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Vlad the Paler
When half-Korean sci fi-fantasy gamer nerd Cyrus Gae goes out clubbing on his first night of vacation, he’s not expecting to be bitten by a vampire. Not in Florida, the land of sunshine and Mickey Mouse. He’s not exactly averse to being a creature of the night, but he’s righteously pissed off about the vampire’s cavalier eat-and-run attitude. Determined to track down Troy, the bloodsucker who turned him, Cyrus takes the name Vlad and begins a search that will take him to leather bars, vampire dens, and cyber cafés.
As Cyrus hunts the elusive vampire, he meets Logon, the hipster/geek love of his afterlife; Vinnie, his Girl Friday the 13th; and even an intersexual voodoo queen, while learning that being a supernatural bad-ass isn’t quite what he imagined. In fact, hardly anything is what it seems, and Vlad finds himself in the middle of an intrigue involving Florida’s master vampire—who isn’t thrilled about Vlad’s sudden appearance in his domain. With powerful forces aligning against Vlad, he’ll have no choice but to become the hero he never wanted to be if he wants to keep his beloved Logon safe.
As Cyrus hunts the elusive vampire, he meets Logon, the hipster/geek love of his afterlife; Vinnie, his Girl Friday the 13th; and even an intersexual voodoo queen, while learning that being a supernatural bad-ass isn’t quite what he imagined. In fact, hardly anything is what it seems, and Vlad finds himself in the middle of an intrigue involving Florida’s master vampire—who isn’t thrilled about Vlad’s sudden appearance in his domain. With powerful forces aligning against Vlad, he’ll have no choice but to become the hero he never wanted to be if he wants to keep his beloved Logon safe.
215 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2011
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Malthea
2 books1 followerMalthea neither reveals her birthdate nor admits to a last name. She does bow to the necessity for a physical location, which currently goes by the name Gainesville, Florida, though once it was known as Alachua—which Malthea prefers as infinitely more melodic. It was here that she attended college, never managing—or indeed trying—to fit in with the football-centric student body that proudly performed something called the Gator Chomp at every game. It wasn’t easy being apathetic in the heart of rah-rah country or dressing in head to toe black every day when temperatures could and did reach triple digits, but Malthea credits surviving this ordeal with giving her the perseverance necessary to finish her first book.
Malthea has been fascinated by vampires since she first learned of their existence and has spent many, many hours reading about them or watching them on film. She also loves Blackadder, Emma Thompson, and salted caramel lattes. She lives a few blocks from the Hippodrome and used to hang out at the Hardback Café. These days she tends to stay in and get things done…if you count making up stories as getting things done. Malthea does. And she has the unconditional love and unwavering support of a small black Manx named Lirazel and a cardboard standupof Brandon Lee as Eric Draven in The Crow. She’d like to travel to places with lower temperatures and more cloud cover.
Malthea has been fascinated by vampires since she first learned of their existence and has spent many, many hours reading about them or watching them on film. She also loves Blackadder, Emma Thompson, and salted caramel lattes. She lives a few blocks from the Hippodrome and used to hang out at the Hardback Café. These days she tends to stay in and get things done…if you count making up stories as getting things done. Malthea does. And she has the unconditional love and unwavering support of a small black Manx named Lirazel and a cardboard standupof Brandon Lee as Eric Draven in The Crow. She’d like to travel to places with lower temperatures and more cloud cover.
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December 30, 2011
I really have no idea what to make of this story let alone how to review it lets just say it was quirky, crazy and different not what I was expecting!
Vlad with his friends in tow is seeking out the vampire who turned him, along the way he meets some interesting (freaky) characters. Vlad has a lot to deal with on this mission of revenge, expect the unexpected. Vamps, voodoo, goths, nerds, witches, a mad scientist and a very weird furball.
Vlad and Logan are cute and devoted to each other even though they fall in love instantly. Bon Tom he is intriguing and mysterious I expect we will see more of him in the future
I have to mention the nicknames Vlad has for all sorts of bits and pieces they were both hilarious and cringe worthy "crimson crack" and "pink ninja" are a few that are quite memorable.
