Chosen

Name: Chosen

Author(s): P.C. & Kristin Cast
Pages: 307
Start Date: February 4
Finish Date: February 5
Type: Teen Vampiric Romance/Horror; Paperback
Status: My Bookshelf; 3rd in House of Night Series
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Summary:Bloodlust and dark forces are at work at the House of Night… Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird’s adventures at the school are about to take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be her friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends. So begins the gripping third installment of this “highly addictive series” (Romantic Times), in which Zoey’s mettle will be tested like never before. Her best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead and struggling to maintain a grip on her humanity. Zoey doesn’t have a clue how to help her, but she does know that anything she and Stevie Rae discover about the secretive and sinister power that’s turning dead fledglings into bloodsucking monsters must be kept secret from everyone else at the House of Night, where trust has become a rare commodity. Speaking of rare: Zoey finds herself in the very unexpected position of having three boyfriends. Mix in more than a little forbidden desire to the equation and the situation has the potential to spell social disaster of massive proportions. Then, vampyres start turning up dead. Really dead. It looks like the People of Faith, and Zoey’s horrid step-loser in particular, are tired of living side-by-side with vampyres. But, as Zoey and her friends find out, things are not always what they seem…

My Review: This was little more O.M.G. than the others. I don't really know what i can say with out giving the book away.... Well I will say that Zoey has issues and she is stupid/naive! I'm smarter than her, and that's saying something! With her 'bf' situation, I would have picked Erik, hands down. But her? No, she has to have them all, then loose them all. So, just, read it.

Exert:"If that's what you think, then why did you memorize them?"
"Know thy enemy," she quoted.
"Who said that, anyway?"
She shrugged. "Someone back in the day. The 'thy' gives it away as from the olden back in the day." ~ pg. 147
~ The Clumsy Reader aka Christine

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Ninth Grade Slays

Name: Ninth Grade Slays
Author: Heather Brewer
Pages: 278
Start Date: January 19
Finish Date: January 20
Type: YA Vampire/Mystery; Paperback
Status: My Bookshelf; 2nd in The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
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Summary: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."

My Review: When I finished the 1st I had to read this! It was a lot more mature and it had more "cool stuff". I don't know another way to say it. And I feel in love with some of the next characters! But what is so cute is the attraction between Vlad and Meredith. It's soooooooooo middle school crush and it shows that Vlad is human! lol

Exert: Joss had sulked the rest of the day, but Vlad wasn't about to apologize. Joss has broken the biggest best friend code there was: thou shalt not date the girl that thy best friend has a crush on. - pg. 100

Cover/Title: The cover seems more scarier and it fits. Once again, the title is flawless.

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~ The Clumsy Reader aka Christine

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Eighth Grade Bites

Name: Eighth Grade Bites
Author: Heather Brewer
Pages: 182
Start Date: January 15
Finish Date: January 17
Type: YA Vampires/Mystery; Paperback
Status: My Bookshelf; 1st in the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod really hates junior high. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: His mother was human, but his father was a vampire. With no idea of the extent of his powers, Vlad struggles daily with his blood cravings and his enlarged fangs. When a substitute teacher begins to question him a little too closely, Vlad worries that his cover is about to be blown. But then he faces a much bigger problem: He's being hunted by a vampire killer.

My Review: I ordered this book, along with the 2nd one, on complete impulse from a book order from my school. They said for kids 9-12 so i thought that if i didn't like them I'd give them to my younger brother. Well, this one is staying on my bookshelf! It was kinda YA but it's probably how most 13 y/o think, so it's true to life in that aspect. But what I was the 'world'. If some one like Cassandra Claire or Melissa Marr had come up with idea it would have been really awesome! But that is OK, because Heather does a great job! This book really moved fast, and it had great characters. Now when I see someone getting bullied I now think "What Would Vlad Do?"; and then I go save their butts. :)

Exert: " We also invented Latin, chess, and PlayStation."
Vlad shifted in his seat. He could believe his story about old stuff like Latin and chess, but PlayStation? Puh-lease.
" I thought that was Sony's idea."
"Who do you think runs Sony?"

Cover/Tile: The cover looks like a socially award boy. Yep, it's Vlad. And yes, eight grade does bite, even if you aren't a vampire.

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~ The Clumsy Reader aka Christine

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Betrayed

Name: Betrayed
Author(s): P.C. & Kristin Cast
Pages: 310
Start Date: January 1
Finish Date: January 1
Type: YA Romance, Vampires & Horror; Paperback
Status: My Bookshelf; #2 in House of Night Series

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Summary: Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs--like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend…or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.

My Review: I loved it! The 1st one gives you the lay of of the land but this one focuses more on what is going on. It was WAY more sexier and I loved that! Also it just flowed along nicely, with no boring parts.LOL And I don't know who she should choose; Heath: cute mortal; Erik: steaming hot fledgling; Loren: mysterious,off limits teacher. But I have to read the rest of the books... PLEASE DON'T TELL ME ANY SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!

Exert: "Hey, Lucky Charms are good for you." - Stevie Ray
"Really? So, tell me, what are marshmallows- a fruit or a vegetable?" - Zoey
"Both. They're unique- like me." - Stevie Ray
-pg. 77

Cover/Title: It's an ok cover, I mean it kinda fits but it's just a cover to me. And the title fits I think more with the 3rd but it's ok.

Extras:
Official Book Page
House of Night Betrayed Trailer (Fanmade) <-- Awesome!
UK Book Cover

~ The Clumsy Reader aka Christine

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