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quietweather's review against another edition
5.0
This was actually a pretty good read, not awfully fast paced but good enough. I actually liked that it was in the 3rd person instead of first.
moonlitcrows's review against another edition
5.0
I read this series back in middle school for the first time. So when I saw that one of my 2023 challenges was a middle grade novel, y'all already know I had to grab it and read it again. I forgot how funny this book is between Henry and Nelly's vampire puns and Vlad just being angsty sometimes. Overall I still love this so much and the way everyone around Vlad is just so casual about him being a vampire is so funny to me. The way Nelly told him he looked "Positively Cadaverous" took me out. I would recommend this to anyone.
armygirlxrv2's review against another edition
5.0
I first Picked up this book when I was at my local library and was almost finished with the Cirque Du Freak series. I wanted to look for another Vampire series to read right after Cirque Du Freak, and I searched thorough the books in the Teen Section. I picked up at least 12 different Vampire books, and of coarse, they were all about Vampire Romances with a girl. I was about ready to look for another genre when I picked up The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Eighth Grade Bites. I recognized the cover cause I've seen the book series in many different libraries, and every time I wanted to read what it was about, but I never did. So I Finally picked it up and read the book summery on the inside cover, and began reading it, mainly cause it looked interesting and It didn't mention a romance like all the other books. I found Eight Grade Bites remotely interesting cause it wasn't a Vampire romance novel, or that was the reason at first. As I continued reading the book I found a lot of other reasons that made it interesting and that made me love the story. One if those things is that I am able to relate with Vlad, and other characters, partially cause I was in 7th Grade when I read the book. Heather Brewer strictly says she wrote this book for teens to relate to, and I did relate to it. Another reason is, Heather wrote the book in 3rd person point of view, so as the reader, that was an advantage in the story. Most of the time when I read a Vampire Novel, it's about the girl meeting and the Vampire, and the story is about the girl. What I really love about this book, is the story is Based on the Vampire Vlad. So we really get to see how Vlad struggles everyday with having to cope with his blood craving and fangs. So we really gets to know how it is for the Vampire and not the girl. Since the main character is an Teen Boy, and a majority of the characters being teens, the books does have some relationships, but that's all I'm saying. Heather Brewer also does an amazing job with the fact that Vlad is a teenager and the Antagonist is not. With that said, Heather Brewer does an excellent job with showing action that's still reasonable I for a teen. In the book Heather also does an awesome job with the plot. Now the one books is supposed to be made up of a year. Now in the last review, the lady said that it should've only taken 3 weeks top for everything to happen, but a 13 year old can't figure out who the Vampire Killer is with out Adults poking around to see what he's doing, add home work with a curfew and that's basically why it takes a year.
Eight Grade Bites is an excellent read, if you don't like the 1st book, I say read the 2nd book cause you'll see that the other books in the series are better and more fun. Hope u love this book and the series as much as I do!
Eight Grade Bites is an excellent read, if you don't like the 1st book, I say read the 2nd book cause you'll see that the other books in the series are better and more fun. Hope u love this book and the series as much as I do!
lesbean's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
A few years ago, I was sitting in church listening to a boring (err...fascinating) talk, when I noticed the kid in the pew in front of me was reading a book. He was holding it at an angle where I couldn't see the title. I spent the better part of five minutes craning my neck and ignoring what I'm sure was fabulous spiritual insight to figure out what book the kid was reading. I never did catch the title, but once I saw the words "Vlad" and "Vampire," I guessed it wasn't a religious book.
Fast forward a few years...I assume the kid was reading one of the Vladimir Tod books. I finally picked the first book up after having it on my TBR list for a long time. It did not disappoint.
Vladimir Tod is half-human, half-vampire. His parents died mysteriously a few years ago. Now he lives with his aunt who sneaks blood for him from the hospital blood bank. The only other person who knows that Vlad is a vampire is his best friend Henry. Being a vampire isn't that big a deal for Vlad. Drinking blood at meals is natural to him. He's just a kid with a dietary difference. He hangs out with his friend Henry drinking a blood bag when Henry has Capri Sun. His vampiric nature definitely creates some awkward situations, but for the most part his life is like any other eighth graders.
