Other readers have slammed this book for being rushed or too light or fake. Well we are not talking Shakespeare here. The book has a nice little plot and all the loose ends get tied up in the end. The characters are whimsical and it was nice to read. The murder was not too horrible and I think the vampire aspect was amusing. This is the sort of book to read before going to bed, to take your mind off your own personal problems and take you out of yourself for a short while, and I found the book relaxing and entertaining. I plan to read other novels by this author.