Author: Rachel Caine
Genre: YA urban fantasy
Pages: Paperback, 242
Published: 2008
Opening Line: "It was hard to imagine how Claire's day -- even by Morganville standards -- could get any worse . . . and then the vampires holding her hostage wanted breakfast."
Favorite Line: "What the hell are you supposed to be?" He asked.
"Harlequin."
"Isn't that a Batman villain?" (Pg 239)
"In the college town of Morganville, vampires and humans have learned to live in relative peace. still, students like Claire Danvers know that after dark, studying can take a backseat to staying alive But the tenuous good-neighbor policy is really turned on its head with the arrival of Mr. Bishop.
"Bad to the bone, the ancient old-school vampire cares nothing about harmony. Staying at the top of the food chain is enough. What he wants from the town's living and dead is unthinkably sinister. It's only at a formal ball attended by vampires and their human dates that Claire realizes Bishop's plan -- and the elaborately evil trap he's set for the warmblooded souls of Morganville . . ."-- Jacket copy
Thoughts: This is another return to Morganville where the vampires rule and the people only come out in daylight. However, this simple living arrangement is about to change. Three strong, scary vamps have come to town in order to take control from the Founder, Amelie. When family and friends become sucked into the power play, Claire must do something to stop the takeover.
While there are people out there that do not like these books, I really enjoy this series. Granted, it is a little annoying to dig through all the teenage angst. While Claire is the youngest, aside from the vampires, the oldest character might be Michael at around 19-20. Needless to say, they haven't completely outgrown it.
It is hard to fully talk about this book without giving anything away. The character development was good. Caine showed the readers a completely different side of Amelie. All the characters are put into situations where they must make some sacrifices. They are very hard decisions, and I feel as though Caine is really testing the depth of their character.
The problem that I consistently have with these books revolves around Monica and her friends. All three of the girls act as though they never left high school. They take the role of Claire's bullies. While I didn't go to a community college in a small town, this really seems out there for me. I can accept that some kids never grow up, but it still feels too campy. And, after antagonizing Claire and her friends throughout the whole book, Monica is quick to step up when needed. Granted, it usually serves her best interest.
On a side note, my favorite character is Myrnin ^__^
Rating: 3/5
Currently: Either Halfway to the Grave or Lord of Misrule
Pages: 2019
Horro/Urban Fantasy Challenge: 4/24
Current Progress:
6/50 books
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