Review: gothic romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2012
The first chapters of this M/M vampire romance belong in a gothic anthology: there are a tension and a suspense that seem to promise a masterpiece. We also have the young lead facing adversities and a dark future he does not deserve, an essential part of any gothic tale.Unfortunately narrative tension decreases quickly. The quality of writing remains high but it is as if the author uncovered her cards too quickly. Suspense all but gone and plot close to non existent, all that remains are the two likeable leads and their growing passion. The exciting gothic story evolves into a pleasing M/M romance: it is always interesting but perhaps less than expected.The novel is self contained but there are openings for a sequel. Sex scenes are not many and not particularly graphic. Characterization is consistent even if it strikes me as a bit off for William to be so torn about his new gay feelings and so very unconcerned about the death of innocent people (vampires kill here, as it happens in some of Ms Rice's novels whose corpus is explicitly quoted, "Merrick being the title of one of her volumes).A few typos should be corrected as they clash with a generally well edited work.This volume is currently inexpensive and surely worth a read.