When I began reading Ignite, I classed it as Twilight fan fiction, simply because the whole initial scenario and premise are very similar to the hero/heroine first meet and plot of the well known vampire series. BUT, after the first few initial chapters I was quickly changing my mind. Kira is tough with enough powers to dust vampires without a sparkly boyfriend to save the day. In fact, throughout the second book it is she who saves him on several occasions. Luke is the perfect tortured best friend. Supportive, kind and totally in love with Kira, although she doesn’t love him in a romantic way. Tristan is a little overbearing, but no more than you would expect. He and Luke come to terms with their differences and become tentative friends. 


Simmer  carries the story further and finds Kira and Luke in Sonnyville, a haven for conduits. Amidst vampire attacks on the village, meeting her biological grandparents and strange new powers that seem to connect Kira and Luke mentally, there are enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.  I’m looking forward to reading Blaze, the next book in this series.