Normally, I like my vampires to run towards the evil, bloodthirsty death machine type. Every once in a while, it's fun to give my brain a break from some of the heavier stories I usually read. Dark Roots does just that. It leans heavily towards dark fantasy, with an interesting premise. It's very well-written, and I had a good time with it. I'm interested in reading the rest of the trilogy. 3.75 stars