A review by steepedinstories
Vampire The Masquerade: Winter's Teeth #1 by Nathan Gooden, Tini Howard, Blake Howard, Devmalya Pramanik, Tim Seeley, Addison Duke
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eCopy in exchange for an honest review.
Before I read this, I didn't know that this was based on a tabletop role playing game. I have zero knowledge of the game but as far as I can tell that didn't impede my understanding of the story.
This single volume impressively packs a lot in it. There's lots going on with world-building, character introductions, different vampiric factions, and political dynamics. But all of it is done in such a way that I didn't find it confusing. Everything was also well-incorporated into the story that there are no huge information text dumps.
The political landscape of the Twin Cities was fascinating to read. I loved getting a glimpse of where the different factions fit. I think I'm most looking forward to seeing more of the nosferatu and how the political transition will play out.
As much as I loved the world-building and the politics, I think the strength of the story still lies with the characters. The are quite a few characters, which can be difficult to work with, but enough of their personalities came through in their limited number of scenes that I found I was able to connect with most of them. I am looking forward to getting to know them more in the next volumes. I'm especially curious about how Cecily and Ali's relationship will develop.
Vampire The Masquerade: Winter's Teeth volume 1 is a dark and rich vampiric read filled with dynamic characters and political intrigue that will leave you wanting to more.
Before I read this, I didn't know that this was based on a tabletop role playing game. I have zero knowledge of the game but as far as I can tell that didn't impede my understanding of the story.
This single volume impressively packs a lot in it. There's lots going on with world-building, character introductions, different vampiric factions, and political dynamics. But all of it is done in such a way that I didn't find it confusing. Everything was also well-incorporated into the story that there are no huge information text dumps.
The political landscape of the Twin Cities was fascinating to read. I loved getting a glimpse of where the different factions fit. I think I'm most looking forward to seeing more of the nosferatu and how the political transition will play out.
As much as I loved the world-building and the politics, I think the strength of the story still lies with the characters. The are quite a few characters, which can be difficult to work with, but enough of their personalities came through in their limited number of scenes that I found I was able to connect with most of them. I am looking forward to getting to know them more in the next volumes. I'm especially curious about how Cecily and Ali's relationship will develop.
Vampire The Masquerade: Winter's Teeth volume 1 is a dark and rich vampiric read filled with dynamic characters and political intrigue that will leave you wanting to more.