Helpful Score: 3
As an adult reader, I half-heartedly read this teenage vampire novel because my son showed an interest. I found myself surprisingly engaged by the author's writing style and, while I am a much more mature reader, it was enjoyable to read a contemporary story I would not otherwise have chosen for myself. It kept my interest. The author has followed up her initial novel with a 9th grade sequel that my son plans to read in his spare time. It's not Austen, but, then, what is!
Sherry G. (Shervivor) - , reviewed Eighth Grade Bites (Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, Bk 1) on + 97 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I read this book because I ordered it for my daughter to read and she keeps postponing it. I told her I would try it out first. I would say this is a very good book for kids ages 9 - 13. For anyone over that age it has a rather predictable storyline. Even with the precitability I still enjoyed it. Vlad is a normal kid in 8th grade; becoming interested in girls, being bullied by other boys, complaining about his teachers, oh and trying to learn all about his vampire abilities.