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Book Review of Eternal Hunger (Mark of the Vampire, Bk 1)

Eternal Hunger (Mark of the Vampire, Bk 1)
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Helpful Score: 8


I did enjoy this book. I was surprised since I am generally burnt out on paranormal romance books but it is clear that Ms. Wright can create an interesting story. Here, the two main characters Alexander and Sarah cross paths when Alexander shows up on her doorstep (literally). He has just gone into premature Morpho (turning into a mate seeking, blood ravaged, and sun-avoiding vampire) and uses Sarahs shadowed porch for protection from the sun. Is it just a coincidence that he ends up at Sarahs doorstop or fate? Youll have to find out on your own.
There is much more to the story than one vampire meeting one human female. It definitely confused me at the beginning but once I caught on to the names being used, it was a bit easier.

What I liked about the book-
The three brothers. Ms. Wright quickly establishes three very different characters but it was clear the brothers loved and cared for each other.
The story. The story was complex and different from every other vampire story out there.
The sex scenes. Wow, I can see Ms. Wright has some experience writing sex scenes because they are smoking!

What I didnt like about the story-
The story. Yeah, I know. I have that in the like category above. Nevertheless, while the story is complex, it was also confusing. There was the Impure, the Pure, the Morpho, and the not Morpho yet, there is the Order and the little vampire communities. It was a lot to remember and I am not sure how many people wanting a PR will invest that much time into learning the background.
The cover. Dear Publishers, please get rid of these cheesy half naked man covers UNLESS 1) the man on the cover looks like at least one of the characters in the book (he does not), 2) the man on the cover fairly represents the species in the book (they are vampires, I dont think a fence is going to hold him back) and 3) the man on the cover is wearing realistic attire (what is up with this waist high jeans with a belt of all things. You would think he would at least be wearing sexy hip hugging jeans that show off a six-pack. A belt, really? Come on, he is a vampire, he can use magic to hold up his pants!)