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It was a different take on vampires. I thought it was very interesting and I will keep ready the series


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The City Beneath Melody Johnson 9781601834225 Books Reviews

It’s been a while since I jumped into a pure paranormal romance, and this new series from Melody Johnson just looked too good to pass up. While I was expecting more romance, the twists and turns and overwhelming tension add to the mystery feel of the story, leaving the more tried and true Vamp meets Girl, Girl is in danger, fights happen and HEA appears in the dust.

Cassidy is a journalist, curious by nature and profession she is after the next newest thing, and she uncovers far more than she could have expected. A purported animal attack victim catches her interest, and her exposing the possibility that more is in play than anyone expected put her right in danger and in the middle of a world she didn’t know existed.

Dominic is the master vampire of New York City, and Cassidy’s continued poking at the world she has no idea about may lead him to drastic measures it won’t be the first or last time a curious looky-loo was silenced. But, when he realizes that she has powers of her own, and can become vampire, her intelligence, organization and experience as a journalist become an asset she can work with him to quash the potential rebellion.

Oh this was fun, even though I had ideas about the ‘bad guy’ early on, it wasn’t completely revealed or gave me the solid “ok- I understand it all now” moment until the very end, a wonderful note to end this story but keep me curious about the next in the series.

Full of action and suspense, the new creation story for the vampires and a refreshing lack of the romantic triangles or angst that often overtakes a plot and pushes all else to the side, Johnson’s snappy dialogue, action packed moments and a clear sense of explaining the new world to Cassidy without dumbing down the many factors that contributed to the potential uprising kept the story fresh with a solid mystery arc that flowed nicely from beginning to end.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review all conclusions are my own responsibility.
I'm not going to lie. I expected a romance. I'm not going to say this is the furthest thing from a romance since there were a few heated moments, but that certainly didn't not make this book a romance. Instead, The City Beneath is more of a paranormal, suspense mystery.

Surprisingly, I actually enjoyed this book. I tend to be drawn to vampire stories that really don't have much variety to them.  The formula that I fall for is the usual girl meets vamp, vamp is all angsty, girl is in danger, vamp caves, turns her and they live HEA. This really wasn't the case here. Rarely do I see a author come up with a new twist to this old vampire story formula. Not the case here. Ms. Johnson has managed to introduce a new way of creating vampires. Night bloods, and that's what Cassidy is. She's also a nosy journalist which of course lands her smack dab in trouble. Trouble being a vampire rebellion. Vampire rebellions are not original however I found the plot line regarding night bloods a refreshing change from the typical bite-suck-your a vamp conversion.

Over-all, The City Beneath was fun for me. The dialog was snappy, the characters engaging, and the plot line, even though not too original (hello vamp rebellion!), I still enjoyed. The lack of romantic entanglements instead of detracting from the story, actually added to it. I could relax and absorb all the action and mystery without being to concern that things were going to turn hot and heavy at the most inopportune moments. Even though there's a nice mystery feel to the whole plot, the dialog between characters still had moments of getting me to chuckle.

Too many mystery movies have me guessing the the whodunit from the get go so I wasn't exactly too surprised when the 'dunt dunt dunt' reveal happened. Guessing from early on and having my thoughts confirmed didn't detract from the story. Actually, if anything, it made it more interesting. I didn't know the why and when I did find out...light bulb. I got it now. The ending was all I liked and more. I'm finding myself excited and anticipating what happens next, which is rare for me. Not being a mystery fan usually I am over it quickly once all the cards have been played. But in this instance, I can't wait to find out what happens next.  Well played Ms. Johnson!

I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine and in no way was I compensated.

Stars - 4, Flames - 2
The City Beneath by Melody Johnson

Intriguing and splendidly penned tale of heroine, Cassidy DiRocco, and her efforts as an investigative reporter to work alongside police and solve cases in New York City. Soon she learns that events occurring are being (astonishingly and unbelievably) caused by Vampires—and furthermore, are disguised to appear that humans are portraying the violence that has erupted.
Master Vampire, Dominic Lysander, is gravely injured in one of the attacks and it is Cassidy who saves him from his ultimate death; beginning a turbulent and turmoil filled relationship that can only be described as complicated. The two of them, have the same goal; but need differing reasons to reach it. They must save the city!

This is a representation of paranormal fiction that delighted me throughout. It is not the typical portrayal of Vampires or their culture—which was refreshing and alluring. There is well plotted information full of detail to weave the storyline and a cast of integral characters. Extreme violence is explained graphically. In some cases, I was unable to picture the descriptions but took it at face value of being horrific. Admittedly, some became a touch nauseating, and I cried at the skill of the author for writing gore so well, that moments after reading something gruesome; it is forgotten as I continued to read. I don’t classify this as a “light read,” but it has some light-hearted moments and is tempered with humor and sarcasm. Melody Johnson has written the first title in this series full of complexities that I completely devoured!
This book leaves you wanting get more. Can't wait for book 2 in the fall!
It was a different take on vampires. I thought it was very interesting and I will keep ready the series