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A review by velvetyaverage
Lucas by MJ James
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
I'm always a fan of vampire stories and I'm liking what this book is doing with its vampires and the world building around them. It sets up an interesting magical community that is going to be the setting for the two other books in the series and establishes an overarching conflict.
That being said, I feel like we didn't get a satisfactory character arc for our titular character, Lucas. Which wouldn't bother me as much if the series continued to focus on Lucas but he's not the main character moving forward. We've only just barely scratched the surface of him as a person, let alone him as a newly-born vampire or his relationship with Jeffrey. It's just such an incredibly unsatisfying ending! I need more Lucas! This can't be it!
Still, it's a quick and entertaining read/listen. Even though vampires are no longer the focus in later books I'll likely continue the series to see how the story ends.
That being said, I feel like we didn't get a satisfactory character arc for our titular character, Lucas. Which wouldn't bother me as much if the series continued to focus on Lucas but he's not the main character moving forward. We've only just barely scratched the surface of him as a person, let alone him as a newly-born vampire or his relationship with Jeffrey. It's just such an incredibly unsatisfying ending! I need more Lucas! This can't be it!
Still, it's a quick and entertaining read/listen. Even though vampires are no longer the focus in later books I'll likely continue the series to see how the story ends.