I saw this book on the shelf time and again every time I went into the store but never really felt inspired to pick it up. Finally, one day I read the back cover again and flipped through the pages. Immediately Freda's words drew me in and by skimming over a few lines I fell in love. I bought the first two books together (I would have bought all four but the last were not in stock) and read them both within a month's time between work and my own writing.

A Taste of Blood Wine is my new favorite book and hands down the best vampire novel I have ever read. It is lush and dark and beautifully written, pulling at every emotion.

I was skeptical of Charlotte's character at first but as the story moved forward so did Charlotte and she becomes a strong and inspiring woman. Karl is not the average vampire one swoons over (although there was much swooning by characters and myself alike). He is collected, charming, and dark and wicked when he needs to be.

I love the use of religion and how everyone has a different view on what The Crystal Ring is as well as who God is if He is even real. This book alone is a masterpiece and leaves some huge shoes to fill. I know Anne Rice is the "queen" of vampire novels but she has nothing on this series and Freda's incredible world and characters.

I will defiantly be reading this several more times in the future.