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mxcabal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megatza's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
There's something just a little comforting about mysteries featuring a doctor who treats vampires, demons, and all manner of undead and living.
Greta is presenting at a conference in Paris and gets caught up in the business of a pack of vampires who live under the city. These aren't her usual sort. These vampires have been making new vamps, mostly against their will...and we all know the havoc new vampires can wreak upon a city.... (if you don't, please see examples in popular lore like Twilight and Discovery of Witches.)
Greta seems to get herself into a lot of trouble, but it makes sense since her primary patients are the sort who are labeled trouble. She's not all powerful herself, but she uses her medical knowledge and general fortitude to persevere when the times get tough. She has a vast knowledge of creatures, which comes in handy, but otherwise she's your standard young woman doctor in the 21st century who's love interest is a vampire whose best days were the 19th century. I'm clearly going to continue to binge this series.
Greta is presenting at a conference in Paris and gets caught up in the business of a pack of vampires who live under the city. These aren't her usual sort. These vampires have been making new vamps, mostly against their will...and we all know the havoc new vampires can wreak upon a city.... (if you don't, please see examples in popular lore like Twilight and Discovery of Witches.)
Greta seems to get herself into a lot of trouble, but it makes sense since her primary patients are the sort who are labeled trouble. She's not all powerful herself, but she uses her medical knowledge and general fortitude to persevere when the times get tough. She has a vast knowledge of creatures, which comes in handy, but otherwise she's your standard young woman doctor in the 21st century who's love interest is a vampire whose best days were the 19th century. I'm clearly going to continue to binge this series.
taiwo's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Another good story following the first book. I kinda prefer the plot of the first one better, the villains in this one were a bit laughable even though they were very awful, but they didn’t feel like an unsurmountable challenge like the evil being in book 1. And yes, Greta was in danger but we, the readers know she wasn’t going to be in REAL danger because of the genre.
Still, it was an interesting read. I liked the new characters. I liked Fass’s upgrade and I was quite happy with the romantic relationships (no spoiler but I think one of the characters should have been punished a lot more, I don’t care about his backstory, the things he did were awful)
Last thing, I know I asked for more female characters in book 1 and my wish was kinda answered here..? I mean we got 2 female vampires but neither of them was top-of-the-pyramid material and one of them got killed very anti-climatically. So they were kinda an improvement from book 1, but not really.
Still, it was an interesting read. I liked the new characters. I liked Fass’s upgrade and I was quite happy with the romantic relationships (no spoiler but I think one of the characters should have been punished a lot more, I don’t care about his backstory, the things he did were awful)
Last thing, I know I asked for more female characters in book 1 and my wish was kinda answered here..? I mean we got 2 female vampires but neither of them was top-of-the-pyramid material and one of them got killed very anti-climatically. So they were kinda an improvement from book 1, but not really.
tya11's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
alkora's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
coldheartedbirch's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shaec29's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series. I got the Audible books, so I haven’t actually read them. The narrator has a lovely voice, so I enjoy listening to them. However, I might buy the Kindle books to support Vivian.
I can’t wait for what happens next. Greta is so practical, which should be expected from a doctor in her 30s. I imagine reading a lot of YA has made me value this trait as I’ve gotten older. I love how the vampires cherish Greta. The same can be said of Vas(s?). It gives me warm fuzzies. The monsters in this book are adorable.
I can’t think of a single thing I disliked about this book. In fact, I’m going to go back and give it 5 stars instead of 4. I really do love this series. I love reading about the weird science of the cases Greta has as a doctor. I love seeing her interactions with her patients, her relationships with the vampires, and her curiosity with the supernaturals in general. Greta and I would get along splendidly. I also really enjoy the inclusion of classic Gothic novels. It adds a richness to the story that I really enjoy.
Are you picking up what I’m putting down yet? This is one of my new favorite series, and I sincerely hope that it is more than three books (book 3 next year)!!!
I can’t wait for what happens next. Greta is so practical, which should be expected from a doctor in her 30s. I imagine reading a lot of YA has made me value this trait as I’ve gotten older. I love how the vampires cherish Greta. The same can be said of Vas(s?). It gives me warm fuzzies. The monsters in this book are adorable.
I can’t think of a single thing I disliked about this book. In fact, I’m going to go back and give it 5 stars instead of 4. I really do love this series. I love reading about the weird science of the cases Greta has as a doctor. I love seeing her interactions with her patients, her relationships with the vampires, and her curiosity with the supernaturals in general. Greta and I would get along splendidly. I also really enjoy the inclusion of classic Gothic novels. It adds a richness to the story that I really enjoy.
Are you picking up what I’m putting down yet? This is one of my new favorite series, and I sincerely hope that it is more than three books (book 3 next year)!!!