This was definitely a bloody and action packed novel. These stories characters were relatable, and it was refreshing to have a story with vampires that weren’t overly romanticized like so many novels do nowadays.

A forty something widow and hospice nurse moves to a new Line city in the middle of the desert to restart her life after the loss of her husband. Shortly after arriving she begins to realize there a far more dangers lurking in the dark corners of her new home than she could have ever imagined. When the creatures in the dark make their presence know, she and her two new found allies, an elderly hospice patient and a man that knows what hunts in the dark, must find a way through the war torn nightmare of a city to get to freedom. But an ancient evil pursues them with a hunger for blood and seeming unending resources and troops.

This made for an exciting read, and would be a good fit for action lovers. I would recommend this to fans of urban fantasy, horror and action novels. Hope you enjoy it as much or more than I did.

I REALLY wanted to like this boko. The cover is what drew me in. I love the themes and I think the general concept of the book is a swell idea! However, I stopped reading this book twice because it put me in a slump. I just wasn't into the writing style (maybe the age range? Felt cheesy and sometimes cringy to me) I did end up finishing it and I am glad I did. I don't think I would pick this book up on my own but I do see an audience that would enjoy what this book has to offer.

Thank you, NetGalley and publishers, for my copy.

I really enjoyed the beginning. It was strong and kept me engaged. However, the more I read, the more I realized I wouldn't like Mel as a character. My favorite character almost died multiple times, but somehow she was always the last one standing. She definitely has some attachment issues. I don't know if it's because of her job at the hospice ward, but she meets the kids once and suddenly develops a savior complex, feeling she needs to save them, even putting herself in danger. Well, I guess it wasn't suddenly, because she also felt like she needed to save her patients, even though she knew why they were in the ward in the first place. She chose this job knowing they would die in the end and gets upset about it. There were also some things that confused me. I'm just not satisfied with this read, and some of the decisions she made just upset me.

This started out strong but then once the vampires came - it started to get a bit cheesy. The dialogue got a bit cringey and I found myself skimming. I really wanted to love this because I did really like the beginning, but unfortunately it fell short for me. Thank you to Netgalley for the copy!

Set in a privatized skyscraper deep in the Mojave Desert, The Silver Castle is a futuristic vampire thriller that blends sci-fi dystopia with supernatural horror. It follows 42-year-old hospice nurse Melanie Sanger as she tries to rebuild her life—only to find herself pulled into a hidden conflict that spans centuries.

The setting is vivid and eerie, with a polished, high-tech city hiding dangerous secrets beneath the surface. While the worldbuilding is strong, it doesn’t always feel immersive. Still, the tension builds steadily, and the creeping sense of dread works well.

Melanie is a grounded and compelling protagonist. Her grief, resilience, and slow transformation are at the heart of the story. There’s a quiet romance, some morally complex choices, and a few standout side characters that elevate the narrative. The vampire lore isn’t totally unique, but the story delivers a fresh spin with corporate conspiracies and ancient orders at odds.

The final act leans more emotional than explosive, but it sticks the landing—and leaves the door open for more.

Smart, eerie, and quietly powerful—great for fans of dystopian horror and supernatural thrillers.

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