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si_si's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tig_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
I’m opting not to assign a star rating to this book because I’m unsure if my lukewarm response is due to a general reading slump or the writing itself. One thing I’ll say up front is that I do wish authors would note in the book description that it’s intended to be part of an overall series. I read it thinking it was a standalone book inside the Guides to Dating Vampires universe, which has other standalones—but it’s not, really, because the main conflict arc and justice/resolution apparently plays out over the course of all the books, which I had to go to the author’s website to find out. Unfortunately for whatever reason I’m not compelled enough to read the other books in the series to see that conclusion. In general, though, I thought this was fine and cute; the characters are likeable, the tension felt believable, and the author draws a strong and compelling parallel to Otherness (in this case vampirism) and the gay experience of many unsupported LGBTQIA+ youth.
krispyaustin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
kaya_may's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
menthe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
dards96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
matson's review against another edition
I can't force myself to keep reading. The writing is fine but not exceptional. The story just dragged. I like the idea of the vampire being homeless and destitute instead of the rich elites normally portrayed, but that was the only interesting thing in this book.
Also the name of the pharmaceutical company was too long and said so many times. It's a dumb critique but it really bothered me.
Also the name of the pharmaceutical company was too long and said so many times. It's a dumb critique but it really bothered me.
_christinacreads's review against another edition
DNF @43% because I found out that DN Bryn said during the fundraiser for Maui event that if someone leaves a review on their book then they will donate $5 to help the cause. That’s honestly such a gross thing to do to use a fundraiser to get reviews on their book.