The boy was surrounded by several of his peers and a teacher, but looked nervous, awkward. Something warm and slick ran down John's forehead. Through red-tinted glass, he looked at the forest around them. He screamed for help until his lungs burned, but help wouldn't come.
John wriggled. The man's face was near his. Cold breath beat down on the back of his neck, and something sharp grazed against his skin. John opened his mouth to speak, but it was too late for lies. The man bit down. Fangs popped through John's skin, cutting deep into his neck. Henry was going to lose it when he saw Vlad's costume. He brushed his black hair from his eyes and slipped the plastic teeth into his mouth. They fit perfectly over his own fangs, which were protruding slightly, despite his large dinner.
Not an hour before, Aunt Nelly had warmed two sizable steaks until the blood dripped from the raw meat. He'd restrained himself from picking up the steaks with his bare hands and ripping into them, but only because Aunt Nelly insisted on manners.
So even though it agonized him to do so, he took his time, cutting the steaks into medium-size bites and sucking the juices into his hungry mouth before dropping the dry, tasteless meat onto his plate. He pulled the fake teeth out of his mouth and examined the sharp points of his fangs.
What time will Henry be here? The old floorboards creaked beneath his sneakers. He kissed his fingers and pressed them to the frame on his dresser. In the photo, his mother was poised on the edge of an old Victorian chaise, with his father standing behind her, his pale hands on her shoulders.
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Laini Taylor Goodreads Author. Carrie Jones Goodreads Author Editor ,. Claudia Gabel Contributor ,. And he's not your typical sub. He wears a top hat and seems to pick on Vlad. I mean, he gives him an assignment where he has to do a presentation on, what else but, vampires?!?! What I adored about the book was the voice of Vlad. He is one strong kid, determined to understand his heritage and determined to keep the bonds of family and friendship. He is also extremely funny from p.
It was all he could do to keep from puking. Blood was tasty but these were his neighbors. And just think of the looks he might get at the next block party if he got caught. Pointing accompanied by frantic whispers. Isn't that the kid who ate Billy. No way. I ran out and bought the remaining four.
Because, well, there are more book reports. If you like a well written vampire tale that slowly introduces a much bigger mythology through the eyes of a very sympathetic character, pick up The Chronicles of Vlad and join us in reading them. Oh, and why yes, my son did get an "A" on his report. Somehow, I know that Vlad, who likes doing English reports, would love to know that.
View all 11 comments. I love me some vampire stories. In high school, I was in the Lestat crowd. I even watched Daybreakers. Vampires are serious business in my house, and part of the charm of any new vampire series is how the vampires function in the new world.
What is true, and what is laughable myth in this particular portrayal? The story is of a year-old dhampir a half-vampire, half-human who is struggling with the everyday stresses that come with middle school: girls, sprouting fangs, hiding your blood fix in your peanut butter and jelly, etc. The best thing I can say about Brewer's first foray into writing is that it makes the rather grand acknowledgment that children are allowed to have a dark side. My main criticisms are those that I hope disappear or at least become mitigated in her subsequent novels: the storytelling is clunky and awkwardly paced.
There are some objects that just magically appear in the characters' hands, and some details that might seem necessary to caring about the characters which are either withheld or meted out long after the details would have been helpful. At a slim pages, Brewer could have afforded some space to fleshing out motivations a bit. A few generations ago, the idea of goth kids being portrayed as anything but a cautionary tale was unimaginable and unpalatable.
I really hope Brewer finds her writing legs in the sequels, because today's alternative kids need a character who has the best and words of human and super nature.
Jul 10, Kristi rated it liked it. As is the life story of Vladimir Todd. Vladimir Todd half human half vampire, orphaned nearly three years ago, only two humans now his is secret; his best friend Henry and his guardian, Nelly. Vlad is disturbed by the disappearance of his teacher Mr. Craig, and something is defiantly a little strange about the new substitute teacher Mr. Vlad assumed he was the only vampire alive, but there happens to be a whole society of them.
A society that his father betrayed when he married his mother. Moving to the small town of Bathory was supposed to protect Vlad and his family, but it seems that their vengeance for his father has turned into a hunt for Vlad, himself. This was an awesome book! The plot was completely unique and the characters were likeable. Usually I read YA books that are geared toward a more mature audience, Eighth Grade Bites, obviously appealing to middle schoolers, hence the title.
I was a little apprehensive about my level of enjoyment, but I was completely enthralled in the story and not once did the characters age deter me away from my continues page turning!! I mean being a vampire and all, Vlad is very mature for his age! Sep 15, Lala rated it it was amazing Shelves: series , fantasy. But for the most part, being a vampire bites. This was such a cute story I read some not so kind reviews and I think people's expectations were too high.
