Chupeco's first foray into adult fantasy took a while to win me over (mainly because I'm not an avid reader of books with regency-era settings). But once it did win me over, I was an absolute goner.

• A refreshing take on vampiric lore? Yes.
• Wonderfully cinematic atmosphere? Yes.
• Distinct narrative voice and cutting dialogue? Yes.
• Fascinating weapons and compelling action? Plentiful.
• Murder mystery turned sweeping conspiracy? Absolutely.
• Tension? On every page.

Maybe it's the Filipino in me, but I saw notable parallels between Remy's (arguably unwise) loyalty to the kingdom of Aluria and my personal relationship with my country, especially amidst disinformative media and corrupt, morally bankrupt officials. In this essay, I will --

Highly recommended!
* I received a print ARC of Silver Under Nightfall from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.