Don't be fooled by the low page count for this book. It is a very hearty book and needs to be read slowly and savored like a stew. This is not the vampires from "Twilight " or even Anne Rice books....this is the vampire that harkens back to Bram and is at the very base a demon yet not completely unsympathetic. It did get a little confusing since it seemed every character had two name they were known by and it took a bit to really take off but overall a really enjoyable read and a very layered story andwhile you may want to rush through to get to try to get to the end but take your time and enjoy the story. It also leaves the opening for another one which I am looking forward to. Not my normal read since it is fantasy but I am glad I gave it a shot.