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Real Vampires Don't Sparkle #2
Real Vampires Do It in the Dark
After his disownment, Matheus finds himself more confused than ever. He lashes out, losing Quin, the one constant presence in his new life. Alone, penniless, and clueless, Matheus is forced to carve out a new (un)life, amid the chaos of a hidden war. Friends and enemies, old and new, appear with secrets, betrayals, and a surprising revelations.
Matheus will need all the help he can get, because he isn’t the only making new alliances. His father, insane and desperate, joins with Appollonia Parker, one of the creatures he’d sworn to annihilate. Appollonia doesn’t take being crossed lightly, and she sets out to exterminate Matheus and his newfound family.
Matheus must risk it all to protect his loved ones, and save Quin, one way or another...
Matheus will need all the help he can get, because he isn’t the only making new alliances. His father, insane and desperate, joins with Appollonia Parker, one of the creatures he’d sworn to annihilate. Appollonia doesn’t take being crossed lightly, and she sets out to exterminate Matheus and his newfound family.
Matheus must risk it all to protect his loved ones, and save Quin, one way or another...
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2014
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About the author
Amy Fecteau
5 books97 followersAmy Fecteau grew up in the wilds of suburbia, along with a younger sister and brother. As a child, Amy wanted to be a doctor-farmer-princess, but unfortunately the market for doctor-farmer-princesses just isn’t what it used to be. Also, Amy was born in the United States, severely limiting her chances to become royalty.
Amy wrote her first story at age twelve, the stirring tale of friendship and witch burning. She was cruelly robbed of first place in the district writing contest by April C., whose story of a handicapped girl overcoming her disability was nothing but a blatant grab for the judges’ sympathy. Fifteen years later, Amy would like to say, “Suck it, April,” but that would be petty and childish, so she will refrain.
Amy lives in southern Maine. She collects keychains, owns a cat (named CAT) and creates eclectic art in her spare time. Currently, she is studying computer science. She blames her love of sarcasm and snark on her large, strange, wonderful family.
Amy wrote her first story at age twelve, the stirring tale of friendship and witch burning. She was cruelly robbed of first place in the district writing contest by April C., whose story of a handicapped girl overcoming her disability was nothing but a blatant grab for the judges’ sympathy. Fifteen years later, Amy would like to say, “Suck it, April,” but that would be petty and childish, so she will refrain.
Amy lives in southern Maine. She collects keychains, owns a cat (named CAT) and creates eclectic art in her spare time. Currently, she is studying computer science. She blames her love of sarcasm and snark on her large, strange, wonderful family.
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July 19, 2020
4.5 Stars
Review:
I'm going to start this review by talking about the main, most important difference between this book and the first one---there was a lot less Quin and a lot more Alistair. I always find it an odd choice to temporarily remove the love interest in the second book in a series, especially since I absolutely adored the relationship between Quin and Matheus in the first book and wanted to see how it would progress. Also because I loved Quin. Quin was funny. But somehow removing him from the majority of the story didn't diminish my enjoyment.
Matheus was still his quippy, sarcastic, klutzy self, and his humor seemed a lot less judgmental this time. Also, sometimes I swear Matheus is me in the most random of ways:
- He's an introvert.
- He hates nature.
- He hates the crunching sound of bugs when you kill them so much that he has to leave the room.
- As much as he hates bugs, he still felt bad when Quin killed a moth in Book 1 because he doesn't mind moths as long as they stay far enough away from him.
- He covers his eyes when there are needles in movies.
- He hates being around people but still cares about people and wants to be helpful to them.
I actually could continue, but I think you might get bored, and that's probably enough to prove my point. It made him relatable at times. And again, even though the characters and the book in general are a bit exaggerated at times for the sake of humor, Matheus did have a lot of nuanced and real emotions about heavier things.
Alistair also turned out to be an great character. He was definitely clingy and a bit of a damsel-in-distress (flaws he admitted to having), but his perversion and flirtiness were oh-so-fun, and his people skills were admirable and impressive. He and Matheus together made a fun duo to read about, just in a different way than Matheus and Quin, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change.
And of course I should probably mention the plot, which had just enough action and mystery to keep me hooked, not wanting to put the book down.
Last but not least, this book also continued with the mixture of humor and darkness that was present in the first. This author is good at showing the darker parts of vampirism and at not skipping over or glamorizing the messed-up parts of these characters' lives.
