Claire Danvers's college town may be run by vampires but a truce between the living and the dead made things relatively safe. For a while. Now peop...
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May 21, 2010
The Holy Terror
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I don't want to read this series anymore but I want to know what happens. Sort of a conundrum, huh? My main problem: I don't care what happens to any of the kids. They're whiny, annoying, poorly developed, and they do really stupid things. Claire, the supposed genius, does the dumbest thing anyone can do; she reveals to the villain that she figured out it was them killing people while she's STUCK IN A MOVING CAR ALONE WITH THEM!!! Sorry. Had to get that out. Claire needs to watch some horror mov
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Nov 22, 2011
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The third book in the Morganville Vampires series picks up where book two left off. One thing that you need to know about the Morganville series is that they aren't stand alone books, so if you haven't read the first two books in the series, this one won't make much sense. If you need a refresher, check out SarahBella's review of The Dead Girls' Dance. Also, don't forget to read our interview with the series author, Rache More...
*Warning: possible spoilers ahead.*
The third book in the Morganville Vampires series picks up where book two left off. One thing that you need to know about the Morganville series is that they aren't stand alone books, so if you haven't read the first two books in the series, this one won't make much sense. If you need a refresher, check out SarahBella's review of The Dead Girls' Dance. Also, don't forget to read our interview with the series author, Rache More...
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Feb 01, 2011
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Dec 09, 2011
Ellie
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Midnight Alley starts to move the story along a bit. To keep a series going there needs to be some evolution and the black and white world of vamps = bad and human = good is starting to slip. Claire finds herself worrying about the wellbeing of certain vampires and Eve's brother has been let out of prison and is up to no good. Claire also gets to learn a little about the world of alchemy and what is really lurking down that alley. Probably the best yet, so gets a shiny four stars.
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Jan 28, 2012
Felicia
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Publisher: NAL Jam
Purchased: Purchased from Amazon
What I Loved: This has been my favorite book of the series so far. There is so much that I loved and it was mostly from a nerd girl POV! List o Love: Claire's smarts are important to the Vamp World. Shane is a tarnished Knight in Shining armor but he is protective in the best ways. Micheal's self control and makes me wonder about his overall role to come. Eve is just wonderful all around with her quick quips and loyalty. Overal More...
Purchased: Purchased from Amazon
What I Loved: This has been my favorite book of the series so far. There is so much that I loved and it was mostly from a nerd girl POV! List o Love: Claire's smarts are important to the Vamp World. Shane is a tarnished Knight in Shining armor but he is protective in the best ways. Micheal's self control and makes me wonder about his overall role to come. Eve is just wonderful all around with her quick quips and loyalty. Overal More...
Jan 20, 2012
Anorielt
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Was soll ich sagen, ich bin von Midnight Alley genauso begeistert wie von den beiden Büchern davor, auch wenn ich diese noch in Deutsch gelesen habe. Das Englisch der The Morganville Vampires Reihe ist so einfach das es genau das richtige für Neueinsteiger ist. Dazu noch die absolut spannenden Geschichten und man kan wirklich nichts falsch machen. Vor allem wer Lust hat auf die etwas böseren Vampire sollte hier wirklich zugeschlagen.
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Dec 27, 2011
Monica
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As I siad in my last review poor Claire can't just catch a freaking break. It keeps piling up, more and more crap for her to deal with. I feel so bad for her. Claire is like Anita Blake's less gun happy younger sister. Having to be best friends with the vampires even through they keep trying to kill her. I can't say I am to pleased with the deal she makes with the founder but, I can see the necessity, some people will go to any length to protect the people they love. Also, would someone just kil
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Dec 05, 2011
Michelle
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Claire Danvers is back in the third installment of Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampires series, and here she is getting herself into even more trouble - but isn't that what she does best? In this continuation of the series, Claire tries to keep her obligations to both Amelie (the oldest vampire and ruler of Morganville) and her friends (Eve, Michael, & Shane) but somehow the lines get blurred and she risks not only her only life but the lives of those she cares about most.
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Oct 25, 2011
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Claire has signed the contract with Amelie, which makes Claire Amelie's slave in blood, body and soul, in order to keep her friends and herself safe from certain people - like, let's say, Oliver. Now everyone - everyone human, that is - is being nice to Claire, even Monica and her minions.
