I've been a Meg Cabot reader since I was in primary school. Throughout the years, she has never failed to amuse me, even when on a bad day. This is no exception. I think this book had some delicious moments. I just loved Alaric and the way he named his sword, for instance. I still smile just thinking about it. 
 However, I cannot help it that I was expecting more... At times, the plot just seemed too random and forced. 
 (!!!!SPOILER: 
 I mean, a dragon?! I mean, Shoshona?!) 
 Also, I pretty much disliked Lucien (that had never happened to me before with a Cabot's male character). He seemed flat and acted zombie-like all the time. I mean, sad eyes? Jack Bauer should have sad eyes, he's the dog. 
 And I'm sorry, but I just don't get how two people (well, so much for the people part) that have only just met fall in love with each other effect immediate. Oh, and then there's the 'forever' part, right. 
 To sum up, I was expecting more of this. Meg Cabot is one of the most creative and funny writers alive, the least she could do was grab the vamp romance cliche and try a little harder to smash it to pieces. Despite this, I think the ending was very satisfying. 
 My personal opinion is: it's an okay book that can't compare to any of the other Meg Cabot's books. I'm giving it 3 stars just because I really loved the sword's name.