I first read this series in ebook form, but I’ve also listened to the audiobooks, and my thoughts on the audio narration for the whole series can be found in my review for the first book. (I had mixed feelings.)
So overall, despite the fact that I missed Quin, this was a great second in series that had me cracking up and enjoying my time with the characters just as much as the first!
*I’ve read this book multiple times. This review was written after my 1st read, slightly updated after my 2nd and 3rd reads.*
Reread Ratings:
4 Stars (1st Read – 2016)
4 Stars (2nd Read – 2017)
4.5 Stars (3rd Read – 2020)
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1 in Amy Fecteau's Real Vampires Don't Sparkle Series. Anyone who likes M/M vampire books, sarcastic characters with fun banter, slow burn romance, and a good combo of darkness, intensity, emotion, and humor.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
I'm going to start this review by talking about the main, most important difference between this book and the first one---there was a lot less Quin and a lot more Alistair. I always find it an odd choice to temporarily remove the love interest in the second book in a series, especially since I absolutely adored the relationship between Quin and Matheus in the first book and wanted to see how it would progress. Also because I loved Quin. Quin was funny. But somehow removing him from the majority of the story didn't diminish my enjoyment.
Matheus was still his quippy, sarcastic, klutzy self, and his humor seemed a lot less judgmental this time. Also, sometimes I swear Matheus is me in the most random of ways:
- He's an introvert.
- He hates nature.
- He hates the crunching sound of bugs when you kill them so much that he has to leave the room.
- As much as he hates bugs, he still felt bad when Quin killed a moth in Book 1 because he doesn't mind moths as long as they stay far enough away from him.
- He covers his eyes when there are needles in movies.
- He hates being around people but still cares about people and wants to be helpful to them.
I actually could continue, but I think you might get bored, and that's probably enough to prove my point. It made him relatable at times. And again, even though the characters and the book in general are a bit exaggerated at times for the sake of humor, Matheus did have a lot of nuanced and real emotions about heavier things.
Alistair also turned out to be an great character. He was definitely clingy and a bit of a damsel-in-distress (flaws he admitted to having), but his perversion and flirtiness were oh-so-fun, and his people skills were admirable and impressive. He and Matheus together made a fun duo to read about, just in a different way than Matheus and Quin, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow and change.
And of course I should probably mention the plot, which had just enough action and mystery to keep me hooked, not wanting to put the book down.
Last but not least, this book also continued with the mixture of humor and darkness that was present in the first. This author is good at showing the darker parts of vampirism and at not skipping over or glamorizing the messed-up parts of these characters' lives.
I first read this series in ebook form, but I’ve also listened to the audiobooks, and my thoughts on the audio narration for the whole series can be found in my review for the first book. (I had mixed feelings.)
So overall, despite the fact that I missed Quin, this was a great second in series that had me cracking up and enjoying my time with the characters just as much as the first!
*I’ve read this book multiple times. This review was written after my 1st read, slightly updated after my 2nd and 3rd reads.*
Reread Ratings:
4 Stars (1st Read – 2016)
4 Stars (2nd Read – 2017)
4.5 Stars (3rd Read – 2020)
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1 in Amy Fecteau's Real Vampires Don't Sparkle Series. Anyone who likes M/M vampire books, sarcastic characters with fun banter, slow burn romance, and a good combo of darkness, intensity, emotion, and humor.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
January 19, 2019
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. I almost backed out because I knew Quin would be MIA in book #2, and I really, really like Quin. I could not see how Alistair would be a suitable replacement to fill the void Quin left, but he was fantastic and he and Matheus carried on the snark and banter, albeit in a different format.
The primary characters had some more depth added to them and some very good new characters joined the cast - batshit crazy and bloodthirsty Joan, as well as the stars devotee Heaven.
Quin does rejoin the series, but right at the end, then this book ends on a huge cliffhanger, luckily I was late to the Real Vampires party and could grab book #3 straight away.
Longer review at Dark Hints Book Reviews-
The primary characters had some more depth added to them and some very good new characters joined the cast - batshit crazy and bloodthirsty Joan, as well as the stars devotee Heaven.
Quin does rejoin the series, but right at the end, then this book ends on a huge cliffhanger, luckily I was late to the Real Vampires party and could grab book #3 straight away.
