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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
It's a little slow to get started. I'll probably come back to it later.
I didn't really think I'd end up liking this series but they're a light and fun read. Is a great thing that my friend lended me the whole set so I'll probably finish the last two by the end of the week.
I read this series about 8-9 years ago in my early preteens. And my memory of this is that’s the entire series is fantastic. But I know if I got back and read it now In this current day I would hate the entire series. So as a result I am not going to reread it and leave it as a pleasant memory in my head and give each book five stars because that’s what I would’ve gave it when I read it. This is for you 11 year old me.
Marginally better than the first book but still an unoriginal and uninteresting new series. Way better young adult books out there. I'd also like to point out that the "young adult "label attached to this series is potentially flawed. This series is better listed in the children's book section. The writing is much too simplistic for your average junior high/high school reader. If you compare the reading style to other popular young adult books, you'll see what I mean. Definitely not recommended. I think I'll stop reading the rest of the series.
I'm pretty much glued to this series right now. The writing is pretty simple, so it's a quick read. I love the story and the characters so much. There are so many twists that make you want to keep reading. Can't wait to read the next one.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
In a remarkable sequel to the debut (Eighth Grade Bites), Ninth Grade Slays, as I mentioned in the previous review, brings to the table loads of what I what I was hoping to see in these Chronicles. What I should have probably mentioned in the previous review about Eighth Grade Bites is the basic story line (LoL). Vladimir Tod is your typical boy with the exception that he is a vampire. Within a touching tale, you find that Vlad discovers he is not in fact the only one left and delves into his family heritage and also finds himself amidst a problem. A prophesy and a madman who threatens his very existence (I remember mentioning the last bit of that sentence in the previous blog).
Ninth Grade Slays continues with Vlad delving into his family heritage and despite the saddened state of loss surrounding his parents, he enjoys learning more about the Vampiric ways. This one continues from where the last left off and he finds himself facing more enemies that threaten his existance and he must also face the question, 'is he just a Vampire or so much more?' The Author, whom I shamefully forgot to credit in the previous review, Heather Brewer (Now Z Brewer), takes the reader on a journey out of Vlad's home he's known all his life so he can learn more about his abilities in an absolutely riveting way. To put it another way, I didn't get any sleep last night because I couldn't put the book down (LoL).
The only disappointment I would have is that I felt the heartbreak of a betrayal and found myself saying 'No!! It can't be!!,' but that is not a bad thing. It leaves me thirsty for blood, oh wait, I'll leave that for Vlad. It left me thirsty for the 3rd book, so naturally, as well as the first book, the series keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you wanting to pick up the next book.
I'm not the best reviewer, because I forgot to mention how many stars I give the first book. I would say I give the first book 4 1/2 outta 5 stars and the 2nd installment gets a full 5 stars. It's definitely a series you can't put down as the bloodbath continues within Vlad's life and I can assure you, while repeating myself somewhat, the books are far more interesting than reading my reviews (LoLz).
EDIT 08/08/2020: I have now read this book twice, and I love it even more than I did 9 years ago.
Edit 6-14-24: Reducing to 1 star, because reasons.
Ninth Grade Slays continues with Vlad delving into his family heritage and despite the saddened state of loss surrounding his parents, he enjoys learning more about the Vampiric ways. This one continues from where the last left off and he finds himself facing more enemies that threaten his existance and he must also face the question, 'is he just a Vampire or so much more?' The Author, whom I shamefully forgot to credit in the previous review, Heather Brewer (Now Z Brewer), takes the reader on a journey out of Vlad's home he's known all his life so he can learn more about his abilities in an absolutely riveting way. To put it another way, I didn't get any sleep last night because I couldn't put the book down (LoL).
The only disappointment I would have is that I felt the heartbreak of a betrayal and found myself saying 'No!! It can't be!!,' but that is not a bad thing. It leaves me thirsty for blood, oh wait, I'll leave that for Vlad. It left me thirsty for the 3rd book, so naturally, as well as the first book, the series keeps you on the edge of your seat and leaves you wanting to pick up the next book.
I'm not the best reviewer, because I forgot to mention how many stars I give the first book. I would say I give the first book 4 1/2 outta 5 stars and the 2nd installment gets a full 5 stars. It's definitely a series you can't put down as the bloodbath continues within Vlad's life and I can assure you, while repeating myself somewhat, the books are far more interesting than reading my reviews (LoLz).
EDIT 08/08/2020: I have now read this book twice, and I love it even more than I did 9 years ago.
Edit 6-14-24: Reducing to 1 star, because reasons.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Still too much set up and not enough pay-off. Bad pacing. Lousy dialogue. Bleh.
A great sequel to the first book. This book is longer and it does jump from one thing to another but it all interconnects as one and the story does finish up. The last 50 pages I didn't want to put the book down (unfortunately my eyes told me different) but they were the most enjoyable pages I read. I had worked out who the Slayer was early on in the book but then the story made me believe otherwise. I am looking forward to the 10th Grade book.
It's was nice easy read and I enjoyed it . The story had many mini climaxes at the end of the story but not a big bam factor. Yet there was enough surprising events that I decided to continue the series. One part I couldn't stand is how Joss had so sympathy for Vlad at all- yes he's a bloodsucker but he had feelings also.
3.5. This series is beginning to get very predictable. Still a decent, quick read, however.