9th Grade Slays

****

Heather Brewer

Vlad's problems didn't end when he "killed" D'Ablo at the end of his 8th grade year. In fact, they may be worse now than they ever have been before. Still considered an abomination by the vampire community, he is now also being hunted by a vampire slayer. Uncle Otis steps in and takes Vlad for training in Siberia. But even that may not be without danger. And what's all this about the prophecy? What does it have to do with Vlad?

This is a very good follow up to the first book in the Vladimir Tod series. Like the first, it was impossible to put this book down once I started it. The action began on page one and didn't let me go 'til the end. Vlad is a great character that you want to root for. The book is an excellent balance of teenage drama and fantasy action.

If you like this book, look for:
8th Grade Bites
Percy Jackson Series
Twilight Series
The Host
Harry Potter Series
Septimus Heap Series

Twilight

****
Stephanie Meyer

Bella Swan is new in the town of Forks. In such a small community, she's like the new toy. She even catches the eye of the very strange, very mysterious (very hot) Edward Cullen. And Bella is smitten as well. But there's something about Edward that just doesn't seem...human. Once Bella puts the clues together, she has to decide if her love is worth the risk to her life.

I don't even know if I should have bothered with this one. Who hasn't read Twilight? But if you haven't, you should know...

This is a good book if you're looking for something pretty mindless, a little silly and very entertaining. Without a doubt, it's a page-turner. Take it with a grain of salt (and steel yourself against obsession!) but enjoy. You won't regret it.

This is also probably the best book in this series.

If you liked this book, look for:
New Moon
Eclipse
Breaking Dawn
The Host
Vladimir Todd Series
What My Mother Doesn't Know
Romeo and Juliet

Breaking Dawn

*

Stephanie Meyer



The last book in the Twilight series. Bella and Edward finally consumate their relationship in every way. However, their honeymoon is cut short when Bella ends up pregnant. They rush back to Carlisle as the baby inside Bella threatens to kill her.



Meanwhile, time is up with the Vulturi. Intent on eliminating the Cullen Clan, the Italian Vampires make ready for war, while the Cullens try to persuade others to stand with them in what promises to be the biggest vampire war to ever take place.



I'd describe this book as unrealistic (even for a vampire book), fan-fiction-esque, anticlimactic and severly disappointing. Perhaps the series should have been a trilogy.



If you like this book, look for:

Twilight

New Moon

Eclipse

8th Grade Bites

Harry Potter Series

Chronicles of Vladimir Todd: 8th Grade Bites

****
Heather Brewer

Vlad is just a normal 8th grader. Except for the fact that he has no parents. And the fact that he can read minds. And the fact that he's being hunted by his substitute teacher. And people around him are disappearing, maybe even being murdered!

Oh yeah, and he's a vampire!

Vlad has to keep a lot of secrets about his life and the things he discovers. But the secret that is being kept from him, just might end up killing him!

This was a very quick read and pretty darn good. It wasn't as well-written or clever as I usually like, but it was impossible to put down! The twists were a little predictable, but the action and characters were worth it. Definitely put this on your list.

If you like this book, look for:
Twilight
9th Grade Slays
Warrior Heir
Percy Jackson Series
Pandora Gets Jealous