Review: The Dark Side of Vampires
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 5, 2013
The Nightlife: New York is about a vampire named Michelle who decides to save a young man, Aaron, from death by turning him. The story follows the two as they embark on a new life together in New York City.Michelle is beautiful but deadly. In the novel you see what can be described as a Jekyll and Hyde personality. You can see moments of tenderness with Aaron and also she can put on her "good face" with others when the need arises. When she is bad she can be cold and downright brutal. I loved her character! I couldn't wait to see which side of her would emerge. Aaron is a good soul, and basically the "nice guy" in the beginning. He is completely taken with Michelle from the moment he sets eyes on her. He has a tender heart and is really compassionate. It was incredible watching him adapt to his new life and become the predator.Luedke gives readers a thrill with a fast paced read full of violence, corruption, and sex. He picked the perfect setting for the book, and really sucked the reader into the gritty New York nightlife. I found his writing to be a breath of fresh air from the typical vampire romance book. His writing is very provoking, and I couldn't tear my eyes from the pages. The author's descriptiveness really makes the reader feel like a voyeur looking into the lives of the characters. I was particularly impressed with Aaron's transformation. The way he described the exact moment Aaron had truly come into his own as a vampire was a really powerful and unforgettable moment in the book for me.Nightlife: New York is the perfect start to this exciting series! If you are in the mood for something more edgy and erotic, pick this one up; you won't be disappointed. There are several more books in the series that have already been released, and I am itching to get my hands on them! Luedke is officially going on my list of must read authors!**Reviewed by Teresa D. for VampireRomanceBooks.com**