Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Dutton's Children's Books (First Edition)
Pages
325
Description
The Council of Elders, having been informed that Tomas still lives, puts off Vlad's execution, providing Vlad the opportunity to try to set some things right.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
325 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
9780525422242
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
Twelfth Grade Kills is what I have come to expect from the Vlad Tod series - an enjoyable and easy read. While the darkest of the five novels, it isn't without its fun moments. As Vlad must face his future as the Pravus and what it means for humankind as well as vampirekind, he remains at heart a
While somewhat predictable, there are enough interesting twists and misplaced clues to throw off detection of the final resolution. Simply put, it would be difficult to determine an alternative ending to Vlad's story, nor do I want to do so. He found a way to make everything work in his favor. Is there collateral damage? Yes, but it had to be that way to be even remotely true to form. This results in a satisfactory conclusion to Vlad's story, while hinting at possible future offshoots.
I've enjoyed my time with Vlad and Henry, Otis and Nelly and the entire cast of characters from Bathory. This is a series I will continue to recommend to others, especially fans of YA and vampires. Now, I am interested to see if anything comes of the mysterious final sentence of the novel!
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teenage boy who struggles to find the balance between asking for help and striking out on one's own. It is this conflict which continues to be a joy to read and what makes it immensely easy to relate to Vlad. He knows right from wrong and is just trying to stay on the right path, as set forth for him by his parents, Nelly and Otis and his best friend, Henry.While somewhat predictable, there are enough interesting twists and misplaced clues to throw off detection of the final resolution. Simply put, it would be difficult to determine an alternative ending to Vlad's story, nor do I want to do so. He found a way to make everything work in his favor. Is there collateral damage? Yes, but it had to be that way to be even remotely true to form. This results in a satisfactory conclusion to Vlad's story, while hinting at possible future offshoots.
I've enjoyed my time with Vlad and Henry, Otis and Nelly and the entire cast of characters from Bathory. This is a series I will continue to recommend to others, especially fans of YA and vampires. Now, I am interested to see if anything comes of the mysterious final sentence of the novel!
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LibraryThing member ElCa0720
I really liked this book and had a hard time putting it down. It is full of surprises. It was a great finale to the Vladimir Tod chronicles.
LibraryThing member missnickynack
Vlad's running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him only weeks to live, and that's if the Slayer Society doesn't kill him-along with all the citizens of Bathory-first. Then there's the issue of Vlad's father, who may or may not still be alive after all those years. Oh yeah, and that tiny
Dark secrets will be revealed, old friends will become enemies, and warm bloo will run cold.
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little detail in the Pravus prophecy about Vlad enslaving Vampirekind and the human race. So much for college applications.Dark secrets will be revealed, old friends will become enemies, and warm bloo will run cold.
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LibraryThing member gnzink
Not my favorite book about Vlad. I was a big fan of this series before this book. I still am a supporter of Vlad and Heather Brewer, but this book did not deliver the kind of entertainment that the other books did. I believe this book focused more on the sensitive side of Vlad, and his feelings,
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rather than the hardships of his situation like the others. The end action seen was great, but not great enough to revive the book. If you have read the others, I think you should read this as well, but be warned, there is not as much blood rushing, and blood sucking action like the other books, until the end. Show Less
LibraryThing member angieanzaldua
I loved these books they had everything love suspense action friendship trechory u name they had it.... im definatley adding these books to my collection... these are the kind of books i would read more than once
LibraryThing member edspicer
This is the last book in the series, and there are suprizes that'll keep you wanitng more of these made. The ending is just as captive as the beginning. Q4P4 AHS/Jared H
LibraryThing member horomnizon
I'm definitely not the target audience for this series, but I find it hard to believe it is so well liked by anyone. The idea has such great possibilities, but I felt Brewer spent too much time on mundane stuff and too little time on the parts that might have actually been interesting. Throughout
Maybe her point was to dwell on the 'everyday' life of a teen half-vampire...but even for a series with titles by school year, the characters hardly spend any time in school in the last couple books. It's certainly not the focus so why lay them out that way? Marketing, I suppose.
Mostly, I was bored with the series and only finished all the books to see if she ever dealt with the one burning (pun totally intended) question I had that seemed it really should be answered. It was indeed mentioned in passing, with no answer - if Vlad is aging as a human through childhood, would he stop at some point or just continue to age? Is that the only way to kill him? He'll die of old age? That would be lame...at one point, Vlad wonders about his aging, but it is merely a paragraph and that's it.
