March 2010, Rising Sun Books
346, E-book
Received from author for an honest review
First in the Immortalis Carpe Noctem
Adult
From Goodreads:
Explore the emotional upheaval that is the transformation from human to vampire.
Bleeding to death after brutal mugging on the campus of UNLV, Twenty-five year old Alyssa, is rescued by the cold and aloof, vampire, Lysander. Taking pity on her, he shares the gift-and curse-of immortality. She awakens as a vampire and is soon devastated by harsh realities of her new way of life: An unyielding thirst for blood as well as the loss of her friends, her independence, and her humanity.
As if having her humanity stripped away was not enough to make life interesting, Alyssa finds out her "turning", did not go unnoticed by the rest of undead society. Old enemies; an ancient sect of vampire hunters, known as the Acta Sanctorum, as well as a powerful Vampire mistress, each set plans in motion to destroy both Alyssa and Lysander.
Only by accepting her new-found immortality, seizing the night, will Alyssa hope to survive. She and Lysander must fight together against two sets of enemies bent on destroying them both.
Opinion:
Once I got into this book, I enjoyed the plotline especially the tales the Lysander tells Alyssa about the ancient times of being with the coven. As a history fanatic this was fascinating. I'd truly love to see his book.
Alyssa is not immediately likeable as I found her a bit weak and selfish, but she grew into her own as the story progressed. Her goodness shines through even when she does a horrendous act.
Lysander is very intriguing and could not resist his charms. He is strong silent and protective. He needs Alyssa and it’s apparent from the beginning.
The conflict between his old coven is touching in it’s sadness. Lysander has so much history with them.
The only writerly issue I really had was words that were two syllables were often separated by a hyphenate when they shouldn’t have been. I’m not sure if this is just an issue in the copy I got or if it made it’s way into production that way.
Rating:3.5/5
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