I do think this would be better suited to a younger type of reader its more like a fun romp and not to be taken too seriously. Also the style of writing takes some getting used to, it does have a certain appeal, not really for me.
Vlad with his friends in tow is seeking out the vampire who turned him, along the way he meets some interesting (freaky) characters. Vlad has a lot to deal with on this mission of revenge, expect the unexpected. Vamps, voodoo, goths, nerds, witches, a mad scientist and a very weird furball.
Vlad and Logan are cute and devoted to each other even though they fall in love instantly. Bon Tom he is intriguing and mysterious I expect we will see more of him in the future
I have to mention the nicknames Vlad has for all sorts of bits and pieces they were both hilarious and cringe worthy "crimson crack" and "pink ninja" are a few that are quite memorable.
I do think this would be better suited to a younger type of reader its more like a fun romp and not to be taken too seriously. Also the style of writing takes some getting used to, it does have a certain appeal, not really for me.
March 8, 2012
This was a hilarious read.
Cyrus, a young man living on the Eastern Coast of South Florida, visits a nightclub and meets a guy who turns out to be a vampire. Who then bites and Turns him. These are not Stephenie Meyer's vamps though. No sparkling at all, unless you include the somewhat flamboyant nature of their dress code.
Anyway, newly Turned, Cyrus has not a clue what to do and how to act. He does know, however, that Cyrus is not a vampire name so for now, he goes with Vlad. As in Vlad Drakul, the original Dracula. And hilarity ensues.
He meets an old girl friend (Vinnie) who apparently has no issue with him suddenly being a vampire and who introduces him to Logon. Vlad falls immediately for Logon and drinks from him. Cue the fireworks. Oh yeah - Vlad is gay. Love is immediate, for both of them.
So, other than being busy drinking from Logon and sexing him up, Vlad is also hunting down the vampire who bit him.
More hilarity ensues as he and his friends meet were creatures, a hermaphrodite who dabbles in voodoo (and is caricatured as can be) as well as a local business man and the vampire overlord for the town.
The story is told in Vlad's POV, in present tense, and reads pretty much like he's telling the story straight to you. Comments are directed at the reader, he answers his own questions, and you feel directly involved in the action because his voice pulls you right in. It's an unusual way of story-telling but it really works in this case.
He's irreverent, uses many geek references and witty commentary, and you just can't put the darn book down.
I laughed and snickered and giggled and snorted, and it was one of the funniest book I've read in a very long time.
Of course, there's also a bit of drama and action and people lying and hiding the truth. There's evil you know and evil you don't see coming, but in the end Vlad manages, with the help of his friends, to get everything sorted out.
The book jumps shark at the very end (a bit) but it's so over the top from the get-go, that I just went with the flow and giggle-snorted at that revelation as well.
I gave it 5 stars. It's light, it's funny, it's totally irreverent in its approach to the vampire/werewolf/voodoo/witching worlds, and I absolutely loved it.
I would definitely recommend this book. I'm also going to seek out other books this author has written or writes in the future.
I received a free ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.
Cyrus, a young man living on the Eastern Coast of South Florida, visits a nightclub and meets a guy who turns out to be a vampire. Who then bites and Turns him. These are not Stephenie Meyer's vamps though. No sparkling at all, unless you include the somewhat flamboyant nature of their dress code.
Anyway, newly Turned, Cyrus has not a clue what to do and how to act. He does know, however, that Cyrus is not a vampire name so for now, he goes with Vlad. As in Vlad Drakul, the original Dracula. And hilarity ensues.
He meets an old girl friend (Vinnie) who apparently has no issue with him suddenly being a vampire and who introduces him to Logon. Vlad falls immediately for Logon and drinks from him. Cue the fireworks. Oh yeah - Vlad is gay. Love is immediate, for both of them.
So, other than being busy drinking from Logon and sexing him up, Vlad is also hunting down the vampire who bit him.
More hilarity ensues as he and his friends meet were creatures, a hermaphrodite who dabbles in voodoo (and is caricatured as can be) as well as a local business man and the vampire overlord for the town.
