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jcreads85's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a good pallet cleanser, a bit of fluff to follow up some other recent books. I enjoyed the read, it was lighthearted, had some decent character development but lacked any real substance that would make me aching for more or jumping on sequels.
For those who like slow-burn, minimal spice (there is one scene - decently written - near the very end), and of course an interest in cross species/monster/paranormal romance, then this book is for you.
It’s not a deep book, though I think it was trying to be at least in the way of our MC, Cassie. Unfortunately, she wasn’t written as a very strong lady lead. She lives the typical “starving artist” life and lacks self confidence. So while the love interest Frederick commends her on being self-sacrificing, I found her a little frustrating and perhaps a bit of a doormat. Or at least too much of a “helper”. And it’d be great if we could have a lady without the cliche background of bad boyfriends, falling for the wrong guy, etc.
Also, there were weird moments where I thought the author was trying to add depth, and maybe a little bit of mystery and darkness, but it just didn’t have enough. It was more daytime sitcom - too funny, too many endearing moments that broke up the story. For example, I thought our MCs reaction to discovering vampirism is real a little understated. And the kidnap-rescue plot was a flop, totally unbelievable. It felt really anticlimactic and a cop-out for trying to figure out an ending for the story that led to the happily ever after.
The story is written first person, single point of view…except when it wasn’t. And this I loved. The story was epistolary, a favorite of mine. We get the notes written between Cassie & Frederick within many of the chapters. But on top of this treat, most of the chapters started with journal entry’s, text exchanges, and letters between our leading man and others. Or about him from another’s point of view. It basically gave us a bit of his POV and fed into the vampire world subplot.
In general, I wouldn’t discourage a read of this book. It was unique, lighthearted, and quick. I’m not mad I read it. And I looked forward to the moments we saw into Frederick’s mind and world. It’s a solid, middle of the pack, sort of romance.
For those who like slow-burn, minimal spice (there is one scene - decently written - near the very end), and of course an interest in cross species/monster/paranormal romance, then this book is for you.
It’s not a deep book, though I think it was trying to be at least in the way of our MC, Cassie. Unfortunately, she wasn’t written as a very strong lady lead. She lives the typical “starving artist” life and lacks self confidence. So while the love interest Frederick commends her on being self-sacrificing, I found her a little frustrating and perhaps a bit of a doormat. Or at least too much of a “helper”. And it’d be great if we could have a lady without the cliche background of bad boyfriends, falling for the wrong guy, etc.
Also, there were weird moments where I thought the author was trying to add depth, and maybe a little bit of mystery and darkness, but it just didn’t have enough. It was more daytime sitcom - too funny, too many endearing moments that broke up the story. For example, I thought our MCs reaction to discovering vampirism is real a little understated. And the kidnap-rescue plot was a flop, totally unbelievable. It felt really anticlimactic and a cop-out for trying to figure out an ending for the story that led to the happily ever after.
The story is written first person, single point of view…except when it wasn’t. And this I loved. The story was epistolary, a favorite of mine. We get the notes written between Cassie & Frederick within many of the chapters. But on top of this treat, most of the chapters started with journal entry’s, text exchanges, and letters between our leading man and others. Or about him from another’s point of view. It basically gave us a bit of his POV and fed into the vampire world subplot.
In general, I wouldn’t discourage a read of this book. It was unique, lighthearted, and quick. I’m not mad I read it. And I looked forward to the moments we saw into Frederick’s mind and world. It’s a solid, middle of the pack, sort of romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Minor: Body horror and Kidnapping
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