Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires #1)

A quick read but really enjoyable! The characters are believable and the boys are just WOW. It seems a little more grown up to me then some young adult books I've read, which I love. The setting felt

real and seemed everyday life but with an awesome take on vampires. Where they aren't romantically sought after. They are the creatures that fill your nightmares.

So... Claire's enrolled in a college due to her academic achievements (she's something of a genius). She's 16, nearly 17, (which she LOVES to tell everyone, it reminds me of a five year old really). On her first day of school she already got herself on the bad side of the head mean girl, Morgan.

Claire decides she can't live in the dorms for fear Morgan and her friends will end up killing her so she goes looking for somewhere else to live. Upon finding the Glass House, she meets her roommates Shane (sexy), Michael (really sexy) and Eve.

Everything gets real complicated from there in Morganville and most people in the town are the creepy/insane side. Claire, soon comes to the realization that this town is full of vampires and with the help of her new roommates they will have to stick together to stay alive.

Also by the time you finish the first book, make sure you have the second one handy, the cliffhanger is epic!

Claire is sixteen years old, and starting her first year of post-secondary education in Morganville. After angering Monica, one of the popular girls in her college dorm, she finds herself battered, bruised, and desperate.

While going through advertisements for off-campus housing, she stumbles across the Glass House. Shane, Michael, and Eve are looking for a fourth roommate. They reluctantly allow her to stay, but only temporarily...at least, that was their plan.

Monica is out for revenge, and not only does she have her group of human admirers to assist her, but as Claire soon learns, she has connections with vampires as well. But the worst of it is yet to come; Claire will face shocking revelations, brutal attacks, and life-threatening betrayals.

I was pleasantly surprised by the first installment in The Morganville Vampires series, Glass Houses. The synopsis had me prepared for a stereotypical, potentially cliché YA novel, with brooding vampires and spontaneous love affairs.

While some of the vampires could be described as brooding, it wasn't a common trait amongst every single one of them. I appreciated that Rachel Caine gave each of the vampires their own unique personalities as opposed to the popular "I'm a self-loathing vampire" trope...it made them seem all the more believable.

As for the non-vampire characters in this book, I really grew to care about some and loathe others. They were realistic; they had their own strengths and beauty, yet they also had their flaws. The characters were diverse and I felt like they complimented each other well and really added to the story.

The plot and pacing were so incredibly refreshing, especially for a YA novel! Chapters didn't drag on and on, yet they didn't fly by either. I was hooked to the story, and to the mystery and danger Claire had to face throughout the book. As for the romantic aspect, I was greatly impressed. There was no "insta-love", and when characters did become interested in each other it was obvious why (and it wasn't just because of looks, money, or paranormal status). In other words, the romance was meaningful.

I recommend this to fans of vampire fiction and YA fiction, especially fans of Claudia Gray and Melissa de la Cruz.

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the best vampire book i have ever read. it wasn't just a romance novel with some action it was the other way around. i loved it. =)

Rachel Caine is an amazing writer. I can only wish for a fraction of her creativity! She has created a wonderful world of Vampires, and it gets better because it's located in Texas. This is a one of a kind storyline that never gets old, no matter how many books she writes. Glass Houses introduces you to some of the most amaizing characters I've had the pleasure of reading about.

Reader reviewed by Alexa

This book wasn't like
the typical vampire book that I always read, where there's just a girl
who falls in love with a vampire, it was so much better. Normally the
first few chapters of book are always slow and painful to read, even if
it's a great book by the end, but this one started out fast paced and
full of nail-biting questions that I couldn't wait to find the answers
to. Every part of this book was entertaining and well thought out. It
moved at the right pace and kept piling on the suspense with each
turning page. I absolutely loved every aspect of this book. I also completely loved the characters. Claire,
Eve, Michael, and Shane are so lively, I can't believe they're just
characters. I feel like they could just jump off the page and be real
in a second. Claire is really independent, which almost got her killed several times, but I love her personality. She
also isn't afraid to stand up and talk back, even though it would have
been wise to stay silent, since Monica could kill her with out a second thought. I couldn't exactly relate to Claire since
she loves school and lives in a vampire-run town, but she was fun to
read about and I can't wait to see what other trouble she gets herself
into. Eve was also one of my favorite characters even though I'm not
into the goth thing. She was witty and I loved the bickering going on
between her and Shane. I think that pretty much says it all. Eve is hilarious and definitely enhances the story. I loved this book and I'm dying to
read the rest of this amazing series! This is another book that's going
on my Obsession List =D. If I ever have the time, I'm going to read
this book again, which is saying a lot since I rarely ever read books
more than once.

Reader reviewed by Banana Split

This book is an awesome start to the Morganville Vampires series. Its about a girl named Claire who is abused at her college. She then moves out of her dorms into a house with 3 roomates: Eve, Michael and Shane. This is an awesome book where the vampires are neither the good guys nor the bad guys. This isn't your typical vampire story. Its full of suspense, romance and action. Claire and her new friends must discover the facts in order to stay alive. I have read all 6 books in the series so far with more on the way! They are very good and I highly recommend these to anyone! Both boys and girls.

Reader reviewed by CV

   The Morganville Vampire series is amazing but it all starts with the incredible first book, Glass Houses!  This book is amazing and the characters have character! Claire is a smart girl with a lot to learn about her new town.  She moves into a beautiful house with two hot guys and an energetic "goth" girl, and slowly finds out the town secret... The town is filled with Vampires! And her house mate is one of them...or half... and is stuck in the house.  But only Claire knows what is really wrong with him.   Go read this book! Find out the rest!!! 

Reader reviewed by Priyanka



Morganville vampires series is one of the best series i have ever read! If you liked Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer, you will definatley love the series. you fall in love with the characters instantly and you get hooked really quickly! It's about a girl named clair who is a genius and went to collage early -TPU- in morganville, texas. due to some "problems" she moves out of the dorm and moves in to the Glass house. Oh and take note: Morganville is controlled by vampires, creepy, yeah. Morganville...you'll never want to leave...


check out the books in the series
-Glass Houses (book one)
-Dead Girl's Dance (book two)
-Midnight Alley (book three)
-Feast of Fools (book four)
-Lords of Misrule(book five)
-Carpe Corpus (book six) ** coming soon **