Long weekends rock. Finished re-reading Caitlin Kittredge's "Night Life" on Saturday. Before I completely forget all of the details (a distinct possibility, given that I re-read Kittredge's "Pure Blood" yesterday), it's time to write this review already.

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Book Review: Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge

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Melancholy. Loner. The struggle to define self. Duality of nature – particularly highlighted when you’re dealing with a werewolf, a female, and an “insole” (packless) were at that … who is also a police detective.

Luna Wilder is a strong-minded female heroine (what can I say, my favourite kind!) whose strength lies in both her character and in her physique. She can think on her feet AND take care of herself. Most of the time. Although she does tend to get herself into trouble (managing the whole act first and think later trait can be a bit of a challenge for her), Luna is fortunate enough to pull other strong people into her life who can help.

One of these people is Redback pack were leader Dmitri Sandovski. Yep, there is chemistry. Bad boy. But – of course – good for her. Sure, it’s a cliché but hey, when it’s as well-written as this, it’s a cliché to enjoy … again and again.

Luna is far from perfect. But it is those imperfections and underlying vulnerabilities – however much she tries not to show it – that make her that much more interesting as a main character.

The plot: mystery with a dash of the dark-and-dangerous (but of course not to you) male. Magic, blood and mayhem ensue.

It’s a fairly graphic murder mystery, so if you’re looking for swashbuckling fluff with polka dots and unicorns, this isn’t the book for you.

But if you’re looking for a book to get lost in for a few hundred pages, or a new urban fantasy heroine (and/or author) to follow, I highly recommend this book.

I’ve read it twice now, and I’m sure I’ll pick it up again.