Daylighters

I wanted to read Daylighters because I have been addicted to this series and I have been racing towards the end. It is rather surreal that I am reading it because this is book 15. I have grown to love these characters so much and I am sad that I will be saying goodbye. Prepare yourself, there was some amazing writing in this one, and although I don't normally use quotes a whole lot in my reviews, this review will def be leaning that way. She wrote things that essentially summed up the characters or the whole of why I loved this experience.

Daylighters picks up with the Daylight Foundation having taking over the reins in Morganville. The vampires are seperated from the town, and humans are in control. They have some of the key humans show more such as Moses and they are working for them.

The humans are not afraid anymore, able to be out shopping, going to the park and out at night without worry. But the vampires such as Myrnin, Amelie, Oliver and new friend Jesse are all being tortured and Claire is afraid that the end game is for them to be killed. Eve is heart broken and angry as hell that Michael is being held, and Claire feels for Amelie who has tried to make things work in her experimental town, and I think that she would have come around and humans be equal without all of the other evil vampires that should have been more swiftly and publicly dealt with along the way in order to make her town feel secure, and for things to work.

There manages to be some sexy time with Claire and Shane and I savored every steamy moment even when I knew that it wouldn't last long until things are settled and peace is restored back to Morganville.

Oh my. I can't believe it's over. I binge read this series, fell completely in love and upon finishing I just feel so happy because it was an absolute perfect ending in my opinion. (Although she of course nearly have me heart failure at some of the twists and people I thought weren't going to make it.) I also feel so sad because there are no more Claire, Shane, eve, Michael, Myrnin, Bob the spider, Olivier or Amelie adventures to read about. There are certainly many places my imagination will go especially some of the good places shanes dreams went when he was draghed.

Also to only further and completely solidify my love for Rachel Caine, she wrote that Claire's theme song was stand my ground by one of my favorite bands within temptation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr65YjV5cUY)

This book was everything I love about the series. The fairness and way that Claire looks at and judges both humans and vampires. By their actions, their intending and seeing and wanting the best for them. She is as much an advocate and fighter for the peace that she knew could be possible for morganvIlle. This states it perfectly:
“No matter what any of you have done, you haven't all done it. Because it's not right to judge a class of people by the actions of one, or a few. That's not justice. It's prejudice, and I don't like it. Justice means judging each person individually."
Jesse's lips slowly curled into a smile, and her eyes warmed as well. "High-minded," she said. "I'm not sure you'll find a lot of people living up to your standard."
Claire shrugged. "Doesn't matter if they do or not. It's my opinion, I'm not trying to make anybody else agree. But I don't want them forcing their opinions on me."
"And thus beging the war," said Lady Grey, who'd once been queen.”
The humor in this one is just like the first, making me snort out loud at dance while I am in the waiting room getting curious looks from the other moms. The one liners and epic things that they say really helps to lighten the mood at times. And of course the banter between Shane and Eve is ever present and awesome as ever. Claire has grown up so much and into her own person, but one still deeply in love with Shane. She thinks offensively and defensively, and her eternal optimism laced with her ideas of justice and achieving balance between the vamps and humans is so refreshing.

The sweet but awesome dynamic between Shane and Claire: " You bought me grenades, you are the best girlfriend ever." "I'm the most worried girlfriend ever. Because this is getting a little crazy. The cops? Really? And you decided to clean the shotgun to, what, intimidate them?" "C'mon, this is rural Texas. Shotguns are as normal as garden gnomes. Besides, that gun oil really stinks up the house." "So do your shoes, but I don't see you leaving them outside."

And Myrnin. Our bipolar vampire brilliant scientist with his bunny slippers with fangs. He never ceases to surprise me the way that he is fond of Claire, how smart he is, how eccentric (read: bunny slippers as day to day wear), and how unpredictable he is. C: Do the guards know you're out?" "That's very doubtful. I did kill the guard who spotted me, after all." S: "Would that be the dead guy in our basement?" M " Well, of course, how many dead guards could there be? Why, did you kill one too? Wasteful."

I adore how they have grown his character but in some ways he is still the same. He has a fondness for Claire--he is fascinated with her ingenuity and genius in the sciences--and sure some of it may have went into kinda weird territory, but they finally gave him someone that was so strong, and able to handle him. I love how he reveres Jessie. From the view of Claire seeing Myrnin and Jessie "“Her heart was breaking a little bit, because she felt something changing in Myrnin, and she knew that she would no longer be the center of his gravity. He'd always be there for her, and he'd always be her friend, but there was something in the way he held Jesse, stroked her hair, whispered to her in a way that Claire couldn't ever see him doing with her.”

