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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Book two is just as "cute" as the first one. Different characters but same plot line, with all the action happening in the last couple chapters, leaving me questioning the purpose of the first 3/4 of the book. Nothing was really surprising and the timeline is just as screwed as in the first book. It almost feels like Brewer is trying to do a synopsis of her own book while trying to be as vague in her character's feelings and repetitive in her facial expressions and gestures as possible. I remember this being so much better the first time I read it... Not to mention the entirety of the first book is conveniently summarized in a matter of sentences, so if you're looking to get the most out of the series while reading the least, you can basically forgo the first book.
A quick fun read that I really enjoyed. In the second novel Vlad is all caught up in life threatening drama again. Vampires are hunting him still and there is now a slayer after him too. He's exploring more and more of his vampire side and making new friends, allies and enemies. I can't wait to start the next book.
Rating: 3.5*
I did like this, and I like how sensitive of a guy Vlad is, though I have mixed feelings about how he treats Henry sometimes, and I really hate it when he starts becoming the type of guy I know he's not. Surprisingly, I'm finding myself attached to this series, so I think I'll continue on. I love Otis forever man, and Vikas, even though I don't always agree with him. But he's a pretty chill dude. Also kind of bummed that there was Nelly in this one, I really liked her. Though I do question why Brewer started Vlad's story in 8th Grade instead of 9th, and I don't understand how his one month stay at the hospital was explained to the school or those outside of his circle, because she didn't really go into detail about that.
I did like this, and I like how sensitive of a guy Vlad is, though I have mixed feelings about how he treats Henry sometimes, and I really hate it when he starts becoming the type of guy I know he's not. Surprisingly, I'm finding myself attached to this series, so I think I'll continue on. I love Otis forever man, and Vikas, even though I don't always agree with him. But he's a pretty chill dude. Also kind of bummed that there was Nelly in this one, I really liked her. Though I do question why Brewer started Vlad's story in 8th Grade instead of 9th, and I don't understand how his one month stay at the hospital was explained to the school or those outside of his circle, because she didn't really go into detail about that.
This was just as snarky and funny as the first book. The author knows how to add conflict and twists to the plot that just make me want to keep reading.
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
my friends and I started reading this series as a joke but now we're weirdly obsessed
Initial reaction: Huh, I actually enjoyed this way more than the first book. Greater stakes, competing interests and the return of a villain. I think I will see this series out until its end, but I really enjoyed both the story and audio reading.
Full review:
It's been a while since I picked up Heather Brewer's "Chronicles of Vladimir Tod" series, and actually - the second book in the series came across as pretty cool when it was all said and done. I'm surprised how much I liked it, though it might've been because I perused the audiobook version, and also because there were a little more palpable stakes (no pun intended) in this respective work.
In this book, Vlad has to contend with keeping his identity as a vampire under wraps while facing new challenges. He still deals emotionally with the deaths of his parents and undergoing "vampire puberty" (what with changing eye colors and fangs that threaten to come out every now and again). But the biggest challenge for Vlad? Finding out a friend is really an enemy and the emergence of an old adversary who wanted to kill him coming back to finish the job. I liked the rolling action more in this book than the former, and it was good to see some of the same characters from the last book, such as Aunt Nelly, Vlad's uncle Otis, and some of Vlad's friends.
I definitely want to check into the next book considering the ending of this, as Vlad's relationships are tested and I see it going in an interesting direction. Certainly still recommended for middle grade/YA readers.
Overall score: 3.5/5
Full review:
It's been a while since I picked up Heather Brewer's "Chronicles of Vladimir Tod" series, and actually - the second book in the series came across as pretty cool when it was all said and done. I'm surprised how much I liked it, though it might've been because I perused the audiobook version, and also because there were a little more palpable stakes (no pun intended) in this respective work.
In this book, Vlad has to contend with keeping his identity as a vampire under wraps while facing new challenges. He still deals emotionally with the deaths of his parents and undergoing "vampire puberty" (what with changing eye colors and fangs that threaten to come out every now and again). But the biggest challenge for Vlad? Finding out a friend is really an enemy and the emergence of an old adversary who wanted to kill him coming back to finish the job. I liked the rolling action more in this book than the former, and it was good to see some of the same characters from the last book, such as Aunt Nelly, Vlad's uncle Otis, and some of Vlad's friends.
I definitely want to check into the next book considering the ending of this, as Vlad's relationships are tested and I see it going in an interesting direction. Certainly still recommended for middle grade/YA readers.
Overall score: 3.5/5
These are about a half-ling vampire named Vlad and how he hides his powers from the humans around him . There is quite a few twist to these books and they were a good YA read fro people who like vampire; I just lost interest in finishing them.
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-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:
Complicated