A review by theshelfarchive
Cold Hearted by Heather Guerre

mysterious tense medium-paced

3.0

Cold Hearted was enjoyable enough, but I didn’t love it. The book started off slow but strong, drawing me into the eerie atmosphere and setting up the characters well. However, as the story progressed, the pacing felt unbalanced—things remained steady for a long while before suddenly ramping up toward the end, making the conclusion feel a bit rushed.

There were definite Twilight vibes throughout, so if that’s your thing, you might enjoy this.
I really liked the dynamic between Grace and Caleb—their banter was fun, and I appreciated how their relationship developed. That said, Caleb could have been a little easier on Grace; she didn’t actually do anything to him to warrant his initial coldness. Grace, on the other hand, was a relatable protagonist, especially with how her social anxiety was portrayed.


One of the more interesting elements for me was the way vampires were characterised as genuinely creepy. Alex’s stalking and mind games were unsettling in the best way, adding a real sense of tension to the story. That said, I don’t think enough time was dedicated to the more paranormal aspects of this story. The first half reads like a contemporary romance drama, and the second like a paranormal romance.


Overall, the book had its strengths, especially in the character interactions and eerie vampire lore, but the pacing issues kept it from being a stronger read for me.
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