Reviews

Eighth Grade Bites by Z Brewer

renuked's review against another edition

3.0

I read this on a whim, and perhaps because I was reminiscing over Percy Jackson too much, so I gave this a try. It wasn't bad, but it lacked whatever set Percy Jackson apart. There was no biting wit, and the villainy was just underwhelming. I understand this is the first in a children's series, so perhaps there are far better things to come, but this particular introduction was just...okay.

pulcherpetra's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

yemilhead's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

thelibrarylady42's review against another edition

4.0

Fast paced and really funny. I can't wait to see what happens next. I expect as the series continues it will get darker but for now a slightly lighter side to the vampire craze. :)

trgrze20's review against another edition

4.0

3.5. This was a fun quick read to get me out of my book slump. I’m a sucker for a good vampire book. Pun intended. I believe this series could have potential on being a classic. What I found to be lacking, or lazy writing, is that Henry always seemed to be asleep or Nelly always needed to leave the room for odd reasons whenever Vlad talked about vampire issues. Personally, I find dealing with the human to campus relationship to be a big character building point and instead this book just skipped over them. I also felt Vlad and Otis relationship was very insta family and the trip to Elysia was underwhelming. In the face off between Vlad and Diablo I was telling through the pages for Vlad to grab the garlic squirt gun from Henry, but Henry was probably asleep through that scene too on top of it never being discussed. Last complaint is that a lot of the book was predictable.
With all these statements, it probably seems like I did not enjoy the book, but I really did. It is considered a middle grade book series and need to remember that middle grade tends to stay a little more light and happy. More than likely will continue especially if I need help getting out of another book slump.

mmorris07's review against another edition

4.0

I've never really read supernatural books before and that is why I will always remember this book. Eighth Grades Bites puts a teenage spin on vampires and does it terrifically. I recommend this to anyone who thinks vampire suck because of Twilight. I don't recommend this book to anyone searching for a sappy supernatural/romance novel.

shelbyaye's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

tmholsman_1994's review against another edition

4.0

(4.5) This was my second read through of this book after a few years. One thing I really enjoyed about this story is that the author writes these books as though they sat down with the characters. Although I flew through this book I felt like somethings were too drawn out and unnecessary.

redentrapy's review against another edition

4.0

Great book about a not-so-typical junior high kid and his not-so normal life. If you thought normal people had issues in junior high than we as the human race have nothing on Vladimir Todd and his perilous life in junior high. Love the book. It had humor, experiences that happen to all junior high kids, adventure, and friend and family values in it. Great read for people who like the vampire genre and young adults.

sevvers1996's review against another edition

5.0

i loved this book. i am so on a vampire kick. i have a goal to read all the vampire books at school.