Yes, yes, I've spent enough time with arrogant vampires to recognise a huff, thank you very much.

[ As novel as it might be to tease and nudge Gale, to cause him problem upon problem, he does have to admit that the book was a decent recommendation. He can't exactly lie about having enjoyed it, not when he had, and he doubts he would be entirely believed anyway.

Resisting the urge to roll his eyes, he sighs instead. ]

The main character was tolerable, given the fact that all I could picture was you, thanks to your determination to compare yourself. It was easy enough to figure out the conclusion, though I believe that was intentional for the more wise of readers. Plot points were written with care.

[ His expression twists into one of frustration. ]

Happy?