There was possibility here for a really cool idea to be dealt with well. I don't think Brewer succeeded - the writing is OK, but not suspenseful and really, the whole series arc could have been told in two books or a trilogy, tops. It was dragged out and therefore too little was done in too many pages.
Sure, young male readers who don't want any kind of a challenge might like this series - although I would think many would be turned off by how much Vlad cries.
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the series, she'll present a conversation between Vlad and somebody that tells you very little (often is just repetitive of things we already know) and then she'll randomly skip four months and they will have an adventure that flies by too quickly that might have been quite interesting if she fleshed that part out. Maybe her point was to dwell on the 'everyday' life of a teen half-vampire...but even for a series with titles by school year, the characters hardly spend any time in school in the last couple books. It's certainly not the focus so why lay them out that way? Marketing, I suppose.
Mostly, I was bored with the series and only finished all the books to see if she ever dealt with the one burning (pun totally intended) question I had that seemed it really should be answered. It was indeed mentioned in passing, with no answer - if Vlad is aging as a human through childhood, would he stop at some point or just continue to age? Is that the only way to kill him? He'll die of old age? That would be lame...at one point, Vlad wonders about his aging, but it is merely a paragraph and that's it.
There was possibility here for a really cool idea to be dealt with well. I don't think Brewer succeeded - the writing is OK, but not suspenseful and really, the whole series arc could have been told in two books or a trilogy, tops. It was dragged out and therefore too little was done in too many pages.
Sure, young male readers who don't want any kind of a challenge might like this series - although I would think many would be turned off by how much Vlad cries.
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LibraryThing member benuathanasia
Well, I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Brewer is exceptionally predictable. Absolutely nothing came as a surprise in this for me (not even the "surprise" in the final chapter). It's still a good book, it just isn't "fine literature."
LibraryThing member joanab951
Characters: Vladimir Tod, the main character, is half vampire and half human and he struggles a lot with the fact that he does not fit perfectly into both worlds. His parents die in a house fire when he is very young and he blames himself for that. He is a very nice, smart and caring boy. My only
Relatability: Despite this being a vampire book, that is not all that it is about. It is about family, love and what a person will do in order to protect the people they care most about. Most people will do just about anything to save the people they love and that is the most relatable aspect of this book.
Cover: I really like the covers for these books. The cover changes as the characters in the book change. The first book takes place during Vlad's eighth grade year and the boy on the cover represents that. This book takes place during his senior year of high school and that is represented by the older version of Vlad on this cover. Also, the smiley face with the fangs is pretty cool. I like how for each book the smiley face is a different color.
Overall Impression: Not my favorite, but it concluded the series nicely. There were no unanswered questions and there was even a mini cliffhanger at the end!
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complaint about him was the fact that, to me, he didn't seem like he was 18 in this book. I had a really hard time picturing him and his friends as seniors in high school and had to keep reminding myself that he was 18, not 13. My favorite character would probably have to be Henry, Vlad's bestfriend/drudge. He is very funny and entertaining and he is extremely loyal to Vlad which are great characteristics to have. Despite only being human, he does manage to kill a few vampires along the way. Overall, the characters were interesting and fun to read about. Each had its own distinct personality and together they made the book better. Relatability: Despite this being a vampire book, that is not all that it is about. It is about family, love and what a person will do in order to protect the people they care most about. Most people will do just about anything to save the people they love and that is the most relatable aspect of this book.
Cover: I really like the covers for these books. The cover changes as the characters in the book change. The first book takes place during Vlad's eighth grade year and the boy on the cover represents that. This book takes place during his senior year of high school and that is represented by the older version of Vlad on this cover. Also, the smiley face with the fangs is pretty cool. I like how for each book the smiley face is a different color.
Overall Impression: Not my favorite, but it concluded the series nicely. There were no unanswered questions and there was even a mini cliffhanger at the end!
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LibraryThing member lkmuir
The Council of Elders, having been informed that Tomas still lives, puts off Vlad's execution, providing Vlad the opportunity to try to set some things right.
LibraryThing member ltl1red
The Vladimir Todd series has been very interesting to read. Each book is small and reads very fast because you can't put the books down! In this last book in the series there are twist and turns that you will never have even suspected. Excellent. Now, I want to read the spinoff Slayer series!
LibraryThing member t1bnotown
Lots of elements to wrap up here - and it happens. I really liked how everything came together. I liked how unexpected the Pravus prophecy was. I was very happy he finally got over Meredith and realized how great Snow was. I was happy with the way things wrapped up, though sad to see it ending.
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YA B Bre