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The Morganville Vampires #5
Lord of Misrule
In the college town of Morganville, vampires and humans coexist in (relatively) bloodless harmony. Then comes Bishop, the master vampire who threatens to abolish all order, revive the forces of the evil dead, and let chaos rule. But Bishop isn't the only threat.
Violent black cyclone clouds hover, promising a storm of devastating proportions as student Claire Danvers and her friends prepare to defend Morganville against elements both natural and unnatural.
Violent black cyclone clouds hover, promising a storm of devastating proportions as student Claire Danvers and her friends prepare to defend Morganville against elements both natural and unnatural.
246 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 17, 2008
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October 21, 2016
Basically, this series is my life right now. Ahhh Shane....my baby ♥ Here are some quotes from the book that either made my heart melt, cracked me up, or just made me fall harder for Shane and Claire :P
"Hope you like the underwear you have on; I didn’t go through your drawers.”
“Afraid it might get you all turned on?” Shane asked from over her shoulder.
“Please say yes.” He grabbed a pair of his own jeans from the pile. “And please stay out of my closet.”
Eve gave him the finger. “If you’re worried about me finding your porn stash, old news, man. Also, you have really boring taste.”
He nodded to them, took her hands, and looked into her eyes. Say it, she thought. But he didn’t. He just kissed her hands, turned, and walked away, dragging her red, bleeding heart with him—metaphorically, anyway.
“Got your back, Shane.”
“Watch Claire’s and Eve’s. I’ll take the lead.”
“What about me?” Monica whined.
“Do you really want to know?” Shane gave her a glare that should have scorched her hair off. “Be grateful I’m not leaving you as an after-dinner mint on his pillow.”
Myrnin leaned close to Claire’s ear and said, “I think I like your young man.” When she reacted in pure confusion, he held up his hands, smiling. “Not in that way, my dear. He just seems quite trustworthy.”
Claire stretched out against the wall and kissed it. “Glad to see you, too,” she whispered, and pressed her cheek against the smooth surface. It almost felt like it hugged her back.
“Dude, it’s a house,” Shane said from behind her. “Hug somebody who cares.”
He touched her face. His fingers traced down her cheek, across her lips, and his eyes—she’d never seen that look in his eyes. In anyone’s, really. “In this whole screwed-up town, you’re the only thing that’s always been right to me,” he whispered. “I love you, Claire.”
She saw something that might have been just a flash of panic go across his expression, but then he steadied again. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I do. I love you.”
“I love you,” he said, and kissed her so hard he took her breath away. There was more to it than before—more passion, more urgency, more . . . everything. It was as if she were caught in a tide, carried away, and she thought that if she never touched the shore again, it would be good to drown like this, just swim forever in all this richness. Red flag, some part of her screamed, come on, red flag. What are you doing? She wished it would just shut up.
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April 10, 2018
This is yet another book I would’ve enjoyed more had I continued right away. Alas, I’m grateful for the few subtle drop-in reminders of events in previous books to get me back up to speed for the rest of the series (which I’m planning to continue in a timely manner). I’m always impressed at Caine’s writing and thinks she has some of the better-developed characters in the genre. I know every time I pick up a Morganville book I’m going to be entertained. The storyline for Lord of Misrule specifically felt a little more erratic than previous books. It’s definitely functioning as a setup novel and ended without one whit of resolution (which is good motivation for me to keep reading…thank the book gods for completed series). Overall, I’m excited to dive back into this series.
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August 7, 2019
Every time I think I know where this is gonna go Caine changes direction.
Can't wait to see what Myrnin is really up to, you tricky tricky bastard!
P.S. Still not a big fan of Claire, but Myrnin makes it all worth it!
October 9, 2014
3 Call To Arms Stars
The thing to do before your 17 year old birthday? Why, fight a war between vampires. Or is it vampires and humans? Or humans and humans? It seems like no one knows these days in Morganville since everyone has their own agenta.
Mr. Bishop is fighting to take Morganville from Amelie. Amelie is fighting to keep her Moranville safe, humans are fighting to take over the town from the vampires. And where does this leave our friends from the Glass House? Right in the middle of the whole mess.
This book left me unsatisfied for some reason. It had all the potential to be great but in the end it was one of the worst in the series. Basically, except for the cliffy in the end, nothing happened. Through the whole book Claire, Shane, Eve and Michael run around Morganville accomplishing nothing.
The things I did like is how the characters grow every day. They are nothing like the kids we met at the first book. More mature, less naive, less hot headed(most of the time). And the romance between the two couples was much more pleasant and obvious in this book. After all true love shows when things are difficult right?
