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jgurniak's review against another edition
3.0
God these did not age well. So much about these books makes me cringe. I still want to know how it ends, but man I wish these were written better and that Claire wasn't underage.
cobycoyle's review against another edition
2.0
Yeah, did not like this one. Way to take Shane’s character development and toss it out the window. Also, just because the supernatural is involved doesn’t excuse abuse. And after they get him off vamp blood and un-glamoured everything’s all just okay again….no.
fayes348's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Tenth in the urban fantasy, young adult series, Morganville Vampires, set in a very restricted small town in Texas. For Morganville is a town set up by vampires in a real-life living experiment to see if vampires and humans can coexist. Each vampire Protects particular humans which supposedly prevents attacks on them by other vamps.
The Story
Bishop's gotten loose and has called on his allies to raise money and subvert the humans in Morganville. Part of that plot is a vampire, Vassily, with permission to teach self-defense to humans while another vamp ally, Gloriana, is using her particular glamour to "encourage" certain humans to take it a step further. Between them, they catch Shane in their net and amp up his existing anger against vampires to use in their version of fight club.
Only, what they're doing to Shane is just too obvious to his friends. Combined with what Claire knows is happening under the surface, the three of them begin to investigate the change in their friend.
The Characters
The residents of the Glass House are our particular heroes: Claire Danvers and Shane Collins, Michael Glass and Eve. Claire is a brainiac and attends advanced university. Shane and Eve both work, our gothic Eve as a barista on campus while vampire Michael is a genius on the guitar.
The vampires include Amelie who is the Founder of Morganville and we're still fighting her father, Bishop, who attempted a violent coup a while back. Oliver is a sometimes friend of Amelie's and her second-in-command. Myrnin is an ancient and brilliant vampire who teeters back and forth on the edge of sanity for whom Claire is serving an internship learning all the scientific and alchemical tricks Myrnin can teach her. Frank Collins is Shane's father—and trust me, there's no loss in his loss of life. In Ghost Town, Frank was killed and, never one to waste an opportunity, Myrnin scoops up Frank's brain to replace Ada's in his human computer.
Monica Morrell, Gina, and Jennifer are a human brat pack who made Claire's life a living hell when she first started at Texas Prairie University. Over time, Monica has learned a grudging respect for Claire and it sure doesn't hurt that Claire is under Amelie's Protection.
Miranda is a lost child, prey. She also sees into the future and feels she is too dangerous for people to be around her.
My Take
As much as I enjoyed catching up with Claire and Shane and Michael and Eve, there seemed to be a tension missing. All the action was centered on Shane and his anger at vampires. There were a few bits tossed in to engage the other characters but that's all it was. Little bits. Most of which revolved around Shane.
Not one of the better Morganville Vampires' stories.
The Cover
The cover is pretty innocuous. Claire and Shane give us a haughty pose in front of a wrought iron fence. There is nothing to indicate the subject of this story. I'm not quite sure about the necklaces Claire is wearing as I've never gotten the impression this was her style. The title is perfect, however. For this fight club definitely has a Bite to it.
The Story
Bishop's gotten loose and has called on his allies to raise money and subvert the humans in Morganville. Part of that plot is a vampire, Vassily, with permission to teach self-defense to humans while another vamp ally, Gloriana, is using her particular glamour to "encourage" certain humans to take it a step further. Between them, they catch Shane in their net and amp up his existing anger against vampires to use in their version of fight club.
Only, what they're doing to Shane is just too obvious to his friends. Combined with what Claire knows is happening under the surface, the three of them begin to investigate the change in their friend.
The Characters
The residents of the Glass House are our particular heroes: Claire Danvers and Shane Collins, Michael Glass and Eve. Claire is a brainiac and attends advanced university. Shane and Eve both work, our gothic Eve as a barista on campus while vampire Michael is a genius on the guitar.
The vampires include Amelie who is the Founder of Morganville and we're still fighting her father, Bishop, who attempted a violent coup a while back. Oliver is a sometimes friend of Amelie's and her second-in-command. Myrnin is an ancient and brilliant vampire who teeters back and forth on the edge of sanity for whom Claire is serving an internship learning all the scientific and alchemical tricks Myrnin can teach her. Frank Collins is Shane's father—and trust me, there's no loss in his loss of life. In Ghost Town, Frank was killed and, never one to waste an opportunity, Myrnin scoops up Frank's brain to replace Ada's in his human computer.
Monica Morrell, Gina, and Jennifer are a human brat pack who made Claire's life a living hell when she first started at Texas Prairie University. Over time, Monica has learned a grudging respect for Claire and it sure doesn't hurt that Claire is under Amelie's Protection.
Miranda is a lost child, prey. She also sees into the future and feels she is too dangerous for people to be around her.
My Take
As much as I enjoyed catching up with Claire and Shane and Michael and Eve, there seemed to be a tension missing. All the action was centered on Shane and his anger at vampires. There were a few bits tossed in to engage the other characters but that's all it was. Little bits. Most of which revolved around Shane.
Not one of the better Morganville Vampires' stories.
The Cover
The cover is pretty innocuous. Claire and Shane give us a haughty pose in front of a wrought iron fence. There is nothing to indicate the subject of this story. I'm not quite sure about the necklaces Claire is wearing as I've never gotten the impression this was her style. The title is perfect, however. For this fight club definitely has a Bite to it.
yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
Just when you thought the town had gotten back in order. Shane goes to the darkside, he is angry, violent and filled with hate. Claire distraught over Shane, endangers herself. She also faces and life changing decision. Eve and Michael are in love and more. Bishop, is not where he's supposed to be. Myrnin gets to play the crazy hero.The town is endangered again, and it all starts with a health club. Just another moment in this messed up little town.
Lots of action, heart break and pure adrenaline.
Lots of action, heart break and pure adrenaline.
sarahmrob's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mbfeeney's review against another edition
5.0
This was my least favourite book of the series so far, simply because I wanted to punch Shane in the face. I really wanted to feel sorry for him being under glory'sglamour, but I really couldn't. A lot of what he was thinking and feeling was his true feelings, brought to the surface. Let's hope that he can sort his head out!
devansbooklife's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me by making Shane a narrator and by digging deeper into his character. We learned the who, what, why, and how with Shane in this book. I do feel the plot itself was sloppy. Bishop was too easily taken care of. But I must state that I hated Glory, in an intense deep hate. It was a quick enjoyable read, like the others.