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highvoltagegrrl's review
5.0
I loved this book! I’m a sucker for any book with vampires (except the sparkly kind), but this was exceptional. Admittedly, it did take a few chapters to really catch my interest, but once it did, I couldn’t put this book down. The characters are very well-written and surprisingly funny. My favorite character has to be Veronica, a strong-willed vampire madam with a sarcastic sense of humor – how can she not be completely awesome, right? Right.
Sharpe’s writing is refreshing. I was so astonished that a man could write such a dynamic female main character that I repeatedly checked the cover to make sure Dennis wasn’t a Denise. I can’t wait to read the next book in the trilogy.
Reviewed by Brittany for Book Sake. httP;//booksake.blogspot.com
Sharpe’s writing is refreshing. I was so astonished that a man could write such a dynamic female main character that I repeatedly checked the cover to make sure Dennis wasn’t a Denise. I can’t wait to read the next book in the trilogy.
Reviewed by Brittany for Book Sake. httP;//booksake.blogspot.com
pause_theframe's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the combination of paranormal characters, especially the mix of zombies and vampires, my favourite. What you don't expect is that Veronica is a madam, who sells herself to whet you appetite and calm her needs.
I found the blend of the life and the lifestyle given to her by Jules an interesting one. Though it is now a slightly more popular combination, this book was one of the first to blend them seamlessly, especially when it was first published.
Veronica was a very strong character, both in will and in her actions. Though that sometimes means that tricky situations can become trickier, I loved it. I am always fond of lady vamp characters, when they are main characters, because they get away from the idea that there is a 'count' in charge of them or that they should bow to a male leader. They may still be under a male leader, which I like, but they have a fieriness about them that makes them brave, interesting and someone that it is fun to read about, as a woman.
I also rather enjoyed the other characters in this book. I found that each of them was likeable in their own way, or I could hate them, but I was given the perfect amount of detail, personality and even physical description to be able to know and decide for myself about them. I also really felt as though I got close to each of them, almost as if I was part of their lives.
One of my favourite things about this book is the narrative. It also allowed me to feel part of the story. I was able to feel as though I was Veronica, which was brilliant!
Overall, the writing style, pace, character depth and story line made this book brilliant. I really enjoyed reading it and cannot wait for the second book. I liked that there was a difference, a change in pace and a great combination of paranormal beings in this book. I highly recommend this read. It is enjoyable, fun and highly addicting.
I found the blend of the life and the lifestyle given to her by Jules an interesting one. Though it is now a slightly more popular combination, this book was one of the first to blend them seamlessly, especially when it was first published.
Veronica was a very strong character, both in will and in her actions. Though that sometimes means that tricky situations can become trickier, I loved it. I am always fond of lady vamp characters, when they are main characters, because they get away from the idea that there is a 'count' in charge of them or that they should bow to a male leader. They may still be under a male leader, which I like, but they have a fieriness about them that makes them brave, interesting and someone that it is fun to read about, as a woman.
I also rather enjoyed the other characters in this book. I found that each of them was likeable in their own way, or I could hate them, but I was given the perfect amount of detail, personality and even physical description to be able to know and decide for myself about them. I also really felt as though I got close to each of them, almost as if I was part of their lives.
One of my favourite things about this book is the narrative. It also allowed me to feel part of the story. I was able to feel as though I was Veronica, which was brilliant!
Overall, the writing style, pace, character depth and story line made this book brilliant. I really enjoyed reading it and cannot wait for the second book. I liked that there was a difference, a change in pace and a great combination of paranormal beings in this book. I highly recommend this read. It is enjoyable, fun and highly addicting.