Quirky Cat
Book Summary:
Saratov's Syndrome is creating a wave of fear in the world. This condition can turn anyone – even your best friend – into a bloodthirsty monster. And there's nothing you can do about it. Mia knows that from experience.
Mia's life has been dark. By that, we mean the dark rules her life. She can't go out at night, can't have friends over, and certainly can't go off and create a life for herself. She's too busy tending to her mother, protecting her from the world and the world from her.
My Review:
Yes, yes, a million times yes. Night's Edge is exactly the sort of vampire horror novel I've been looking for. It's dark and creepy yet has very strong science and societal elements woven into the mix. In other words, it's freaking perfect.
This is a world where vampires exist. Yet it's regarded as an illness – a modern paranormal plague, if you will. I adored that twist, as it made it feel so much more natural and grounded. Every step taken by society felt like we would react if this were real life.
That said, there were times I wanted to scream at Mia. Not because I didn't like her character – the opposite. But instead, I wanted her to run away and put herself first for once in her life. In other words, her story got under my skin, making me feel like I had to protect this character.
Long story short, Night's Edge is a fantastic start to this dark and riveting series. I'm already looking forward to the next novel (First Light, expected publication date in April 2024), as I know it will be just as good.
Highlights:
Paranormal Horror
New take on Vampires
First in a series
LGBT+
Trigger Warnings:
Graphic Violence/Blood
Assault
Thanks to Tor Nightfire and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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