the sequel to The Mark. In this book, Cassie has moved to Chicago and is living with her friend, Petra. Although she's made some friends, Cassie's real purpose in leaving everyone in Pennsylvania behind after her grandmother dies is to find out more about her special ability. Cassie can see "the mark" on a person who is going to die with in 24 hours. Believing there must be more like her, Cassie asks Petra, who works in a mental hospital, to identify anyone who fits the description of her mother. That's how Cassie meets Demetria. Despite the fact that Demetria doesn't talk to Cassie, she is convinced that they share the same power and Cassie visits her often. At school, Cassie begins dating a bad boy, Zander, who knows more about Cassie than she even knows about herself. At work (in a funeral home), Cassie tries to learn as much about death and different religious customs as possible, thinking there may be a link between that and her ability. Cassie's real struggle is knowing whether or not to save one person who is marked for death, risking the life of another.
This was a really interesting book. I haven't read the first one, The Mark, but I was able to understand the story just fine. I may go back and read The Mark so I can learn the back story, though. I like the inner struggle Cassie faces as she tries to determine how to decide who is worth saving. I also like the references to Greek mythology and various religious belief.
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