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chrystalo's review
1.0
UGH. Meg Cabot's really grasping at straws in this one. I understand that the vampire trope is a little stale right now, but there were parts that literally did not make sense to me at all. Luckily it didn't take that long to get through the book. I'm just disappointed because I normally love Cabot's style so much! Oh well...
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I love Meg Cabot. With Meg Cabot you know exactly what you're gonna get. You know what kinda writing style you're gonna get. You know what kind of characters you're gonna get. You know what kinda plot you're gonna get. I absolutely loved the first book in the series, which was both a parody on the vampire genre and a book including all the best vampire tropes, and therefore I just couldn't wait to dive into the second book.
In a way this book is very much like the first book, there is this constant push and pull between Lucien and Meena. Alaric is still not ready to admit that not every vampire is a terribly bad person. And innocent people are getting caught up in wars and fights they have absolutely nothing to do with. And yet, this book also turned out to be entirely different from the first book, but writing down how would give away the surprising reveals in the end.
What I absolutely loved about this book is that the characters are still very much all dark grey. Lucien is charming and a gentleman, but he's also still very much a vampire and there are quite a few moments where he's quite clearly crossing lines. Alaric might think he's on the right side of history, but it's clear that also in his case personal emotions are clouding his judgement and are leading to actions he can't undo.
And then there is Meena. Meena is the kind of grown up I think I can be. In a way she seems to know what she wants and what she's doing. She's figured her gift out and is trying to help people out the best way she can. In a way her life is at some points still a mess and there are still a lot of elements she has absolutely no control over. Of course Cabot makes it sound a lot more funny than it truly is, but it also somehow feels realistic.
I'm kinda sad there isn't a sequel, but I also do understand the story has a sort of satisfying end now.
In a way this book is very much like the first book, there is this constant push and pull between Lucien and Meena. Alaric is still not ready to admit that not every vampire is a terribly bad person. And innocent people are getting caught up in wars and fights they have absolutely nothing to do with. And yet, this book also turned out to be entirely different from the first book, but writing down how would give away the surprising reveals in the end.
What I absolutely loved about this book is that the characters are still very much all dark grey. Lucien is charming and a gentleman, but he's also still very much a vampire and there are quite a few moments where he's quite clearly crossing lines. Alaric might think he's on the right side of history, but it's clear that also in his case personal emotions are clouding his judgement and are leading to actions he can't undo.
And then there is Meena. Meena is the kind of grown up I think I can be. In a way she seems to know what she wants and what she's doing. She's figured her gift out and is trying to help people out the best way she can. In a way her life is at some points still a mess and there are still a lot of elements she has absolutely no control over. Of course Cabot makes it sound a lot more funny than it truly is, but it also somehow feels realistic.
I'm kinda sad there isn't a sequel, but I also do understand the story has a sort of satisfying end now.
carladelgado's review
2.0
Book Review - Overbite
I was disappointed. I expected a lot from Meg Cabot. Having read her 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU series and Princess Diaries series,I expected that Overbite would be good. Guess I was wrong. I saw this book at a bookstore and I wanted to buy it, but thank goodness that I decided against it because I would've been mad at myself for wasting my money.
I seriously didn't like it. It was so slow paced and when I was near to the end of the book, I actually thought, "I think there's going to be a next book because the story's far from being over." but no. The 80% of the book was building up the feel, then the last 20% of the book was the climax. It was where they crammed all the exciting stuff. That's not good writing. I can't judge Meg Cabot by this book, though. She is still a great writer, but she could've done better.
2 stars. :)
I was disappointed. I expected a lot from Meg Cabot. Having read her 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU series and Princess Diaries series,I expected that Overbite would be good. Guess I was wrong. I saw this book at a bookstore and I wanted to buy it, but thank goodness that I decided against it because I would've been mad at myself for wasting my money.
I seriously didn't like it. It was so slow paced and when I was near to the end of the book, I actually thought, "I think there's going to be a next book because the story's far from being over." but no. The 80% of the book was building up the feel, then the last 20% of the book was the climax. It was where they crammed all the exciting stuff. That's not good writing. I can't judge Meg Cabot by this book, though. She is still a great writer, but she could've done better.
2 stars. :)
devansbooklife's review
3.0
Wow. I wasn't expecting that ending. I did like it. But it was unexpected. Easy read, likable characters, and mindless entertainment.
lexingtonreads's review
fast-paced
1.25
DO NOT GET ME STARTEDDDD- this book made me so mad. like what do you mean she ends up with the vampire hunter and not the vampire prince?! who decided that was the right conclusion?? The first book was so fun and i loved the dynamic between the girl & the vampire JUST FOR HER TO END UP WITH THE HUNTER WHO SHE HAD LIKE ZERO CHEMISTRY WITH?! MAKE IT MAKE SENSE PLEASE. i may not remember anything else BUT i remember that.
steph01924's review
3.0
I had to reread the synopsis for the first book because I couldn't remember everything leading up to this, but Cabot does a good job of recapping within the text without it sounding too "Previously on...".