Longer review at Dark Hints Book Reviews-
December 20, 2014
Started this right after finishing book 1 so I was anticipating the build up of the romance between Quinn and Matheus. Instead Matheus sends Quinn away and the whole story is about Matheus learning to be on his own as a vamp and discovering his sexuality. Good enjoyable read -- but there Better be book 3 soon so i can see what develops between Matheus, Alistair, Freddie, Quinn & Heaven and the coven.
March 24, 2019
I'm still enjoying this series, and I don't even have to be mad about the cliffhanger since I bought all 3 audiobooks at the same time. It's both funny and dark, which I'm finding to be an interesting combination. So snarky!
November 7, 2017
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Warning: Adulting will not happen while reading this book.
What a fu*king cliffhanger!!!!!! First off this book is so much better than the first book in that it kept me entertained from start to finish. Seriously, all my adulting was put on hold for this. I am enjoying the development of all these characters and the world that the author has created. Amy Fecteau is slowly introducing new characters/paranormals to the story, which is opening up the world she has developed and expanding the storyline.
There's just so much going on with Matheus and his struggle to finally let the walls down and figure out more about himself; it's really beautiful and I'm beyond excited! I swear, while reading this story I felt like my emotions were a ping pong game. One minute I am rooting for what might be possibly blooming between Alastair and Matheus. Then after a moment I seem to hold out hope that Matheus and Quin will end up together but at the same time wanting Alastair to find his happiness. Regardless, only the author knows the end game and I do have to say she is doing an excellent job keeping me in the dark.
This book still has plenty of sarcasm, wit and somewhat dry humor. Amy once again does a stellar job with the delivery of information to the reader. By the end of the book we learn more about Matheus's past, Juliet's role in all of this and of course we are introduced to even more characters, both good and bad; each with their own agenda.
With everything possibly coming to an end with the next book, I have to say I have conflicted feelings. On one hand I am excited to see what happens next. However, on the other hand I really don't want this to end. At the very least can't their be another protagonist or possibly a spin off? Call me selfish, but I really don't want this to end.
Warning: Adulting will not happen while reading this book.
What a fu*king cliffhanger!!!!!! First off this book is so much better than the first book in that it kept me entertained from start to finish. Seriously, all my adulting was put on hold for this. I am enjoying the development of all these characters and the world that the author has created. Amy Fecteau is slowly introducing new characters/paranormals to the story, which is opening up the world she has developed and expanding the storyline.
There's just so much going on with Matheus and his struggle to finally let the walls down and figure out more about himself; it's really beautiful and I'm beyond excited! I swear, while reading this story I felt like my emotions were a ping pong game. One minute I am rooting for what might be possibly blooming between Alastair and Matheus. Then after a moment I seem to hold out hope that Matheus and Quin will end up together but at the same time wanting Alastair to find his happiness. Regardless, only the author knows the end game and I do have to say she is doing an excellent job keeping me in the dark.
This book still has plenty of sarcasm, wit and somewhat dry humor. Amy once again does a stellar job with the delivery of information to the reader. By the end of the book we learn more about Matheus's past, Juliet's role in all of this and of course we are introduced to even more characters, both good and bad; each with their own agenda.
With everything possibly coming to an end with the next book, I have to say I have conflicted feelings. On one hand I am excited to see what happens next. However, on the other hand I really don't want this to end. At the very least can't their be another protagonist or possibly a spin off? Call me selfish, but I really don't want this to end.
November 12, 2018
This is an outstanding series. I love the author's writing style, her descriptive phrases and character development. I frequently laugh, cry, or just plain smile my way through these lengthy audiobooks. And thank God they are lengthy because I savor every word and don't want them to end.
I can't wait to get to book 3 because the cliffhanger here was so intriguing I must know what happens to Quin and Matteus.
Very very highly recommended for outstanding audio pleasure.
I can't wait to get to book 3 because the cliffhanger here was so intriguing I must know what happens to Quin and Matteus.
Very very highly recommended for outstanding audio pleasure.
January 11, 2018
Arrgh, this is driving me nuts. So, a lot of this book is highly enjoyable, okay? Like as I said about the first one in this series - there is a really good book buried in there. But if I were an editor, I would probably trim a hundred pages without blinking an eye. And I'm not a vampire, thank you very much.
