A Bad Breed

~Check out all my reviews over on The Bent Bookworm!~ A Bad Breed is a hugely atmospheric read, dropping you into a gothic Victorian world from the first page. I really wished it was longer, to delve more into the background of Anne and Vivienne – but I guess that's what the other books are for! This is the first book I've read by Kat Ross, so I took the description at its word, that A Bad Breed could be read as a standalone despite being the third novel in the series. It worked out just fine, and I've already downloaded The Daemoniac to read soon as well. 😉Favorite Things- Vivienne and her fake marriage. It was fun and lighthearted, if sad that it was necessary for both the parties involved. Accurate to the time though, I think.- The way the paranormal was brought into the story. I wanted more details, but I think (hope) that all that is delved into more in the other books of the series.- Anne using her small stature and feminine wiles to get what she wants – hurrah for our girl not being afraid to use what nature gave her!- The dark, sinister atmosphere. This was done so, so well and just sucked me in completely!Less Favorite Things- To be honest, the romance between Anne and the “beast.” It felt kind of contrived, and due to the whole captivity thing, I found it hard not to be a little uncomfortable. He never outright abuses her (is quite the gentleman, outside of the whole OH HEY YOU CAN'T LEAVE thing), and she is clearly a woman experienced and in full control of her own desires...just, Stockholm syndrome? I did THOROUGHLY approve of the way it ended, and I'm glad to see that the fourth book will continue Anne's story!4/5 stars overall, and I'll definitely be reading more by Kat Ross!Blog Twitter Bloglovin Instagram