I was really skeptical going into this book. Mencheres isn’t my favorite character, however I have to say I loved falling in love with him through Kira’s eyes. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost is the second book in a standalone spinoff series set in the Night Huntress world and featuring characters we’ve met while reading Cat’s adventures. This one is about Bones’s grandsire, Mencheres, and it is one exciting thrill after another. I really had to pace myself because I wanted to binge it in one go.

The book opens with Mencheres being tortured by ghouls. This is of course by design because he is one of the most (if not the most) powerful vampire we’ve encountered in this series so far. He is tired of his existence. With his visions gone and his line safe in his co-ruler’s hands, Mencheres is ready to die. Only vampires don’t die easily and often need someone else to do it for them. Hence the ghouls. However what Mencheres didn’t foresee was a courageous human woman barreling in to save him.

I absolutely love Kira! I think I love her even more than Cat. She has not had an easy life, however none of that holds her back. She’s kind and empathetic, stands her ground, has a healthy respect for the law and cannot abide those that do not. As much as I love her, I respect her. It was easy to see how Mencheres fell for her so quickly. She is a fantastic match for him.

Overall, I really enjoyed Eternal Kiss of Darkness. I can’t say much about the plot because no one likes spoilers