This starts to change when a favorite teacher disappears and is replaced by an odd man who shows too much interest in Vlad and his uniqueness.
I loved the friendship between Vlad and Henry in this book. In a literary genre overrun by romance, it is refreshing to read a book that focuses on two buddies. Vlad and Henry work together to figure out what's going on with the disappearances. Henry has the tendency to follow Vlad around like a puppy dog, but Vlad is basically unaware of the inequities in their relationship (actually he wonders why cool Henry even bothers with him). They have a great banter throughout the book - typical boy talk.
This book bills itself as a light, humorous read, which it was. I was surprised, however, that it got as dark and dangerous as it did. Nothing too scary, but the danger was more intense than I expected it to be. I like the contrast of a sarcastic narrator and banter among friends with life-threatening situations and even a few heartfelt, touching moments.
Vladimir Tod is a fun start to a series. Definitely something for middle grade and early high school boys. And everyone else.
Rating: 4 / 5
Fast forward a few years...I assume the kid was reading one of the Vladimir Tod books. I finally picked the first book up after having it on my TBR list for a long time. It did not disappoint.
Vladimir Tod is half-human, half-vampire. His parents died mysteriously a few years ago. Now he lives with his aunt who sneaks blood for him from the hospital blood bank. The only other person who knows that Vlad is a vampire is his best friend Henry. Being a vampire isn't that big a deal for Vlad. Drinking blood at meals is natural to him. He's just a kid with a dietary difference. He hangs out with his friend Henry drinking a blood bag when Henry has Capri Sun. His vampiric nature definitely creates some awkward situations, but for the most part his life is like any other eighth graders.
This starts to change when a favorite teacher disappears and is replaced by an odd man who shows too much interest in Vlad and his uniqueness.
I loved the friendship between Vlad and Henry in this book. In a literary genre overrun by romance, it is refreshing to read a book that focuses on two buddies. Vlad and Henry work together to figure out what's going on with the disappearances. Henry has the tendency to follow Vlad around like a puppy dog, but Vlad is basically unaware of the inequities in their relationship (actually he wonders why cool Henry even bothers with him). They have a great banter throughout the book - typical boy talk.
This book bills itself as a light, humorous read, which it was. I was surprised, however, that it got as dark and dangerous as it did. Nothing too scary, but the danger was more intense than I expected it to be. I like the contrast of a sarcastic narrator and banter among friends with life-threatening situations and even a few heartfelt, touching moments.
Vladimir Tod is a fun start to a series. Definitely something for middle grade and early high school boys. And everyone else.
Rating: 4 / 5
lannthacker's review against another edition
2.0
YA Brewer - vampires, death of parents, social issues, 13 year old main character, a few violent moments.
Vlad Tod is a normal 8th grader - plays video games with his best friend, Henry, crushes on a girl he's too afraid to talk to, gets picked on at school, drinks blood for lunch?
Being a vampire isn't his biggest problem though. His mother and father died in a mysterious fire 3 years ago and after Vlad's favorites teacher goes missing, some unexpected answers to who did it and why surface. But each answer uncovers even more questions. Maybe he isn't the last vampire alive.
Vlad Tod is a normal 8th grader - plays video games with his best friend, Henry, crushes on a girl he's too afraid to talk to, gets picked on at school, drinks blood for lunch?
Being a vampire isn't his biggest problem though. His mother and father died in a mysterious fire 3 years ago and after Vlad's favorites teacher goes missing, some unexpected answers to who did it and why surface. But each answer uncovers even more questions. Maybe he isn't the last vampire alive.
gg1213's review against another edition
3.0
Watch my review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1APFRCTIXrk
kristenremenar's review against another edition
3.0
"Twilight" minus romance - for middleschoolers, especially boys, who dig vampires but don't want the love story. The cover is cool enough to get the reluctant ones to pick it up, and the story has enough twists to keep kids reading. First in a series.
charlestonmes's review against another edition
3.0
** 3.5 stars
This was a quick entertaining read even though it was geared towards a younger audience. Although I don't feel compelled to read the remaining books in the series, I still found this book enjoyable.
This was a quick entertaining read even though it was geared towards a younger audience. Although I don't feel compelled to read the remaining books in the series, I still found this book enjoyable.