Cat’s character is a little refreshing – and scary. Refreshing because she’s a little different than some heroines. Yes, she’s snarky and loud with a chip on her shoulder, but her past and current semi-living situation make it seem a lot more reasonable. I also like that she refuses to back down when she meets Bones – even though he isn’t what she expected at all.

Bones is everything I would want in a British bad-boy vampire. His humor, his outlook, his loyalty – it’s the real deal. His initial meeting with Cat is fantastic, and while they clash in every way possible, there’s no denying that’s an underlying chemistry between the two.

This is definitely a buildup novel. Halfway to the Grave is setting the stage for the future of the Night Huntress world, and it does a pretty good job. The world has lots of potential to grow and the side characters are intriguing and could become main characters in their own right down the line.

There is a bit of a cliffhanger (which is why I have a hard time saying this is a true paranormal romance) – but it was done fantastically. It feels like a natural bridge to the next book instead of just a hook to pull you along.