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Iron Night (2014)

by M.L. Brennan(Favorite Author)

4.3 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0451418417 (ISBN13: 9780451418418)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Roc

series

Generation V

review 1: I won this book through the GoodReads First Reads program in exchange for an unbiased review.I started reading the book as soon as I received it, but it only took a chapter before I felt that this was my kind of book, so I ran out to buy the first book in the series to get the full experience. I'm glad I did because I loved both of them.If you are a fan of Butcher's Desden Files, you will enjoy Brennan's American Vampire. The main character, Fortitude Scott, is funny and loveable, and more often than not totally outmatched in whatever situation he finds himself in. Good thing he has made a good friend in Suzume Hollis, a butt-kicking kitsune. I'm really happy Brennan made the Kitsune a key creature in her series, they are cute and cuddly when in fox form, cunning and s... moreexy in their human form, and can never resist a prank.One thing I find critical in any fantasy series is world building, how complete it is, how convincing it is, and being unique certainly helps. And the vampires of this world are unique indeed. They are long-lived but not immortal. They are born nearly human and transition later, but cannot be turned by an exchange of blood. In fact how they are conceived is the strangest thing ever. And did I mention the elves? Since Fort has lived a kind of sheltered life (there's a reason for that), we get to learn about the supernatural world along with him, Brennan creating a rich environment of truly complex creatures and cultures.And if you think the Adams Family are kooky and macabre, you haven't met Fort's relatives. Mother Madeline, who looks like a little old granny except with the fangs of a viper, brother Chivalry who loves his wives even as he slowly kills them, and sister Prudence who makes most homicidal psychopaths look like well adjusted members of society. And yet, for all that, they are a close knit family, and when push comes to shove they do love each other in their own ways.And last, but not least, the geek references, gotta love those. Babylon 5, Lord of the Rings...and no, there is *absolutely* nothing wrong with owning a Clue DVD!If you are looking for a lot of action, a lot of laughs, but also some downright scary, distrubing moments, this might be the series for you. With Charlaine Harris having finished her Sookie Stackhouse series, I needed a new vampire series to sink my fangs into, and I just found it.
review 2: This book was fantastic!!! Well worth the read. This book outdid it's predecessor and was very well written and was better than the first book that drew me into this awesome new universe. I am very excited to pick up the 3rd installment of this series when it comes out. We really got to know the characters in this series more I. This book, I loved the story every step of the way and really love the original looking take on these well established monsters or creatures in this story. less

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