Monday, January 26, 2015

Review: Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine


Kiss of Death (The Morganville Vampires #8) by Rachel Caine
A new chapter in the New York Times bestselling Morganville Vampires saga.
Vampire musician Michael Glass has attracted the attention of a big- time producer who wants to cut a demo and play some gigs-which means Michael will have to enter the human world. For this, he's been assigned escorts that include both a dangerous immortal as well as Michael's all-too-human friends. And with that mix of personalities, this is going to be a road trip from hell...
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Publishes in US: April 27th 2010 by Signet
Genre: YA paranormal vampires
Source: bought
Series? The Morganville Vampires #8

My series reviews:
#1 Glass Houses 
#2 Review: The Dead Girls' Dance
#3 Midnight Alley
#4 Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine 

Buy it:
US buyers:Barnes & Noble | Books-A-Million | Indiebound |Amazon
Canada:
Chapters Indigo | Amazon CA
UK:
Waterstones | WH Smith | Amazon UK

Author stalk away: ~site series


    I wanted to read this one because I have been hardcore addicted to this series, and it is so nice that they are all released and I don't have to play the waiting game.

   I love the pink laundry, the softer side of Eve even though its hard to see her insecure and not fully understanding where things stand, not only with Michael but with her newly reformed brother. I did enjoy seeing Michael in his element with the rock star deal, but he seemed more distant in this one and I was afraid that I would lose the caring, protective and cuddly Michael to the hardened vampire persona. 

   One quote I love though that describes the development of Shane's character and how being in love and living out his protective streak is changing him. (from Michael) "Huh. The universe explodes, hell freezes over and Shane does something reasonable." It just so fits their dynamic perfectly... 

    What started out and what they hoped would be a nice taste of freedom from Morganville and a good time with friends, of course, couldn't be just that with this group of friends. They found trouble in so many ways. Some of it their escort helped them get into and others they did just fine getting into it all own their own. 

    There were some steamy moments with Shane and Claire to keep me going. And Myrnin was there for part of it, and I love our crazy vamp. Claire mentioned at one point in time that he was both mad and brilliant, and it battled which would exhibit in any given moment. 

   The ending was perfect but bittersweet. As many of you may have guessed, I will def be continuing this series. And soon. 



Bottom Line: The trouble they always seemed to find had me on my toes.

My question to you, my lovely readers:
Any dreams of being a rockstar? Or traveling with one?

37 comments:

  1. I loved seeing them outside of Morganville too, though of course they still get into trouble, haha. I'd love to travel with one, being on the road, seeing different cities/countries, definitely my thing.

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  2. I think I need to check out this series (and gosh, what a long series it is!) I hope the next novels prove just as good as this one for you :)

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  3. An author/series I've been readings lots of favourable things about, I'm glad you are still enjoying the books in what is another lengthy set.


    http://pettywitter.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. the title sound so creepy but the book sound really interesting, Glad you loved this book, I will add it to my TBR ,,, Great Review

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  5. You're right back on the Morganville Vampires train I see! Good, because no offense, but your recent picks were starting to depress me. It's rare that a book 8 gets a 5-star rating, so Rachel Caine is clearly on the ball! I have absolutely no desire, nor have I ever for that matter, to be a rockstar or travel with one. Fame is NOT my thing.

    Carmel @ Rabid Reads

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  6. I have never heard of this series. Sounds great though, I will have to read it. Thanks for the review!

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  7. Oh, it has been a while since we saw your latest Morganville chapter! And of course this one didn't fall short of the five star rating ^^ Glad to see you still loving these reads! And yes, sometimes it is so much fun to not have to play the waiting game.

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  8. I agree, Brandi, this series is really well done, and the softer side to Eve is awesome. I love how she has to deal with so many different things in The Kiss of Death :)
    Also, I'm very happy you continue to love the Morganville series.
    Have a fantastic week.

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  9. I love the fact that this series continues to be such great reads for you Brandi! 5 stars, Yay! I continue to enjoy your reviews, hoping one day I can binge on this series as well. :)

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  10. This is great! Sometimes I have a hard time liking old YA series because either my taste has changed or it has old trends that I dislike like love triangle and insta love. I guess this is fast becoming a classic huh

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  11. This is a series I have yet to start. I so need to get to it, it sounds amazing!

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  12. Yes I can see why you would continue :)

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  13. I'm glad to see that you're having such a great run with this series Brandi, I read the first book a while back, but still haven't had time to get back to the series :(

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  14. OH Myrnin. He really was an amazing character. I love all those figuring out how to do everyday things like the laundry or cooking in this one. So glad you're still loving on these Brandi!

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  15. Love the cover for this one! Glad you are loving this series so much. I know I need to look into it!


    Lovely review

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  16. I turned my laundry pink just a few weeks ago. I sympathize greatly.
    The dreams of being a rock star are there, but buried deep because I sound alarmingly like Taylor Swift or any one of those vanilla pop singers when I belt, which is shameful. I stick to my choral singing, where i actually sound good. (I think I do, at least)

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  17. I'm glad to know that Shane and Claire continues through this series! For a moment there, I thought she was going to totally kill this pairing.

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  18. It's amazing to see you love this series so much after so many books!

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  19. I'm a huge fan of this series! Way to keep you at the edge of your seat!! Boy every book was a winner for me. It's nice to see you love it too :)

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  20. I haven't read this series but your passion and love this these books has me wanting to read them.

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  21. I always dismissed because of the covers, but glad that I got over it

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  22. Every book has been great for me as well

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  23. Yeah, it did seem that way for a bit, but glad they figured it out

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  24. LOL, hey people love some vanilla, but choral is beautiful too

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  25. Hmm, the covers for most of these don't do anything for me

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  26. I love me some Myrnin, he is so awesome but unpredictable

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  27. Aw, sorry I go back and forth with paranormal and contemp, and a lot of my contemp is dark. Sorry to depress you girl

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  28. Yes-- 15 was a lot but they werent super long, and fast paced.

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  29. Lucky I have finished but reviews are out as far as sept.

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  30. I miss Morganville more than I can say. I was so sad when it ended. Perhaps a reread is in order.

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  31. lol when I got to the word "laundry" in your review I realized that I had clothes sitting in the dryer and had to run off and get them out.
    Back now and I do want to read these this summer! Look forward to the next installment!
    .yar

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  32. I haven't read this series from Caine yet. Ugh, those bittersweet endings scare me.

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  33. I really need to finish this series. I've let it sit for way to long. Matt @ JC's Book Haven.

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  34. I'm so happy you are loving this series so much! It's inspiring me to catch up on it too. :)

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  35. I don't remember much of this book, but someday I'll have to finish the series. I'm pretty sure I read this one though and there was drama with Michael & Eve because of this stardom. Great that you're able to read one right after the other. I always wanted a pair of the vampire bunny slippers Myrnin wore. He was one of my favorite characters! Fab review, Brandi! :)

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  36. I love this series! As they change POV's in the later books, it took me a minute to get used to the different style, but this series is definitely one of my favorites! I'm down to reading the last two! Hope you enjoy the rest of this series!

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