And in my sincere opinion - this is not the author's fault. Really, less is more, sometimes. Also, typos, missing words... This author deserves better which is why I'm still going to get the next part. The story is good and I really want to know how it ends but the books could be so much better. It takes a village, you know? Or, erm, some editing?
As I said, I wanted to know how the story ends.
Now I do.
And it's a gigantic cliffhanger, so if you liked any of this stuff beforehand - cut to the chase, give in and just get the next one in the series before you finish this one.
And in my sincere opinion - this is not the author's fault. Really, less is more, sometimes. Also, typos, missing words... This author deserves better which is why I'm still going to get the next part. The story is good and I really want to know how it ends but the books could be so much better. It takes a village, you know? Or, erm, some editing?
As I said, I wanted to know how the story ends.
Now I do.
And it's a gigantic cliffhanger, so if you liked any of this stuff beforehand - cut to the chase, give in and just get the next one in the series before you finish this one.
February 1, 2019
While Quin and Matheus are apart for 90% of the book, I really enjoyed it. I'm sad for Alastair but it looks like he has a potential happy ending in the next book.
This ends on a cliffhanger so be sure to have the next one ready to read or listen to.
The narration was great but there were scene changes that weren't well marked and blended together which confused me sometimes as to when/where they were.
This ends on a cliffhanger so be sure to have the next one ready to read or listen to.
The narration was great but there were scene changes that weren't well marked and blended together which confused me sometimes as to when/where they were.
November 15, 2015
This book picks up right where book 1 leaves off.
Looking for shelter, Mattheus and Quin end up in a cemetery. Following an argument where Mattheus tells Quin to go away, he does and for most of the remaining book there is no sign of Quin.
This book focuses therefore on Mattheus and Alistair and their adopted covern.
The snarky remarks are there like before and I loved the cast of secondary characters and yes, there was a bit more sex in this book. However, as there was no sex at all in book 1, that's not really saying a lot.
Don't even start me on the ending. My God, there better be a book 3 on the horizon as the boys can't be left as they are.
Looking for shelter, Mattheus and Quin end up in a cemetery. Following an argument where Mattheus tells Quin to go away, he does and for most of the remaining book there is no sign of Quin.
This book focuses therefore on Mattheus and Alistair and their adopted covern.
The snarky remarks are there like before and I loved the cast of secondary characters and yes, there was a bit more sex in this book. However, as there was no sex at all in book 1, that's not really saying a lot.
Don't even start me on the ending. My God, there better be a book 3 on the horizon as the boys can't be left as they are.
February 15, 2018
An intriguing read with twists and about turns. Hard to put down - so onto bk 3..
November 18, 2017
Actual rating 4.5 stars.
I really liked the second book in the series as well and it kept me up till 2 AM BUT I have to say that there was too little Quin. I wanted more of Quin and Matheus. I wanted a bit less of Alistair and Matheus, and I cannot believe I'm saying this but I actually didn't mind this love triangle as much because (for the first time ever) it even made kind of sense to me.
There are so many things happening that it is literally nigh impossible to fall asleep on this. Talking from experience here ... There are moments full of action and when there is a slightly slower moment, the characters fill it with humour that makes one crack up and lose the tiniest amount of sleepiness simply because one is laughing so hard.
There are plenty of funny moments because Matheus exists in this world. His comments are simply priceless and I adore the hell out of this klutzy vampire. His existence as a vampire was not planned (at least not by him), but he seems to embrace his vampire-self more and more and I really like it because he doesn't lose his inner self. He's still his sarcastic, funny self that everyone's grown to love.
I wasn't a big fan of Alistair in the previous book. One might even say that I disliked him, but I actually grew to really, really like him in this one and when some things didn't go his way, I felt really bad for him. Who knew he could be so likeable?! I think that's why I didn't mind the triangle so much, because I grew to really like Alistair. He was sweet, funny and, at times, simply adorable.
But the ending!? Why the hell did Fecteau end the book like that? It's like she doesn't want me to read anything else ...
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I really liked the second book in the series as well and it kept me up till 2 AM BUT I have to say that there was too little Quin. I wanted more of Quin and Matheus. I wanted a bit less of Alistair and Matheus, and I cannot believe I'm saying this but I actually didn't mind this love triangle as much because (for the first time ever) it even made kind of sense to me.
