Book review: Traitors by Carrie Clevenger

Crooked Fang was one of my favorite books this year, so I was excited to be getting back to Xan Marcelles and his complicated life. This outing however is very straightforward, and I feel a little let down. Traitors is not a bad story, but compared to the many twist and turns of the first book, it plays out pretty straightforward without any surprises. Xan is contacted about killing a group of vampires, and he does, and that’s the story.

Coming along on this bloody road trip is Nin, a vampire from the first book, who provides a bit of balance to Xan’s rough character. She’s an interesting lady, and I think she makes a fine partner for Xan. But I do admit, all throughout this book, I kept wondering, what happened to Tabitha? She’s briefly mentioned near the end, so I know she’s okay. But I rather liked her in the first book, and I was holding out hope that she might make an appearance this time around. Alas, no such luck.

The ending sets up the premise for the next book, a mission that Xan has no choice but to accept. I hope Nin will still be along for the ride in the next book, and I hope to see Tabitha again.

I give Traitors 4 stars, and I’d suggest it and Crooked Fang to fans of vampire fiction.