In the satiric and funny sequel to the witty Vampire High, Cody's hopes for a great sophomore year at Vlad Dracul are dashed when his train.
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The art center could be a place where gadje and jenti can bridge the chasm of prejudice. Turk serves as a catalyst for Cody, a more fully realized self that can accomplish great things through perseverance and teamwork. One of the things that Rees makes so appealing in his sequel is that he presents real issues in a paranormal setting that go beyond the shallow contrivances that are so common in this genre. I really found Vampire High: Sophomore Year charming, engaging and a satisfying read.
This book is great for middle grade readers, difficult readers and those beyond.
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A Fiendishly Bookish Review May 26, Robbie rated it liked it. I remember reading Vampire High by Douglas Rees when it was released in ! Mind, this was before anyone had ever heard of Twilight. I simply adored Vampire High, as it was funny but also very real, with great characters and a fun story.
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Now, seven years later, we have a sequel to a book that was obviously not written with sequels in mind. The story in Vampire High: Sophomore Year takes place, naturally, during Cody's sophomore year at Vlad Dracul, a school for Call them Jenti, and humans are Gadje. After successfully healing some wounds between Jenti and Gadje the year before, not to mention reinvigorating the school's water polo team, this year finds Cody struggling to deal with his ecclectic cousin, Turk, who does not fit in to Jenti society as well as Cody does.
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Honestly, that sounds very convoluted, but trust me when I say that you can read Vampire High: Sophomore Year without having read the original. This is because, while a few elements from the first are briefly explained, this is an entirely standalone novel. Characters that played major parts in the original are reduced to secondary status here, while new characters like Turk and minor characters from the first book now take center stage. As a matter of fact, even protagonist Cody is shoved onto the sidelines, mainly doing damage control for his out-of-control cousin.
Aside from the odd disjunction between this book and the original, the story is definitely passable, although it lacks much of the charm and wit of the first. In particular, the "history" of the town and the diary entries from Mercy Warrener were very engrossing. It's hard to say if this book was written in earnest, or simply to cash in on the vampire craze, but it certainly isn't a bad read, and probably worth it if you adored the original like I do.
Probably a toss up for most other people. Mar 03, Sarah Miles rated it really liked it. Loved this one, too! Just not quite as much as the first. She and her mother were on the verge of strangling each other, so Cody's mom thought bringing her to them might help. Turk comes across as not caring about others' feelings or cultural things. She's an artist, and I guess she wants to evoke emotions on a more regular basis than her art allows. She finds an old mill that she wants to convert Loved this one, too! She finds an old mill that she wants to convert to studio space - but it's in a place with negative memories for the vampires.
Cody thinks a gallery or a place for the arts where everyone could mingle with each other would be great and build new memories. Justin and Ileana both warn against it. Turk and Cody, however, proceed with their plans. They figure out what is needed to own the space and work towards making it functional.
However, someone or some group is out to get them and doing anything they can to sabotage the efforts. It's an enjoyable read, and Turk's an interesting character, but I think I would've preferred reading about her elsewhere. Maybe let Cody finish high school and then bring her in, where he could mentor.
But, that's just me. I'm so sad that there's no book 3 out, but I can always keep my fingers crossed that it'll come. There was a pretty crazy long gap between Rees publishing books 1 and 2, so maybe we'll get lucky in a couple of years: Nov 02, Jennifer Wardrip rated it it was amazing Shelves: He managed to lead the school's water polo team to victory, acquire a girlfriend in the form of a jenti vampire princess, and maintain a C average.
Not bad for a lowly gadje! Unfortunately, Cody's good fortune is short-lived. His crazy cousin, who goes by many names but now refers to herself as Turk, shows up on his family's doorstep. Turk and her mother are at odds, and felt it best for Turk to have a change of scenery.
Turk's main goal appears to be rattling everyone's cage. She also wants to open an arts center in Crossfield, a place that holds bad memories for the jenti. Things are going to get dicey for Cody and Turk, and ticking off the jenti is never a good idea.
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His vampire folklore is different from his fellow YA writers, and I think that's what makes these novels so enjoyable. These are not your typical vampires. I also appreciate the fact that Rees keeps a consistent narrator throughout the story. I think there is much more in story for Cody Elliot and his jenti friends. I will be anxious to see what happens next! Oct 24, Amanda rated it liked it Recommends it for: Vampire lovers, middle school. Vampire High was a pretty good book, but not good enough to reallyy stand out from all the other vampire books out there.
