Reviews

A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger

mateyy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-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

4.0

thegreentealibrarian's review against another edition

dark slow-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

3.5

katiekat1984's review

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

gretchenbookindieluft's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

4.5

lirio_dendron's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

mariyavd's review

4.0

Topics such as the blossoming of a friendship into love are discussed ,the suffering of loss and the obsession with the one we love, the transformation and the struggle of a new "life". A slow-paced story, more character driven than plot (I do prefer plot) It. If you enjoy gothic vibes, vampires and some erotic vibes (it was a bit much for my taste), I really recommend it.

bedill's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-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? No

5.0

ur_mother_779's review against another edition

funny hopeful mysterious slow-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? Yes

4.5

paperbackghosts's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

lurker_stalker's review

5.0

It's been a REALLY long time since I've read a vampire book. I mean, I did listen to Interview with the Vampire a few years ago after reading it back in the 90s but I don't think that counts.

So, just to get it out of the way, I fucking loved this book. Loved everything about it. The blood, the love, the angst, the humor, the characters, everything. I absolutely love the author's voice and style and want to read her debut now. And then maybe A Long Time Dead again. And then wait for the next book.

And I should have known that the gorgeous cover was an Ann McMan creation. I love McMan's writing but I think her true gift might be her book covers. With covers like this and Bev Prescott's 2 Degrees, she honestly has the most beautiful covers I've seen in our little WLW publishing world.

Thank you to Bywater Books and NetGalley for giving me a chance to discover a new-to-me author who I encourage everyone to read. This book! So much!