Last Bite by Kai Lesy

4 Stars

The writing and editing of the ARC version of the manuscript was clean, with few if any typos and well constructed sentences. The world building was pretty vibrant, with the restaurant and vampire politics and magic being well described without slowing the pace of the action. The characterization was okay, with the hero and heroine being sympathetic characters if not especially nuanced. The development of the romantic relationship was natural and organic. The plot and pacing were exciting and quick, meaning I read this novel in two or three sittings. There was a medium amount of angst on the part of the hero which made the story drag a bit, and very high stakes which maintained my interest in the story. This novel used the Virgin trope and the Unrequited Love trope. The world building, plot, and pacing were four stars. The characterization and development of the romantic relationship were also four stars. I therefore gave this novel a combined rating of four stars. The ending was a Happy Ever After ending that I found vaguely unsatisfying because the hero did not become mortal, or the heroine become immortal so that they had equivalent lifespans. I always dislike it when the author of a paranormal romance makes that plot choice, because I find the HEA ending bittersweet in that situation. I recommend this novel to readers who enjoy paranormal romances with traditional vampire world building. I was hoping there would be a much more pronounced All Hallow's Eve flavor to this story, but it was still a very competent paranormal romance despite that. I do not think I will read any other novels by this author, though I did enjoy the story. I will not be buying myself a keeper copy of this novel.

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