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Genre: Adult, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, shape shifters, fairies
Pages: 312
Point of View: First (Fortitude)
Released: May 7, 2013
Predictability: 4 out of 5 (Where 1 is George RR Martin (If the characters make a plan or think about the future I know it isn’t going to go that way.) And 5 is Cinder (where I guessed what was going to happen long before it did, but it was still a great book.)
Source: I got this book for Christmas yay!
Warning: Violence and gore (mentions child rape)
My Rating: 8/10 Stars
My Summary:
Fortitude Scott works at a coffee joint, due to his useless degree in film theory. His roommate owes him months of rent and his girlfriend is cheating on him. He’s also a vampire, or he will be after he transitions. Something he dreads and is doing everything he can to postpone.
When a girl is killed and two others are kidnapped and Fort knows a vampire is responsible he can’t just do nothing.
My Review:
By now you all probably know how much I love a funny and sarcastic protagonist, but Fort upped the ante by being a nerd too! I loved all the geeky references!
These are some of the most unique vampires I’ve read about. (And I have a bit of a vampire addiction as long as it isn’t a romance book) Also there’s the Kitsune, (fox shape shifters with illusion magic) which are a favorite of mine from Japanese mythology and they were also really well done.
Fort’s full name is Fortitude and his siblings are Prudence and Chivalry. His family are vampires, so they have questionable morals, but despite not being exactly good people they were interesting and I liked them. Fort and Suzume the fox were my favorites though.
A few reviewers complained because Fort is very much a doormat and a wimp, but I could relate to him and I figured that way he has room to grow into being a hero. (It’s only when a previously strong character gets weak that annoys me)
This book was quick and enjoyable. Feels like more. 🙂
SPOILER FREE SEQUEL REVIEWS
IRON NIGHT
Pages: 305
Released: January 7, 2014
Warning: Violence and gore (mentions torture)
My Rating: 9/10 Stars
My Summary:
Fortitude has a new job and a new roommate, both improvements from last year. Iron Night takes place four months after the end of Generation V and Fort’s been working out with his older brother Chivalry. He’s also gotten to be good friends with the Kitsune Suzume, which comes with its own problems. When someone is murdered and dumped in Fort’s apartment, his family dismisses it as a human matter, but Fort can’t let it go.
My Review:
I liked this book as much as the first and the mystery and plot were even better! The growing friendship between Suzume and Fort was great! I was afraid because Suze is a tough character to pull off because she’s so complicated and unpredictable, but she was even more fun in this book!
Chivalry isn’t in the book much, because he’s spending more time with his dying wife, but we got more Prudence instead. She’s a scary character, a true vampire at heart. I enjoyed watching her relationship with Fort. (Is it wrong to like a Sociopath?)
I liked the new characters that were added as well, mostly the potential love interest. She was cute and sweet and perfect for Fort. Even though I liked her I still want Fort and Suzume to get together because I love them both, but oh boy would that be a whirlwind of a romance.
TAINTED BLOOD
Pages: 306
Released: November 4, 2014
Warning: Violence and gore
My Rating: 8/10 Stars
My Summary:
While Chivalry is spending time with his dying wife, Fortitude’s been put in charge of the family business. Along with his new partner the Kitsune Suzume. It’s been mostly quiet for the first month he’s been in charge, but now the head werebear (don’t call them that) has been murdered and it’s up to Fort to investigate.
My Review:
I enjoyed the growing relationship between Fort and Suzume. They trust each other more now and confide in one another. And joke of course. (I want a friend like Suzume!)
I like how in each book we learn more about this world. Here we not only learned about the werebears, but also a little bit about the ghouls who run funereal homes and do autopsy’s.
There was of course still plenty of family drama. I didn’t like Chivalry as much, but I feel like I understand Prudence better. (Yep she’s psycho)
It was strange that Fort had the family behind him for once and all of their resources. (Which surprisingly didn’t help much) I didn’t think this mystery was as well done as the previous ones, but that could be because I figured it out right away. The ride to get there was still really fun. I just love these books!
