Overall, I thought it was captivating. I had to shift gears when I started this, because lately I have been reading fast-paced books. This book moves slow, but not in a poke-me-in-the-eyes way. It's like if Diana Gabaldon wrote Twilight. Although this book is heavier in content than Twilight, I can't help but reference some of the vampire traits back to Twilight. (Although I think since Twilight's fame, most readers can't help but compare vampire stories to Meyer's one-hit wonder!) It is detailed and descriptive, and filled with adventure, just like Gabaldon's books. I enjoyed the references to historical literature, mythology, events and people. The storyline is not the typical forbidden vampire romance; however, the love between the hero and heroine is the glue that keeps it going. With that said, the focus is not the romance, but the mystery that surrounds the world of witches, vampires and demons. I look forward to continuing on to Shadow of Night.