This book wasn't what I expected at all, and that's a *good* thing.
After reading Duncan's previous book, Alison's the Sensible One, and wanting to read more of her dialogue, I picked this one up. It doesn't disappoint; the characters have great interplay, even (especially?) when things are getting rough.
It's hard to provide a review without spoilers! The book is about Josie, and the people who've come into her orbit through her life. It deals with how Josie came to be, the mysteries around her parents, and - yeah, there's a vampire.
I left the story with a curious mix of being fulfilled and wanting more. I learned what I needed to know about Josie and her struggles - and successes to overcome - her situation, but could have stood more time with the vampire, and what happens next.
Beautiful Abomination could be a wonderful stepping stone into further tales of Canterbury (where the story is set), but doesn't need anything else to support it. If I could have one wish for Duncan's future works, it is to get longer stories - she has a knack for getting into people's heads, and I could stand a little more of that.
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