The fourth book, Dark Ascension will be published on August 4th 2015. I can’t wait!
If you like Generation V, I recommend Hold my Closer Necromancer by Lish McBride. (Or if you like Necromancer, Generation V) They’re quite different, but the tone is the same.
Do you ever do that, find a book you love and go looking for another just like it?
Oddly enough I searched for another like Generation V, but couldn’t find one. A week later I started Necromancer and was pleasantly surprised.
If anyone knows of another book like Generation V, please let me know! 🙂
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I’m dying to get started on this series! I have the first two books, I just need TIME!!! So glad you loved them. Oh, and I didn’t know there was a fourth book coming out:-D
I hope you make time for them, because I really think they’re worth it. Thanks. I’m glad that it wasn’t just a trilogy, even if that means that the big plot goes a little slower.
“Is is wrong to like a sociopath?” – No, but it might not be very healthy… 😉 These sound fun
I can’t help it I like sympathetic villains and anit-heroes, they’re just so complex. And yes these books are fun!
As long as it only applies to your book choice and not your real life friends you should be safe 😉
lol good point! Yes, only fictional sociopaths.
I have this high on my wishlist to buy soon! It just sounds like it has so many things I look for in a read like this. I am so happy you enjoyed all three books!
Have a lovely weekend Molly! 😀
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them too, I definitely recommend this series. I hope you had a nice weekend too.
I’m not generally a vampire fan (with the exception of Matthew Claremont), but these do sound fun! And probably not quite the same vibe, but have you read the Spook Squad series by Keri Arthur? Just a touch of romance, but they are mainly paranormal spy/conspiracy mysteries… with a really interesting heroine. They were re-released last fall.
I’d never heard of Mathew Claremont, I’ll have to look that one up. Yes these are fun books, I love a protagonist with a sense of humor. I have heard of Keri Arthur but I haven’t read anything by her. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll add her to my list. 🙂
I got kind of vampired out a few years back. Haven’t read any vampire fiction in a while. This one sounds kind of different. Not sure if it’s my sort of thing, though.
When I read a book I really like, I don’t necessarily go in search of similar things, but I will often look at what else the author has written. Sometimes there are similar books on their list, but other times there’s some really different stuff… which is great, too. (When I really like a book, it’s often because it’s unique or has a unique writing style… which makes finding similar books rather difficult!)
Yeah I know what you mean. For a while I had to bee really careful around vampire books, because they were all romance and not really fantasy. When someone says funny protagonist I’m there. 🙂
I do that too, when I find a good author I have to read everything they’ve ever written, because it’s so hard to find similar books because you’re right the best ones are unique.
Looks like Iron Night was your favorite so far — and it was mine as well! Thanks for the recommendation of the Necromancer book, I will keep my eye out for that. I love the humor of Generation V and if this is similar then count me in.
Yep, Iron Night was the best! I’m glad it was your favorite too. I hope you enjoy the Necromancer book. I don’t know what it was about that book, but I just kept thinking of Generation V. I’m reading the sequel now and it’s still good, but not nearly as good as the first.
Yeah, another fan. I don’t know of any like it no, it is my go to UF at the moment.
I’m addicted! It’s a shame she hasn’t written anything else. At least she seems to be writing them quickly. Thanks for trying to think of something similar.
Ooh Generation V seems fantastic seeing as I love funny and sarcastic characters! I will have to check it out on GR.
Brilliant review, Molly! <33
Thanks! Yeah funny and sarcastic characters are my weakness! I was laughing out loud through these books! I hope you enjoy them too.
I so love this series and I’m glad you got to read the books, I was so curiou to see your feelings about them a nd I’m happy to see you enjoyed them! I so can’t wait for the next one. Fort is fun right? And I just love suze! Great reviews Molly!
