File this one under Peer Pressure, Low Expectations, and Pleasantly Surprised but not THAT Pleasantly or THAT Surprised. 
 This was described to me as "like Twilight, but not as bad, and the movie sucks" ... a glowing recommendation if I've ever heard one. e__e 
 That said, it didn't make me despair for the future of the human race. It's pretty trope-y and eye-roll-y at parts, yes. It's junk food for the brain. But, you know, sometimes junk food is OK. Just as long as it isn't the kind of junk food that results in anal seepage. And I feel like this metaphor is getting away from me. 
 I might eventually get around to finishing the series. I won't feel like I'm betraying my soul if I recommend it to some kid looking for her next paranormal romance fix. And I'm feeling nice today, so I won't get into the many problems I do have with this title.