And Myrnin. With that guy you never know what is going to happen next. Is he a friend? Is he a foe? Is he too crazy for it to really matter? And where do his loyalties lie? With Morganville? With Amelie? With the vampire race? With only himself? You never really know and every one of his moves is a surprise.
The other detail I liked was the Glass House. That place is so badass. I want a house that can load its fridge and cupboards on its own too!
What annoyed me was first and foremost Amelie's cloak and dagger attitude. The woman asks so many things from a bunch of kids and she doesn't take a minute to explain anything. Sure, mysteries are interesting but you can't just expect everyone to sacrifice their lives for your secret agenta.
And Shane's daddy issues are beginning to get old. I don't mean that the guy should give up on his father but he should take the freaking blinders off.
The thing to do before your 17 year old birthday? Why, fight a war between vampires. Or is it vampires and humans? Or humans and humans? It seems like no one knows these days in Morganville since everyone has their own agenta.
Mr. Bishop is fighting to take Morganville from Amelie. Amelie is fighting to keep her Moranville safe, humans are fighting to take over the town from the vampires. And where does this leave our friends from the Glass House? Right in the middle of the whole mess.
This book left me unsatisfied for some reason. It had all the potential to be great but in the end it was one of the worst in the series. Basically, except for the cliffy in the end, nothing happened. Through the whole book Claire, Shane, Eve and Michael run around Morganville accomplishing nothing.
The things I did like is how the characters grow every day. They are nothing like the kids we met at the first book. More mature, less naive, less hot headed(most of the time). And the romance between the two couples was much more pleasant and obvious in this book. After all true love shows when things are difficult right?
And Myrnin. With that guy you never know what is going to happen next. Is he a friend? Is he a foe? Is he too crazy for it to really matter? And where do his loyalties lie? With Morganville? With Amelie? With the vampire race? With only himself? You never really know and every one of his moves is a surprise.
The other detail I liked was the Glass House. That place is so badass. I want a house that can load its fridge and cupboards on its own too!
What annoyed me was first and foremost Amelie's cloak and dagger attitude. The woman asks so many things from a bunch of kids and she doesn't take a minute to explain anything. Sure, mysteries are interesting but you can't just expect everyone to sacrifice their lives for your secret agenta.
And Shane's daddy issues are beginning to get old. I don't mean that the guy should give up on his father but he should take the freaking blinders off.
Why now?” she whispered. “The last thing we need is—”
“Help?”
“He’s not help. He’s chaos!”
Shane gestured at the burning town. “Take a good look, Claire. How much worse can it get?”
Lots, she thought. Shane, in some ways, still had a rose-colored view of his father. It had been a while since his dad had blown out of town, and she thought that Shane had probably convinced imself that the guy wasn’t all that bad. He was probably thinking now that his dad would come sweeping in to save them.
It wasn’t going to happen. Frank Collins was a fanatic, car-bomb variety, and he didn’t care who got hurt.
September 3, 2016
Finally gave this one some attention after a few years!!! It wasn't the writing that made me lose interest, more that my tastes have changed in what I read. One day I may continue on with the Morganville series but for now I will put it on hold!!!
It is a great young adult series though, especially if you are into vampires!!!
It is a great young adult series though, especially if you are into vampires!!!
March 2, 2013
Wartime in Morganville. Those siding with the vampires, go to the left. Those siding with the humans, go to the right. Those siding with both races, go to the Glass House. Oh, and there's a tornado on the way according to the weather forecast, do take cover.
What a lovely mess this book was. Parts of the plot make no sense at all, inconsistencies can be found from the second page and on (do fix that Morganville, it really is a shame) but it was still awesome.
The more I read this series, the more I like Claire, the MC. Rachel Caine has done such a thorough job with her, you can see the changes in her personality as the series progresses. She is the same person deep down, only stronger, more cynical, less innocent... And I love her. And Shane loves her. And the whole thing is so sweet in all this mess.
And I'll say it again... I want an older sister like Eve. She's the best friend a YA/UF heroine ever had.
But what I love the most about these books is that there is no good and evil. The moment you label someone in black or white, the tables change and you realize that you were mistaken. And how cool is it to have an Epic Battle not in two, but three different fronts, and still not being able to tell the good from the bad guys? Not to mention the mentally unstable ones that you never know if you can trust or not.
Yes, thank you Brad. Feel free to jump into my reviews any time.
