I found the development of the relationship between Helen (sidenote: Elena is a MUCH cuter name than Helen, and I hate that she was referred to as Helen, even though Elena is her real name) and Paul to be very sweet. I liked the relationships overall (Paul and his daughter, who I do not think is ever named despite being the titular historian; Paul and Rossi; Helen/Paul and Bora; Helen and her aunt; Helen/Paul and Stoichev; Rossi and

Helen's mother

)

I appreciated that the one question I had -- if Dracula doesn't want to be found, who/what is giving these people the books that set them on the chase? -- was answered.

I overall liked it, however, it dragged a little throughout, but the ending felt rushed.