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I was lucky enough to read THE IMMORTAL RULES when it was a 2012 Cybil's nominated book. Not another vampire book, I thought. Boy, was I dead wrong! And the second book ETERNITY CURE is even better than the first!

I mean, what's not to love? There's Allie, one kick-ass heroine who happens to love Zeke, a human. We first meet him in The Immortal Rules when Allie leaves him at Eden, the paradise without vampires. The ending was bittersweet as she has to leave because she's a vampire.

In Eternity Cure, Allie is on a mission to find Kanin, her mentor, who is being tortured by sociopath vamp Sarren. Then she stumbles on Zeke, who she thought she left back in Eden. While around him, she struggles with her human emotions and the 'monster' inside. They're on a race to find the cure for rabidism which is now not only killing humans but vamps as well.

I swear I was on the edge of my seat following Allie as she searched for Kanin. Her raw emotions she feels whenever she's around Zeke pull at your heartstrings and you hope they can be together. Theirs is a forbidden love. He's very much a human while she's a vampire. This is where it would have been so easy to do a Twilight turn. Instead the author digs deep into both characters and readers are rewarded with an awesome story that is guaranteed to keep you up late at night.

There's action, suspense, mystery, and also a love story. Plus, betrayal from those around her. Who can she trust?

I was sucked right into this story. There's twists and turns and major revelations from characters. Not everyone is what they seem to be including Zeke. Exactly what is his motive to find Allie?

And Stick is back! Here's another example where the author could have left him as the cowardly, weak friend who stabs Allie in the back by betraying her. No, instead we see him now in the vampire tower that Allie hated when she lived outside of the Fringe. Now he's Mr. Stephen and he has his own secrets which involve some unresolved issues with Allie.

Great pacing, dynamtic chemistry between not only Allie and Zeke but her blood brother Jackal. Loved the dialogue between these two. And what is behind the cure is another major 'omg' reveal.

The ending had me gasping. I seriously got chills. And there's one scene that is so heart wrenching, I had to stop reading for a few. I won't give any spoilers but do suggest you keep a box of tissues close by.

Emotion-packed vampire/dystopian tale with amazing writing and characters that make you hate to close the book. Plus some scream worthy revelations. Can't wait to read more!