October 22, 2017
4.5 stars
Book 5 and I'm still not bored of rereading this series. This book had quite a lot of action going on with Bishop terrorising the town and the group trying to stay together and safe. Of course, my favourite parts are still with Myrnin. He is bonkers but you can also see he genuinely cares for Claire and I love him oddities and all.
Oh, and not to forget the pencil stake stabbing, that was ridiculous but bad ass.
June 26, 2016
I first read this series last summer on ebook, so obviously I was very eager to read the next installment. And I was not disapointed.
Lord of misrule starts where it left off in Feast of fools. There's a war going on and everyone is choosing sides. The humans are revolting against the vampires and there's a storm coming. Literally.
This is by far the best book in the series with the worst cliff hanger I find myself wanting to pull my hair out until the next one comes out in June.
Lord of misrule starts where it left off in Feast of fools. There's a war going on and everyone is choosing sides. The humans are revolting against the vampires and there's a storm coming. Literally.
This is by far the best book in the series with the worst cliff hanger I find myself wanting to pull my hair out until the next one comes out in June.
June 26, 2018
This was a mess. But it was supposed to be a mess. In the aftermath of events from the preceding book, Morganville has lost its mind and is going to hell in a hand basket. The town has split into factions, and Claire and the gang are caught in the middle, trying to ride out the chaos and protect those they care about. There are crazy plot twists and betrayals and a lot left unexplained. I felt just as confused and frustrated and tired as Claire had to be as I read, which speaks highly of Caine’s ability to craft a story that draws readers completely in. Actually, the only reason this wasn't 4 stars is because it made me so exhausted just reading it, which is unfair I know, but it hindered my enjoyment being that tense the entire time I read. As with those before it, this book ended with an insane cliffhanger. I had to immediately start reading the next installment as soon as I finished the last page!
July 26, 2023
So it’s another three-star rating from my side. I was hoping Lord of Misrule will finally be THE five-star Morganville book, but it seems like we’re back to the “could have been so much better” state.
I have no idea what went wrong with this book. It had a pretty good, yet weird, start but by the end, things got confusing and messed up. There are a bunch of characters that grew even more in my eyes, Claire, Shane, and most importantly Myrnin. Michael and Eve were still great but I feel like I didn’t get enough of them, especially when it comes to Michael. Poor Eve ended up carrying a huge load on her shoulders. I won’t get into details regarding that, go ahead and read the book if you want to know what I’m talking about.
I can’t seem to know how to review this book so I guess I’ll leave it at that. It was good but could have been much much better. The ending was a mess. Really. But what am I expecting? It’s Rachel Caine after all. Let’s see what Morganville #6 is going to throw our way.
I have no idea what went wrong with this book. It had a pretty good, yet weird, start but by the end, things got confusing and messed up. There are a bunch of characters that grew even more in my eyes, Claire, Shane, and most importantly Myrnin. Michael and Eve were still great but I feel like I didn’t get enough of them, especially when it comes to Michael. Poor Eve ended up carrying a huge load on her shoulders. I won’t get into details regarding that, go ahead and read the book if you want to know what I’m talking about.
I can’t seem to know how to review this book so I guess I’ll leave it at that. It was good but could have been much much better. The ending was a mess. Really. But what am I expecting? It’s Rachel Caine after all. Let’s see what Morganville #6 is going to throw our way.
November 2, 2018
I feel like the Morganville series is one of those series that starts out a little slower but seriously just keeps picking up momentum as every book goes. Everybook is just a little better than the one previously. Maybe because of the fact that we get more into the main characters the father we get into it - the storyline gets deeper and deeper.
I am really developing a strong strong hate for Bishop- man on a power freaking trip x1000. This town is going up in flames - quite literally. Claire was a little annoying - just as people are starting to treat her like an adult she decides to basically sulk all the time. Like for real there is mass chaos and you are wallowing in pity - why? Because of the vampire disease? Like for real. Get over yourself there are bigger fish to fry here.
Claire is almost to good - like really you're gonna save Monica? After all the crap she and her posse has done to you. I'd be like "see ya" you dug your grave - time to lie in it. But I guess maybe shes a better person than I am?
I ultimately feel like this book is really setting up for the ones to come. It's amazing how much about this series you forget when you haven't read it in years.
I am really developing a strong strong hate for Bishop- man on a power freaking trip x1000. This town is going up in flames - quite literally. Claire was a little annoying - just as people are starting to treat her like an adult she decides to basically sulk all the time. Like for real there is mass chaos and you are wallowing in pity - why? Because of the vampire disease? Like for real. Get over yourself there are bigger fish to fry here.
