Glass Houses by Rachel Caine has everything a young girl could possibly want out of a book. There are vampires, cute boys, romance, and even a ghost. I'm kinda a wimp when it comes to scary movies, and I have to be honest - I was scared when I closed this book - yeah... I know it's silly!
--Claire is a smart, nice girl who has entered college at the age of 16. She immediately gets on the bad side of the dangerous Monica and her group the "Monickettes." These are the mean, pretty, popular girls who pick on the underdog, but in this story they aren't just cruel, they are also murderous. What was Claire's crime? She corrected Monica on her history, and as a result made her look dumb (shocking!) in front of cute boys. Claire soon finds that Monica might actually kill her. Claire winds up at the Glass House looking for a safe place to live. Micheal, Shane, and Eve decide to let Claire stay. Her arrival brings chaos and turbulence into the house and forces everyone to deal with the vampire problem in Morganville. The romance that creeps up between Shane and Claire is both sweet and exciting. Shane had been on Monica's bad side ever since he turned her down in high school. His falling for Claire is poetic justice.
--The supernatural elements of Glass Houses appeal to young people, the romance appeals to girls, and because it is easy to read, it would also be a good recommendation for a reluctant reader. I turned page after page until I finished this book in one sitting. I immediately wanted to start reading the sequel, but I can't because I have 30 other books I need to read!
This book is on the TAYSHAS reading list.
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