The Quick

Yep, I liked it, flaws and all. I got the paperback copy, which announces for all the world to see that there are vampires in this book; I was not surprised. And I love horror, gothic novels, vampires all. So I was pumped.

When I finally settled in to read this recently after having it for a third of a year, I read it fairly quickly. I discovered a new literary crush (albeit a short-lived one, because the character dies), which hasn't happened in a while. And the first part of the book filled me with tragedy. Victorian homosexual tragedy. I love James and Christopher.

Yes, yes, this book has flaws. Characters come into play abruptly and go out of play just as abruptly. Action is not Ms Owens forte. The middle part isn't quite as interesting as the beginning. BUT it is still immensely enjoyable, and I look forward to the sequel. And I want to give James a big hug. I also quite liked the epilogue, which ends on a downbeat note. Ending on a downbeat note is, to my mind, almost always a good thing. Almost.

So, yes, if you want a fun book that isn't schlock and will give you a few moments of vampiric emo-ness, give it a read. I was certainly glad that I did.