Short Synopsis:
In a Civil War area, where vampires exist, Jerusalem is a Saint with quick reflexes and super strength. After escaping to the North, she joins the union army to fight against the vampire confederate army.

My Thoughts:
I thought this was such a great take on a vampire novel bringing vampires to the civil war. And the dynamic between Jerusalem - a formerly enslaved black girl - and Alexei - a white vampire - has so much beautiful potential - especially for that time period. The romance aspect unfortunately felt unhealthy a lot of the times though.

The history was the spotlight of the book. (Though the language was very modern, which didn’t bother me, but might for others who are historical purists.)

What You’ll Find:

I absolutely love it! The characters, the historical aspects, then vampires! Like give it all to me! I love the world-building the author does in this story while still advancing the plot. It is so fascinating to read something like this! I really like Odessa, Jerusalem, and Alexei. It's awesome to see how these characters are so different but come together so well when they need to. I will certainly keep an eye out for this author in the future.

5/5 stars for battle, love, friendship, and weapons!

**Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free review copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.