I did this as an audio book for a challenge. The reader was interesting but, I thought, a little silly at times. And holy moly, the book took HOURS longer to get through because it was an audio (I thought he read slow, but maybe that was just me)

either way, it was great to be back with Vlad and Henry. It was nice to remember their banter but I was sad when they had their struggles too.

But Vlad was still a little....I don't know, kiddish? I would have thought he would have grown up a little more, dealing with what he is (being a vampire and all) but I did like that you could see some growth and maturing through the book. I'll keep reading. ( )

I'm not madly in love with the writing, but I like the characters and ideas enough to keep reading this series. I've also read some of the author's blog, and she seems like a swell person, so that gives me another reason to stick with Vladimir Tod. ( )

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I think the thing that interested me most about this book was Snow, the new girl. Vlad's all obsessed with Meredith through all the books up to and including this one, but he finally decides that he can't control himself around her. Snow, meanwhile he actually does lose control around, but she's okay with it. I think that ends up being why Snow is the winner. Vlad's constantly feeling like an outsider, but she's part of his world, and happy to be. Meredith wants Vlad, but doesn't want his baggage. She just wants him to fit perfectly into her world. ( )