Review: so thrilling and captivating. a must read for the supernatural genre readers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2014
*I have received a copy from the author for an honest review.*I can hardly remember when I last read a book with vampires and other supernaturals that was this good. I practically had an adrenalin rush through the whole book. I just couldn't put it down.The plot was awesome and very well put together, I love a good planed out revenge. It is very sad though that even the best thought-out plans don't always end the way you want. I am so sad about what David had to go through and I perfectly understand his need for revenge.I have so much empathy for our Melabeth, for what she went through. I really respect her because she is a survivor and more, a fighter. All the monstrosities she has suffered made her stronger and fueled her anger and need for revenge. I admire her for her accomplishments. She is truly special, even among the vampire kind, gifted beyond her peers understanding. For being such a young vampire she surely surpasses many of the old ones. I loved that she has gained such a good control over her powers in such a small amount of time. Her being bloodthirsty may be due to her vampire nature but I bet it has something to do with all the hell she has endured in her small time she lived. Let' face it, her parents were so far off role models they couldn't even spell the words. I despise such horrible excuses for human beings. They should not be allowed to procreate. I am in awe of the amazing person Melabeth came to be taking into account her origins. I always thought that rape is about control and power. The rapist doesn't feel man enough till he has complete control of the victim, control over the body, the soul and the mind. Well in this case, they had control of the body but the soul and the mind remained her own. That strength over there is so hard to hold on to. It's near impossible. Maybe few women that have experienced this kind of traumatic event ever recover fully. For the most there remains a stain on the soul that never lets them have their guard down around men and they never give their trust completely. I am glad Melabeth is surrounded by such good friends that help her move over her heartbreak and trauma.David is the best thing that could have happened upon our heroine. He is perfect for her. He completes her in ways only true love can. He is the light to her darkness, he really sees into her soul and know what's beyond her hard remarks and tough facade. I am so so sorry for his terrible loss and I fear that he will change greatly, becoming less the easygoing boy he was and more of a darker spirited guy. I think the loss he has suffered will really affect his relationship with Carrie and Melabeth.Carrie is the friend every girl should have. I loved her funk. She is such a fun character that always brings a smile to my lips when I read her lines. She was loyal, hilarious, talkative, steady and so brave. What more could somebody want from a ghost? I am really glad the two girls met because this book would have been o much poorer without her character in it.The White family, I consider them as a foster family to or little vampire prodigy. They were amazing all of them, well maybe not Lea :) but Ezra, Alice, Charlotte and Michael sure were. I loved them to bits for accepting Melabeth into their fold so quickly and so completely.I am on to read the sequel because I can't wait to find out what happens next.Fingers crossed X