This was my first read from Bec McMaster, and I was impressed! There was no instalove(I don't mind it sometimes if it feels authentic) here, it was a slow burning build up, which made the tension between Blade and Honor intense. Usually when I read almost any pnr on my Kindle the bow chicka wow wow happens at the 40% mark, well in this book, I won't give it away, but it comes much later and I enjoyed waiting for it. Honor broke my heart with what she's had to go through, I felt her pride as if it were my own. I like how protective Blade was of Honor without making her feel less than equal. The only thing with Blade is that his cockney accent took some getting used to, I had to try a little harder to picture him being the stud muffin I know he is. Also Mrs. McMasters did a good job at world building and the way "vampires" are perceived. I can tell this series will just get better with each book. I'm excited to read Will and Lena's story next.