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Blurb:
Attending a vampire-themed masquerade party seems like a strange way to spend a night, but Nora is sick of frat parties and bars. Meeting Alec was just a bonus. Despite their immediate attraction, however, Alec is wary of involving himself with Nora, and when she pushes it, she discovers that Alec has secrets that could destroy them both. Is she willing to risk everything for a man she hardly knows? How far into darkness will he take her?

When Nora attempts to follow, however, things grow more complicated. Someone is hunting her – someone tied to a secret that goes back to the beginning of man. Soon, Nora finds herself drawn to two men, each with his own agenda. Can she save them both when one is destined to die?

A review by Cara

Bitter Fruits by Sarah Daltry is a book about Love, Forgiveness, Sacrifice, and Hope.

Usually, I’ve figured a book out two or three chapters in…it is very rare that a book keeps me guessing. I had all sorts of possibilities in my head about what might happen between Caleb, Alec, and Nora but just couldn’t pin one down. The ending was within the realm of possibilities I had imagined, but delivered so much more. There were so many twists and turns that I absolutely did not see coming, and the book ends on a big question mark (fingers crossed for another book, maybe?). I also have to warn any potential readers, if you are like me, you’ll be internet searching for all sorts of legends as you read (in case you’re wondering, Nora means light or honor). You know when a book engages a reader that much, that they want to learn more about the subject, it’s going to be a good read.

So, what to expect? This book is different from most other urban/paranormal fantasies. There is danger lurking close by, but the target and even the perpetrator is often blurry. You’re not exactly sure that the bad guy is such a bad guy, and feel sympathy for the oddest characters. This is not an action packed thriller, in fact, little description goes into the battle scenes. However, the strength of the characters shine through by their actions and words, and their battle prowess can’t be doubted when the ash starts to pile up. Of course, there is sex, and it is good sex, full of emotion and passion, always a plus.

This books marks the end of one way of life for the characters, and the beginning of something new and unique. I do hope that there is more to come, because I absolutely loved this book!

My only (minor) complaint, is that the first chapter starts stating it is 1963. You assume that time has passed when the second chapter begins, but no mention of date is explicitly stated; how much time has passed is not revealed until much later in the book. It would have been nice to know that the story began x years later, especially when considering the importance of the fifty year cycles.

Bottom Line Review: Definitely a must read!

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