This book was really good. I was apprehensive to read this series and at the same time excited about it for the same reason...I had heard the series is similar to the BDB series. 
 To say I'm a huge fan of the BDB series is a colossal understatement. 
 I went in this book with a little anticipation and a little anxiety. Although the warriors in this book are similar to my beloved BDB warriors, I loved Lara Adrian's twist on the vampire folklore. Although it caught me off guard at first, I kept an open mind and found it truly worked well in the story. I must give her credit for her imagination. 
 All the characters were well represented. The beginning of the story was a little difficult to read because it seemed like an afterthought even though it was the start of the story. Otherwise it was a great read. I wanted to continue reading it and I was never bored. 
 I look forward to continuing this series.