I received an advance reader's copy from winning a contest and just got around to reading it. Cody is a great main character; he's funny, sweet, a nice guy, and as is very evident in this book, and I'm guessing in the previous one, he is extremely determined to do what he believes is right, and he never ever gives up, no matter how many obstacles are in the way. I also really Vampire High was a pretty good book, but not good enough to reallyy stand out from all the other vampire books out there. Turk annoyed the hecka out of me, so I suppose she fulfilled her purpose.
I was still a bit confused about that at the end of the book. Another thing I would have enjoyed hearing more about was Crossfield's history. It seems like it would be very interesting. The beginning was a bit slow, about until the Crossfield mystery came up. Oh, and if calling a jenti vampire is insulting to them, why name the book Vampire High?
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In spite of a few things, I really enjoyed this book, and am looking forward to reading the previous one. If you'd like to hear more of my babblings, please visit my blog, The Book Sloth. Apr 03, Zoe Kennedy rated it really liked it. I completely fangirled out and bought it after my shift of course. I think I tore through it in two days. As with the first in the series, it was funny but also serious when issues came up for the characters. Only complaint the sometimes out dated dialogue, certain phrases seem like they were said in the 50s rather than in s on up, and that cover art.
Douglas Rees is hilarious. Wonderful wry sentences keep the reader chuckling as Cody Elliot starts what should be a great sophomore year at Vlad Dracul the rigorous jenti vampire-but Don't call then that! High school in his town. He had a great freshman year and is looking forward to fitting right in - enter his gothic, prickly, strident artist cousin Turquoise Turk to you who get right to work alienating everyone she meets. As ever, Cody measures his reactions to each problem and opportunit Douglas Rees is hilarious.
As ever, Cody measures his reactions to each problem and opportunity against what is right and strives to do the decent thing even if it is hard or strains his friendships. Cool themes and funny writing make this a refreshing read. Mar 29, Claire rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Oct 31, Angela rated it really liked it Shelves: A really good follow up to Vampire High!
The presentation of vampires by this author is very original--their social structures and culture complete with dark secrets, an old language, and historical background is well thought-out. The first book was about an outsider, a normal guy, healing the rift between vampires jenti and humans gadje that lived in New Sodom. In this next book the main character discovers old feuds and resentments within the vampire community and has to deal with an abr A really good follow up to Vampire High!
In this next book the main character discovers old feuds and resentments within the vampire community and has to deal with an abrasive and alienated cousin who comes to live with his family. Lots of metaphor and mirroring of situations. Jan 14, Midnight rated it really liked it.
This was a fun read. It flowed well, read fast, and the characters were likable and fun, even Cody's cousin Tuck who I thought I would dislike turned out to be a fun likable person. Don't expect anything deep except for the concept of learning about people and accepting them for who they are and not what you think they should be, but then this was a theme that ran through the last book as well.
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If you enjoy the vampire books, then this is one to pick up and read for the fun of reading. Be entertai This was a fun read. Be entertained by the it, and then share it with someone who also enjoys vampires and light romance. Feb 21, Storm rated it really liked it Shelves: She's all about Gothic and art and the free spirited rebel, and like Cody, she's here as a last chance. Things heat up though when the Jenti go to war over something Turk and Cody are up to.
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And why was the war sparked? It's a Delicious story. Sep 24, Judy added it Shelves: But something FIC Rees Jul 27, waltzy added it Shelves: I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first. I'm a lot older now than when I read the first Vampire High, which has something to do with it, but another part of this is that the major characters from Vampire High took a dramatic backseat to new characters.
I did like Turk a lot when she and Cody had their bonding moment, though. Aug 01, Lori S. Every bit as good as the first book, if with more depth and a more mature tone. I love Cody who perseveres in spite of everyone's doubts. With each accomplishment, he gains more and more respect of both the jenti and the gadje communities in these books. I really hope Mr. Rees at least goes through senior year with Mr. Apr 11, Deborah rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have to say I didn't like that he introduced someone new but quickly got attached.
I LOVE these two books. What a great tale. Not dissing the beginning of the book, I just wasn't prepared for a 'new' person. But I love love love both of these books. Oct 30, Mikey Jacquez rated it it was ok. The Knife of Never Letting Go. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns.
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