I'm a fan of this drift away from the romanticizing of vampires. As a deviation, it serves a purpose, but making it a new canon is something I find annoying. The vampires in this telling are cunning predators — vicious when needed, blending in as a matter of course to better allow for empire-building and string-pulling. I enjoyed the savage vampires of "30 Days of Night" and the vampires of "American Vampire" make for a refreshing offering. They're not always savage, not always lurking and hiding in shadows, but they are there in the middle of everything.

Absolutely vile. The gorgeous covers are not worth it in the slightest.