By Vitina Molgaard
“The immortality of the soul is so important to us, and affects us so profoundly, that we must have lost all sense to be indifferent to it.”
— Blaise Pascal
I want to thank Quinn Langston for bringing this steampunk fiction story to life in a way that really illuminates the term “steampunk fiction.” Before reading her story, I had seen the term in other books and wondered what it was. This adventure made it clear to me.
This novella is the first in her new series “Extraordinary Vampires” and it is very promising, let me tell you, I read through it in no time and loved the twists and turns the story took. The whole story tells the story of the vampire world in a different way and really brings something special.
Power is a strong motivator for many people, and the desire for immortality is the driving force behind Colonel Julian Hawthorne. He is a mad creature who lives in darkness, and with plenty of time and a great deal of wealth, he intends to rule the world. Wealth is conducive to the realization of his crazy plans, and the fact that he is a vampire certainly provides him with the time he needs to accomplish this ambitious feat.
Julian’s biggest obstacle is his brother, Lord Sebastian Hawthorne. Sebastian is the younger of the brothers and wants to stop his brother from succeeding in his plot to rule the world. In fact, he totally despises his brother’s cruelty. He is a strong and smart protagonist who fights against Julian’s cruel inhumanity.
I was actually surprised by how I felt about this story. I tend to stay away from this sub-genre, but in this case, I found myself delighted and enjoying it. As a reader, you won’t find an Anne Rice story here, but you will get enough gore, violence, and sexuality that often accompanies vampire stories and subsequently becomes tantalizing fodder for vampire freaks. If you need bloody gore to enjoy it, this may not satisfy you. If you like quality, well-written stories that avoid exploitation angles, then check it out. Quinn Langston has a feel for her characters, and she shares it in a fluid way that leaves the reader fully ready to devour more.
Book here.
score:4/5