Claire is almost to good - like really you're gonna save Monica? After all the crap she and her posse has done to you. I'd be like "see ya" you dug your grave - time to lie in it. But I guess maybe shes a better person than I am?
I ultimately feel like this book is really setting up for the ones to come. It's amazing how much about this series you forget when you haven't read it in years.
December 12, 2015
Lord of Misrule is the fifth book in the Morganville Vampire series. Picking up after the ending of book four, Claire and her friends are still dealing with the new evil vampire in town, Bishop. There's a huge uprising going on and a storm threatens the town.
I have to say this might be my favorite of the series so far. It felt as if the action that was missing from the last book ended up added into this book. Something constantly going on which makes for more exciting reading.
I do find that this series just seems to be one continuous story so I'm awfully glad I wasn't reading these one at a time when they first came out. Still not my favorite series ever but as each goes by it drags me in more and more.
I have to say this might be my favorite of the series so far. It felt as if the action that was missing from the last book ended up added into this book. Something constantly going on which makes for more exciting reading.
I do find that this series just seems to be one continuous story so I'm awfully glad I wasn't reading these one at a time when they first came out. Still not my favorite series ever but as each goes by it drags me in more and more.
January 9, 2009
Well that was a giant disappointment. I was expecting something a lot different and maybe a book that didn't feel like a chapter of a larger book. The cliffhanger ending to these books drives me insane. I don't know if I'll bother to read the other books in the series when they come out. Claire is also a bit boring and I still can't see her motivations for jumping into every single problem.
April 6, 2010
What in the bloody vampires just happened??!! I knew as I had only five pages left something seriously out of control was going to occur, but I didn’t see that coming! INSANE! Myrnin oh Myrnin you’ve strangled my heart with a surgeon’s gentle touch! GAH!!!! I seriously gasped, and I am still in shock!
Lord of Misrule is book five of the Morganville Vampire series, and by far the most action packed of them all. I actually have a small headache after reading right through this book in a few short hours. In this installment, the town of Morganville has been turned upside down with the coming of Bishop, Françoise and Ysandre. The town is divided, and a war is brewing, but that’s not all. The residents are facing one of the biggest storms that will rage through the town. When the war and the storm settle, not much will be left of this town and its inhabitants.
This book was seriously OUT.OF. CONTROL! The action did not let up for one minute, so I kept plowing through like the hurricane that hit Morganville. The ending is a category 5 cliffhanger, and I can’t believe the turn of events. WT??!! This book is definitely my favorite of the series thus far... have I said that about any of the other books??? Hmmm I think I might have. :) Anywho... some of the best Shane and Claire moments, which were really nice to read in the midst of all the madness happening around them. Well… on to the next book to see how and if this mess can be fixed. Awesome read!!
Lord of Misrule is book five of the Morganville Vampire series, and by far the most action packed of them all. I actually have a small headache after reading right through this book in a few short hours. In this installment, the town of Morganville has been turned upside down with the coming of Bishop, Françoise and Ysandre. The town is divided, and a war is brewing, but that’s not all. The residents are facing one of the biggest storms that will rage through the town. When the war and the storm settle, not much will be left of this town and its inhabitants.
This book was seriously OUT.OF. CONTROL! The action did not let up for one minute, so I kept plowing through like the hurricane that hit Morganville. The ending is a category 5 cliffhanger, and I can’t believe the turn of events. WT??!! This book is definitely my favorite of the series thus far... have I said that about any of the other books??? Hmmm I think I might have. :) Anywho... some of the best Shane and Claire moments, which were really nice to read in the midst of all the madness happening around them. Well… on to the next book to see how and if this mess can be fixed. Awesome read!!
November 15, 2021
I devoured the previous four books in the series, yet hit a slump with Lord of Misrule. It didn't hold my attention and I felt there was no need for it - All five books would of been better as a trilogy.
I was bored of the childish back-and-forth between Claire and Monica. I was bored of Claire and Shane's relationship. Basically, I was bored of still reading about the same issues in book five that there were in book one!
I'd hoped that this book would conclude the storyline started in the first book (There are a lot of books in this series), ready for a new storyline for books 6-11, but no. It's still not over and we end Lord of Misrule in the exact same place we began.
The only characters I like right now are Eve and Oliver. I love Myrnin, but I have no idea what-in-the-bloody-nora is going on with him.
