VAMPIRES DON'T SPARKLE discussion

My first vampire novel this year was:





3 FANGS

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As you see, this book was not a perfect start for me, but it can (and will) only get better!

My second vampire read this year was the Strain trilogy:



5 FANGS
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5 FANGS
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4 FANGS
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I intentionally waited for the last book to be published so I could read the trilogy at once. I hate to wait several months for the sequels and in the meantime forget any details of the previous parts.

My third vampire read this year was:



2 FANGS
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Though I had my problems with this short story, I will keep an eye on the author's future work.

My fourth vampire book this year was:



4 CLAWS...sorry, FANGS
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My favourite vampire novel for 2013 so far!

My fifth vampire book this year:



3 FANGS
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Elke wrote: "My fourth vampire book this year was:



4 CLAWS...sorry, FANGS
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My favourite vampire novel for 2013 so far!"

Good to hear! I have this one downloaded on my kindle! Great review, too, BTW!

Elke wrote: "My first vampire novel this year was:





3 FANGS

I ALMOST ordered this one, but decided against it in the end...

Review

As you see, this book was not a perfect start for me, but it can (and will) only get better!"

Good reviews, Elke. I will add some of those to my tbr shelf.

Kimberly wrote: "

Good to hear! I have this one downloaded on my kindle! Great review, too, BTW! "

Thanks, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

My 2013 vampire read #5:



2 FANGS
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Nice idea, poor implementation - the ailment of most first novels by unknown authors. On the other hand, I admire people who live their dream and publish their own book.

My 2013 vampire read #6:



3 FANGS
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Though this book definitely qualifies as typical vampire chick-lit, it was a nice light in-between fare and surprisingly well-edited for a first novel.

My 2013 vampire read #7:



5 FANGS
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A great vampire/western genre mix, I hope we will come to read more of the adventures of Trevor Lawson.

Elke wrote: "My 2013 vampire read #7:



5 FANGS
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A great vampire/western genre mix, I hope we will come to read more of the adventures of Trevor Lawson."

Great to hear! I have this one on my "want to read' list!

It was AWESOME! :)

Charlene wrote: "It was AWESOME! :)"

Sigh! I still haven't bought it yet... (is it time for the box of shame?)

My 2013 vampire read #8:



2 FANGS
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Actually, I already started reading the book with the intention of selling it afterwards and thus making space for new stuff. I definitely knew what to expect from this kind of book, but at least I hoped for an original implementation. However, instead of some light entertaining snack in between I was cursed with this boring imitation. On the plus side, I can now kick it out without hesitation ;)

I finished this last night... good read... awesome for a 1st book... hope she writes another. I wanna know what happened to Dog.. ;)

Elke wrote: "My 2013 vampire read #6:



3 FANGS
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Though this book definitely qualifies as typical vampire chick-lit, it was a nice light in-between fare and surprisingly..."

Wahoo just started this one last night... already liking it =)

Elke wrote: "My 2013 vampire read #7:



5 FANGS
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A great vampire/western genre mix, I hope we will come to read more of the adventures of Trevor Lawson."

My 2013 vampire read #9:



2 FANGS
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Remarkable book but for all the wrong reasons.

My 2013 vampire read #10:



3 FANGS
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A promising first work and a very good short story.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read it, Elke.

My 2013 vampire read #11:



1 Fang
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Sounded so promising when it was published several years ago as an amazon shorts ebook. Wonder what has become of the author and his full-lenght novel project.

My 2013 vampire read #12:



2 Fangs
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Great premise, but poor writing. The original idea would make for a great novel. There are not that many vampire/alien novels out there.

My 2013 vampire read #13:



4 Fangs
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More historical novel than vampire story, but worth reading. Lots of dark atmosphere and ancient superstition.

Elke wrote: "My 2013 vampire read #13:
And your #14 should be Melabeth the vampire!!!


4 Fangs
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More historical novel than vampire story, but worth reading. Lots of dark atmosphere and ancient superstition."

My 2013 vampire read #14:



4 Fangs
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After the book collected dust on my shelf for years, I decided it was time to throw it out, but not before reading it. A really fine version of the Dracula story with exceptional illustrations.

My 2013 vampire read #15:



3 Fangs
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A vampire who is bound to the holy ground of the cemetery where he was killed, the idea that a vampire can still be alive - lots of interesting new ideas in this book.

My 2013 vampire read #16:



5 Fangs
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I simply loved it! I guess this is my personal discovery of the year so far.

I've only recently finished reading "Product" and enjoyed it a lot. I do however, find that recall of the storyline ,already, is becoming vague and needed prompting. When the next book "Byproduct" comes out I'm sure a recap will be needed.
Bearing this in mind I couldn't give the story 5 fangs, just didn't catch my attention enough.4 would be fare.

Paddy wrote: "I've only recently finished reading "Product" and enjoyed it a lot. I do however, find that recall of the storyline ,already, is becoming vague and needed prompting. When the next book "Byproduct" ..."

While I can relate to your argument, personally I just don't see that problem arising for me. And anyway, a good sequel will take care of that with some kind of recapitulation of former events, so I guess it shouldn't be a problem.

Elke wrote: "My 2013 vampire read #7:



5 FANGS
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A great vampire/western genre mix, I hope we will come to read more of the adventures of Trevor Lawson."


I've always wanted to see a vampire/western. It's been done in the movies before but not very well. I think I'll check this one out.

My 2013 vampire read #17:



3 FANGS
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Nice little story to read in between. Though some people may be disappointed by the open ending, in my opinion it works quite well here.

My 2013 vampire read #18:



5 FANGS
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What a great book, though not your typical vampire novel. I loved it! Thanks again Kimberly :)

My 2013 vampire read #19:



4 FANGS
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What a nice surprise this one turned out to be! A blend of the psycho killer and vampire genres mixed up with some fantasy.