And Oliver... he really proved how far he has come, and how much Claire has helped to change his views of humans and how it should look for them to have a balance and equality in Morganville. I was so proud of him in this one, and where he still maintained his personality and his view points. His summary quote "“I'm not saying a hunt isn't something we crave, but to a man, we hate to be manipulated. And this is our town, as much as any human's. Our home, and our neighbours and perhaps even our friends. You fall into the trap of thinking as Fallon does, that there are only heroes and villains, monsters and victims, and nothing between. We all stand in that space, crossing the line to one side, then the other. Even you.” "

I love the transformation we see being fully shown in this one with Claire's character. She went from cowering from Monica and company and being pushed down stairs in her first days of her residence in Morganville, to a strong and competent woman who can defend herself. “She'd started handcuffed, armed with a paper clip. Now she had a ten-inch strip of metal with sharp edges, handcuffs, and a paper clip. Her odds were improving all the time.” She was able to think, use what she has and rescue herself and her friends.

It was an amazing ending, and she figured out how to give me what I wanted and needed for closure. My imagination will def stay busy with the future of all of my beloved characters and what could be next for them.

Bottom Line: Perfect ending to a series I adored and binge read. show less

I can't believe it's over! I'm going to miss Morganville.

I loved this book because underneath all the action it was Claire, realizing she'd grown up somehow without noticing and that now she was an adult. Considering I've enjoyed watching Claire grow up throughout the series it was nice to see her realize it.

I felt a little like Rachel Caine had tied up it too neatly in a bow, but I can see why she'd want to give the series a proper ending considering how many books in it ended in cliffhangers. Besides, there's no way anything in Morganville will remain that tidy.

Now I kind of want to read the series again from the beginning.

While Morganville, Texas, is often a troubled town, Claire Danvers and her friends are looking forward to coming home. But the Morganville they return to isn’t the one they know; it’s become a different place—a deadly one…

FROM AMAZON: Something drastic has happened in Morganville while Claire and her friends were away. The town looks cleaner and happier than they’ve ever seen it before, but when their incoming group is arrested and separated—vampires from humans—they realize that the changes definitely aren’t for the better.

It seems that an organization called the Daylight Foundation has offered the population of Morganville something they’ve never had: hope of a vampire-free future. And while it sounds like show more salvation—even for the vampires themselves—the truth is far more sinister and deadly.

Now, Claire, Shane and Eve need to find a way to break their friends out of Daylighter custody, before the vampires of Morganville meet their untimely end… show less

Before I get into this review, I want to exclaim how amazing this series is. Despite what I’m going to say, I would totally re-read the entire series. I have been reading this series since 2007. Way before I was even a blogger. An employee recommended it to me and ever since then, I have been hooked. Every new book I had to get immediately. Not to mention that I know Morganville like the back of my hand. So to see this book end is pretty sad for me. I don’t want to end. Here we go…

Ending: I’m going to start with the ending. Every book in Morganville has been leading up to this. Their freedom and I have to say that I’m disappointed with the way that is ended. It did end how I expected it to be but I wanted more…..more umph. show more SOO much build up went into the last few books that I really expected more. There are some unexpected plot turns that I’m not very happy with. (Hint: Michael) That is all I’m saying.

The Glass House Gang: These characters never fail me. I will always adore walking the streets of Morganville with Michael, Eve, Claire and Shane. They deserve much happiness with all the craziness they went through and I’m happy that they ALL got their happy ending.

Vampires: I wonder if Ms. Caine has any ideas for a spin-off with the vamps. I think all this vamps lead interesting live’s that I would totally enjoy reading books based on Amelie or Oilver past . Or even their new lives in Morganville.

After reading all the books, I can say this book is great. It gives the reader one last adventure in Morganville. Daylighters is another passionate tale of survival of the fittest. Loyalties are tested and allies are made. An amazing addition, Daylighters is successful. show less

Me ha gustado, sentimiento agridulce, acabar una serie de libros tan larga, una serie que estuvo prácticamente conmigo desde que le encontré gusto a la lectura. Una serie de libros que me hizo ver que los vampiros y la literatura juvenil podían ser una buena combinación sin llevarlo a lo rosa.

Gracias Rachel Caine, disfruté y me enamoré de cada uno de los libros de Morganville.

It took me so long to get through this book bc I've been hooked on audio books lately and only have this one in paperback. It was a nice wrap up to the series. Nothing thrilling, but good, easy and entertaining reads with nothing too heart breaking or difficult to handle which was good. Sometimes an easy and happy read is best!

It ended nicely, everything coming together as it should which is a bit of a fairy tale ending as opposed to a realistic one but it suits the series.

This copy had a short story from Michael's POV at the end which was an interesting glimpse into his Vampirism. I still have the Midnight Bites book to read which I think is a bunch of short stories about Morganville and I am a sucker for .5 books and extra stories so show more I'm really looking forward to this!

My favourite character had to be Myrnin. I kind of wish there was a lot more of him in the series and stories from his POV would be amazing. show less

The End. Yes, after 7 years and 15 books Morganville has finally reached it;s conclusion. It has been an enjoyable run with these very eclectic characters. I will will miss them. I will miss Myrinirn with his outrageous outfits, his cute pet Bob and his bunny slippers, most of all. It ends in a satisfying bang that couldn't have been more satisfying. Good bye old friends.