There are so many things happening that it is literally nigh impossible to fall asleep on this. Talking from experience here ... There are moments full of action and when there is a slightly slower moment, the characters fill it with humour that makes one crack up and lose the tiniest amount of sleepiness simply because one is laughing so hard.
There are plenty of funny moments because Matheus exists in this world. His comments are simply priceless and I adore the hell out of this klutzy vampire. His existence as a vampire was not planned (at least not by him), but he seems to embrace his vampire-self more and more and I really like it because he doesn't lose his inner self. He's still his sarcastic, funny self that everyone's grown to love.
"Anyway, some people think scars are sexy.”
Alistair raised his eyebrows.
“Quin has scars,” said Matheus.
Alistair’s eyebrows went higher.
“Not that I find Quin sexy,” Matheus said.
“Of course not,” Alistair said, the hints of smile hiding on his lips.
I wasn't a big fan of Alistair in the previous book. One might even say that I disliked him, but I actually grew to really, really like him in this one and when some things didn't go his way, I felt really bad for him. Who knew he could be so likeable?! I think that's why I didn't mind the triangle so much, because I grew to really like Alistair. He was sweet, funny and, at times, simply adorable.
But the ending!? Why the hell did Fecteau end the book like that? It's like she doesn't want me to read anything else ...
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September 17, 2015
I also listened to this book, though the audio version is not showing up on goodreads. The narrator can create some strange voices for certain characters, but I thought it was great that he made sure to use different accents and tones for the individual characters to set them apart.
In this beginning of this book, Mattheus is pitching one of his, all-too-common, fits. He tells Quin to leave him alone, that he never wants to see him, and Quin grants him his request. I'd say he could have done it because he was tired of the constant whining, but I think Quin cared for and respected Mattheus enough that he wanted to do what he asked. So for most of the rest of the story, he is not present in this book.
Instead Mattheus ends up on his own, trying to figure out the vampire lifestyle while avoiding those that still want him dead. When he begins to run into some of the other vamps and supernatural beings that he met through Quin, he feels a little bit better until the one he is closest to turns out to be his betrayer.
Still his group grows. He gets particularly close to a vamp he couldn't stand, but they need each other to survive. They are joined by a adolescent succubus, a werewolf, and a coven of vamps looking at Mattheus to be their leader. There is much for them to work towards, like shelter, and helping each other from being killed by a crazed vampire leader and a scientific organization that has a cure for their vampirism but leaves them mindless shadows of their former selves.
This book also has a lot of humor, I missed Quin but enjoyed seeing Mattheus step up to the plate when it counted He is still a bit whiny and stubborn. He still reacts impulsively too, but he changes a lot. I was happy they found Quin but not as one of the mindless. And when Mattheus changes him back, we are left with more of a cliffhanger this time. Which I can handle. Some people don't like them and won't read a series with them until it's complete. I urge people to take the chance anyway, but I am looking forward to the next book asap. I'm a little bit peeved that there isn't a lot of info on when it is publishing. 4.5 stars
In this beginning of this book, Mattheus is pitching one of his, all-too-common, fits. He tells Quin to leave him alone, that he never wants to see him, and Quin grants him his request. I'd say he could have done it because he was tired of the constant whining, but I think Quin cared for and respected Mattheus enough that he wanted to do what he asked. So for most of the rest of the story, he is not present in this book.
Instead Mattheus ends up on his own, trying to figure out the vampire lifestyle while avoiding those that still want him dead. When he begins to run into some of the other vamps and supernatural beings that he met through Quin, he feels a little bit better until the one he is closest to turns out to be his betrayer.
Still his group grows. He gets particularly close to a vamp he couldn't stand, but they need each other to survive. They are joined by a adolescent succubus, a werewolf, and a coven of vamps looking at Mattheus to be their leader. There is much for them to work towards, like shelter, and helping each other from being killed by a crazed vampire leader and a scientific organization that has a cure for their vampirism but leaves them mindless shadows of their former selves.
