Review: Excellent
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 19, 2013
"Luna Aeturnus" by Simon Okill is the long awaited sequel to Luna Sanguis. I was lucky enough to get an early copy by the author for review.Rose, or Eternal, is still trapped in the lunatic asylum and the romantic sparks between her and her Doctor Eduard are blossoming, but Rose is afraid of Count Lucien, who will be coming after her at the next full moon. The possibility of two lovers eternally `reincarnated' and meeting over the centuries is beautiful and adds romance of great quality to a story that is also often chilling and intense. The theme of eternity, eternal life and love runs through the novel and adds some reflective notes to the fast paced story with its many action packed scenes of fighting and violence.The characters are wonderful creations, be it the vile Demon Bonbon, the evil Count or his colourful sidekicks.The writing in this piece is amazing, and that goes not only for the skilful use of language. While the doctors wonder about Rose's Amnesia, deem her possibly schizophrenic or `just' traumatized it makes us often wonder ourselves if Rose is really losing her mind and we with her. Or are we? Much remains ambiguous but in a very fascinating and rewarding way.Like the first book this is a must read for Vampire fans.