I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. As an Anne Rice fan I was inclined to read this book (which I had previously entirely missed out in my reading) but I found that from the blurb on the back I was very disinterested and therefore it took me ages to get into it. Once I did however I found that it was exquisitely written and captivating much as I have come to expect of her novels.

This book focuses on Lestat and how he chose to face his undead existence until of course meeting with Raglan James (the body thief). The book draws you to wonder what will happen should he partake of this offer and presents itself in an enticing way, though to see what he does you'll simply have to read it!

The theme of the book does sound almost cringe-worthy but it is built up and made into essential reading, even from so much as the descriptions of the transitions of souls it is absolutely fascinating and the metaphors comparing god and faith into fire and flame. A truly wonderful descriptive piece.