This book also has a lot of humor, I missed Quin but enjoyed seeing Mattheus step up to the plate when it counted He is still a bit whiny and stubborn. He still reacts impulsively too, but he changes a lot. I was happy they found Quin but not as one of the mindless. And when Mattheus changes him back, we are left with more of a cliffhanger this time. Which I can handle. Some people don't like them and won't read a series with them until it's complete. I urge people to take the chance anyway, but I am looking forward to the next book asap. I'm a little bit peeved that there isn't a lot of info on when it is publishing. 4.5 stars
December 13, 2014
Truly Disappointed
I really had a hard time with the first book but persevered and kept going , hated the ending and hoped for a sequel, got my wish only to have thrown off a cliff to the rocks below with the severe ending, I don't care if there is a third book, won't be reading it, author, keep your day job.
I really had a hard time with the first book but persevered and kept going , hated the ending and hoped for a sequel, got my wish only to have thrown off a cliff to the rocks below with the severe ending, I don't care if there is a third book, won't be reading it, author, keep your day job.
July 9, 2015
Another Cliff hanger
This one was not nearly as good as the first. I kept reading waiting for Quinn to come back and then book the book is done. And it doesn't look like the next installment is out yet. Still I do like the characters I just hate having to wait to find out what's next.
This one was not nearly as good as the first. I kept reading waiting for Quinn to come back and then book the book is done. And it doesn't look like the next installment is out yet. Still I do like the characters I just hate having to wait to find out what's next.
October 9, 2015
Okay
This was a okay read the story was interesting, this is my second read by this Author. It kept my interests , and the way it ended I hope it's not a long wait until the next book. I need to know what happens next.
This was a okay read the story was interesting, this is my second read by this Author. It kept my interests , and the way it ended I hope it's not a long wait until the next book. I need to know what happens next.
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November 12, 2016My thoughts at the end of this second book was 'that was mean'. I have a theory of what will happen next but I will still like a book 3. To see what will happen next. But Amy if you see this plz publish book 3.
December 7, 2014
I hated how this book ended. I got no closure whatsoever. I would suggest waiting until the next book comes out (if there's supposed to be one) so you canread it immediately after you finish this.
April 18, 2022
This was a strange meandering book but I loved it. People have messy relationships and I enjoyed reading about this one.
May 30, 2017
I really enjoyed the first book of this series, so much so that it got one of my coveted 5 star ratings. This book does not feel as good as the first one, but it’s still not that bad. You definitely need to start with book 1, and maybe I did myself a disservice by having such a long time between reading that one and this book.
We join Matheus right after Quin gives up on him. He leaves him in a cemetery where he proceeds to whine and mope for way too long a time. While he is floundering in his new vampire life, he ends up being confronted by some old frenemies who turn into much more and some old friends who end up surprising him in really horrible ways. Somehow, Matheus ends up becoming a player in the supernatural game without even trying (and sometimes trying to avoid it).
The big bad in this story (aside from Matheus’s crappy attitude) is Appollonia, who is the current ruler of the vampire world. I guess Matheus should have probably tried to avoid pissing her off, but he has a special aptitude for being a pain. I felt like this book was definitely leading somewhere and setting up future books rather than really being a standalone. I’ll definitely see where this is headed, but wish we could have avoided just a little bit of the whining.
We join Matheus right after Quin gives up on him. He leaves him in a cemetery where he proceeds to whine and mope for way too long a time. While he is floundering in his new vampire life, he ends up being confronted by some old frenemies who turn into much more and some old friends who end up surprising him in really horrible ways. Somehow, Matheus ends up becoming a player in the supernatural game without even trying (and sometimes trying to avoid it).
The big bad in this story (aside from Matheus’s crappy attitude) is Appollonia, who is the current ruler of the vampire world. I guess Matheus should have probably tried to avoid pissing her off, but he has a special aptitude for being a pain. I felt like this book was definitely leading somewhere and setting up future books rather than really being a standalone. I’ll definitely see where this is headed, but wish we could have avoided just a little bit of the whining.
May 31, 2022
I'm happy I savoured my time with Quin in the first book because in the second there is much less Quin and much more Matheus managing on his own, which is not going well.
He is not a people person and he has an array of them wanting to murder him one way or another.
But being on his own makes him grow as a person, though it doesn't stop him from making stupid decisions at times.
His relationship with Alistair developes from something tentative out of necessity to a strong friendship which frays as feelings sparks.
The amount of times Matheus trips over his own feet, or a random pebble on the ground is very relatable for me. His ability to piss off any one is amazing, but it's a character trait and with book two it really sinks in that it truly is his personality.
