Shelley S. (lucybelle) reviewed on
Helpful Score: 1
While I thought the unusual concept of how and why the Draculia came to be was interesting, the characters were not.
First off, I do not like to read about 19 year old heroines. Sorry, I don't care what time period they grew up in, if they have "old" souls, if they are mature beyond their years, etc. It just doesn't matter because I simply do not relate to these people. Heck when I WAS 19 I didn't want to read about 19 year old romance heroines.
Secondly, I don't mind that the hero is a reformed rake though Voss was not reformed when it started and honestly didn't seem reformed or on his way to reforming throughout the book.
Third, I like sex in my romances. Period. Oh there was sex alright, just never with each other. Voss screwed his way through a brothel pretty much throughout the book and did not make love to Angelica until the last few pages. How is that going to make me believe he loves her. The author tried to explain this away as part of his vampire nature but I didn't buy it.
Lastly, I don't mind the introduction of characters from future books but I do not want the bulk of their story told to me in books that are not their own.
All in all this did not cut it for me. I'm very much in the air about whether or not I'll read the rest. Honestly, I didn't like any of the future characters enough to care.
First off, I do not like to read about 19 year old heroines. Sorry, I don't care what time period they grew up in, if they have "old" souls, if they are mature beyond their years, etc. It just doesn't matter because I simply do not relate to these people. Heck when I WAS 19 I didn't want to read about 19 year old romance heroines.
Secondly, I don't mind that the hero is a reformed rake though Voss was not reformed when it started and honestly didn't seem reformed or on his way to reforming throughout the book.
Third, I like sex in my romances. Period. Oh there was sex alright, just never with each other. Voss screwed his way through a brothel pretty much throughout the book and did not make love to Angelica until the last few pages. How is that going to make me believe he loves her. The author tried to explain this away as part of his vampire nature but I didn't buy it.
Lastly, I don't mind the introduction of characters from future books but I do not want the bulk of their story told to me in books that are not their own.
All in all this did not cut it for me. I'm very much in the air about whether or not I'll read the rest. Honestly, I didn't like any of the future characters enough to care.