But having a badass vampire like Amelie as her boss also means that she can't exactly say no to Amelie's order to work with a brilliant yet crazy vampire Myrnin who lives in the alley near Grandma D More...
But having a badass vampire like Amelie as her boss also means that she can't exactly say no to Amelie's order to work with a brilliant yet crazy vampire Myrnin who lives in the alley near Grandma D More...
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Oct 19, 2011
Fangs for the Fantasy
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So let us begin, as I normally do, with a plot summary.... and I've deleted this a few times because my openers were a bit snarky – but the plot of this book was a problem to me.
Stuff happened. There are EVENTS. Random stuff happening, but they're not really linked as a plot. There's no coherent whole and, in some ways, Claire feels completely dropped into storylines that don't concern or involve her. There's a lot happening that doesn't advance the plot, storylines kind of limping alo More...
Stuff happened. There are EVENTS. Random stuff happening, but they're not really linked as a plot. There's no coherent whole and, in some ways, Claire feels completely dropped into storylines that don't concern or involve her. There's a lot happening that doesn't advance the plot, storylines kind of limping alo More...
Oct 09, 2011
Ashlie
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Finally Claire has found someone whose genius matches and goes beyond, slightly, that of her own. I really like Myrnin. His character definitely ups the ante because you never know what the heck he's going to do, or if his manic state really is just that. I still never understand what side he's playing for, and it seems as thought he will be the one to tip the scales of power in Morganville, eventually, if not just now.
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Sep 29, 2011
Erin
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Still enjoying the Morganville Vampires series. This book is my favorite of the three that I've read so far, mostly because of Myrnin, a new character who is a manic-depressive, batshit insane genius. I identify with Claire's drive to learn, and, even though it was cringe-worthy, I understand that her brief foray into drugs (even smart-making drugs like the crystals she steals from Myrnin's lab) is another facet of her being a teenager. Again with the "stay inside the house!" "No,
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Aug 05, 2011
Tamm
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Having read the first two books of the series, I was looking forward to reading this one because I wanted to see how the Morganville story progresses. I totally did not see the whole thing coming about the fact that the vampires were dying and sterile... but loved how the plot played out. There's still the *itches from the school that Claire has to deal with and does and I love how she grew some guts with Myrnin, Amelie and the *itches. While this isn't some stellar piece of art, this book and t
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Jul 09, 2011
Suz
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Suck ass cliff hanger ending on this one, too.
The good:
*Interesting character introduction. Myrnin. Insane but brilliant vampire. Lot of potential with this character. High shiver & squick factor.
*It's very difficult to tell who the good guys are in this series. Increasingly it seems like nobody is.
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*Claire is a blithering idiot that is too stupid to live, which is typical of the females of this genre and more than a little infuriating. S More...
The good:
*Interesting character introduction. Myrnin. Insane but brilliant vampire. Lot of potential with this character. High shiver & squick factor.
*It's very difficult to tell who the good guys are in this series. Increasingly it seems like nobody is.
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*Claire is a blithering idiot that is too stupid to live, which is typical of the females of this genre and more than a little infuriating. S More...
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Jun 14, 2011
Lisa
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Wow...Rachel Caine does it again. Even with all the vampire books out their The Morganville Vampires stand out as some of the scariest and deadliest out there.
This is a fast paced, page turning, heart pounding novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, all packed in with outstanding relationships between the characters. Some of my favorite characters such as Sam, Michael, Shane, Eve and Amelie all return as well as some of the characters I'm not to fond of. We meet a new More...
This is a fast paced, page turning, heart pounding novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat, all packed in with outstanding relationships between the characters. Some of my favorite characters such as Sam, Michael, Shane, Eve and Amelie all return as well as some of the characters I'm not to fond of. We meet a new More...
May 06, 2011
Kylie
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These books scream immaturity. I feel like Caine is trying to bash teens over the head with all these silly morals. Furthermore; Claire, Shane, Eve, and Micheal are all intolerable idiots. *BUT* I'm entertained, and this series is my first fun, thoughtless read of the summer. And even though it's crazy, the oppression of the humans in Morganville genuinely tugs at my heart-strings, which means I have a emotional attachment to the series, even if it's supposed to be to Claire and the Gang--who
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Apr 06, 2011
Naomi
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Midnight Alley is the third book in the The Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine.
