Wowza, that's a lot of words about vampires...is what I would say, if this epic five book series wasn't actually a slow-burn romance between a vampiric activist looking to turn his blood-sucking society around and the single most stubborn woman in the world. 

This is a saga about everyday bravery, activism, journalism and the inalienable rights of people...but also giant cannibals, wise-cracking bank robbers with mysterious destinies and of course, fangly popped-collar jerks.