Review: 5 stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2011
L.A. Witt takes a unique twist on the vampire genre by pairing it with a sci-fi theme. Hired assassin Liam is a vampire, who once lived in the elite Sky, now disinherited from his rich vampire family for having a human lover, he resides in the Gutter, killing to survive. His next mark? His ex-lover Daniel, the one he'd lost everything for. However, this job isn't all what it seems and soon Daniel and Liam have to work together to survive.Now normally, I am not a big fan of sci-fi novels, but A Chip in His Shoulder had enough romance and paranormal elements that I enjoyed the novella. I was especially intrigued with the world building in the book, the difference between the classes, Sky and Gutter and the technology L.A. Witt invented to showcase those differences. Although the world building was not as complete as I would have liked it to be, as some things were confusing; I think another installment in this series would clear that up.While the romance was secondary to the action plot, the chemistry between Daniel and Liam was palpable. Despite the fact that Liam was sent to kill Daniel, these men soon realize they haven't stop loving one another and by working together they could bring down Daniel's father and the technology dividing this world.A Chip in His Shoulder is an action-packed sci-fi thriller that will have the reader on the edge of their seat throughout. While I would have liked a little more of the romance to be driving the plot, the book still was a satisfying read for this romance junkie. Recommended.Dark Divas Reviews