Black Dawn

Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Now that the draug have infected Morganville no place is safe for Claire, Shane, Michael and Eve. Hiding in Founders square with a few remaining humans and vampires they fight for their survival against an enemy that travels by water. If things weren't bad enough Queen Vampire Amelia has been bitten by Master draug Magnus and is dying, Oliver is posed to take over as leader of Morganville, and Claire's is in danger because she is the only person that can Magnus.

As usual Rachel Caine as created another page turning novel full of twists and turns that were unexpected. What I like best about the Morganville Vampires series is that I am can never tell you whats going to happen next. Yes there is always danger, yes Clair and friends are always in the middle of danger, yes someone (usually a vampire) will betray Claire and friends causing more danger and yes Claire and friends will help once again save everyone but all the details are different and exciting.


I really enjoy this series and cant wait to get my hands on the next book.


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Deadlocked

Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The more things change in Bon Temps the more things stay the same in Sookie's life. It seems that everyone is moving forward and making changes except Sookie. Her best friend is about to give birth to twins, Her brother Jason is engaged, love is blooming all over Merlotts.

Sookie has stalled out with her relationship with Eric and a has been ordered to attended a party for the Vampire King of Louisiana, Nevada and Arkansas and despite warnings to stay away Sookie attends the party and it unleashes a series of events that changes things for Sookie....and things aren't going to be the same.

If you didnt know that Charlaine Harris was only writing one more Sookie Stackhouse book you would after this book. She does a great job of tying up some loose ends for a number of minor characters. And by the end of the book she moved Sookie is a direction that might include a future that doesn't include vampires.

i cant wait to see how she ends this series.


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Undead and Unpopular

Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Vampire Queen Betsy is approaching her 31st birthday, planning her wedding, is having uninvited guests from Europe and now she is giving up drinking blood. Its never a dull moment in Minnesota and the Queens house.

Nothing really new or inspiring about this Betsy book. I liked it but its a bit of a repeat of the previous books. I understand the next one is much better so I am moving onward and forward.

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Dead and Loving It

Dead and Loving It by MaryJanice Davidson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Four short stories all about the Wyndham Werewolves and their quest to find their mate. In these books the werewolves are meeting some unorthodox mates and are trying to keep it a secret from their pack.

In Santa Claws Alec Kilcurt, a Scottish Laird and Werewolf, meets his mate Giselle Smith, a human, on the street. But Alec is unsure how to woe Giselle or tell her he is a werewolf.

In Monster Love Janet Lupo a werewolf, meets Richard Will, a vampire, one day while trying to save his life. Neither is aware of the other species existence and Janet will need to keep her growing affections a secret or risk both their lives.

In In There's No Such Thing as a Werewolf Dr. Drake Dragon, a blind werewolf and ostracized from his pack, meets a young homeless girl Crescent Muhn, part fairy. Instantly attracted the two hide their love to stay save.

In A Fiend in Need Davidson crosses 2 series: her Wyndhan Werewolves with her Betsy the Vampire Queen series. When Bev Jones, a Wyndham Werewolf sets off on her own she meets up with the Vampires in Minnesota and George the Fiend.

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Fade Out

Fade Out by Rachel Caine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Everything seems to be better in Morganville now that Bishop is dead. vampire and humans are getting along. Shane has a job, Eve is playing the lead in the town play, Michael is performing at the university and Claire is getting along at school even Monica is playing nice. But when one of the towns more eccetric characters, Kim, goes missing everyone thinks she is the victim of foul play and when they dicsover she is filming a secrect documenatry on Morganville and plans to expose the truth about vampires, Claire and her friends have to stop her before the vampires find out the truth. Soon they find out Kim is not working alone and a vampire is helping her and now they have to find out who is behind Kim's disapperance and who is trying to out Morhanville population.

Just when you think things could not get any stranger in Morganville, they do. This book is not only a mystery with a little romance but it also tackles the subjects of trust and betrayl among friends. Its a great series.

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Dead Reckoning

Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sookie never has a dull life well not after she meet her first vampire anyway and this week in not an exception. Someone attempts to firebomb Merlotte's and Sookie thinks it’s more about a personal vendetta and less about her boss being a shape shifter. Her relationship with Area 5 sheriff Eric is rocky and Sookie knows he is keeping some big secret from her that goes beyond a plan to kill his boss Victor. While cleaning out the attic she discovers her Grams best well kept secret that may or may not have a significant impact on Sookie's life. With murder plots every where, Sookie's only hope is to live long enough to throw her friend Tara a baby shower.

This book starts out with a bang (literally) then gets real slow and then we have a blood bath then gets slow all over again. Not my favorite Sookie book but I didn’t hate the book. I felt like it was a transition book for Sookie, in the next few books Charlaine Harris will be taking Sookie in a new direction and we need to have this book to move forward. This is a book that gives Sookie a chance to really look at her life and decide if its time to make changes. We also see her become more cynical regarding the people in her life. She is begining to see that a number of them have agendas that do not have her best interest at heart.

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The Dead Girls Dance

The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Claire, Michael, Shane and Eve are back and even though they just barley solved all their problems they are once again neck deep in vampire problems. This time Shane's dad has returned to Morganville with a bunch of bikers and he wants to burn town the whole town and kill all the vampires. His plans means nothing but trouble for Claire and her roommates. No matter how much they try and keep their heads down they get dragged into the middle of a Morganville smack down.

These is a great series of books to read. Full of twists, danger, and Claire is more likely to get out of trouble if she uses her head. But best of all it is full of mean, dark, seductive and nasty vampires. None of those glittering, moody, pansy vampires for Morganville.

