It was a huge challenge to put down this book and not just forgo sleep to finish it all in one go. Honestly, if I wasn't reading other books as well for buddy reads I probably would have. The interesting thing about this book is that the horror comes from the depravity and cruelty of the people almost as much if not more than the vampire. I would still recommend this to a fan of vampire horror, Eli was quite creepy and terrifying (while still somehow being endearing in a sad almost pity way). I will say this book is intense and has some very mature themes. Be warned!

2018 re-read

Loved it just as much of not more the second time around!