A review by saluki
Generation V by M.L. Brennan

4.0

This was sooooo much fun!

Fort (Fortitude) is not a full-fledged vampire - he's physically weak as he hasn't transitioned yet, but it's his empathy towards humanity and his reluctance to lose his own human emotions and morality that is unique for his kind. And, a source of contention within his vampire family who are an interesting, if scary, bunch.

As much as I like Fort for his self-effacing nature and ready sarcasm, plus his growth in this first in a six book series, it is Suzume who I loved. She's a kitsune, a fox-shifter who is smart, tricksey, and enchanting - she not only has attitude in spades and kicks ass but is powerful with illusions too. She had me rocking my socks off. That fox is hellish fun and Fort's life is turned topsy-turvy when she turns up to guard his baby vamp butt.

Loved this read so much that I'll be devouring the following books... pronto!