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Ninth Grade Slays (Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, Book 2)

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If Vlad thought eighth grade sucked, he's in for a real treat as a freshman. Vlad is still hiding his vampire side from everyone except Henry and Nelly, he is still picked on by the bullies, and he is still stuck on Meredith.

Although there is a little silver lining -- Vladimir finally has an opportunity and the guidance to learn more about his vampire nature. Otis and Vlad take a trip to Siberia, where Vlad is able to increase his knowledge of his abilities, and is also taught by a very old vampire, Vikas. It's a shame he can't use his abilities to improve his grades! He also learns the myth of the Pravus. Could Vladimir possibly be the vampire from the prophecy?

But Vlad has much more to worry about than his prophetic existence. He is being hunted. It seems like a vampire slayer is in town, but he's not the only one out for Vlad's blood! Vlad may have thought that eight grade bites, but ninth grade slays!

Okay, wow! I must say this book was even better than the first! The plot is more intense and I didn't see the big twist coming until it was right before my eyes! I also loved the Pravus myth; could our beloved Vlad be the one?! If you are a fan of the first book you will not be disappointed with the second installment to the series. Ms. Brewer continues to impress me. I'm looking forward to her next book!

Reviewed by: The Story Siren

NINTH GRADE SLAYS - THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD
Heather Brewer


Rating: 5 Enchantments

And Vlad thought eighth grade sucked. Now he's in ninth grade. Even though he destroyed the president of the Elysian committee, he finds life as a teen hasn't changed much. His best friend, Henry, seems to have his own popularity fan club, Meredith is interested in Joss, Henry's cousin, and there's a slayer out to get him. Somehow he doubts even Buffy's wisdom could help.

Otis comes back and takes Vlad to Siberia to meet Vikas, the oldest vampire, to learn telepathy and the truth of who he might be. Along the way, Vlad finds out more about the prophesized Pravus, maybe more than he wants to know. How he longs for a warm mug of O positive and a side of fresh chocolate chip cookies.

NINTH GRADE SLAYS is a fun fast-read into the mind of Vlad, a ninth grade half-vampire. Ms. Brewer does a great job of showing the reader that even though Vlad craves blood, he still gets flustered while around the prettiest girl of Bathory High. Vlad's struggles to find out the truth about who he is, rang true.
Readers will want to follow Vlad to the Tenth grade where I'm sure the conflict of his heritage will continue.

Heather Brewer doesn't believe in happy endings...unless they involve blood. Check out her website at www.heatherbrewer.com and her blog - Bleeding Ink at www.heatherbrewer.com/bleedingink where she has ongoing contests. Heather lives with her family in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kim
Enchanting Reviews
April 2008

Vladimir Tod, a teenager that is also half vamp is starting his freshman year at Bathory High. You would think a teenage vampire would have little to no problems right? Well, bullies, crushes and a slayer later, he is still a teenager with above average problems, pimples are not on his worry list right at the moment.

Vlad has had a huge crush on Meredith but just does not have the nerve to even say hello since their last encounter. She is beyond beautiful in his eyes, and is going to the dance with his new friend! What? Yet another teenage problem that even a vamp can not hide from. He has harbored such feelings of regret for the `what could've been' and now it seems he may just be too shy to let Meredith know that he's crazy about her.

A slayer has been sent to eliminate Vlad, and he must be alert at all times, as well as deal with the school photographer. Vlad takes a trip to Siberia with his Uncle Otis, that is going to be unforgettable...too bad there is still a slayer around. And as all teenagers find out, not everyone is your friend. Don't forget about the girl, will Vlad ever get his chance to have the kiss he has dreamed about?

Ninth Grade Slays is majorly packed full of action and being a YA novel it is definitely suitable for adults! Heather Brewer gets in touch with her inner teenager and really rocks out an amazing novel with a very detailed and energetic Vlad. I look forward to more Chronicles in Ms. Brewer's series, this is definitely one of my favorite YA authors! 5 Hearts

Middle school sucked for Vlad, and High School gets even worse!
The second book of the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series was certainly no disappointment! Ninth Grade Slays has more blood, more vampires, more girls, and best, more pages! If you were a fan of Eighth Grade Bites, you certainly won't be disappointed by Ninth Grade Slays. When you start, you can't get up until you finished, and it'll leave you thirsty for more...

This is the sequel to Eighth Grade Bites. So, if you have not read that novel, you need to read it first. This novel is more suspensful and a great read.

Vladimir's life hasn't changes much, it still sucks as he enters High School. He is still hiding his vampire identity, still being bullied, and still wanting Meredith's attention.

Vlad's grades are slipping tremendously. He decides to take a trip with Otis to Siberia where he meets Vikas, an older vampire, who gives him insight on his vampire abilities. Vlad discovers that he may be the vampire from the prophecy and has to run for his life when a vampire slayer is hunting him down.

12 year old daughter LOVES this series! Wants me to preorder in Feb the July release of 10th Grade bleeds so she doesn't miss a day. hehe!

High school totally bites when you're half human, half vampire.

Freshman year sucks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly. A trip to Siberia gives "study abroad" a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other vampires and advances his mind-control abilities, but will he return home with the skills to recognize a vampire slayer when he sees one?

