Les vampires de Manhattan

Some parts of the vampire lore felt well-developed, but at times the hierarchy and powers seemed to shift unexpectedly. Did others find this confusing or intentional?

The glamorous school backdrop really heightens the stakes, but I'm curious if that came from a specific place or idea in the author's mind.

Some relationships seemed to develop very quickly, which made me wonder if this was to keep the pace lively or if there was another reason behind it.