Anya Bast takes a new approach to vampire erotica in The Chosen Sin, the first book in her new series that has a dash of sci-fi.
In The Chosen Sin, Bast calls her vampires the Chosen, a minority that is frequently descriminated against. The Shining Way commune, however, provides a haven for vampires and succubare looking for a place to call home. But is there a darker side to this seemingly idyllic city? That’s a question a pair of investigators are determined to find the answer to.
Driven by a need for revenge, Daria, one half of the detecting duo, agrees to become Chosen in order to infiltrate the domed city. Her target is the founder of the city whom Daria is convinced must be involved in illegal activities and who also is the prime suspect in a kidnapping.
Daria is partnered with Alejandro, a vampire agent for the Governing Body of Chosen (GBC). He is assigned to make Daria into a Chosen then together, posing as lovers, they find themselves accepted into the Shining Way.
Once inside the commune, however, it quickly becomes clear that Alejandro has another mission as well — a personal one to win Daria’s heart … and body.
Personally, I found the concept of a vampire commune intriguing and liked that their society was the most human-like I’ve ever read. Instead of being wealthy recluses they have to work and find their place in society just like everyone else — some even worked in a factory! I also liked that there were two levels one could achieve in the conversion process, becoming either vampire, the upper level and one not many humans could reach, or succubare, a creature that feeds off lust.
The Chosen Sin features some hot and kinky sex, but I feel it would have benefited from a bit more action of the kickass variety. As for the sci-fi elements, they’re present but minimal — basically in the form of colonization of other planets.
Overall, I felt the The Chosen Sin was well written and the story wrapped up nicely, getting the series is off to a strong start. I’m anxious to see where it goes next.
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(16 votes, average: 4.31 out of 5)
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November 3rd, 2008 at 3:37 pm
liked the book
November 14th, 2008 at 9:16 am
I thought the book had great potential that was squandered in a few key areas. First, Daria was unconvincing as attempting (badly) to stay away from anything physical from Alejandro. It was childish in the situation she was in. The physical scenes were great, the premise was great, but the delivery didn’t. It was an average book, nothing to get worked up over.
November 28th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
This book was way too sexy. It needed romanceof the deeper kind, aswell as sex. The characters were definately lacking personality, but the storyline in general was good. It had a lot of bite and could be gripping, but a bit more action would have given it the wow factor.
December 17th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I thought the book was amazing, I’m into a little bit of suspense, vampire, romance, sex, horror, and this book was all in one for me. I would recommend this book to someone who is into sex and vampires alot. GREAT BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 am
Never having read a book like this one before the sex sences made me say omg and blush a bit but it was worth the read for the original storyline and the characters were apealing and likable all up a very good read.
January 5th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
I enjoyed this book. I’m so glad to see that it is going to be a series. Daria is likable, good sex and vamp action. I love the sci-fi mix, it doesn’t get any better than vamps in space. Can’t wait for number 2.
January 16th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I loved everything about this book,the setting the imagery everything was outstanding i give it 5 starts all the way