So I'm going on a trip this week and I'll have photos a plenty for when I come back.
But where I happen to be visiting, there are a lot of politicians.
And, let's face it, politicians are just like vampires.
So, over the next few days, I've set up Vampires 101 - a run down of some vampire books (starting with Twilight and working our way to my favorite, Vampire Academy) and why I would or wouldn't read them.
Of course, this starts... now.
Twilight
Stephenie Meyer
Status: Read
Pros:
It's the crack of vampire novels. You do get sucked in while reading it.
Taylor Lautner is hot, and he plays Jacob in the movie.
Werewolves are cool.
Alice Cullen kicks butt.
I like the cover. +bonus points
Cons:
It's the crack of vampire novels. It's trashy and it's horrible for you, yet you keep reading...
It's not the best vampire novel. By far.
Bella is the most annoying protagonist in the WORLD.
*sparklesparklesparkle*
The werewolves are awesome-r than the vampires. Um. Vampire novel.
The last book in the series is more like a fanfiction gone bad.
The Vampire Diaries
L.J. Smith
Status: Read
Pros:
The two lead vampires are both very, very sexy.
The plot line is very well developed.
It's well written and an overall enjoyable read.
Cons:
The protagonist female is 'perfect' at the beginning. There is no such thing.
It gets a little twisty for me plot-wise as the books go on, but they're still enjoyable.
Vampire Kisses
Ellen Schreiber
Status: To Read
Pros:
I love the lonely, set apart man. Even if he does have fangs.
Alexander is a sexy name. Yes, I love the description of this male vamp.
It takes place in a creepy mansion under the noses of everybody in town.
Cons:
Cliche vampire.
Cliche setting.
Cliche goth girl.
Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe)
Kimberly Pauley
Status: To Read
Pros:
With a title like that, you can't help but laugh.
It's not cliche at all. I like the fact that the main character wants to remain human and it's her parents - not her boyfriend or arch enemy - that are pressuring her into becoming one of the neck nomming undead.
Cons:
With a plot line like that, Kimberly'll have to hit this one out of the park or it'll backfire drastically.
Glass Houses
Rachel Caine
Status: Read
Pros:
The characters are well rounded and diverse, and both likeable and hateable.
Both the vampires and the humans are loveable.
The plot line is extraordinarily well developed, and the writing leaves you on the end of your seat.
Cons:
Actually, the writing's so good you'll fall off your seat. Because Rachel ends each book with a cliffhanger. So get the whole series together at one, because you won't wanna stop reading.
Part II tomorrow!