The story is told in Vlad's POV, in present tense, and reads pretty much like he's telling the story straight to you. Comments are directed at the reader, he answers his own questions, and you feel directly involved in the action because his voice pulls you right in. It's an unusual way of story-telling but it really works in this case.
He's irreverent, uses many geek references and witty commentary, and you just can't put the darn book down.
I laughed and snickered and giggled and snorted, and it was one of the funniest book I've read in a very long time.
Of course, there's also a bit of drama and action and people lying and hiding the truth. There's evil you know and evil you don't see coming, but in the end Vlad manages, with the help of his friends, to get everything sorted out.
The book jumps shark at the very end (a bit) but it's so over the top from the get-go, that I just went with the flow and giggle-snorted at that revelation as well.
I gave it 5 stars. It's light, it's funny, it's totally irreverent in its approach to the vampire/werewolf/voodoo/witching worlds, and I absolutely loved it.
I would definitely recommend this book. I'm also going to seek out other books this author has written or writes in the future.
I received a free ARC from the publisher via NetGalley.
January 28, 2013
Very underrated book. But the plethora of cultural references probably put people off. I got almost all of them. Wonder what that says about me?
Funny, snarky and smart. I enjoyed this book since it had an original, interesting plot and a few original concepts.
This book should be rated higher.
Funny, snarky and smart. I enjoyed this book since it had an original, interesting plot and a few original concepts.
This book should be rated higher.
February 7, 2012
I have to admit--when I first read the title of this book, I rolled my eyes and while I decided to go ahead and read it, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m so glad I didn’t judge too quickly and gave Vlad the Paler a chance. I laughed more while reading the book than I have in a long time. The main character, Vlad (aka Cyrus Gae, pre-vampire) was turned against his will. He’s okay with being a vampire; he is not okay with the way it happened. He’s determined to find Troy, the “suck head”, who turned him and get some answers.
Before being turned, his life consisted of Role Play Gaming (RPG), Sci Fi/PR conventions and hanging out with the rest of the “geeks” in the cyber-cafes. Oh—and hooking up with hot guys. Did I mention Vlad was gay? He has one friend, Vinnie, who is quite the eccentric. She loves the fact that Vlad is now a vampire and quickly volunteers to be his daytime errand girl. She soon finds him some willing “food” and introduces Vlad to Logon, who eventually fall in love with each other.
The whole book is a hilarious first-person account of Vlad’s journey to track down Troy, with lots of “geek” references and conversations, but Vlad’s sarcasm and wit is what made the books so funny. All the characters brought their own substance to the story and made it great.
The only part of the book I didn’t care for was the end; it just didn’t finish smoothly. Something happened (I can’t tell you without giving too much away) that seemed to be thrown in at the last minute and really had nothing to do with much of anything that happened in the book. It is possible that the author is setting up the reader for future books, but I feel the last chapter could’ve been left out.
All in all, this was a surprisingly good book and a fun, quick read that will most likely be enjoyed by young adult readers. There are a few M/M sex scenes but nothing terribly graphic and very tastefully done. If you are not at all familiar with the RP, gaming, or techie-movie world, there may be some conversations that are hard to follow and some jokes you won’t get; but don’t worry, you’ll still understand the story.
If you want a great laugh with some quirky romance, fun-loving, sarcastic characters, and a fast paced hunt for the bad guy, you have to pick up this book!
Before being turned, his life consisted of Role Play Gaming (RPG), Sci Fi/PR conventions and hanging out with the rest of the “geeks” in the cyber-cafes. Oh—and hooking up with hot guys. Did I mention Vlad was gay? He has one friend, Vinnie, who is quite the eccentric. She loves the fact that Vlad is now a vampire and quickly volunteers to be his daytime errand girl. She soon finds him some willing “food” and introduces Vlad to Logon, who eventually fall in love with each other.
The whole book is a hilarious first-person account of Vlad’s journey to track down Troy, with lots of “geek” references and conversations, but Vlad’s sarcasm and wit is what made the books so funny. All the characters brought their own substance to the story and made it great.
