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First Bite

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This was a cute book, it was kind of predictable but cute. I liked how the characters were developed and the story like. I also like that it was a pretty quick read. The ending was ok.

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I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. Cute cover. A very cute fantasy/vampire movie. It is very light hearts and a bit cheesy.. like a Hallmark type style writing. So if you are looking for a fun girl read you might want to give it a try.

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Misty Summers is bit by a rogue vampire and becomes a student of the Meta Mundane council. She is blindsided to find out she was bit and has transformed. Working for a Private Investigator she now has some special talents that help solve several cases. This is a light-hearted first book in a new series, Accidental Vampire PI. This book does a good job introducing characters for future books and establishes a potential romance.

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Talk about the first date from hell. Misty Summer's ends up becoming a vampire on the worst date of her life. But it kind of makes her a better PI. Great start to a knew mystery series. Can't wait to read the next one.

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Very fun! I love mysteries and paranormal stuff so this was right up my alley. Love the main character and the story. Magical and fabulous. I definitely want more

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Fun, quirky, romance, mystery and vampires. Did I mention a talking cat. This is a a great start to the series. Be warned, the dialogue is not standard American speech which makes it fun for some and awkward for others. Broaden your horizon I say.

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I had fun and found this book highly entertaining. Good plot and character development, interesting world building.
I can't wait to read another book in this series
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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After a horrible date, MIsty gets attacked but somehow winds up back home in her bed with no idea how she got there. Turns out some random dude turned her into a vampire and ran. She is pretty oblivious to the changes in her own body, or the fact her cat is talking to her... I did like the PI part, and how she and Rowan worked together to solve one of the harder cases.
I think that this series has potential, but I didn't love the writing style or our main character. There were quite a few things that were that weren't important but were described weirdly specifically, which kept taking me out of the story.

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2.5 stars- The premise for this book is fun, but the quality of the writing just isn’t great. The dialogue is often stilted and some phrasing used is awkward. There wasn’t a whole lot of character development for Misty, and even less for Rowan (her love interest). I did enjoy Winston’s character.
A few of the awkward bits that stood out to me enough to highlight them:
- Misty calls a missing girl “stout, but cute”….kind of offensive
- Misty’s friend comes over to apologize for setting up her bad date and the book says “Courtney turned and faced me as if she were staring down a firing squad. She had her honey-brown hair parted on one side and softly draped across her forehead with a bump in back for a sophisticated yet casual look.” This is so weirdly specific when it’s not even necessary.
- When Misty’s friend has apologized, Misty she decides her about her being turned into a vampire. While trying to figure out how to explain it, her friend “After a minute or so, she motioned hurry up with her hand.” That’s just weird and rude. It doesn’t fit with the friend’s character.
- Instead of her shoes tennis shoes or sneakers, she calls them “sports shoes”. Who says that?
Those were just a few specific things that irked me, but really just the writing in general is immature. It seems like something a young student would write. Maybe it just needs more editing?
Even though the writing isn’t good, I maybe like the story enough to read more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Blazing Sword Publishing for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!

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Such a refreshing change for the accidental vampire to be young. Most of the books in this genre are over 40 female characters.
I found the heroine charming and well aware of her limitations so far, especially as a rookie PI.
I look forward to the next book in the series.

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his was an entertaining cosy mystery that kept me entertained from start to finish. Missy stepping up as a PI while her boss dealt with family issues was highly entertaining. I love a heroine with a cat and this book doesn't disappoint. I would love to wake up one morning and be able to speak with my pets. (minus the undead part)

This is a series I will definitely be following and I can't wait to read the next one.

I received an arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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A murder mystery and vampires? Sign me up! This book had everything I love! I am so very, very happy and thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me a copy of this fantastic, wonderful, terrific book in advance for my honest review! I read it in one sitting! I highly, highly, highly recommend. The characters, plot, mystery -- everything was fantastic. The author know how to tell a story!

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Misty works as a secretary for a PI, who suddenly rushes away to stop his wife from leaving. She decides to pick up a few of his cases and has some luck. Did I mention she was attacked and changed into a vampire? Helps her do her job, and the cute wizard who is helping doesn't hurt either. Fun and fast paced first book in a series. Looking forward to reading more. Highly recommend.

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So good. I really enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed Winston, I'm sure if my cat could behave like him, it would be a better world. The change for Misty was different. Now impatiently waiting for the next book.
I highly recommend this book.
This review was given freely and honestly..
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So at first when reading this book it started out kind tough to get into just the first character or so, bc to me the writing was a bit annoying and felt like it was written by a kid but as I read on it got much better and I really got into this book and enjoyed it.
a cozy mystery with a paranormal flare
such a fun book, about a "newbie" vampire. such a different type of book than other vamp themed ones
it stood out
loved her "day" job at her not P.I., P.I. job lol
the investigations, helping her boss and the people in the cases just brought it all together and you really got to see who she was even as a new vamp
loved her cat and their conversations (adorable added element)
great fun read
I am so thankful to have been given a chance from the publisher, author and NetGalley to receive this ARC to give my voluntary honest review.

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Misty had a horrible blind date and to top it off was attacked on the way home. She wakes up to find out that she was turned into a vampire. When she goes to work, her boss tells her he may be shutting down and she'll need to find a new job. Deciding to take matters into her own hand, she continues working as a Private Investigator while he is out of town with the little known fact that she isn't licensed to be a PI. She does enlist the help of a witch, even though the Meta Mundane Council discourages mixing of supernaturals. The fact that he is super hot is a plus but she is not sure that he feels the same way.
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This is a great new spin on vampires. I love that Misty is working as a PI and must do some work for the council in order to hang out with her witch friend, Rowan. I think the part I would personally love, if it were me, was the fact that she can now hold conversations with her cat. Overall the book was a fun, lighthearted mystery with much promise for more in the series.
Many thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

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Misty Indigo Summers life in Majestic is simple. She is a secretary for the local PI and lives a simple life in a basement apartment with her cat Winston. She went on.a blind date from heck and ended up being attacked and turned into a vampire! Her boss skips town for an unknown amount of time and she decides to take his cases and solve them so she can keep her job and her paycheck, Misty stumbles upon a dangerous world of Vampires, witches and more. She uses her newfound powers to solve two missing person cases and develops forbidden feelings along the way.

This novel is a great start to this vampire PI series and I fell head over heels in love with her cat Winston! His constant begging for tuna and salmon, and keeping her grounded was my favorite thing about this book! This is a comfy cozy book that is perfect to snuggle and read. Avery Daniels take on the supernatural was phenomenal and more realistic than most books I have read about the paranormal. I can't wait to see where this vampire PI lifestyle takes our Ms, Summers in the future.

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I really like to read paranormal cozies because they are fun, light stories. I saw this one, and I thought I’d give it a try. This is exactly that: a cute, fun, light paranormal cozy. Misty is kinda of a timid person until she is turned into vampire. By the end of the book, she’s starting to come into her own. I really liked this story, and I will definitely read the next one. I’m intrigued by the rogue vampire, the council, and Misty and Rowan. I’m excited to see what’s next. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

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After the worst blind date of her life, Misty is attacked and turned into a vampire. She is introduced to a paranormal world she didn't know existed. Her boss, a private investigator, leaves town to try to salvage his marriage. In this paranormal cozy mystery, Misty tries to solve their cases and keep her job. This is a fun book with a hint of flirtation and hope for romance. This is a good start for this series and sets the pace for more adventure.

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This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Blazing Sword Publishing and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.


Cute, fun paranormal cozy mystery. A new series I look forward to reading more.

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