This is the second large book that I read (and I read 3 more paranormal/UF’s while I was at it) that gets it’s own review. Another lengthy and convoluted story that let me down in more ways than one.
- Title: The Fallen Blade
- Author: Jon Courtnay Grimwood
- Type: Paranormal historical epic; book 1 of a trilogy
- Genre: Renaissance Venice with werewolves, vampires, witches, and murderous families
- Sub-genre: Historical UF about a young vampire with no memory who falls for a young heiress and is trained as an assassin
- My Grade: D+ to C- (2.5*)
- Rating: PG-13 to NC-17
- Length and price: Plus novel – about 120,000+ words $10-12 with list of $14.99
- Where Available: Available at most bookstores
- FTC Disclosure: purchased from online bookstore (more…)