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see_sadie_read's review against another edition
3.0
2.5, round up
Meh, I didn’t hate this. The writing is fine and I appreciated some of the humor. But the relationships aren’t developed at all. The hero and heroine literally have two less than 10 minute conversations (she literally has a 10 min alarm set during the second one) and then he’s rescuing her, they’re jumping into bed, and they’re apparently a couple for life. And I don’t just mean that makes the sex feel rushed. Even the friendship feels out of nowhere. Then the book ends on a giant cliffhanger. So, I’m pretty “meh” on the whole thing. I also didn’t particularly care for the narrator. There was nothing objectively wrong with the performance, but I found it a little on the whiny side.
Meh, I didn’t hate this. The writing is fine and I appreciated some of the humor. But the relationships aren’t developed at all. The hero and heroine literally have two less than 10 minute conversations (she literally has a 10 min alarm set during the second one) and then he’s rescuing her, they’re jumping into bed, and they’re apparently a couple for life. And I don’t just mean that makes the sex feel rushed. Even the friendship feels out of nowhere. Then the book ends on a giant cliffhanger. So, I’m pretty “meh” on the whole thing. I also didn’t particularly care for the narrator. There was nothing objectively wrong with the performance, but I found it a little on the whiny side.
aharner88's review against another edition
5.0
Great book!
I enjoyed reading this book from start to finish. The writing was very good, the characters were captivating, and the story was exciting. I will definitely be reading the rest of this book series to find out what happens next.
I enjoyed reading this book from start to finish. The writing was very good, the characters were captivating, and the story was exciting. I will definitely be reading the rest of this book series to find out what happens next.
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
5.0
Flock review. Zorah and Rans's story was unique, it started quite interesting and got me hooked from there the story developed quite good, these two authors did a great job writing together. The storyline was refreshing and very imaginative. Definitely will be looking for the next book as it ends in a cliffhanger. The audiobook was narrated by Gwendolyn Druyor, she did a terrific job portraying each character, definitely a good editing and mixing, would recommend the audiobook.
marilanoire's review
mysterious
slow-paced
4.0
I liked the story but it’s one of those books that have to be read in order and you have to read the whole series to get it. On the positive side, I already knew all of the characters because I read Len‘s story first at the beginning of the year and that absolutely helped the rating on the positive side. I’m not sure what my rating would have been if I didn’t already know and liked the characters.
slc333's review against another edition
3.0
2.3 stars because of the abrupt ending. For a book called the last vampire the vampire wasn't really the focus of the story. That was left to h and narrator Zorah whose normal life is smashed to smithereens as the supernatural invades her life, revealing secrets about Zorah and her family. The pace and action were good but the story ends abruptly with nothing resolved. Felt like ending partway thru story rather than a study in and of itself.
reginaexmachina's review against another edition
2.0
I've enjoyed some of R.A. Steffan's work before but this wasn't on the same par. I am also not the biggest PNR fan so that might have not been in the books favor either.
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
3.0
2.5, round up
Meh, I didn’t hate this. The writing is fine and I appreciated some of the humor. But the relationships aren’t developed at all. The hero and heroine literally have two less than 10 minute conversations (she literally has a 10 min alarm set during the second one) and then he’s rescuing her, they’re jumping into bed, and they’re apparently a couple for life. And I don’t just mean that makes the sex feel rushed. Even the friendship feels out of nowhere. Then the book ends on a giant cliffhanger. So, I’m pretty “meh” on the whole thing. I also didn’t particularly care for the narrator. There was nothing objectively wrong with the performance, but I found it a little on the whiny side.
Meh, I didn’t hate this. The writing is fine and I appreciated some of the humor. But the relationships aren’t developed at all. The hero and heroine literally have two less than 10 minute conversations (she literally has a 10 min alarm set during the second one) and then he’s rescuing her, they’re jumping into bed, and they’re apparently a couple for life. And I don’t just mean that makes the sex feel rushed. Even the friendship feels out of nowhere. Then the book ends on a giant cliffhanger. So, I’m pretty “meh” on the whole thing. I also didn’t particularly care for the narrator. There was nothing objectively wrong with the performance, but I found it a little on the whiny side.
nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review against another edition
3.0
The Last Vampire, Book 1 is the start of a potentially good series.
The story began on an interesting note. I met a 26-year-old Zorah Bright who found herself plunged into the supernatural world when she encountered Rans, a vampire in her garden shed. My interest was further piqued when the said vampire’s attempt to glamour her failed. She remembered every detail of the encounter. Just when she thought things could get no worse, she lost her job, and the police is looking to arrest her. Then she discovers she is succubus hybrid i.e. half human, half succubus. How much more can she handle?
Now I went into the story expecting to be reading about a vampire. Who wouldn’t, given the title of the book? A vampire made an appearance, however the focus of the story was on Zorah. I found her to be an interesting character, although sometimes I found her actions annoying. I learnt that Rans is a centuries old vampire and the last of his kind. He also took it up on himself to be Zorah’s protector. However, I wished the authors had provided more about him, so I could understand what drove him.
Zorah and Rans had lots of chemistry. I sensed instantly that they would share intimate moments.
The secondary characters are an interesting bunch. I am curious to learn more about them, especially Zorah’s father.
The authors went into so many details, which led to the story moving at a slow pace. Despite the slowness, I found the storyline interesting. I was curious to know how the events would unfold.
Given the circumstances, I was happy that romance was not the focal point of the story. There were some passionate moments, but it did not take over the story. I thought this aspect was well done, and fitted the story perfectly.
Everything was going so well until that cliffhanger of an ending, which left me with so many unanswered questions.
Narration
I am not a big fan of the narrator. Her male voices were fine, but she made the heroine sound like a whining and bratty teenager.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Overall, not a bad story. I will read the next book as I need answers, but I am not sure if I will continue with the audio version.
The story began on an interesting note. I met a 26-year-old Zorah Bright who found herself plunged into the supernatural world when she encountered Rans, a vampire in her garden shed. My interest was further piqued when the said vampire’s attempt to glamour her failed. She remembered every detail of the encounter. Just when she thought things could get no worse, she lost her job, and the police is looking to arrest her. Then she discovers she is succubus hybrid i.e. half human, half succubus. How much more can she handle?
Now I went into the story expecting to be reading about a vampire. Who wouldn’t, given the title of the book? A vampire made an appearance, however the focus of the story was on Zorah. I found her to be an interesting character, although sometimes I found her actions annoying. I learnt that Rans is a centuries old vampire and the last of his kind. He also took it up on himself to be Zorah’s protector. However, I wished the authors had provided more about him, so I could understand what drove him.
Zorah and Rans had lots of chemistry. I sensed instantly that they would share intimate moments.
The secondary characters are an interesting bunch. I am curious to learn more about them, especially Zorah’s father.
The authors went into so many details, which led to the story moving at a slow pace. Despite the slowness, I found the storyline interesting. I was curious to know how the events would unfold.
Given the circumstances, I was happy that romance was not the focal point of the story. There were some passionate moments, but it did not take over the story. I thought this aspect was well done, and fitted the story perfectly.
Everything was going so well until that cliffhanger of an ending, which left me with so many unanswered questions.
Narration
I am not a big fan of the narrator. Her male voices were fine, but she made the heroine sound like a whining and bratty teenager.
Conclusion/Recommendation
Overall, not a bad story. I will read the next book as I need answers, but I am not sure if I will continue with the audio version.
anothercurleyhairbooklover's review
4.0
Decent start...but of a artificial ending point rather than a conclusion of a storyline.