simons_says's review against another edition
4.0
Reese and I read this series over break on her Kindle. Harry Potter meets Twilight :)
souymuilk's review against another edition
5.0
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.
housedesignerking's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
1.0
I finally got my hands on another copy of this book because I have no idea where the devil my original copy went. Anyway, I am not shocked at all to say that this is yet another great installment to the series. I love authors who get better with each book they release.
This book had so many plot twists that I didn't expect. Tonight alone, I think I spent from sundown till now reading the rest of this book.
We continue off from the last time book where Vlad's uncle must stand before the Vampire council. Plus a former friend turned foe returns to the city and Vlad is on edge. On top of that, Vikas, the guy I mentioned that they visited overseas shows up to continue Vlad's training. On top of that, there are now two girls for Vlad to think about. It's enough to make someone explode. Thankfully, Vlad is only half human.
Being half vampire though doesn't really leave him the ability to cope any better. Especially with all the twists and turns in this book. We find ourselves questioning who to trust. Could a friend turned foe turn friend again? Are the slayers or the vampires the bad guys? Guess i'll have to get my hands on the 5th and final book. That one will be the hardest to write a review about because that one is the final one as I said. Writing a review on the last book in a series is always the most difficult because you don't wanna give too much away. This one I was already borderline doing that but I highly suggest you go buy the books in this series and find out what I haven't said! xD
My notes:
March 21, 2012 – page 161
52.1% "Things are definitely going from hectic to stresful. Just when I thought there were inexplicably acquired places, it gets ransacked. It was inevitable to happen, I knew it!"
EDIT 1/1/2023: Due to a mixture of Twitter activity and other personal differences of belief regarding gender, I can no longer support my former favorite author. I loved this series, but I also can't support her/him/they, what have you, after some of the personal interactions I've had with this author on Twitter. Rude at times... lying about unfollowing fans, etc. I wish it were different. 1 star.
This book had so many plot twists that I didn't expect. Tonight alone, I think I spent from sundown till now reading the rest of this book.
We continue off from the last time book where Vlad's uncle must stand before the Vampire council. Plus a former friend turned foe returns to the city and Vlad is on edge. On top of that, Vikas, the guy I mentioned that they visited overseas shows up to continue Vlad's training. On top of that, there are now two girls for Vlad to think about. It's enough to make someone explode. Thankfully, Vlad is only half human.
Being half vampire though doesn't really leave him the ability to cope any better. Especially with all the twists and turns in this book. We find ourselves questioning who to trust. Could a friend turned foe turn friend again? Are the slayers or the vampires the bad guys? Guess i'll have to get my hands on the 5th and final book. That one will be the hardest to write a review about because that one is the final one as I said. Writing a review on the last book in a series is always the most difficult because you don't wanna give too much away. This one I was already borderline doing that but I highly suggest you go buy the books in this series and find out what I haven't said! xD
My notes:
March 21, 2012 – page 161
52.1% "Things are definitely going from hectic to stresful. Just when I thought there were inexplicably acquired places, it gets ransacked. It was inevitable to happen, I knew it!"
EDIT 1/1/2023: Due to a mixture of Twitter activity and other personal differences of belief regarding gender, I can no longer support my former favorite author. I loved this series, but I also can't support her/him/they, what have you, after some of the personal interactions I've had with this author on Twitter. Rude at times... lying about unfollowing fans, etc. I wish it were different. 1 star.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
4.0
I like the Vlad Todd books quite a bit. It is another Vampire read but still quite enjoyable.
lazygal's review against another edition
4.0
Why haven't I been reading this series already? Vladimir Tod's story is a great vampire story - nothing sparkles, but Tod's half-human, half-vampire nature leads him to claim to prefer to not drink human blood (so kind of a vegetarian). The Slayer/vampire conflict will resonate with any Buffy/Angel fan, but the bromance (sorry, I just couldn't help myself there) will really appeal to male readers.
In this episode, Vlad's struggle with his junior year in high school and the heartbreak he feels over breaking up with Meredith and the confusion over his feelings for Snow, as well as his sense of loss over his friendship with Joss are normal, everyboy things. The vampire parts just add to the teen angst, and the drama. There's the Parvus prophecy, vampires who want to kill him, his uncle dating his aunt (gross, right?) and above all, the Slayer's back.
Now I have to go read about eighth through tenth grade - if you like vampire books that aren't too gory (and don't sparkle), you should, too.
ARC provided by publisher.
In this episode, Vlad's struggle with his junior year in high school and the heartbreak he feels over breaking up with Meredith and the confusion over his feelings for Snow, as well as his sense of loss over his friendship with Joss are normal, everyboy things. The vampire parts just add to the teen angst, and the drama. There's the Parvus prophecy, vampires who want to kill him, his uncle dating his aunt (gross, right?) and above all, the Slayer's back.
Now I have to go read about eighth through tenth grade - if you like vampire books that aren't too gory (and don't sparkle), you should, too.
ARC provided by publisher.
bookgoonie's review against another edition
3.0
Good. Definite cliff hanger. Vlad is growing up and isn't quite the victim he once was.
jjv84's review against another edition
5.0
This book was one of the best in the series. I didn't want to put it down. The ending was twisted and now I am hanging to read the next book. I love how the author has made all the books flow and it doesn't matter how far between you read the books you remember what has happened by reading the book and the memories flood back.
Definitely recommend this series to anyone.
Definitely recommend this series to anyone.
jayse's review against another edition
5.0
So this was my favorite out of the novels so far. So more interesting and dramatic. This is my least favorite cover though. And I strongly believe Vlad and Henry would be a cute couple. But I like vlad with Meredith as well and I don't care for snow.