This book was an ok read. Not too bad, but not too good either. So, 3 stars, nothing more, nothing less. 
 This is the first part of the urban fantasy series "Hive Trilogy". In this world, the humans, ash(hybrid vampires) and pure vampires live in the same world, but the ash and vampires are secluded in a place called 'Hive', so that the humans are protected.Charlie Bennet is a regular girl, who attends college, has a bff Tessa, and a sweet mother. Until she realizes that she is an Ash: a hybrid vampire. A very unique one on top of that, the only female ash amongst all male ones. Then begins the usual storyline, where everyone is after her blood(literally) and a knight in shining armor, Ryder, another ash, who has his own secrets, saves her. 
 This is a very quick, light and easy read.(I finished in a day).Also,this is a story we already know, albeit a slight change. Though she is supposed to a strong heroine, she is not shown doing much action here. (Maybe saved for later.) This is a NA novel with teenage romance. Nevertheless, Charlie provides a few laughs here and there in this one. In addition, there is a mild cliffhanger. 
 There are some books with immediately make you jump to the sequel. Unfortunately, it did not happen for me here. I will read the next book, but not anytime soon.