I wonder if I'm reading these too fast. Certain turns of events have made me raise my eyebrows, but it's not the same sort of shock that good horror often elicits. Maybe not enough anticipation built by the author? Or is it me? I don't know. 
 Still, the series remains compelling and addictive. I had to stop myself from starting the fourth volume last night, because I didn't want to stay up too late. 
 There are a few things I'm not liking ((view spoiler)[bites suddenly aren't necessary for infection anymore? (hide spoiler)]) but maybe they'll do cool stuff with it. We shall see.