Another TBR.co recommendation. I was really rushing at the end of the cycle to get in all three recommendations before the new cycle started. This one was more of a light horror novel mixed with a paranormal romance.
The world seems to be roughly split into three zones: a sunny southern zone and a northern darker colder zone with a transition area in between that features a band that experiences extreme storms. The North is ruled by families of what are essentially vampires. However, instead of killing their victims, the vampire nobility hire blood maids who provide blood regularly as part of their duties. It's all seemingly very civilized.
Marion Shaw takes a job as a blood made to try to escape the poverty she was born in. The deal is that she fulfills her contract for 8 to 10 years and in return receives a pension that sets her up in luxury for the rest of her life. It's an appealing offer and Marion takes it. However, when she gets to the palace of the Countess Lisavet, Marion discovers an opulent but sinister world.
This was not my favorite read. It's not awful. In fact, there is a lot of good world-building. I think I just had a hard time with the overblown sensuality that was on full blast for large chunks of the book. Aside from that, the plot was a good one. The resolution was telegraphed fairly on, but there were a few surprises on the way. If horror and romance novels are your thing, it's a good recommendation.
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