
'Halfway to the Grave' by Jeaniene Frost follows the story of Cat, a half-vampire vampire hunter who forms an alliance with Bones, a full-blood vampire bounty hunter. Together, they hunt down a group of vampires who are involved in human trafficking for blood. The story is filled with action, humor, and a developing romance between the main characters. Cat's unique background and vulnerabilities blend well with Bones' centuries-old wisdom, breaking down her prejudices and leading to a deep connection between them. The plot is solid with well-paced action, witty dialogue, and a mix of violence and romance that keeps the readers engaged.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of sexual assault, violence, and trauma, as it addresses Cat's mother's rape by a vampire, which underpins the protagonist's motivations.
Has Romance?
The romance is a central focus, with significant chemistry and tension between Cat and Bones, culminating in steamy scenes.
From The Publisher:
Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father-the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.
In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner-are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.
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3 comment(s)
(*signed @ 2016 NOLA StoryCon)
I wanted to enjoy this funny little PNR but it became too sexist and racist for me to stomach much of it.
This was alright. Pretty big focus on sex, sexual inneundo and romance though and I'm not sure it really added anything to the story. The 'I love you's' came out of nowhere and felt insincere, farfetched and unrealistic. Would have been a stronger story if they had just liked each other and dated and let the emotions grow. I didn't really feel like I connected to any of the characters, they all fell like of flat. I liked Bones but Cat was kind of boring. The story itself was average. There were some great lines that had me chuckling but overall lacks depth. Not sure if I'll pick up the next one. 2 stars.
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