Book 04 Feb 2007 12:28 pm
Tantalize
I know I know, “ANOTHER Vamp novel?”
Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith is actually an interesting concept. The entire book is set up as menu (which makes sense as the subplot is the renovation of the family restaurant into a vampire-themed restaurant). Beginning with antipasto, then primo, secondo, dolce, and finishing it up with contorno(being the author’s note and acknowledgements).
There was only one real problem for me. I did like the vamp storyline, the secondary characters were wonderful, her relationship with best friend Kieran (incidentally a Werewolf) was great, and that they named her daily planner (Frank) was really the best. But there wasn’t… enough. It was a good read, but when I finished, I wanted more. Not the type of “wanting more” as in a sequel. It was the type where I wish there had been more to the book. That said, it did an excellent job of combining the dark fantasy with the restaurant/food themed ideas. A quote, from the back cover of my advance,
Of Tantalize, [Cynthia Leitich Smith] says, “I tapped into my romantic nature, my love of monsters and marinara. Hold the garlic and enjoy!”
All my hesitations aside, I think this book is definitely worth the read. It is another really good view of vampires, and hopefully there will be more about Quincie Morris, because I honestly liked her! And this lovely vampire tale goes on sale the day before Valentine’s day, February 13th, 2007.
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