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Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
4 Reviews
(4)
YA
Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series.
Joss the slayer is back--and he wants Vlad dead. But Vlad is sixteen, full of angst, and doesn't care because he's had to break up with his girlfriend, Meredith. Not much has changed thematically in this fourth installment, making the book seem a little redundant at times, but the action is fast and the ending packs a killer punch.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
(4)
YA
Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series.
This series ender intertwines death threats against Vlad with battles between humans and vampires with "taco Tuesdays" and girlfriend drama. Employing short, repetitive sentences for dramatic emphasis, Brewer reveals Vlad to be "human. And a vampire. And the Pravus" (of prophecy). Fans will appreciate this climactic volume in the histrionic high school vampire series.
Reviewer: Tori Funkhouser
(4)
YA
Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series.
Half-vampire Vlad has a lot on his plate: he's hungry all the time (and not for food), he feels unworthy of his new girlfriend, his uncle (who's also his advisor and protector) is leaving, and a baddie vampire is coming to town. Though some of the humor falls flat, overall there's a witty balance between high school mundanities and paranormal action.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
(4)
YA
Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series.
Think high school is tough? Try being in high school and a vampire at the same time. This second book chronicling the exploits of Vladimir Tod (half-human, half-vampire, all neurosis) is a little better developed than the first, replete with fast-paced action and teen angst with enough romance and gore to keep readers of varying interests occupied.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
4 reviews
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