The Howling Wind, Michael Andrews

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Despite it not being the type of book I would usually read I enjoyed the second book in the Alex Hayden Chronicles.

The characters are developing well, particularly Alex. The plot is deepening and becoming more intriguing. I really want to read the next book to find out what happens next.

I’m enjoying the budding romance between Petra and Alex and asking myself if Alex will chose to remain a vampire or not?

The introduction of werewolves to the cast of supernaturals was fun!

I am also enjoying the gradual revelation of Alex’s back story.

The style of writing is pleasing – a modern take on the vampire genre with a dose of humour and irony.

Looking forward to reading The Cauldron of Fire now!

Under a Blood Moon, Michael Andrews

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I really enjoyed this book.

It is not the genre I would usually read but I was pleasantly surprised. It was an easy read, light, fast-paced and imaginative.

I particularly enjoyed the mix of vampire lore with other fantasy concepts and modern day crime fiction.

The characters were unexpectedly engaging and I read quickly wanting to find out what happened to them.

 

I loved the idea that there is an intricate underworld of vampires, vampire hunters and witches just beneath the surface of our ordinary lives.

I would recommend it, especially for young adults, and plan to read the others in the series when I get through my current reading list. For the genre, I would have given 5 stars were it not for the fact that on occasion it felt a little rushed and some incidents were glossed over a little as the story jumped to the next stage.