Filthy Rich Vampires: For Eternity

Filthy Rich Vampires - 3-star Romantasy

Whispers & Pages am 21.12.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2682108
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

In the first two books of the series, we get a solid introduction to the main characters, their lives, and their evolving relationship, while gradually being drawn into the world of vampires and other supernatural creatures. The story doesn’t introduce any dazzling or groundbreaking concepts, but it doesn’t need to. Its simplicity is precisely what makes it work. Unfortunately, books three and four left me disappointed. I repeatedly found myself asking, “Why?” as events unfolded with little to no buildup or clear motivation. In general, I’m not a fan of virgin FMC trope, but that’s really personal preference. I also cringed every time the word “pet” was used as an endearment. I’ve never liked it, and I liked it even less in the context of “pet humans.” One element I found particularly odd was how Thea learns to tap into her magic: by listening to music and seeing notes floating in the air around her. This felt overly whimsical and far too far-fetched to me. While I usually enjoy multiple POVs, adding Lysander’s, Aurelia’s, Jaqueline’s and Camila’s relationships on top of the main storyline felt excessive. The narrative became chaotic, constantly jumping from one scenario to the next, with increasingly overcomplicated plot elements layered on top. At its core, this is Thea and Julian’s story, and it should have remained just that. I genuinely liked Lysander’s and Sebastian’s characters and was always interested in learning more about them. The most disappointing character for me was Sabine. For someone portrayed as a Grand Dame, that presence never truly came through. I kept hoping that, once Thea proved herself worthy of her son, the dynamic between them would change, but it never did. I really wanted to like Sabine, but I never did. Then there’s Dominic … or rather, the lack of him. As an ancient vampire and Julian’s father, he was completely overshadowed by his wife. The story could have done without him altogether, which felt like a wasted opportunity. As someone who enjoys smut scenes, I must say that they weren’t particularly impressive. Over time, they became repetitive and eventually lost their impact. Ultimately, this story didn’t need four books, yet it left me with too many unanswered questions and a lingering sense of incompleteness. Story: 2.75 - 3 ⭐️ Spice: 2