The only part of the book I didn’t care for was the end; it just didn’t finish smoothly. Something happened (I can’t tell you without giving too much away) that seemed to be thrown in at the last minute and really had nothing to do with much of anything that happened in the book. It is possible that the author is setting up the reader for future books, but I feel the last chapter could’ve been left out.
All in all, this was a surprisingly good book and a fun, quick read that will most likely be enjoyed by young adult readers. There are a few M/M sex scenes but nothing terribly graphic and very tastefully done. If you are not at all familiar with the RP, gaming, or techie-movie world, there may be some conversations that are hard to follow and some jokes you won’t get; but don’t worry, you’ll still understand the story.
If you want a great laugh with some quirky romance, fun-loving, sarcastic characters, and a fast paced hunt for the bad guy, you have to pick up this book!
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September 26, 2012I love snarky one-liners in books, but this was too much. Having one every other sentence got boring quickly and there wasn't enough story to keep my interest. I gave up at page 33.
June 24, 2012
When I saw this book was written from the first-person-snark perspective, I was kind of hoping it would be like funny and sweet like American Love Songs. And it was... OK. Some parts were funny and some were sweet but overall, I had to force myself to keep reading it. I liked that it was very Florida... I could relate to that easily. As a story... the first third of it dragged and part of that was that the story didn't pick up until Vlad stopped hanging out with his minion, Vinnie. She was a more dominant character than he was as long as she was central to the story. When she fell back, the story took off, which made me think somewhere along the line an editor needed to strongly consider a re-write. The last several chapters of the book dropped a whole bunch of new information salient to the story related to his family, which led to explanations after the fact -- not a good indicator of a strongly told story. Then, there were the holes and consistency issues. As a vampire, Malthea's world doesn't have vamps seeing their reflection. Yet, there is a scene where the main character seems to communicate with a cab driver by meeting his eyes in a rearview mirror. "I look up and meet the driver's eyes in the rearview mirror..." Yet all through the whole book the kid is torqued off he can't see how fabulous he looks as a vampire. Amazing. Clearly, he just needed to use those magical yellow cab rearview mirrors to check his hair.
When I finally got to the end of the story, I find the author's bio and read she is from Gainesville. Normally, this would be a bonding point for me - since I live there, too. There were several less than favorable mentions of UF in the book but UF is huge -- the biggest state school in Florida. In the bio, the author is credited with remaining an apathetic to the "rah-rah" of UF, Gainesville and football. She even goes so far as to mention the Gator Chomp while bragging that she is apathetic to it. Here's what annoys me, if UF and Gator-mania alienate her so much, why mention the Gator Chomp in your book bio? If you hate it, don't claim it. Geez.
When I finally got to the end of the story, I find the author's bio and read she is from Gainesville. Normally, this would be a bonding point for me - since I live there, too. There were several less than favorable mentions of UF in the book but UF is huge -- the biggest state school in Florida. In the bio, the author is credited with remaining an apathetic to the "rah-rah" of UF, Gainesville and football. She even goes so far as to mention the Gator Chomp while bragging that she is apathetic to it. Here's what annoys me, if UF and Gator-mania alienate her so much, why mention the Gator Chomp in your book bio? If you hate it, don't claim it. Geez.
February 1, 2012
Dude-Lit with Adult Content
And now for something completely different… When approaching this book you need to shake off all preconceived notions of a paranormal tale. Walk in with an open mind and be ready to laugh at this offering of juvenile humor.
I found Vlad the Paler an odd mix of clever writing, beautifully drawn characters, and snarky teen-speak. Oh and dashes of erotic, adult, MM scenes. Did I mention it was different. Yes. Yes it is.
Malthea (a female author) created an abundance of vivid characters for this story. Each was very unique and clearly drawn. I loved that. She also nailed the gamer, movie, role-playing, geek subculture. There are many movie references and the slang is thick.
I found the mix of teen-speak and sex scenes an odd combination. I’d say about 5 to 10% of the story is sex. So not much. The characters are all adults and stated to be in their early twenties.
