Shandee N. (shandee) reviewed on 4/1/2012 + 5 more book reviews

Vampires who can envy humans their humanity, without the emo whining whoa is me stuff. Vlad has it tough growing up the only vampire in town. A deadly allergy to garlic, schoolhouse bullies, and a mysterious new substitute teacher who can not seem to let him alone about his 'secret'. Oh and being hunted by a mysterious vampire group out to kill his already dead father. Despite it all Vlad is pulled off as kind, a bit socially awkward, and best of all he doesn't crawl in a corner and bemoan his fate. He ponders it over some blood-and-cookies, puts on a Vampire's suck tshirt, and goes junior sherlock holmes on the mysteries stacking in his quiet little hometown.

To the Parents:
Blood aside, the writer adds in no political agendas, drugs, bad language, or other touchy subjects. The most amusing thing remotely close to a curse was "What in glob's name is going on?" (there is no explanation as to what this 'glob' is, but its amusing coming from nelly). It relies instead on some good old-fashioned wit and plot to keep the reader engaged. It addresses the trials of being different, of family ties, and demonstrates a good get-it-done mindset in the midst of stress, school, and saving the day in the middle of the night.

To the youths:
If you ever wondered what it would be like to be a vampire in junior high, you'll love it. Dressing up as yourself for Halloween, peanut butter and blood-jelly sandwiches, and you get to keep your reflection. The ability to float, read minds, and flash fangs at threats isn't too shabby either. Its fun to read and has a good deeper plot that continues onward throughout Vlad's entire junior and high school life. And you though algebra was hard...

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