Claire Danvers is just your average, super intelligent, teenage girl who came to Morganville to attend college before heading off to MIT, little did she know that when someone arrives in Morganville, there is no way out. Because of all the nasty girls at college, Claire moved out of the dormitories and moved into Glass House and she is now under the protection of Amelie, the most powerful vampire More...
Claire Danvers is just your average, super intelligent, teenage girl who came to Morganville to attend college before heading off to MIT, little did she know that when someone arrives in Morganville, there is no way out. Because of all the nasty girls at college, Claire moved out of the dormitories and moved into Glass House and she is now under the protection of Amelie, the most powerful vampire More...
Mar 17, 2011
Madelyn
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Book three of the Morganville Vampires series is another fantastic addition to the series. Clever, adventurous, and a little sexy, this installment kicks the series up to a whole new level of impressiveness.
Claire is now Protected by Amelie, the Founder of Morganville. Claire soon finds out, however, that "Protected" is just a flowery word for "owned." The bracelet, the contract, makes Claire Amelie's property, and the vampire queen already has a few ideas how to More...
Claire is now Protected by Amelie, the Founder of Morganville. Claire soon finds out, however, that "Protected" is just a flowery word for "owned." The bracelet, the contract, makes Claire Amelie's property, and the vampire queen already has a few ideas how to More...
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Dec 16, 2010
Rachael
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Claire Danvers thought things would get better once she formally pledged herself to Amelie, Morganville’s founder. She thought that this meant real protection for herself and her friends. But nothing is ever easy or safe in Morganville, even if you know all the right people. With dead girls turning up around every corner, a human killer stalking the streets at night, and private tutoring with a brilliant but sinister vampire, Claire knows that the human-vampire tensions at home really are nothin
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Oct 18, 2010
Kt from A Book Obsession..
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It seems trouble and Claire and her friends go hand in hand. When Claire signed the contract she really wasn't sure what she was getting herself into. When she is assigned to study with an absolutely brilliant vampire named Myrnin, she thinks it could be a good opportunity until she realizes just how ill he is. She has no choice but to do what the founder asks even though it could mean her life. Meanwhile Micheal is being targeted for assassination since he is the newest vampire. As if that wasn
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Sep 09, 2010
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What’s Good About It
Much of the same as the last two really. There’s a step up to the mythology, and a bit of explanation about why Morganville, which makes the whole series start to make a bit more sense.
The politics deepen and the ‘who’s on which side’ intrigue continues to develop nicely. It’s a shame the series feels a bit like the ideas are coming as the books are written, rather than planned out before hand. The addition of Captain Obvious in particular was a bit c More...
Much of the same as the last two really. There’s a step up to the mythology, and a bit of explanation about why Morganville, which makes the whole series start to make a bit more sense.
The politics deepen and the ‘who’s on which side’ intrigue continues to develop nicely. It’s a shame the series feels a bit like the ideas are coming as the books are written, rather than planned out before hand. The addition of Captain Obvious in particular was a bit c More...
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Jun 26, 2010
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I'm very pleased with the fact that Midnight Alley is quite an improvement from the last two books. The characters finally catch a break and don't have five gangs jumping on them at the same time and it's about time they were able to sleep peacefully at night.
I felt that the characters are growing up and changing, which is a great thing. The plot wasn't as messy as the previous two books and for once I could keep in track with everything that was happening clearly. I really loved the More...
I felt that the characters are growing up and changing, which is a great thing. The plot wasn't as messy as the previous two books and for once I could keep in track with everything that was happening clearly. I really loved the More...
Apr 21, 2010
Alexis
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Definitely my favorite of the series so far (I've only read three, give me a break!) It was fast paced and witty and interesting, though I still can't believe a relatively attractive, sixteen-almost-seventeen year old girl is interested in quantum mechanics and advanced physics and biochemistry to the point where she's staying up all night reading text books (half the time it is a matter of life and death, though). I liked the new developments in Amelie's character, and I hope beyond all hope th
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Apr 11, 2010
Corie
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I went straigh from The Dead Girls' Dance to this one finishing both the same day. Guess I was just having one of those reading days.
