Now here's where things get tricky. I read the first book and then later re-read it when I binged the series, but now we're on book two: mid-binge. Okay, so a quick review of this book shows that it's setting up for a lot of things that will happen later: issues with Joss, Vlad's growing powers, other vampires trying to steal Vlad's abilities, Vlad's blood bags not being enough for him... It's interesting, but you definitely have to keep reading the next couple books to see any of that get resolved. ( )

A quick fun read that I really enjoyed. In the second novel Vlad is all caught up in life threatening drama again. Vampires are hunting him still and there is now a slayer after him too. He's exploring more and more of his vampire side and making new friends, allies and enemies. I can't wait to start the next book. ( )

High school vampire suffering - Vacation to Russia.

Awesome ride!

Desperate to read "Tenth Grade Bleeds" ( )

While half-vampire Vlad, his best friend Henry, and Henry's cousin Joss make their way through their freshman year at Bathory High, a hired vampire slayer seeks to destroy Vlad.

I finally finished this today. Vlad is back but he comes off as a little moodier this time which made it take me a little longer to finish. Other then that the story was pretty good. There are vampires after Vlad, Henry and Vlad's friendship is a little shaken but Vlad thinks he finds a new friend in Joss, Henry's cousin. There is also a side trip to Siberia to get Vlad some more vampire training and Vlad's relationship with Meredith is finally moving along.

You can definitely tell this is a part of a series but this volume at least has it's own story. ( )