My Viking Vampire (Sanctuary, TX, #1)

by Krystal Shannan

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I am an avid Krystal Shannan fan who has read every book she has written thus far and I am yet to find one that I have not enjoyed and My Viking Vampire is no exception. At first when I saw the title I thought the story would based on Vikings and that would take place in ancient Norway. Considerably, I was in for a big surprise as there was only one Viking and the story took place in the future, 2096 to be precise. To top it off the setting was in Sanctuary Texas. It is set in a time of riots and civil unrest for which the supernatural community has been blamed. They are feared and hunted by humans. This story was not just about vampires, it also speaks about a variety of other supernatural creatures. It is evident that the author has a fascination with all things magical. My Viking Vampire is a story of love and acceptance. It deals with the subject of spousal abuse and the devastating effects it causes on the victim. It also highlights the process the victim goes through on the road to healing. All the characters are fascinating, however my overall favourite is Bailey Ross. Bailey is the female protagonist. She has been through a lot at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Kevin. She is strong and brave. She demonstrated these characteristics when she made the decision to escape the abusive situation even if it meant that she had to be constantly on the run. She is also not afraid to take chances, which is apparent when she resolved to take a total stranger’s offer to go to the Sanctuary. This is a place where supernatural’s reside. Her willingness to accept this offer would forever alter her life. Erick, the vampire whose offer Bailey accepted has appointed himself as her protector. He realized that she was in danger when he noticed that she was being stalked by a Djinn. He was determined to protect her at all cost. I loved the fact that Bailey was able to overcome the abuse and come to the relisation that not all men are the same. Her ability to do this allowed her to be able to accept all that Erik had to offer her. The story was told primarily from the Bailey’s POV, which was fine, but I was hoping for more from Erik. The story pulls you in and will keep you riveted to the end. It’s different from the usual paranormal romance and fans of the genre would enjoy this unique view into the supernatural world. This is a great start to the Sanctuary series and I can’t wait to see what next Ms. Shannan has in store for her fans. NB I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.