February 5, 2012
Wow...so, i was really sad and disappointed about the ending...Claire working for bishop???i mean come on people that's unacceptable...I was so angry and Michael, was such an ass...his behavior was wrong and if he betrays his friends in the other books...not that he hasn't done it yet but it's like his under someone's control...and Mr. Bishop is the most cruel character I've ever read about in a book...I wanted to stake him right in the heart alright metaphorically speaking...and Myrnin???omg his was the worst betrayal...Claire trusted him and I can't even understand the game he is playing...he's like I hate mr.bishop and I am on Amelie's side and then puff...he betrays Claire and takes them all to mr.bishop...anyway this book I think was the best because many things happened and it was full of action, intrigue, secrets, love, betrayal and all the stuff that a book must always have...but I gave it four stars because i was really really disappointed about the ending...hope everything goes right in the next one!!!
October 6, 2019
This book picks up right where #4 left off. Claire and her friends are running around town as the vampire forces of Emelie and Bishop prepare to face off. Once the battle begins, Claire is, of course, right in the center of things.
Ok, so here's the thing - there is a lot of action in this book, but when I step back and think about it, Claire just drove around town the entire book. Not a whole lot really happened, thus the 3 star rating. Well, At the very end of the book, there is finally a battle between the vampires but we still don't have a resolution to the situation with Bishop or the sickness that is affecting the vampires. Evidently, there is more resolution coming in the next book. There is a crazy intense cliffhanger at the very end of this one, making me even more anxious to read book #6. Like now.
Ok, so here's the thing - there is a lot of action in this book, but when I step back and think about it, Claire just drove around town the entire book. Not a whole lot really happened, thus the 3 star rating. Well, At the very end of the book, there is finally a battle between the vampires but we still don't have a resolution to the situation with Bishop or the sickness that is affecting the vampires. Evidently, there is more resolution coming in the next book. There is a crazy intense cliffhanger at the very end of this one, making me even more anxious to read book #6. Like now.
May 15, 2010
Wow, I just finished and I can't believe what just happened.
Morganville has gotten to be a even scarier place to live in. In this book all hell has broken lose in Morganville with the war between Bishop and Ameile. It was another fast paced read with so many twist and turns that took me completely by suprise. And the ending, I was in shock.
I love the Claire and Shane moments in this book. It was nice to see the sweet side of Shane. All the characters were outstanding as always.
Read this series it is amazing!
Morganville has gotten to be a even scarier place to live in. In this book all hell has broken lose in Morganville with the war between Bishop and Ameile. It was another fast paced read with so many twist and turns that took me completely by suprise. And the ending, I was in shock.
I love the Claire and Shane moments in this book. It was nice to see the sweet side of Shane. All the characters were outstanding as always.
Read this series it is amazing!
May 13, 2019
This was a fun book in the series. The town of Morganville is being attacked by both rogue vampire leaders and a tornado, and Claire and friends scurry about trying to save everyone. It was fun to listen to.
October 5, 2019
This book continues directly after the previous one, with everything going to hell and Claire and her friends trapped between warring vampires. The Morganville vampires have chosen either Amalie or her father Bishop and the humans think this is a good time to stage their own revolt as well. Everything in this is crazy, Claire and her friends are constantly in danger and almost dying. The pacing is quick and the book is easy to get through. The narrator does a good job of showing the intense situations.
April 21, 2011
All the morganville books are peices of perfection. When I started reading this book however, I never got the same action and thrill as the other books. It was a bit slow paced for me.
BUT, as I explored more of Cain's story, I got into whatever was happening. Everything comes crashing down as the war between Amelie and Bishop continued. Basically, out of control! There was a vast amount of action in the book maknig me want to read more and more.
As always, some kind of romance is shown. Claire's and Shane's moments are the moments you can't wait for. I love it and especially since Shane's sweet side is revealed even more.
I am definetly continuing with this series and the ending... I was in shock! I did not see it coming... I need to read Carpe Corpus!
BUT, as I explored more of Cain's story, I got into whatever was happening. Everything comes crashing down as the war between Amelie and Bishop continued. Basically, out of control! There was a vast amount of action in the book maknig me want to read more and more.
As always, some kind of romance is shown. Claire's and Shane's moments are the moments you can't wait for. I love it and especially since Shane's sweet side is revealed even more.
I am definetly continuing with this series and the ending... I was in shock! I did not see it coming... I need to read Carpe Corpus!
June 26, 2025
OOh, this one was a bit hectic, but I had forgotten about some of the deaths and major betrayals. I definitely have so many issues with Shane at every turn, but I love Myrnin still, in the end his intentions are the most pure in a twisted way, hahaha.