The plot trails were a bit random and confused. I never really believed that Vlad wanted to destroy Troy even though that was the main story line. That element needed to be stronger. The ending was both rushed and dragged out. Read it and you’ll see what I mean.
All in all I enjoyed this fresh look at a vampire tale so much that I needed to give it four stars. I was excited to see what happened next and love the characters so much, I’d read a book two if written. Vlad the Paler is a wonderful change of pace for much of what is offered to readers.
A fun, quirky romp. I enjoyed it very much.
I received a complimentary copy of this title from the author or publisher for review purposes.
And now for something completely different… When approaching this book you need to shake off all preconceived notions of a paranormal tale. Walk in with an open mind and be ready to laugh at this offering of juvenile humor.
I found Vlad the Paler an odd mix of clever writing, beautifully drawn characters, and snarky teen-speak. Oh and dashes of erotic, adult, MM scenes. Did I mention it was different. Yes. Yes it is.
Malthea (a female author) created an abundance of vivid characters for this story. Each was very unique and clearly drawn. I loved that. She also nailed the gamer, movie, role-playing, geek subculture. There are many movie references and the slang is thick.
I found the mix of teen-speak and sex scenes an odd combination. I’d say about 5 to 10% of the story is sex. So not much. The characters are all adults and stated to be in their early twenties.
The plot trails were a bit random and confused. I never really believed that Vlad wanted to destroy Troy even though that was the main story line. That element needed to be stronger. The ending was both rushed and dragged out. Read it and you’ll see what I mean.
All in all I enjoyed this fresh look at a vampire tale so much that I needed to give it four stars. I was excited to see what happened next and love the characters so much, I’d read a book two if written. Vlad the Paler is a wonderful change of pace for much of what is offered to readers.
A fun, quirky romp. I enjoyed it very much.
I received a complimentary copy of this title from the author or publisher for review purposes.
July 16, 2012
Why I'm giving 5 stars?
1) I read it and never got bored. A lot happened, there are many characters and I loved them all! Each one is unique, and everyone will surprise the reader.
2) First person narration is always a big risk to writers. I read many, and I must admit if the narrator is annoying you can't go on, and will quit it. Well, it's not the case of this story! I laugh so many times! I'm not kidding, not just smile, I really laugh aloud. I must be honest and say it's not a perfect story but the very little mistakes I found weren't enough to ruin the pleasure of the reading.
3) It's not easy to add new aspects to vampirism, so when I find a original plot as I saw in this story I must give a star just for it... the originality! Loved it, and the
4) The adventure and the romance was perfect equilibrate. I think I was in a romantic mood, and not in sappy mood... so it was perfect for what I was searching!
5) My last star goes to the villain. One applause for the "evil" plan that start all the mess... that create "Vlad the paler". I was catch by surprise, knowing what was behind the incident.
so yes, 5 stars, and I recommend it to all readers searching a humorously story... about a nerd... becoming a creature of the night!
1) I read it and never got bored. A lot happened, there are many characters and I loved them all! Each one is unique, and everyone will surprise the reader.
2) First person narration is always a big risk to writers. I read many, and I must admit if the narrator is annoying you can't go on, and will quit it. Well, it's not the case of this story! I laugh so many times! I'm not kidding, not just smile, I really laugh aloud. I must be honest and say it's not a perfect story but the very little mistakes I found weren't enough to ruin the pleasure of the reading.
3) It's not easy to add new aspects to vampirism, so when I find a original plot as I saw in this story I must give a star just for it... the originality! Loved it, and the
4) The adventure and the romance was perfect equilibrate. I think I was in a romantic mood, and not in sappy mood... so it was perfect for what I was searching!
5) My last star goes to the villain. One applause for the "evil" plan that start all the mess... that create "Vlad the paler". I was catch by surprise, knowing what was behind the incident.
so yes, 5 stars, and I recommend it to all readers searching a humorously story... about a nerd... becoming a creature of the night!
