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Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1)

Rachel Caine
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Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2006

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Rachel Caine

Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

239

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Morganville, Texas • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Glass Houses by Rachel Caine introduces Claire Danvers, a young student who moves into an off-campus house in Morganville, Texas. She discovers that the town is secretly controlled by vampires. As Claire learns about her new environment, she forms alliances with her housemates to navigate the dangers surrounding them.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

104,277 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Glass Houses by Rachel Caine is praised for its engaging characters, compelling plot, and fast-paced narrative. Readers find the vampire-centric storyline refreshing and enjoyable. Criticisms include some predictable elements and occasional clichéd dialogue. Overall, it is well-received for its entertainment value and strong series potential.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1)?

Fans of thrilling urban fantasy and young adult novels like Cassandra Clare's City of Bones or Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy will enjoy Rachel Caine's Glass Houses. Ideal for readers who appreciate strong, relatable characters, supernatural elements, and a suspenseful, fast-paced plot set in a darkly atmospheric town.

4.1

104,277 ratings

68%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

239

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Morganville, Texas • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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