I literally never want anyone in this house to eat Spaghetti again, haha.
Love the portals, but we will see what happens with them.
Overall, I can see how it felt like a 5 star the first time I read it with so many twists and uncovered lies. The vampires are being better developed, but this time it is more of a 3.7, rounded up.
I literally never want anyone in this house to eat Spaghetti again, haha.
Love the portals, but we will see what happens with them.
Overall, I can see how it felt like a 5 star the first time I read it with so many twists and uncovered lies. The vampires are being better developed, but this time it is more of a 3.7, rounded up.
April 11, 2020
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This one was a bit hard for me to rate. I love this series so much, but this book took a while to get into, and even afterward, nothing really happened until the very end of the book, which ended on a cliffhanger as always. So despite my love of the series and intense emotions at the end of the book. I feel it only fair to give it a 4 star instead of a 5 this time.
Don't get me wrong though. Still a great book. The entire series has taken a different direction than I thought it would when I read the first book. Not in a bad way, just different. I love all of the characters, and not just the four main characters either. Also Oliver, Amelie, Sam, and Myrnin.
I don't know how Claire survives. She is almost always a target, and she trusts people way too easily, even those that have proven themselves untrustworthy. But she is brave and has a good heart, showing compassion for those that really don't deserve it in my opinion.
If you have read any of my other reviews on this series I have mentioned before how this book reads like a TV drama series, and I still think it would have made a great one. As it is I have down and 10 more to go, and I can't wait to see how the lives in Moranville progresses.
This one was a bit hard for me to rate. I love this series so much, but this book took a while to get into, and even afterward, nothing really happened until the very end of the book, which ended on a cliffhanger as always. So despite my love of the series and intense emotions at the end of the book. I feel it only fair to give it a 4 star instead of a 5 this time.
Don't get me wrong though. Still a great book. The entire series has taken a different direction than I thought it would when I read the first book. Not in a bad way, just different. I love all of the characters, and not just the four main characters either. Also Oliver, Amelie, Sam, and Myrnin.
I don't know how Claire survives. She is almost always a target, and she trusts people way too easily, even those that have proven themselves untrustworthy. But she is brave and has a good heart, showing compassion for those that really don't deserve it in my opinion.
If you have read any of my other reviews on this series I have mentioned before how this book reads like a TV drama series, and I still think it would have made a great one. As it is I have down and 10 more to go, and I can't wait to see how the lives in Moranville progresses.
March 19, 2015
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I've always been a huge fan of the Morganville Vampire's series. Each installment is a short, quick read and they all read like one continuous novel since each one picks up right where the last left off. I picked up my first Morganville book 6 years ago and even though so much as changed since then I still love this series and I just can't recommend it enough to fans of YA fiction. With action, excitement, and romance this series has it all and each of the books is more addicting than the last.
That being said, Lord of Misrule was probably my least favorite in the series so far. Though I enjoyed the action I really missed a lot of the character interactions that were present in the previous books. Claire, Shane, Eve, and Michael spent most of this book doing their own things and I really missed seeing the interactions between the four of them. There was barely a moment when they were all in the same room together and I especially missed seeing the romance between Eve and Michael.
However, what was lacking in character interactions Caine made up for in plot. Lord of Misrule is easily the most exciting installment so far and most definitely a turning point for the series. I absolutely devoured this novel; between the upcoming war between the vampires and the reappearance of Shane's father there was hardly a dull moment. The ending was especially exciting and with all the death and destruction, paired with the cliffhanger, I ended this novel already reaching for the next one!
Claire and Shane are always going to be one of my favorite fictional couples and even though interactions between the two of them were limited this time around I still loved every stolen moment between them. I was sad to see that the romance between them was a little light this time around but I've got my hopes up for upcoming novels, I just love the two of them together and I can't wait to see where it goes. Shane is one of those characters I just love even though he can drive me a little insane sometimes, especially when it comes to some of his life choices. However, Claire is his perfect match and when Shane decides to be sweet and adorable he sure does it right.
Overall Lord of Misrule wasn't my favorite in the series but it was still a fun and exciting read. The Morganville Vampires has always held a special place in my heart and if I had to recommend one YA vampire series it would most definitely be this one.
I've always been a huge fan of the Morganville Vampire's series. Each installment is a short, quick read and they all read like one continuous novel since each one picks up right where the last left off. I picked up my first Morganville book 6 years ago and even though so much as changed since then I still love this series and I just can't recommend it enough to fans of YA fiction. With action, excitement, and romance this series has it all and each of the books is more addicting than the last.
