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, takes the reader on a journey out of his 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).
You are VERY good at writing book reviews! I read both reviews, but I'm just going to comment here since I havent read the series and dont know what to add, aside the fact that now I really want to read the series after reading your thoughts! LOL Okay that sentence was all over the place, but you get what I mean :P Btw, when did you decide to start reviewing books? :)
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