Title: A Bargain in Silver (Solis Invicti #1)
Author: Josie Jaffrey
Pub Date: July 12th 2017
Pages: 359
Format: Kindle
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If the price of safety is slavery, would you bargain your life? 

A Bargain in Silver is book one of Josie Jaffrey’s Solis Invicti paranormal romance series, set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic London. 

A deadly infection threatens to wipe out humanity. The only people who can stem its advance are the Silver, a vampiric race who offer a simple exchange: protection in return for blood and subservience. It’s not a deal that Emmy’s willing to make, but as her world burns around her she finds herself in the arms of the enemy and the line between oppressor and saviour begins to blur. 

After an attack by the infected, Emmy is rescued by the handsome Drew who introduces her to the world of the Silver. Desperate to escape subjugation and confused by her attraction to him, she gathers what remains of her surrogate family and plans to make a break for freedom. 

But despite her efforts to resist, she is drawn further into the intrigues of the mysterious Silver through the agency of their ruler, the Primus: Solomon. Emmy refuses to submit to the cold and detached Primus and an attempt on her life makes it clear that he is unable to protect her from the political machinations of his race. 

As the connection between them deepens she must choose between her desire and her will to rebel, but can she trust his intentions when everyone is after her blood?

2.5 Stars – It was okay

This had potential but I feel like the majority of the book was spent with Drew and Sol fighting over Emmy and her kinda hating/kinda liking both of them. 

What I liked about this book:
Unique view of vampires and zombies.
Solomon (Sol). He was the best character in this book. His worldview made sense. He seemed to be the most levelheaded of them all. I want Emmy to end up with him (but honestly he deserves better imo). 

What I didn’t care for:
Drew. He was over-the-top controlling and possessive from the beginning (silvering is not a valid excuse to act this way–being in instalove with someone does not take precedence over their own wishes and comfort). He also could have saved the trouble of Emmy being upset over her friends by telling the truth.

I don’t like the ‘silvering’ concept because that takes the choice out of falling in love with someone. 

The messy, complicated love triangle (most of the book is her changing her mind/feelings over the men). Cool plot but not much happened aside from thinking about them pretty vamps. 

I’m hesitant to read the rest of the series because I’m worried what the other books might do with the best character (Sol). I’m not too trusting that his character will be treated well later on but I guess I’ll see.