That being said, Lord of Misrule was probably my least favorite in the series so far. Though I enjoyed the action I really missed a lot of the character interactions that were present in the previous books. Claire, Shane, Eve, and Michael spent most of this book doing their own things and I really missed seeing the interactions between the four of them. There was barely a moment when they were all in the same room together and I especially missed seeing the romance between Eve and Michael.
However, what was lacking in character interactions Caine made up for in plot. Lord of Misrule is easily the most exciting installment so far and most definitely a turning point for the series. I absolutely devoured this novel; between the upcoming war between the vampires and the reappearance of Shane's father there was hardly a dull moment. The ending was especially exciting and with all the death and destruction, paired with the cliffhanger, I ended this novel already reaching for the next one!
Claire and Shane are always going to be one of my favorite fictional couples and even though interactions between the two of them were limited this time around I still loved every stolen moment between them. I was sad to see that the romance between them was a little light this time around but I've got my hopes up for upcoming novels, I just love the two of them together and I can't wait to see where it goes. Shane is one of those characters I just love even though he can drive me a little insane sometimes, especially when it comes to some of his life choices. However, Claire is his perfect match and when Shane decides to be sweet and adorable he sure does it right.
Overall Lord of Misrule wasn't my favorite in the series but it was still a fun and exciting read. The Morganville Vampires has always held a special place in my heart and if I had to recommend one YA vampire series it would most definitely be this one.
October 16, 2017
“That's it? That's your big goodbye?" Eve asked.
Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need guy CliffNotes."
"Guys aren't deep enough to need CliffNotes."
"What were you waiting for, flowery poetry?" Shane snorted. "I hugged. I'm done.”
WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST READ?!?!
I have no words. I'm going through a shit ton of emotions right now.
Other than that, it was a good book. Slow in the beginning but definitely picked up and become a lot more interesting towards the middle of the book. Claire's parents still annoy me. Monica annoys the shit out me too but I'm glad she's becoming acquainted with karma. I'm scared to open the next book in this series...but I'm really hoping that I get to see the justice that this town deserves.
Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need guy CliffNotes."
"Guys aren't deep enough to need CliffNotes."
"What were you waiting for, flowery poetry?" Shane snorted. "I hugged. I'm done.”
WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST READ?!?!
I have no words. I'm going through a shit ton of emotions right now.
Other than that, it was a good book. Slow in the beginning but definitely picked up and become a lot more interesting towards the middle of the book. Claire's parents still annoy me. Monica annoys the shit out me too but I'm glad she's becoming acquainted with karma. I'm scared to open the next book in this series...but I'm really hoping that I get to see the justice that this town deserves.
March 25, 2011
Once again, a really great read. This book was much more action packed and eventful than the other books. Though I wasn't extremely compelled at the beginning of this book as the characters were apart, as they grouped together and the events progressed, the book became absolutely thrilling. This one was certainly action-packed and brought the series onto another level. Though I sometimes dislike lots of action as the fast pace can be hard to focus on, this one wasn't too hard to follow - it simply increased the pace and added more suspense. I am absolutely loving the further development of the characters. Myrnin is just becoming more and more interesting to me and I took a liking to Hannah. With the cliff hanger ending, I'm looking forward to what happens next!
July 16, 2012
Hmmm.
So Claire & Company end up fighting for their lives through another adventure in Vampire Town....and we have another wild cliffhanger ending.
Yep. That pretty much sums up the whole reading experience.
It might be because I don't like Claire and Shane enough to care about what happens to them. I don't dislike them. Just ambivalent. If the story were told from Eve or Michael's point of view, I can see myself caring more. Unfortunately, those two seem far more interesting, but you never get to really see what they are feeling/thinking because it's the Claire Show.
I don't hate these books, but I'm thinking I'll only be coming back to Morganville when I run out of all the other stuff I really want to read.
So Claire & Company end up fighting for their lives through another adventure in Vampire Town....and we have another wild cliffhanger ending.
Yep. That pretty much sums up the whole reading experience.
It might be because I don't like Claire and Shane enough to care about what happens to them. I don't dislike them. Just ambivalent. If the story were told from Eve or Michael's point of view, I can see myself caring more. Unfortunately, those two seem far more interesting, but you never get to really see what they are feeling/thinking because it's the Claire Show.
I don't hate these books, but I'm thinking I'll only be coming back to Morganville when I run out of all the other stuff I really want to read.
March 13, 2017
I like this series but Claire is just annoyingly naïve to the point that it can be difficult to get into the books. I will continue the series but a book this size is a normal one day read for me, yet I just have trouble staying amused long enough to read it quickly.
