A review by shanemaher
The Last American Vampire by Seth Grahame-Smith

4.0

Wow, this one was gripping. I loved the first book and I was honestly worried about this one because I didn't think Henry could carry a book like Abe did but I was thankfully proven wrong. Henry Sturgis is perfectly flawed and loveable, constantly making mistakes but still guided by a heavy moral sensibility. And of course I have to mention the research Seth Grahame-Smith did to involve a century of historic events and figures that weaved in and out so well. The entertaining aspect of this book balanced so perfectly with the educational aspect, I couldn't put it down. My one gripe is that by making the villain a mysterious and shadowy "behind the curtain" figure, it also made them somewhat one dimensional and I wish we got to see more of A Grander VIII. Otherwise this was a fun read and the perfect choice for October.