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Seventeen-year-old Tosh and her father move from Portland, Oregon, to Paris. It's a dream come true for Tosh. Then she meets a cute expat named Nick, who introduces her to another side of the city, including the catacombs. He introduces her to a group of his friends; among them is Le Bec, a street artist with his own secret. A secret that has far-reaching consequences.

What worked: Fast-paced romp through Paris catacombs that hide a deadly secret. A secret that reveals that some paranormal legends might in fact be real.

Tosh's excitement about living in Paris is threatened by rumors that, in fact, have truth. I liked her excursions through Paris with the cute neighbor Nick. The chemistry between the two develops quickly. He introduces her to some of his friends, including Le Bec, a street artist with a creepy vibe. Tosh isn't the only person who finds Le Bec's behavior unwelcome. Another fellow artist, Noor, feels the same. Le Bec makes fun of her art to the point where it's almost harassment. I'd say he's almost a one-dimensional character. His creepy behavior triggers negative memories of a classmate who harassed Tosh while she was in Portland. While the rest of the group dismisses him as quirky, Tosh's intuition tells her otherwise.

When Tosh is attacked, she finds to her horror that maybe the rumors of vampires might be true. Her transformation is intriguing as it's not the stereotypical Twilight vampire turning. Tosh's housekeeper has her own secret regarding vampires. I wanted to know more about these vampire slayers and exactly what part her family played in it.

My only issue with this story was that the protagonist was able to solve her problem so quickly. It seemed too quick. But I liked how Tosh and her friend Noor stood up to the evil and fought back against the misogynistic villain.

Paris, with its Eiffel Tower and delicious croissants, collides with a more sinister secret that lies beneath the surface. Perfect for fans of Paris and those who love a good paranormal tale.