A review by blossomingwish
An Acquired Taste by Skyla Gray

lighthearted relaxing 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

I absolutely adore this book. It was exactly what I needed right when I needed it. First of all, I love the fact that vampires are known and out to society and are seen as sort of celebrities. But the fact there's still vampire romance novels and twilight-esque material available is super super fun. Starting off strong with a breakup scene is honestly such a slay and I am here for it. I liked how the main character turned to being a valentine not just out of necessity but ALSO because she was really intrigued by it. I find that super refreshing and it just makes the whole job so much more appealing if she is super into it from the beginning. I really enjoyed the premise of the valentine's day ball and how that all went down. Super cool how she was offered as a delicacy and the emotions she grappled with feeling as though she was being used and discarded but also being kinda into it. Sebastian had my heart from the moment he was introduced! And I thought his court seemed very interesting despite Amelia saying it sounded boring to her. Alexander was super sketchy from the beginning and it is weird Amelia did not recognize that but I get it it is necessary for the plot.. no hate to her at all. I absolutely loved the estate and how beautiful it was. It was at that point in the book that I was really starting to be reminded of Rebecca (which as of now I have only gotten halfway through). But throughout the book I was really reminded of some themes in Rebecca which was super cool to read. Combining my love for classics with my love for romance books is always spectacular. Overall amazing book lowkey only thing I didn't like was the dog and that's just cuz I'm evil and don't like dogs. 
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