May 29, 2020
How crazy is it that there's a pandemic among the vampires and no one knows what or who is causing the craziness. This was entertaining.
November 22, 2011
All out war is now tearing through Morganville. Bishop and Amelie have gathered their forces and their factions and are feinting against each other in an underground conflict that could literally tear the town apart.
Parts of the town are burning, others in ruin. Refugees are flooding to the few safe spaces and among them many humans are finally seeing a chance to throw off vampire control and are lashing out and rioting in rage. But not all of their anger is directed against the vampires – humans who are seen as collaborators are also being targeted and all pretence of rule of law is threatened. In such chaos of course Shane's dad has to come back to town.
Even without the riots, humans have to wonder what the future holds – which vampire master or none at all?
And if that wasn't enough – the stress is accelerating the vampires' disease. The more they remain under pressure, the faster the disease spreads and the more confused, frightened and uncontrolled the vampires will become. A cure becomes more essential as the battle heats up.
And there's a storm coming, extreme weather rolling in to add more chaos and destruction to the already torn town
I actually had hope when this book started. The war was on and Claire was being taken into combat missions by Amelie (ok, not entirely sure why, but she was involved!) Then she was running around in the daylight checking in, keeping lines of communication open, securing supplies... She was involved in the story! She was part of the main plot! We were actually going to get a book of stuff actually happening!
Then she decided to go home and fret. Or go to university and fret. Or go to the coffee shop and fret. Or think about the medicine and fret.
And it was doing so well! But no, we quickly end up in the common pattern for Morganville Vampires – Claire sat around fretting and not doing anything relevant to the plot while stuff goes on around her. It's immensely frustrating. It's like reading a war story – from the point of view of people in the next country reading the news. Occasionally it will spill over into their back garden, but they'r ejust not involved in most of the plot at all. And it's annoying because there is something happening. There's an outright war tearing apart Morganville, two massive, powerful factions, humans rising up against vampires and vampire collaborators – aaand Claire is not really involved in any of it.
It makes it worse because when Claire does get involved it looks convoluted – inevitably because she's been targeted by the enemy (for no apparent reason) or because she has made a ridiculous decision to leap into the middle of events she barely understands. In this case she manages to do both – she's kidnapped (for no apparent reason) rescued, the super secret plans are given to her – including the fact that a building is going to be ground zero of a war zone and not safe – so of course that's where she goes.
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Parts of the town are burning, others in ruin. Refugees are flooding to the few safe spaces and among them many humans are finally seeing a chance to throw off vampire control and are lashing out and rioting in rage. But not all of their anger is directed against the vampires – humans who are seen as collaborators are also being targeted and all pretence of rule of law is threatened. In such chaos of course Shane's dad has to come back to town.
Even without the riots, humans have to wonder what the future holds – which vampire master or none at all?
And if that wasn't enough – the stress is accelerating the vampires' disease. The more they remain under pressure, the faster the disease spreads and the more confused, frightened and uncontrolled the vampires will become. A cure becomes more essential as the battle heats up.
And there's a storm coming, extreme weather rolling in to add more chaos and destruction to the already torn town
I actually had hope when this book started. The war was on and Claire was being taken into combat missions by Amelie (ok, not entirely sure why, but she was involved!) Then she was running around in the daylight checking in, keeping lines of communication open, securing supplies... She was involved in the story! She was part of the main plot! We were actually going to get a book of stuff actually happening!
Then she decided to go home and fret. Or go to university and fret. Or go to the coffee shop and fret. Or think about the medicine and fret.
And it was doing so well! But no, we quickly end up in the common pattern for Morganville Vampires – Claire sat around fretting and not doing anything relevant to the plot while stuff goes on around her. It's immensely frustrating. It's like reading a war story – from the point of view of people in the next country reading the news. Occasionally it will spill over into their back garden, but they'r ejust not involved in most of the plot at all. And it's annoying because there is something happening. There's an outright war tearing apart Morganville, two massive, powerful factions, humans rising up against vampires and vampire collaborators – aaand Claire is not really involved in any of it.
It makes it worse because when Claire does get involved it looks convoluted – inevitably because she's been targeted by the enemy (for no apparent reason) or because she has made a ridiculous decision to leap into the middle of events she barely understands. In this case she manages to do both – she's kidnapped (for no apparent reason) rescued, the super secret plans are given to her – including the fact that a building is going to be ground zero of a war zone and not safe – so of course that's where she goes.
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