In the past years, each time I saw the cover of this book, simply decided on another title. I have to confess not even the summary drew my attention. One December day, decided to read it and now I feel like I waited too long. Cover love is sometimes a scary thing.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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About this book from goodreads
From the author of the popular Weather Warden series comes the debut of an exciting new series set in Morganville, Texas, where you would be well advised to avoid being out after dark.
College freshman Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation. When Claire heads off-campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new roommates don't show many signs of life, but they'll have Claire's back when the town's deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood.
First, the story pacing kept me reading. It is almost addictive what Rachel Caine writes. The characters are likable and seem like people we can find any day. Story-wise, the book seems predictable but it has unexpected twists that compensate for this; for example Michael's storyline achieves this purpose.
Of all the characters, Claire is my favorite after all. She is innocent and studious, probably had been sheltered by her parents, but when arrives at Morganville she adapts. She uses her qualities to survive. She is immature and naive to a point to endanger her life but, she is a character that surely will thrive on that vampire infested environment.
Great ending in Glass House. Can't wait to read the next book. Want to know what happens next.
OK you've convinced me to give the Morganville Vampire series a try! I've been seeing them all over Amazon and whatnot for what seems like forever, but there's so many vampire books I've been like "meh" but I can't resist books that take place in a school setting etc, and the rest sounds really intriguing! Great review, totally picking this one up soon!
ReplyDeleteApril @ My Shelf Confessions
I am with you on judging a book by its cover. I will read a book with an unappealing cover, but it has to be something that was recommended to me in one shape or form.
ReplyDeleteI love a book that can grab my attention and keep me engaged. I am a freak for pacing. Thanks for the great review and recommendation. See, now the cover wont get in my way. :)