The title of the second novel in the Morganville Vampires series, The Dead Girls Dance by Rachel Caine is kind of misleading. There is a party where goth is the theme, but it was a chapter in the novel and that’s about it. The main plot revolves around a biker gang going after the vampires and the repercussions for the kids at Glass House. I actually enjoyed the plot more than what I was expecting from the title. Caine continues developing her characters, giving us more insight into their lives and how they got to be where they are. The relationships are evolving and we learn more about the dynamics of Morganville.
Overall, this was a good read, but it’s obviously teen fiction. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll read teen fiction, but I don’t need to be reminded about it. Caine makes several mentions about Claire’s age, making sure that we all know she’s only 16 and that she is still considered a baby in the town. There is one situation where her age needed to be said, but it wasn’t needed throughout the rest. That’s really the only thing I have against this series.
Read Order:
Book 1 – Glass Houses
Book 2 – the Dead Girls Dance
Book 3 – Midnight Alley
Book 4 – Feast of Fools (6/3/08)
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