I Am the Wild by Karpov Kinrade

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Recently had the wonderful opportunity to meet the lovely authors behind this book. I’m a huge fan of their other series- Vampire Girl. During our conversation, Lux asked me if I had read I Am The Wild– which I had not yet had the pleasure. Fast forward a week and I’m basking in my post book consumption glow.

This book starts out with an odd job advertisement that Eve oddly feels drawn to. (Ladies, in real life I HIGHLY discourage you from taking a newspaper offered by a transient and going to a job interview with no description. That’s how you end up dead in a dumpster.) Alas, this is paranormal awesomeness so Eve ends up with an AMAZING job offer instead of what would happen to us normal folks.

At this point I would be remiss if I didn’t introduce you to the Night brothers. All smoking hot, mysterious, and successful lawyers. Sebastian is the first brother to be introduced and in the story and therefore I felt drawn to his character compared to the other 3.

I don’t want to share too much and accidentally rob you of discovering the characters and surprises yourself. There were a few “what the heck” surprises including one MAJOR (yes, I had to type that in all caps to emphasize) plot twist at the end. Actually, perhaps it’s more of a cliff hanger? I’m not sure which is the appropriate term but when you read it you’ll know what I’m referring to.

While I love the authors and this book I wanted to share two thoughts. They are very, very minor complaints and perhaps once you read the book you’ll disagree with me. First, I felt like there was a bunch of name dropping that wasn’t necessary. For example, Count Dracula and Albert Einstein. I didn’t feel they were necessary and in the case of Count Dracula I would have enjoyed a new character verses relying on the mystic and myths that accompany Dracula’s persona. Second complaint- part of vampire lore that I enjoy the most is the mystery, secrecy, and cunning abilities vampires have crafted over centuries of experiences. Within a few days of being hired Eve is welcomed into the Night brother’s home and most important business affairs. It would have been more realistic had they kept some separation. In regards to the cunning abilities it’s Eve who “saves the day” with her higher level thinking. Where were the intelligent, highly successful vampires who have been attorneys for ions?!?



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