I loved how Matheus gets put in charge by the most random reason, and everyone knows he is shit at it but when he is the only option you work with what you have.
There is some pining, a lot of blood, heartache and good characters.
I love the writing and I'm happy I can just skip over to the third book right away.
He is not a people person and he has an array of them wanting to murder him one way or another.
But being on his own makes him grow as a person, though it doesn't stop him from making stupid decisions at times.
His relationship with Alistair developes from something tentative out of necessity to a strong friendship which frays as feelings sparks.
The amount of times Matheus trips over his own feet, or a random pebble on the ground is very relatable for me. His ability to piss off any one is amazing, but it's a character trait and with book two it really sinks in that it truly is his personality.
I loved how Matheus gets put in charge by the most random reason, and everyone knows he is shit at it but when he is the only option you work with what you have.
There is some pining, a lot of blood, heartache and good characters.
I love the writing and I'm happy I can just skip over to the third book right away.
July 24, 2017
I'm really not sure if this is a three star or four. This book took a strange twist in that Quin isn't in it for most of the book.
What I did really enjoy was some of the new characters that come filtering in. Haven and her group add some colorful additions to the story. I also loved finding out Juliet's connection to Matheus and Leyna makes a cute if worrisome new character. This book takes a lot of twists and turns that I just didn't see coming and the series keeps surprising me if nothing else.
What I did really enjoy was some of the new characters that come filtering in. Haven and her group add some colorful additions to the story. I also loved finding out Juliet's connection to Matheus and Leyna makes a cute if worrisome new character. This book takes a lot of twists and turns that I just didn't see coming and the series keeps surprising me if nothing else.
May 16, 2017
Well, I'm definitely a fan of this series. It's fun and intense and kind of awesome.
I can't believe the author made me love a whiny, annoying character. But she did. Oh I liked Matthew, even though I wanted to smack him in the face more than one time. He's whiny, annoying but he's sarcastic and socially weird and a bit crazy. He sounds like me haha.
And I can't believe the author made me love the love interests in this series. But she did. I'm usually not a fan when the love interests are all over the place or when there is a triangle. But it's not like that in here. It's better. It's good. It's very well made. Quin was absent almost the entire book but I loved this book nonetheless. And Alistair is kind of amazing. He's funny, and loyal and charming and awesome.
I really can't wait to see what will happen next.
I can't believe the author made me love a whiny, annoying character. But she did. Oh I liked Matthew, even though I wanted to smack him in the face more than one time. He's whiny, annoying but he's sarcastic and socially weird and a bit crazy. He sounds like me haha.
And I can't believe the author made me love the love interests in this series. But she did. I'm usually not a fan when the love interests are all over the place or when there is a triangle. But it's not like that in here. It's better. It's good. It's very well made. Quin was absent almost the entire book but I loved this book nonetheless. And Alistair is kind of amazing. He's funny, and loyal and charming and awesome.
I really can't wait to see what will happen next.
February 11, 2019
The second book was equally as good as the first. I enjoyed the further adventures of Mathis...and the cast of characters that envelope the protagonist. Though Quinn was not that vast in the story, his presence certainly could be felt. There is just too much I could say, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I really enjoyed this part of the adventure and have already started the next part of the saga.
February 10, 2018
Deliciously funny and captivating, you can't help but want to devour this book! Although I must say that ( without any spoilers) it does lack a little of the sparkle from the first book. What can I say I miss the early chemistry of Quin and Matheus. But still this is a wonderfully engaging book and I cannot wait to read he third!
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April 3, 2023
I liked this just as much or more than the first in this series. Fecteau possesses a gift in prose, capturing the details to create beautiful settings for the reader. She creates suspenseful scenes that had me on the edge.
December 19, 2017
Funny, slick, edgy, and... too long by half. I enjoyed this book, but beyond a handful of scenes, not much really happens in it besides witty banter. So, that’s awesome, but can get a little much.
October 26, 2020
I love Amy Fecteau s books and would stalk her if I weren't so old,gay,and so often stoned. Trust me this book is awesome and you too will love her writing.
November 21, 2016
F'ing cliffhangers....
