Dissonant

First a disclaimer on my part. Vampires, werewolves and zombies are really not my "thing," so Christina McMullen's contemporary vampire fantasy came as a pleasant surprise as it avoids many of the common clichés that seem to dominate that environment. Her characters are solid and likeable, the plot moves forward briskly and her sense of story is excellent, even down to providing an ending that is satisfying while still leaving you wanting more.

There's plenty to like here: supernatural goings on, mysterious killings, a New Orleans setting and thankfully (for me at least) an absence of ultra-pretty teen stereotypical Hollywood types. Some of the biological/genetic discussions were a little eyebrow raising, but that is just my science critic kicking in.

A great fun read. Fans of the genre will love it!