Heather F. (AZmom875) -
Helpful Score: 2
If you have read other books by Sue Ann Jaffarian, and loved her, you might think this was a different author. There is nothing wrong with this book, it was just kinda bland. The whole vampire thing was bland. Some vampire books are trendy or cutesy, or historical or graphic with violence or sex, or full of paranormal issues, and this book was none of those. The main character and the vampires are very likable characters. There is a sequel and I do plan to read the next book to see how the characters lives are proceeding.
Loved this book. It focuses more on the mystery than vampires. Jaffarian skillfully weaves in her vampire world while not detracting from the main mystery. I reall like the main characters, especially Doug and Dodie. It was nice to see a good elder couple in a cozy. Will definately read the next one.
Debbie B. (orchid7) -
I have mixed feelings about this one. I don't know why, but I guess I was expecting something different than what it was.
The book itself has a very dark tone. I've read a LOT of vampire books without cringing, but this one had me cringing quite a bit. There are several vampire "covens" in it, and the non-vampire members enjoy drinking human blood. And it is described. That just creeped me out.
I also disliked just about every character right up until the last 50 pages or so, where we finally get to see a bit of a connection between anyone in the story. I even considered setting it down a few times.
I did read the excerpt at the end from the sequel, and since I'd finally begun to like the characters a little by the end of the book, I am considering at least one more try with this series. I just don't think it'll be one that I'll run right out to grab it when it comes out.
The book itself has a very dark tone. I've read a LOT of vampire books without cringing, but this one had me cringing quite a bit. There are several vampire "covens" in it, and the non-vampire members enjoy drinking human blood. And it is described. That just creeped me out.
I also disliked just about every character right up until the last 50 pages or so, where we finally get to see a bit of a connection between anyone in the story. I even considered setting it down a few times.
I did read the excerpt at the end from the sequel, and since I'd finally begun to like the characters a little by the end of the book, I am considering at least one more try with this series. I just don't think it'll be one that I'll run right out to grab it when it comes out.