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In the Company of Vampires

In the Company of Vampires by Katie MacAlister


My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fran is all grown up and she has left the GothFaire behind along with her Dark One boyfriend Ben. But being she hasn’t given up on him she just wants a chance to grow and mature away from the pressure of being Ben's Beloved and her mother's scrutiny. But when her roommate is kidnapped by what appears to be Loki's henchmen. Fran heads back to Europe and GothFaire to take care of Loki once and for all. But Fran is not the only one who has changed in the last 5 years. Ben has a new girlfriend, her mother is missing and there are Shape-shifters all over the place. Fran will need to start using her gift if she is going to solve the mystery and win back Ben's heart.

This is book is part of MacAlister's Dark Ones series and her two short YA books she wrote. And while I loved the story and the series I have been disappointed in the ending of the last few books. Previously she wrapped up the story line and the characters would go off and live happily ever after. Sometimes characters from previous books would make an appearance in the new book but the storyline always felt completed. And if by some tragedy MacAlister was not able to write any longer I would be sad but (cause I do like her books) but not left with that empty what happens next feeling when a series is left undone. However in the last few books in this series; Zen and the Art of Vampires, Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang and this book MacAlister has been leaving the reader with a little cliff hanger that honestly has made me a bit annoyed. I always feel like it’s a trick to get you to keep reading the authors’ book and I was already reading the series and now I’m feeling coerced. I may be over thinking the whole thing. The book was good and worth the read.

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Confessions of a Vampire's Girlfriend

Confessions of a Vampire's Girlfriend by Katie MacAlister

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is two short YA stories written by Katie MacAlister writing as Katie Maxwell.

Got Fangs?(Ben and Fran 1): Francesca (Fran) is not having the summer fun she wants to instead of hanging with friends she is hanging with psychics, magicians and people who talk to ghosts. Instead of shopping at the mall she is traveling through Europe with her mom (who is a witch) and a Goth Fair. Then she meets Benedikt the only draw back he is a dark one or vampire. Ben claims that Fran is his Beloved and can save his soul. Fran isn’t so sure she is ready for that at 16 but when Ben's life is in danger Fran risks her own to save him.

Circus of the Darned (Ben and Fran 2): Ben and Fran are having their first date but things get complicated when Fran accidentally summons a clan of Viking Warriors , her horse gets stolen and her mom is putting all sorts of boundaries on her and Ben. Plus Ben is keeping secrets from Fran, she has nothing to wear on her date and the Vikings think Fran is a goddess. To fix everything Fran needs to summon the Viking demi-god Loki but will that really fix anything?

These are two very well written stories by MacAlister. What I like best about her female characters is that they do not wait around for someone else to solve their problems. They are strong independent and more than capable of tackling life head on. The only objection I have to these books is Fran is 16 yrs old and Ben is 300+ yrs old. Although MacAlister does a fine job of only having Ben and Fran kissing and Ben is very gallant in not pressuring Fran and "tying" her to him for all eternity due to her age. And Ben is the one to pull away from kissing because of Fran’s age. It does still irate me.

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Touch the Dark

Touch the Dark by Karen Chance


My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cassie Palmer works part-time at an Atlanta club reading Tarot cards. What people may not know is that she is really a powerful clairvoyant who is finding it difficult to escape her past. Orphaned at a young age she was raised by a powerful Vampire, Tony, who wanted to use Cassie's abilities for his own good. Three years ago Cassie escaped from Tony and has been hiding ever since. But Tony has found Cassie and to save herself Cassie is forced to turn to the Senate for protection, Cassie is thrown into a complex conflict where control of the entire supernatural world is at stake. Rasputin, a power-hungry vampire, is killing off the Senate members one by one. Now Cassie along with some very powerful Vampires, must use everything in her she has learned in the past plus a few new tricks to save the Senate and herself.

This book doesnt offer anything new to the Vampire/Paranormal genera but it does offe a host of fun and sometimes historical characters that keep the story moving. Cassie is a likable smart character that has you cheering for her and hoping she stakes all the vampires even the ones that are "good".

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Last Sacrifice

Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead


My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rose is accused for murdering the Queen. A crime she didn’t commit!!! Unfortunately she is locked away and cant find the real killer or protect her best friend Lissa. But with the help of her friends Rose escapes with the help of Dimitri and Sydney, Rose sets out to find Lissa's lost half sibling. Back at court Lissa and company with the help of Abe, Rose's father, try and solve who the really killed the Queen. All while Lissa is running for Queen. Unfortunately the killer appears to be close to one of them. Will they be able to solve the murder in time to keep Rose alive and will finding Lissa's sibling really help.

While I did enjoy these books I believe they are a little mature for the YA audience they are written for. Especially this last book where Rose cheats on her boyfriend Aadrian with Dimitri. For some reason we are suppose to be okay with this because its Rose and Dimitri. I believe Rose should have settled things with Aadrian before moving on even though we all want Rose and Dimitri together.

This was a good conclusion to the Rose and Dimitri saga. I am glad that their story is resolved but I am very concerned for all the others in the story. Luckily Mead is planning to write spin-off stories that will tell us more about the other characters including I hope Lissa and Eddie.

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The Passage

The Passage by Justin Cronin


My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The government is trying to develop the Ultimate Solider by mutating the Vampire Virus/Gene but all goes wrong when the creatures escapre and start turning everyone into Vampires. The few humans left fight for survival and have no knowledge of life before the vampire outbreak. The worlds only hope is Amy Harper Bellafonte. The only nonvampire survivor of the expirements.

This was a good book and a must read for any horror enthusists out there.

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