Meena is much more enjoyable to hang out with than the main character of Cabot's last book I just read, Abandon. (I can't even remember that character's name. Blah.)
I have no idea if this was the conclusion of these two books or if there is another one. It certainly felt like the end, which I'm OK with. I'm happy how it wrapped up, and it kept me entertained throughout. I think it's funny how many of Cabot's books take place within, like, a week. This took place over three days. These characters have some eventful lives.
I don't even really know what to say about this book. Cabot has her formula that works for her, and she does it well. Witty lines, pop culture references, headstrong heroines and sexy love interests, mixed in with some social consciousness to keep it real. I'm a sucker for her work; it makes me happy even when it's slightly ridiculous. I think her foray into vampire fiction was a success, mainly because she didn't take herself seriously.
Meena is much more enjoyable to hang out with than the main character of Cabot's last book I just read, Abandon. (I can't even remember that character's name. Blah.)
I have no idea if this was the conclusion of these two books or if there is another one. It certainly felt like the end, which I'm OK with.
Spoiler
I mean, after you kill off Lucien, what else can Meena and Alaric really fight? I say let them go off to Antigua and enjoy the slow life. Meena can read predict tourists' deaths on the beach for work.I don't even really know what to say about this book. Cabot has her formula that works for her, and she does it well. Witty lines, pop culture references, headstrong heroines and sexy love interests, mixed in with some social consciousness to keep it real. I'm a sucker for her work; it makes me happy even when it's slightly ridiculous. I think her foray into vampire fiction was a success, mainly because she didn't take herself seriously.
cathybruce208's review
2.0
I'm sad to say I didn't love this book. I did really enjoy the first book. It had a light, self-aware tone that gently poked fun at the genre, while at the same time updating it.
This new book picks up six months after the first book. Our hero Meena now works for the Vatican with Alaric, socially awkward vampire-hunter, his long suffering boss and the whole church crew. They've been cleaning out the city, but do we get to hear about the exciting vampire hunting adventures? No! We get inter-departmental bickering and Vatican personnel transfers. Meena gets attacked by her newly-vamped old flame, only to be rescued by Lucien, Vampire Prince, of course. And alas, he's been pining for her. And that's a problem, but it's not really explored. Instead, we're introduced to a new cast of characters/creatures rather than finding out what's going on with the people came to care about from the first book.
Another problem with this book is that it feels rushed- like a rough sketch. I feel like we missed all the good stuff. At one point Alaric and Meena drive AWAY while a strike team attacks a vampire nest. I kept expecting them to end up there, but no, they just argued and then Alaric gives her a piece of jewelry. We hear that Meena is concerned about a woman from the strike team (which disappears) who is her closest friend, but they never even have a conversation, at least one that we get to see. And Alaric hardly gets in any fights at all! What gives?!?
Add to that the confusing events at the museum, the crazy Vatican coup (or whatever was going on) and the bizarre final standoff and you have a disappointing finish to a promising series.
I still love the first book and I'm going to pick up some of Ms. Cabot's other works. Maybe Overbite was just an aberration.
This new book picks up six months after the first book. Our hero Meena now works for the Vatican with Alaric, socially awkward vampire-hunter, his long suffering boss and the whole church crew. They've been cleaning out the city, but do we get to hear about the exciting vampire hunting adventures? No! We get inter-departmental bickering and Vatican personnel transfers. Meena gets attacked by her newly-vamped old flame, only to be rescued by Lucien, Vampire Prince, of course. And alas, he's been pining for her. And that's a problem, but it's not really explored. Instead, we're introduced to a new cast of characters/creatures rather than finding out what's going on with the people came to care about from the first book.
Another problem with this book is that it feels rushed- like a rough sketch. I feel like we missed all the good stuff. At one point Alaric and Meena drive AWAY while a strike team attacks a vampire nest. I kept expecting them to end up there, but no, they just argued and then Alaric gives her a piece of jewelry. We hear that Meena is concerned about a woman from the strike team (which disappears) who is her closest friend, but they never even have a conversation, at least one that we get to see. And Alaric hardly gets in any fights at all! What gives?!?
Add to that the confusing events at the museum, the crazy Vatican coup (or whatever was going on) and the bizarre final standoff and you have a disappointing finish to a promising series.
I still love the first book and I'm going to pick up some of Ms. Cabot's other works. Maybe Overbite was just an aberration.
kimberly88's review
5.0
Overbite is the perfect conclusion for Insatiable. Cabot does not disappoint!