Here again, I really like Claire and Shane, but as brave and tough and valiant as he is, he is always in trouble or slightly beat up or in jail or hurt. Ugh. And again, I think there almost seems to be something underlying between her and Michael. No matter what either is going through, they totally tell eachother everything and are completly unders More...
Here again, I really like Claire and Shane, but as brave and tough and valiant as he is, he is always in trouble or slightly beat up or in jail or hurt. Ugh. And again, I think there almost seems to be something underlying between her and Michael. No matter what either is going through, they totally tell eachother everything and are completly unders More...
Feb 05, 2010
Alice
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There is a lot to say about this book and it's characters but I will try and keep it brief. Rachel Caine is slowly developing her unique brand of vampires more--their plight, what makes them who they are and their history. Her brand of vampires is unique in several ways, one of these that stick out to me the most is that they do not fit any of the stereotypes for vampires that exist today. They are not beautiful, elegant, creatures who play the victim or try and be one of us like Twilight--nor t
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Oct 24, 2009
Maura
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Wow I seem to be giving out Maura's Choice a lot. That's sort of funny, but really I haven't read any books so far that I haven't enjoy thoroughly. But if I have to give a 4 stars to any books in the Morganville Vampire Series, it would have to be Feast of Fools. Anyways for anyone who knows me, you'll know that my favorite book series of all time is Morganville Vampire Series. I just love all the action, sarcasm, and Rachel Caine's clever writing. What can I say the whole book series is f More...
Oct 04, 2009
Lexie
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Spoilers for book 1 (Glass Houses) and book 2 (Dead Girl's Dance).
Since I'm assuming y'all read Book 2 by now I can freely say that I hated how Shane acted throughout much of the book. I understand that he was under pressure and that he was mentally, physically and emotionally beaten down by his dad, but I'm not sure that excuses all of his jackass behavior. Unfortunately if I thought he would improve in this book I was obviously mental. His attitude in general is horrific for much o More...
Since I'm assuming y'all read Book 2 by now I can freely say that I hated how Shane acted throughout much of the book. I understand that he was under pressure and that he was mentally, physically and emotionally beaten down by his dad, but I'm not sure that excuses all of his jackass behavior. Unfortunately if I thought he would improve in this book I was obviously mental. His attitude in general is horrific for much o More...
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Aug 19, 2009
drey
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So the library left a message that the next two Morganville Vampires books were ready to be picked up (what am I gonna do about books #5 & 6??)... & of course, once they were in my hands, I couldn't not read 'em...
In Midnight Alley, Claire tries to get back to being a "normal" college student. Except that now she's got jewelry. No biggie, right? Then dead girls start showing up. And the roommies try to figure out whodunnit. Is it Michael (can he really control himself?)? Or More...
In Midnight Alley, Claire tries to get back to being a "normal" college student. Except that now she's got jewelry. No biggie, right? Then dead girls start showing up. And the roommies try to figure out whodunnit. Is it Michael (can he really control himself?)? Or More...
Apr 20, 2009
LegallyBarb
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I was going to rate this one a little lower than the first two, and I'm not entirely sure why - perhaps because I think that a 35 year old woman's 4 and 5 star books should incorporate more than young adult vampire series?!?!?! Probably! What I loved about this book is that it is a fast, enjoyable, spunky read, with funny and lovable characters, and a great story. I love the way this one went more in depth into the history of the town and the trials and tribulations of the vampires. I love ho
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Dec 08, 2011
Julie
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I would like to love this book as I loved the others. As the other two books this book is written good, so that wasn't the problem. I like to see things on the positive sites, so I'll start by saying what I like about this book.
Claire has chnanged alot since first book. She isn't insecure and a scared, little girl anymore. I like that she has changed and I like she is trying to protect her friends and not the other way around. I like that her and Shane is more serious than before (their s More...
Claire has chnanged alot since first book. She isn't insecure and a scared, little girl anymore. I like that she has changed and I like she is trying to protect her friends and not the other way around. I like that her and Shane is more serious than before (their s More...
