Bite Club (The Morganville Vampires, #10) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jun 12, 2011 Kalynn rated it really liked it

***Warning possible spoilers from previous novels in this series ahead***

I liked this book, but I didn't love it. I think it suffers from the same problem that all the books after Carpe Corpus have to one degree or another; none of the dangers seem that dangerous anymore. It's possible that this series really does need strong multi book arcs to regain the intensity of the first six novels, especially since the Claire/Shane will they or won't they question has been resolved. In the first six book ...more

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May 18, 2011 The Flooze rated it liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy-paranormal, owned, ya_teen, vanquished_2011

Though I’m growing a little tired of this series, Bite Club has enough action and change to keep me reaching for the next one.

I’d noted in my review of Ghost Town that Caine needed to shake things up for Morganville to remain engaging. The last book brought certain storylines to a close; Bite Club does much the same. It ties up more loose ends, forcing Caine into an interesting position: existing adversaries have been dealt with, leaving us little to speculate on when it comes to the next confl Though I’m growing a little tired of this series, Bite Club has enough action and change to keep me reaching for the next one.

I’d noted in my review of Ghost Town that Caine needed to shake things up for Morganville to remain engaging. The last book brought certain storylines to a close; Bite Club does much the same. It ties up more loose ends, forcing Caine into an interesting position: existing adversaries have been dealt with, leaving us little to speculate on when it comes to the next conflict.

Since I was unsure about continuing with Morganville, I’m actually quite pleased. When it comes to long-standing series, there’s nothing more welcome than change.

With a title like Bite Club, I’m sure most readers can make a solid guess at the plot. And they’d be right. What makes this book different is we aren’t stuck solely in Claire’s POV. Caine frequently takes us into Shane’s head where we learn of the frustration and rage borne of his experiences, and of the protectiveness he feels towards Claire. Putting this side by side with Claire’s observations upped the tension and was a good method of keeping Shane sympathetic when he lashed out. However, it raises a concern: I would hate for a naïve teen reader to perceive an abusive friend/boyfriend as someone who just “doesn’t mean it” or who needs to be “saved” without outside help. Without the presence of Michael - and his vampire healing and reflexes - the situation would’ve been dire. And Claire allows herself to be manhandled because of her certainty that the people she trusts won’t take things too far. A foolish notion, and one I wouldn’t want to encourage in real life.

As always, the most amusing and thrilling interactions are between Claire and the resident vampires. Amelie becomes more intense with each installment, and I look forward to discovering how recent events impact her rule. Myrnin is…Myrnin. Crazy, endearing and dangerous, he’s the one character of Caine’s who never fails to engage me. He’s quite the enigma, and his antics make me chuckle. Although he gets a good amount of page-time, I continually find myself hoping for more.

I have my misgivings as to the life of this series, but the air of Out with the Old is promising. It allows me to justify picking up the next release. Fingers crossed that I won’t be disappointed. ...more

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Aug 25, 2011 Nairabell rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-star, teen-ya-paranormal, read-in-2012

A new gym has opened up in Morganville and it's already creating a stir by offering classes teaching the human residents how to defend themselves against vampires. But as Shane becomes more and more embedded in the gym lifestyle, he begins to change. Claire, Michael and Eve are thrown by the new Shane, quickly realising that there must be more to it than meets the eye...and discovering a horror Morganville thought was gone forever.

This is the tenth book in the Morganville Vampires series (after ...more

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Dec 11, 2011 Caroline rated it really liked it

Shelves: favourite-series

These books are just getting better and better.

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Sep 25, 2010 Cindi Kelley rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-read

I didn't like the way Shane acted. I don't care if Gloriana was Glamoring him or not. He definitely was channeling his father's hate and anger. Although he seems to be back to himself now, I don't know if Claire should ever fully trust him again. That being said, I don't care for Michael much anymore either. I think Eve and Claire need to find better guys for themselves. And no not Myrnin for Claire either. He will never fully be sane or nice. ...more

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