I just had to try them, so many people that I trust (yourself included) liked them. I’m so glad I did, you were right! Thanks! I can’t wait for the next one either. I’m curious if the Assertion in the title means Fort will finally become a full vampire.
These sound awesome and like something Id love. I love a funny and sarcastic MC as well!! Thanks for pointing these out to me 🙂
You’re welcome. 🙂 I hope you do like them. Funny and sarcastic main characters are the best!
I do like a well-written vampire book and I haven’t heard of this series. I am glad you liked it so much. I will have to look for it! 🙂
It’s become harder to find a well written vampire book in recent years. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
I’m not generally a love of vampire-themed books or movies but you do cover the series well here and I appreciate the time you took crafting your reviews.
It is tricky anymore to find a good vampire book. (One that isn’t really romance in disguise) Which is why I hadn’t read this sooner. Thank you! 🙂
I had planned to tell BF to get it for my bday 😉 But dang, now there are other books I neeed
I’d definitely prioritize these books, but I know what you mean, it’s so easy to get distracted by new titles.
Hmm, I have never heard of this series! I was really anti-vampire for awhile,but then I read the Sookie Stackhouse books, so I was pro-vampire, but then the end of that series was awful, so I am back to being iffy about Vampires. Though this does sound like quite a fun series, maybe I will give it a try sometime! I hope you are able to find more like it soon 🙂
I love vampires, but for a while it seems they were all actually romance books. I read the first few Sookie Stackhouse books, but I stopped on the one where the vampire went missing. (like book 3) I heard that series didn’t end well, that’s a shame. This is a really fun series though! I hope that you give it a shot. (and like it of course) Thanks! I’m still trying, but I haven’t found many good urban fantasys.
I’m surely gonna read these as I love Vampires! Great reviews Molly 🙂
Yay, I’m glad! I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did. Thanks!
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I’ve been told that this series is a MUST for Urban Fantasy readers, so it’s part of my 2015 plan. Maybe I should binge on these books too to get ’em out of the way. Thanks for the reviews, I’m even more pumped about getting started now!
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Yay I’m glad I’ve made you excited to read these books. I haven’t read many urban fantasys but now I’m trying to find some with funny protagonists since I loved these so much. I hope you enjoy them too!
I kind of like the sound of the Fort’s personality, I don’t consider those negative traits because they are so different from all the other average male protagonists, you know? Plus, like you said, easier to relate to. I’m glad you liked this series, great reviews!
I really enjoyed Fort’s character for exactly those reasons. So many male leads in fantasy are just the same character used over and over again. I’d rather someone like Fort than the arrogant bad boy any day. Thanks! I hope you try this series. (and enjoy it)
Were you not the one introducing me to Generation V? I think I bought it after reading your review. And did mention my encounter with Ktisune vampires in The Vampire Diaries series? I kinda forgot. 😛
Nope wasn’t me. This was my first review of Generation V. I’m glad to be a good second opinion though. I didn’t know about the Kitsune vampires, that sounds just weird. I hope you like the book!
Funny, sarcastic, nerd and vampire to-be? Wow, that sounds like truly unique combination. And I am all for unique reads. Thanks for bringing this series to my attention 🙂
Yes Fort is a unique protagonist and I loved him. Surprisingly he’s my second favorite character, his friend Suzume takes first place. She’s just so much fun and unpredictable. You’re welcome. I hope you like them too.
Yes they are some of the most unique vampires I’ve read about too! And I agree I also want a friend like Suzume!! lol So glad you enjoyed these!
Thanks! I’m so glad I took your suggestion and finally read these books! Suzume is one of the best characters I’ve ever read! It would never be boring being friends with her.
I’m not much for vampires or shape shifters but something about that first book just looks like it would be a fun read!
It was a very fun read. I know how you feel there are just so many books out there right now with vampires and shape shifters. I’m a fan of vampires, but I usually don’t like shifter books.