April 24, 2012
Reviewed by Ana: This book was definitely not what I expected. I thought it would be another serial book about vampires, but I was pleasantly surprised by the charming if somewhat quirky characters and the witty dialogue. The story follows the newly turned "Vlad" as he goes on his search for the vampire who turned him "Troy". What starts out as a quest for revenge turns somewhat into a journey of self discovery as Vlad re-connects with old friends and makes new ones along the way. All the characters are well written and add warmth and humor to the story making it stand out among so many of the paranormal stories out these days. Definitely a book I would recommend to anyone who likes the paranormal, but is looking for something different. I look forward to more by this author.
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August 7, 2016
Vlad was just looking for a little bit of fun in the form of a makeout session in the back alley of a club. Unfortunately he met Troy, a vampire who turned him and left him behind a dumpster. Now Vlad is looking for Troy but first he needs some help. That help comes in the form of an old friend who becomes his "Girl Friday the 13th", a LOTR cosplayer who might just be his soulmate and a few others.
Overall it was a fun read. I liked Vlad, he was funny and his relationship with his "minions" was well set up. Catchy dialogue and fun pop culture references. Unfortunately the pacing of the book was not smooth and there were times when it seemed to be too self aware which threw me out of the story. It's almost as though the author had enough plot ideas for several books but they sort of shoved them all into one novel.
Overall it was a fun read. I liked Vlad, he was funny and his relationship with his "minions" was well set up. Catchy dialogue and fun pop culture references. Unfortunately the pacing of the book was not smooth and there were times when it seemed to be too self aware which threw me out of the story. It's almost as though the author had enough plot ideas for several books but they sort of shoved them all into one novel.
May 22, 2013
4.5 stars I'll assume you read the blurb so know what this book is about. It had me laughing at times and then gripping the edge of my seat to find out how it worked out. It has an unusual style that breaks many rules we authors are taught and yet, I couldn't put it down and find myself wanting more. Don't worry, the book wraps up nicely with a HEA; just saying I liked it so much, I would love to see more of these characters.
And now that I've tracked you down, Ms Malthea, I'll be checking out works under your alter ego. Regardless of style, this book made me feel and that comes from engaging writing.
And now that I've tracked you down, Ms Malthea, I'll be checking out works under your alter ego. Regardless of style, this book made me feel and that comes from engaging writing.
January 7, 2012
Good snark, great asides and a vast array of sidekicks make this one of the more unique books I've read in a long time. (Bon Tom? Someone's been watching a lot of True Blood) Cyrus, aka Vlad constantly breaks the fourth wall to let you in on what's going on in the story, or just in his head. Low on the smut scale, but high on sarcasm. Give it a go! Just for fun!
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March 28, 2012
Awwwwwww i loved this book Malthea's voice was so unique i can hear Vlad's voice in my head and everything he said either gave the giggles or the swoons. Witty humor enthralling characters and a lead that really does say what he thinks and thinks with the perfect blend of sarcasm and self-chastising
January 28, 2012
Couldn't finish it got stuck at 9%
March 18, 2016
3.5 Stars Rounded Up. Definitely deserves more than the 3.12 average it is currently rated.
July 19, 2021
It took until halfway through the book before I started to enjoy the story. It's told in the first person format and Vlad was really annoying for most of book. It may be the way he talked and continued to break the 3rd wall. The story started to pick up and get more interesting, so I'm glad I stuck with it.
March 7, 2020
between a 3 star and 4.
March 24, 2012
Don't let the unfortunate choice of title put you off.
Description:
When half-Korean sci fi-fantasy gamer nerd Cyrus Gae goes out clubbing on his first night of vacation, he’s not expecting to be bitten by a vampire. Not in Florida, the land of sunshine and Mickey Mouse. He’s not exactly averse to being a creature of the night, but he’s righteously pissed off about the vampire’s cavalier eat-and-run attitude. Determined to track down Troy, the bloodsucker who turned him, Cyrus takes the name Vlad and begins a search that will take him to leather bars, vampire dens, and cyber cafés.
