The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks

Ok so I really wanted to like this book, I mean I really wanted to but I just didn't. I kept reading because I wanted to believe that they would eventually gain powers that would help them get out of the predicament they seem to find themselves in but that was not the case. Vampires that are sick all of time and have to attend a weekly meeting to talk about their feelings is not something that appealed to me but I gave this book a chance. My co-worker referred this story to me by telling me that it was full of laughs but I am still waiting to even have a chuckle. With each passing chapter I expected to laugh out loud and see these vampires gain strength but to no avail. I know this is supposed to be the anti-twilight story line but I thought the whole point of getting infected by a vampire bite and living forever is to gain a special power. I did like the introduction of the werewolf but after awhile his story line seemed pointless because there wasn't a chance for this character to develop while running away from bad guys. I don't really understand why the bad guys had to be turned into vampires at the end as well but I guess I was holding out for super powers that never manifested. I guess if reading about vampires who have to take medicine and drink guinea pigs blood with a small love story that happens in the last few chapters is you thing, then go for it, but this book just wasn't for me.

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Darker by E.L. James

So I must admit that when I read this book, I realized that I had completely forgot everything that had happened in the original trilogy. I spent over have of the book trying to go back in time and opening the files in my brain in order to figure out which scene fits where in the original novel. I was about halfway through this novel when I realized that I had no clue what was going on so I gave up and just decided to enjoy the novel as it was written. I must say that I am enjoying this trilogy from Christian's point of view because I don't have to hear the constant interruption from Ana's inner goddess. In my humble opinion, I believe the author writing has gotten better which each new book she is publishing. Granted I people are probably tired of this author writing about the same thing raking in more money for a story line that has overstayed its welcome; but I actually like the story and reading it from Christian's point of view has been a breath of fresh air to this series. Now if only Stephanie Meyer can go back and finish writing Midnight Sun from Edward's point of view so I can figure out how he developed his powers I would be a happy woman. I look forward to the last book coming out in this series and I will definitely be reading it.

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