Fantastic read! "Night Owls" by Lauren M. Roy is the first book out in the series and I most definitely will be reading book number 2. The story was fast-paced, the characters kicked-ass (literally!) and I'm eagerly awaiting to see how they handle whatever author Roy throws at them next. Perfect read for anyone who enjoys witty, supernatural stories -- modern, original and one of the best I've read in a while.

For the first in the series it wasn't that bad!

I really liked the characters. The devotion Chaz has for Val outside of him being her Renfield is adorable and I hope that she comes to understand it time.

Spoiler

Because I will be damned if he chooses Kataya.

However, I thought the story was a little flat at times. I think it was because we understood the 'story' but the not the people themselves. I liked the characters but I felt that I never got to really 'know them'. Kind of like speed dating or going on a blind date, you wanna know who you're talking to.

Because this is the first in a series, I'm hoping the next book will be beefier and a bit more drawn out when it comes to characters.

I am looking to continue on.

Spoiler

With the ghoul in the trunk, I hope to god he's someone who adds to their interesting clique of friends.

Bring on book two!

When I first read the blurb to this book I was like that sounded so awesome that I couldn't wait for the book to come into my library after I ordered it. Than i started it and it had a pretty great start but than kinda fell off. It could just be cause it is a first book in a series but the characters didn't seem to progress much in the story.

3.5 stars
These days whenever I read a book, especially an urban fantasy novel, and there are no love triangles, I want to clap my hands and do a little dance.
Night Owls made me dance. No triangles, no romantic entanglements, just a solid plot with a decent storyline and believable characters. Additionally, it has vampires who work in bookstores which makes me incredibly happy down in my literary soul.
While this novel wasn't the most polished thing I've read lately it seemed to have a little something extra that the run of the mill supernatural books have been lacking. I can't quite put my finger on what that something is, but I can say that I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.

2023 update
I had forgotten much of this book in the past 8 years but remember enjoying it. Rereading it was even more enjoyable than the first read- interesting characters, vampire politics, and fast paced action. I truly wish the author had written more than two books in this series.

This was an enjoyable read! I liked the characters and it made me smile at times. It wasn't impactful enough and didn't get me attached enough to continue the series, but it was good for what it was and was pretty much what I wanted to get out of it when I bought it.

I really liked this one. The jacket image and plot overview are somewhat misleading (this is more of justice league than a dynamic duo) but that didn't distract from my overall enjoyment of the novel. I will definitely read more of this series.

Funny but definitely not the best writing of all time.

Great start to a new urban fantasy series. Love the characterization and action. Looking forward to the next one.

I snagged a copy of NIGHT OWLS off of Netgally but after reading half of it I just couldn't get into the story or the characters so I am filing it as did not finish.