Certain Dark Things

DNF@ 40%

So I wanted to love this and I kept pushing myself to read it but every time I did I would either fall asleep or contemplate putting it away. This book is so so boring. I'm 40 percent in and not much has even happened.

It's also CLUNKY. There is too much going on at once. There are multiple vampire species and all different names and cartels. It starts to feel like a history textbook. I honestly did not like the cartel aspect. Also, I found it weird that the author included an encyclopedia at the end of the book rather than describing vampires throughout the story. It was a bit confusing to read about a vampire you never heard of or can even pronounce.

I don't like the characters. Atl is flat, despite the author trying to make her appear mysterious and dark. The romance trope is poor as well and didn't need to be included.

It wasn't what I expected, and I cannot get through this. It needs more plot development and less focus on feeding information down the readers throat.

One positive would be the Aztec references and culture put into the book.

Thank you Tor Nightfire for an advanced paperback of Certain Dark Things in exchange for an honest review.