I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and honestly review an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

Vampires are so back - and this one feels like a classic of the genre. The atmosphere in this is perfect for the season, and it being a queer story only made me more hyped to pick this one up!

I liked a lot of this; we follow Jonathan as he deals with the suicide of his boyfriend, as he struggles to be treated as an equal to his fellow students; and most importantly, as a mysterious new guy comes into his life.
Now, I’ll be honest; I didn’t love that the vampire love interest was his teacher. I wish maybe Jonathan had been a teachers assistant instead of the student?

Overall the writing was very smooth, the plot felt straightforward but well constructed - I just wish the love story was a little bit more well developed; given a little more time to breathe and grow.

It’s a perfect read for the season, almost enough to make me want to reread twilight!