As Cyrus hunts the elusive vampire, he meets Logon, the hipster/geek love of his afterlife; Vinnie, his Girl Friday the 13th; and even an intersexual voodoo queen, while learning that being a supernatural bad-ass isn’t quite what he imagined. In fact, hardly anything is what it seems, and Vlad finds himself in the middle of an intrigue involving Florida’s master vampire—who isn’t thrilled about Vlad’s sudden appearance in his domain. With powerful forces aligning against Vlad, he’ll have no choice but to become the hero he never wanted to be if he wants to keep his beloved Logon safe.
My thoughts:
What a wonderful quirky story! I went into the book thinking that was going to be a tough read but I promised I would read it so figured I should struggle thru.. Boy was I wrong, the story was unique, the humour cutting and the characters wonderful. I couldn't put it down. This book is going onto my "favorites" shelves and I hope this author will write more....I do caution it is a m/m PNR but is not bogged down with a lot of sex scenes, thats not to say there wasn't sex cause there was but again the quirky characters make it a great read.
Solid 4.5 starts for me...would have been 5 but I really dislike the title.
Description:
When half-Korean sci fi-fantasy gamer nerd Cyrus Gae goes out clubbing on his first night of vacation, he’s not expecting to be bitten by a vampire. Not in Florida, the land of sunshine and Mickey Mouse. He’s not exactly averse to being a creature of the night, but he’s righteously pissed off about the vampire’s cavalier eat-and-run attitude. Determined to track down Troy, the bloodsucker who turned him, Cyrus takes the name Vlad and begins a search that will take him to leather bars, vampire dens, and cyber cafés.
As Cyrus hunts the elusive vampire, he meets Logon, the hipster/geek love of his afterlife; Vinnie, his Girl Friday the 13th; and even an intersexual voodoo queen, while learning that being a supernatural bad-ass isn’t quite what he imagined. In fact, hardly anything is what it seems, and Vlad finds himself in the middle of an intrigue involving Florida’s master vampire—who isn’t thrilled about Vlad’s sudden appearance in his domain. With powerful forces aligning against Vlad, he’ll have no choice but to become the hero he never wanted to be if he wants to keep his beloved Logon safe.
My thoughts:
What a wonderful quirky story! I went into the book thinking that was going to be a tough read but I promised I would read it so figured I should struggle thru.. Boy was I wrong, the story was unique, the humour cutting and the characters wonderful. I couldn't put it down. This book is going onto my "favorites" shelves and I hope this author will write more....I do caution it is a m/m PNR but is not bogged down with a lot of sex scenes, thats not to say there wasn't sex cause there was but again the quirky characters make it a great read.
Solid 4.5 starts for me...would have been 5 but I really dislike the title.
October 8, 2016
This book moved really fast in the beginning and used a lot of slang that made sense in the world the author was creating but I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish it; however, I stuck it out and it didn't take long to get into it and the writing smoothed out and I ended up really enjoying the story.
Part of the "Dreamspinner Press Connie Bailey Bundle".
Part of the "Dreamspinner Press Connie Bailey Bundle".
October 6, 2016
What an absolute hoot! This is a story any geeky, gamer, role playing, cosplayer and rabid yaoi fanboy/girl would love. And I'm one of them! The humor could be a bit juvenile at times, but what the hey, Vlad is 21 and entitled to it. The entire story is told in first person by Vlad. And true, the tale is way over the top of unbelievable, but entirely entertaining. A good laugh!
June 27, 2012
Interesting concept and characters but I wish there had been more depth to the story. The story was good but it needed more polish to smooth out the edges.
January 19, 2012
A funny vampire story. I liked id very much and will keep this author on my look out list for other books.
August 9, 2012
A fun read but the narrator can sometimes get to be too much especially early in the book.
Should be 3.5 stars.
Should be 3.5 stars.
August 8, 2012
3.5 stars
March 1, 2016
I finished reading it only because that's what I do. I love vamps but not this book. Had it been written using common expressions and language, it probably would have been good.
March 3, 2016
Boring. After a while Vlad is getting annoying. Sorry. Abandoned this one too.
January 2, 2013
I just didn't care for the writing style.
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