Review: New and fresh
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 23, 2013
Soulless is the fascinting debut novel by author T Baggins. The basics of the story are covered in the blurb, but there is SO much more to this book. I really don't want to spoil it by adding anything, so to really appreciate this delicious tale, you need to check it out for yourself.This fascinating story is both character AND plot driven. It starts out ordinarily enough, but then takes off with a smoothly flowing plot that, combined with a richly detailed backstory, lays a solid foundation for the storyline. The characters are vivid, solid, and convincingly real. The sex is definitely different, with the unusual addition of one partner being an eunuch, but it's still very hot. The author has done a beautiful job of building a world with its own unique history, characters, heroes, villains, and exquisite attention to detail.The author's writing style is bold, eloquently simple, clean, and crisp with a touch of dark humor. I absolutely love how the author takes the "same old, same old" vampire story and gives it new life with a very unique and original twist. The story has a HEA ending after a bittersweet twist that I never saw coming. The skillfull blending of vàrkolak, religious zealots, half breeds vampires, ancient aliens, reincarnation, and other surprises set in the 18th century English countryside makes this a very entertaining tale that I really enjoyed and left me eagerly looking forward to the next book from this talented author. If you're looking for a new and fresh twist on an old storyline, then this is DEFINITELY a book you need to check out.This review appeared originally at Mrs Condit & Friends Read Books