A review by eesh25
Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole

3.0

3.5 Stars

Male: Conrad Wroth (Vampire; people killing kind)
Female: Néomi Laress (Ghost)
Plot: His brothers try to make him a good vamp, taking him to a secluded old mansion. There he meets her. Problem is, only he can see her and he can't touch her. And he's kinda insane.

I'm really glad that Kresley Cole decided to tell this story. In the previous novels, we've heard a lot about Hoarde vampire, which are basically those vampires who drink from people and kill them. Now, we got to see one up close.

And this was a redemption story as well. I like that the author tried to tell the story of someone getting better and fighting his demons. Though I wish she'd put some more focus on the lives he's taken. Still, it was nice to hear the story of Conrad: his vampire struggle, romance and, most importantly, his relationship with his brothers.

I liked Néomi as well. She was unlike all the other female characters we'd read so far (unaware of the Lore), and she was a ghost. Her relationship with Conrad, how it started and built, her past, and her quirks, all were interesting to read. Her and Conrad's story was good.

Where I had a problem is how a later conflict was resolved. I can't say much because it would be a huge spoiler, but I felt that it was resolved in a very convenient way. As if the author was simply making new rules as she went on with the series, rules that fit her story, instead of making the story fit the rules. That bugged me.

Overall, this was good book, but not as good as [b:No Rest for the Wicked|14383|No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark #3)|Kresley Cole|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1357615569s/14383.jpg|1097825].


Reviews for other books of the series:
1. The Warlord Wants Forever
2. A Hunger Like No Other
3. No Rest for the Wicked
4. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
6. Dark Desires After Dusk

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