Jennifer S. reviewed on 3/15/2011 + 32 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

My book shelf is overflowing with vampire books, which is perfectly fine with me. I simply can't get enough of them. I found out about this intriguing series on Twitter and had to rush out and buy a copy of Red-Headed Stepchild. I honestly didn't know what to expect and my expectations were minimal. Wells really let the creative juices flow and definitely added a much needed spark to a genre that is filled with books that ultimately sound the same.

Sabina Kane is a super bad*** heroine with more than enough personality to keep you enthralled in her story. She may have been raised within the vampire society but being a mixed blood doesn't offer her the equality of her brethren. In a way, Sabina is an abomination due to her half vampire, half mage blood. Her mixed blood puts her in the middle of a war that could provide answers to questions about her life and her family.

It's always exciting to come across a truly creative idea in a novel that adds a little something to a vampire's character. Wells created a new quality to her vampires by giving them red hair, varying shades based on age. I thought this change was kinda cool and was a fresh change to the typical vampire look.

Overall, I enjoyed the characters and the plot was great. I do have to admit it was a little on the slow side and I would have loved for there to be a tad more action. But still a very enjoyable read. Would I read it again? Sure. Am I going to continue reading this series? Heck Yes!

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