Vlad is back in this great sequel. Ninth Grade Slays was slightly better than its predecessor. It was more intense but it was still a fast, fun read. Vlad was still an easy character to relate to and whose teenage angst and love problems rang true. He did feel like a normal teenager (except for the being half-vamp). The Pravus myth added really makes you wonder if Vlad is the Pravus and it kept you reading the book. The book was funny and a bit creepy in the drinking blood part. Other than that this book was really good and enjoyable.Ninth Grade Slays wasn't as rushed as Eight Grade Bleeds was. Heather Brewer sure knows how to write a book that keeps you turning the pages. Can't wait to see what happens next in Tenth Grade Bleeds!
-Carol
www.bookluver-carol.blogspot.com

The Chronicles of Vladimir Todd: Ninth Grade Slays by Heather Brewer

If Vlad thought eighth grade sucks, he's in for a real treat as a freshman. Vlad is still hiding his vampire side from everyone except Henry and Nelly, he is still picked on by the bullies and he is still stuck on Meredith.

But not everything bites, Vladimir finally has an opportunity and the guidance to learn more about his vampire nature. Otis and Vlad take a trip to Siberia, where Vlad is able increases his knowledge of his abilities, taught be a very old vampire Vikas. It's a shame he can't use his abilities to improve his grades! He also learns to myth of the Pravus, could Vladimir possible be the vampire from the prophecy?

But Vlad has much more to worry about than a his prophetic existence, he is being hunted. It seems like a vampire slayer is in town, but he's not the only one out for Vlad's blood! Vlad might have thought that eight grade bites, but ninth grade slays!

Okay, wow! I must say this book was even better than the first! The plot is more intense and I didn't see the big twist coming, until it was right before my eyes! I also loved the Pravus myth, could our beloved Vlad be the one! If you are a fan of the first book you will not be disappointed with the second installment to the series. Brewer continues to impress me. I'm looking forward to her next book! I'm officially a minion of Auntie Heathers'!!

Ninth Grade Slays
by Heather Brewer

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
# of pages: 288
Age Rating: 12+
My Rating: 2 Stars
Where I got it: Library

Synopsis:
High school totally bites when you're half human, half vampire.

Freshman year sucks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly. A trip to Siberia gives "study abroad" a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other vampires and advances his mind-control abilities, but will he return home with the skills to recognize a vampire slayer when he sees one? In this thrilling sequel to Eighth Grade Bites, Vlad must confront the secrets of the past and battle forces that once again threaten his life. Find out why author D. J. MacHale calls The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod "Gruesome, heartwarming, spellbinding."


Review:

This book is so for boys, while girls may enjoy reading this series, I think that this can be a 100% boy book for boys who like reading about vampires. The plot was very unoriginal and it seem like the author wasn't making any point at all. And the writing wasn't that good, I mean, Vlad had to allow himself to smile?? It said that this book was written for teens but it seem to be more like a middle-grader book.

And as for the characters, I really wanted to like them but I just couldn't and why? Because Henry is a jerk, he is one of the popular kids and he just leaves Vlad alone to get beat-up..again. And Vlad is vampire , right? he drinks bloods, right? and yet, he and Henry are ooooo and aawww over wow! look at all of that gore! wow! gore,gore,gore ooooo, it's gore! I mean, how old are they?? And just as much as I like Vlad's aunt, she just didn't seem real.

If you really want a boy-is-vampire book to read, read Darren Shan's books, they are WAY better and they do tell about the different kind of vampire, the good and the bad.

This book just bugged me and if you are like me then don't read it but read Shan's books instead but who knows? You may like this book so it's up to you. I give it 2 stars


Enjoy! :D:D:D

If Vlad thought 8th grade was bad, he's in for a whole other level of awful in his first year of high school. In Heather Brewer's second book of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, we see Vlad starting to become more aware of his vampiric qualities while still experiencing the normal problems of high school: homework, bullies, and a crush on a girl with whom he thinks he's blown any chance he had. How he handles all the pressure leads us through Ninth Grade Slays.

A lot happens in Vlad's ninth grade year, and much of it takes place away from school. Vlad's uncle Otis arrives back in town and whisks Vlad off to Siberia for winter break to help him discover more of his powers. What Vlad also experiences is a sense of who his father was and how that applies to Vlad; it also begins to give us a glimpse into the idea that Vlad might possibly be The Pravus, a mythical vampire who is born (like Vlad), not created, and who will eventually rule the humans and the vampires. Meanwhile, Vlad's got a new friend in his best friend Henry's cousin Joss; the three boys stick together, though Vlad and Henry are careful to keep Vlad's secret identity.

I liked this entry in the series, but not quite as much as the first installment. I kept wanting to see Vlad stand up for himself against the bullies (I just know he's got some super human strength coming soon!), and the whole is he or isn't he the Pravus is a bit draggy. I could see the plot "twist" coming, but that didn't make it less enjoyable. I just hope that the next few books will move the story along a bit more and not mire down in what ifs. Fun, escapist reading, however, and those young adult readers who love vampires won't be disappointed.