This is a fun mashup/satire of class and gender warfare, vampire fighting (with Lord Byron, you know, from books), immortal vampire cults, giant psychic eagles, and low slapstick comedy. There's also a somewhat inept talking castle (named Castle). The art is minimalistic (see cover) and the author/artist's ability to convey emotion and character motivation in the slightest line-shift is impressive.
It is irreverent and bloody (vampires, yo) and full of groan-worthy puns and lots and lots (and lots) of sporran jokes. The art is 'net-comic' style, with computer drawn, textured, and lettered graphics and suits the story well. My youngest (university aged) minion and I agreed that it was a ripping yarn with great (if silly) characters and a lolloping plot.
I can't find anything about which to object. It's funny and violent and very bloody. With sporrans. Readers who object to puns (or fun) will likely find it hard going. I heartily wish the author/artist/creator the brightest of futures and a successes.
Five stars
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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