August 9, 2018
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Então, como eu disse anteriormente, eu fiquei doida com o final do primeiro livro da série, "Real vampires don't sparkle", acabei comprando a continuação, e, claro, a peguei correndo para saber como a história continuava. Continuava porque, claro, a autora não termina a história aqui.
A sequência começa exatamente onde o primeiro livro termina (me lembrou demais "A hora das bruxas" da Anne Rice nesse sentido, é uma maldade com o leitor), e a história continua divertida, afinal os personagens são a melhor parte do enredo, e isso continua sendo verdade. O humor da autora continua um ponto muito forte também, e é o que me manteve interessada no início desse segundo volume, pois logo no primeiro capítulo a coisa dá uma esfriada terrível, e eu cheguei a achar algumas passagens muito chatas, mas, tem a promessa do personagem principal ser tão divertido, daí você aguenta e, depois que a história desenrola, volta a ficar interessante.
Uma melhoria com relação ao primeiro livro é que dessa vez a história é realmente mais interessante e tem algumas reviravoltas que me pegaram de surpresa, o que foi uma mudança agradável. Em compensação, a autora continua com a mania de terminar o livro com um final sacana pro leitor ficar com vontade de ler o volume seguinte. É uma estratégia suja, na minha humilde opinião. E fiquei muito chateada quando vi que o próximo livro ainda não tem data prevista para lançamento. Sério, o que eu faço agora? Não é à toa que detesto ler séries sem elas terem sido publicadas até o final.
Depois de Mathews virar líder de um coven de vampiros (ah, as ironias da "vida"), praticamente brigar com toda uma cidade, e fazer grandes sacrifícios por Quin, eu PRECISO saber como ele vai resolver mais esse último problema. E eu ainda arrisco dizer que a complicação que surge no final desse livro é ainda mais interessante que os dilemas que surgiram no primeiro, e olha que nem o plot do primeiro volume foi resolvido ainda! Hum... pensando nisso, espero que seja uma trilogia. Estou começando a farejar uma série interminável de livros, e elas NUNCA dão certo.
Fora os pontos positivos e negativos, a versão em kindle precisava de uma revisão básica. Tem uns errinhos chatos que um editor qualquer poderia ter dado um jeito.
Então, como eu disse anteriormente, eu fiquei doida com o final do primeiro livro da série, "Real vampires don't sparkle", acabei comprando a continuação, e, claro, a peguei correndo para saber como a história continuava. Continuava porque, claro, a autora não termina a história aqui.
A sequência começa exatamente onde o primeiro livro termina (me lembrou demais "A hora das bruxas" da Anne Rice nesse sentido, é uma maldade com o leitor), e a história continua divertida, afinal os personagens são a melhor parte do enredo, e isso continua sendo verdade. O humor da autora continua um ponto muito forte também, e é o que me manteve interessada no início desse segundo volume, pois logo no primeiro capítulo a coisa dá uma esfriada terrível, e eu cheguei a achar algumas passagens muito chatas, mas, tem a promessa do personagem principal ser tão divertido, daí você aguenta e, depois que a história desenrola, volta a ficar interessante.
Uma melhoria com relação ao primeiro livro é que dessa vez a história é realmente mais interessante e tem algumas reviravoltas que me pegaram de surpresa, o que foi uma mudança agradável. Em compensação, a autora continua com a mania de terminar o livro com um final sacana pro leitor ficar com vontade de ler o volume seguinte. É uma estratégia suja, na minha humilde opinião. E fiquei muito chateada quando vi que o próximo livro ainda não tem data prevista para lançamento. Sério, o que eu faço agora? Não é à toa que detesto ler séries sem elas terem sido publicadas até o final.
Depois de Mathews virar líder de um coven de vampiros (ah, as ironias da "vida"), praticamente brigar com toda uma cidade, e fazer grandes sacrifícios por Quin, eu PRECISO saber como ele vai resolver mais esse último problema. E eu ainda arrisco dizer que a complicação que surge no final desse livro é ainda mais interessante que os dilemas que surgiram no primeiro, e olha que nem o plot do primeiro volume foi resolvido ainda! Hum... pensando nisso, espero que seja uma trilogia. Estou começando a farejar uma série interminável de livros, e elas NUNCA dão certo.
Fora os pontos positivos e negativos, a versão em kindle precisava de uma revisão básica. Tem uns errinhos chatos que um editor qualquer poderia ter dado um jeito.
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