Review: A story that speaks to the heart, entertains the mind and warms one's soul.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2013
A 5-Star rating for Victoria Kinnaird's RED SUN RISES. As I a 60-year old gay man, I am not be the target audience for this book, or am I? Within me is that scared teen that didn't seem to fit in, fearful, withdrawn, looking for love and acceptance.  Thank you Victoria for writing a story that I too could relate to and enjoy.I recommend this story to teens and adults who enjoy love stories between young men who are coming of age and dealing with all of the fears and frustrations that come along with finding what direction one's life will take.  The vampire angle and the balance of light and dark are an added undertone that adds to the flavor of the story. It is nicely done without taking away from the central theme and challenges faced by the central characters. Love of a parent for a child, love of people for each other and devotion to what makes us one in spite of our differences are themes that is universal to the human experience. Victoria wraps it all up so nicely.Personally, I enjoyed this story a great deal and the characters are fascinating as they come to life with their unique qualities.  I highly recommend this story to youth and adults. Is a sequel in the future?