Argeneau Vampires #2
“Well, if you’re a soulless bloodsucker like you claim, who could blame him for trying to kill you!”
Rachel Garrett
It took several tries to get past the first part of the book, but once I accomplished that, it was well worth the effort. The Argeneaus have a unique brand of crazy, and it is fun to watch them bumble, fumble, and rumble with the trouble that comes their way.
Etienne, especially initially, is too carefree about threats to him, and it lands him, Rachel, and the family in a heap of trouble. After she first turns, Rachel’s early interactions feel forced for laughs and don’t fare any better when deja vu strikes. I put down the book several times during this section, but I wanted to finish, and this time I finally got past it.
Etienne and Rachel turn into a cute couple, while the rest of the family poke their noses in to cause chaos in the name of helping, of course. Thomas, in particular, was entertaining as both a troublemaker and a wingman. There was one thing that I expected Etienne to get raked over the coals about, but circumstances intervened.
Events with Pudge did not pan out as I expected. His story is both funny and sad. It also showcased precisely how vulnerable the vampires are and how much power they can wield. There is a fine line that they walk to protect themselves without exposing themselves to more scrutiny.
By the end of the book, I was happy with how everything turned out. Although, I was looking forward to Rachel yelling at Etienne. Oh well, maybe it will crop up in a future book in the series.
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