If you're looking for an earth shattering read It's not going to rock your world. It's exactly what I expected it to be.
Vlad is adorable and super sweet So since I L. Actually I enjoyed this so much I will most definitely check out the next book in the series. This book actually surprised me in that it had a good little story going Mostly I just really enjoyed the relationship between Vlad and Henry.
I look forward to 'Ninth Grade Slays. She was looking pretty nice. She's twelve. Some humans were so cool. Oct 10, Rayne rated it did not like it Shelves: yes-this-is-a-rant , characters-flat-as-a-board , magic , annoying-mc , young-adult , can-i-get-my-hours-back , school-life , disappointing , overrated-and-overhyped , vampires.
Well, that was terrible. Maybe if I had read it a couple of years back when I was younger and a more inexperienced reader and certainly not exhausted of vampire novels, maybe I would've found it amusing though I am probably not giving my former teenage-self enough credit , but I read it now and, trust me, there was nothing remotely amusing, particularly engaging or clever about the book, even though it is obvious the author believed that naming characters Vlad or Edgar Poe or giving a street th Well, that was terrible.
Maybe if I had read it a couple of years back when I was younger and a more inexperienced reader and certainly not exhausted of vampire novels, maybe I would've found it amusing though I am probably not giving my former teenage-self enough credit , but I read it now and, trust me, there was nothing remotely amusing, particularly engaging or clever about the book, even though it is obvious the author believed that naming characters Vlad or Edgar Poe or giving a street the name of Lugosi were deviously clever.
The story crosses the line of simplistic into just plain and maddening silliness. The novel is alo ridiculously predictable, which had the effect of making this page book feel like a page one. The humor fell flat, the characters were uninspiring stereotypes and the writing is tepid at best. I had been recommended this series multiple times and I can honestly say that I have no idea why anyone would want me to read this book other than perhaps to induce a coma on me out of the sheer mediocrity that is this novel and the boredom that it ensues.
Needless to say, I am not interested in any other book in this series. I read this book when I myself was in junior high and was just starting out with my love for reading. I loved this book! It was so intense and was easy to read.
This story is about Vladimir Tod, a teenage boy with a big secret, he's half vampire. Young Vlad is orphaned after his parents untimely death and is living with his aunt who is his only friend besides his best friend Henry.
One day after his English teacher mysteriously vanishes, a substitute comes in that seems to know a little to much I read this book when I myself was in junior high and was just starting out with my love for reading.
One day after his English teacher mysteriously vanishes, a substitute comes in that seems to know a little to much about Vlad. Vlad starts to question this new stranger and what he finds out is shocking. As an adult I found this book a little to easy to read, the writing had little to no detail and was clearly made as an intense read for a younger audience. It was definitely a middle grade novel and would be a great story for new readers.
It does have a lot of talk of blood and death in it but thats given with it being a vampire story. Still though I loved this book, I loved the story and still found it really enjoyable to read even though it was very simple. Aug 27, Lauren Stoolfire rated it liked it Shelves: young-adult , fantasy , urban-fantasy , vampires. I really liked the sense of humor in this book and all of the references.
It served as a good introduction to Vlad's world, as well, but at points I thought it got a little too predictable concerning Mr. Otis despite all the twists and turns. Anyway, I look forward to more plot development and cultur I really liked the sense of humor in this book and all of the references. Anyway, I look forward to more plot development and cultural background as it relates to Elysia.
Personally, I don't think this book is that great. The story plot is average and the writing isn't that good. I borrowed the book because the cover looked cool; however, the book disappointed me and the cover didn't really match the story.
The story needs to be more clear I don't think I'll read the next book in the series. Nov 27, JustThatBookishGirl rated it really liked it. The first book of a series that you can really sink your teeth into ; and read quickly. I'm looking forward to learning more about the first ever born vampire Vlad. Jan 06, Amy Spector marked it as to-read Shelves: rd-made-me-do-it. It's been a long time since I've read a real-life, paper and ink book but since this series has been sitting on my bookshelf for years it's about time I read them.
Jul 08, Lori S. A light, quick, read. Readers also enjoyed. Young Adult. About Heather Brewer. Heather Brewer. Heather Brewer is the pseudonym of Zac Brewer…but you can call him Z. He grew up on a diet of Twilight Zone and books by Stephen King. He chased them down with every drop of horror he could Heather Brewer is the pseudonym of Zac Brewer…but you can call him Z.
He chased them down with every drop of horror he could find—in books, movie theaters, on television. The most delicious parts of his banquet, however, he found lurking in the shadowed corners of his dark imagination.
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