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Karen Keyte

An Explosive Conclusion to a Great Series

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2011

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Shocking events have changed Vladimir Tod's life in ways he never could have imagined or expected. Against all odds, the Elysian Council has found Uncle Otis not guilty of crimes against vampire-kind. Vlad hardly has cause to celebrate as he has discovered the whole trial was just an elaborate ruse designed by the evil D'Ablo as a means to bring Vlad before the Council of Elders. Now Vlad has been condemned to death and given one week to put his affairs in order. Once again betrayed by his friend (and vampire slayer) Joss, Vlad was seconds away from ending the young slayer's life when he heard a voice he never thought he'd hear again - his father's.

Vlad's not sure if his father is still alive or if he is having hallucinations, but the fact that his father may not be dead has given him a brief reprieve. Em and the Elysian Council are willing to give Vlad until the end of the year to produce Tomås. Of course, even if he can produce his father, he is still likely to face execution. Vlad will need to keep his friends close and his enemies closer if he is to survive the explosive conclusion to his chronicles.

Twelfth Grade Kills brings all the best elements of this terrific series together. The blend of Vlad's personal coming of age story with the intrigue and underhanded dealings of the vampire world keeps the reader riveted. The Elysia that Ms. Brewer has created is an interesting, unique take on vampires and their place in modern society. The heart of these stories has always been the characters and I closed this book thinking I would be sorry to let Vlad, Henry, Nelly, Otis and Joss go.

Good for teens and pre-teens

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020

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It is a slightly different version of teen life, if you are a vampire. There is plausible romance and some of it actually makes sense rather than other forced storylines in other trendy stories. My kids have read the series and like that the story actually makes sense.

Tamela Mccann

A Worthy Ending

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2010

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The final book in The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series picks up where #4 left off; Vlad thinks he's seen his dead father after battling his friend Joss, who happens to be a Slayer sworn to kill Vlad. Vlad's also still going to be put on trial by Elysia for his "crimes" against other vampires and his life is on the line. All in all, things aren't looking too good for our favorite high school vampire senior. Will Vlad be able to recover his father's lost diary in time to use its secret code to exonerate himself? Will Joss find a way not to kill Vlad? Will Vlad ever graduate?

Okay, that last question was a bit silly, given all the action packed into #5, but amid everything going on, Vlad still attends school, even if he never expects to graduate. Vlad spends much of this book searching for answers to whether or not he's the Pravus and whether or not his father is indeed still alive (and what that means if he is). It's not a pretty tale, and Vlad's losses are huge. In addition to girlfriend Snow, Vlad's uncle Otis and aunt Nelly are in constant danger, and Vlad's frustration at not being able to stop events fuels much of the action.

Recounting the plot would give away too much, so I will say that this is a fitting ending to the quintet, if a disturbing one on many levels. Vlad's got to solve some big problems and he's unsure of where to even begin. While all this is going on, Vlad's dealing with the normal angsts of being a teenager--old loves, new loves, friends, and oh, yeah, a blackmailer. Well, all right, that's not typical, but still...Vlad's got problems. Ms. Brewer does a terrific job of capturing a teen's emotions as she explores his vampiric issues.

Rant time: You know how I feel about editors these days, and this book has a few items that should have been caught. Right off the bat (pun intended) on page six, there are two instances of "had drank". Once I could overlook; twice and it's a problem for this reader. It also occurs later in the book so someone should have been paying closer attention. Also, there's an instance where Vlad "slunked" down the hall. Slunk is past tense itself. And yes, I know this is picky, but I care. Someone should.

This final book is well written and engaging, if a little rushed toward the end. There are no pretty little bows to tie up everything (and I'd have been disappointed had there been). And that ending? Let's just say I don't think we've seen the last of Vlad. I'll be looking forward to it.

Connie B

endings, beginnings

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017

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the Pravus is prepared to take his see where his legacy is to take him, provided the Slayers and the Council don't kill him first. and from the visions he's been having, there are some horrible things headed towards his town. and some that are already there

EFELKINS

Still glad to have the book of course

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018

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I absolutely adore the book. I've read it before in school, and finally had some extra money so i figured i'd purchase a copy for myself. The only downside is that whomever packaged it, did so in a way that it bent the front cover. Still glad to have the book of course, just wished the cover hadn't gotten bent. Glad it was a purchase for myself and not a gift.

Sean

This book brought me plenty of joy, and lots of sadness

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2015

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This book brought me plenty of joy, and lots of sadness. It brought me joy in a way since it was so interesting, and brought me sadness because it was the last book of the last series. It had the perfect plot for the ending and wouldn't have ever seen it coming. I read it all in one sitting because it was so exiting, with the right amount of everything. It wasn't too heated with violence or sexual content. It was a perfectly written book.

Stephanie T

Awesome read...for teens and adults alike!

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013

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I actually bought this for my teen son as part of a series he was reading. When we were on vacation, a day was rained out and we were stuck in our room...I tried the first one and loved it, so read the rest. The entire series is written from a male perspective by a female author...and boy does she know her stuff. My son said he could totally relate and thought the main story line was spot on...of course, with a supernatural twist. The entire series is a must read!

Vicki L.

Great Purchase! Purchased for a 15 yr non-reader

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2010

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I purchased this book at the request of my 15 year old son. According to him he hates to read. He had read the first, while beinging required to read 3 books a semester for English. After reading the first book, he asked that I get him these books.

I have not actually read the book myself yet, but I had to give it a five considering that my son read it and enjoyed it. He would stay up late reading this book. And any book that gets his attention and he enjoys reading gets a five in my book.

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Amazon Customer

A great end to the series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2018

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A great ending to the series, with a twist that you didn't see coming, you almost believe that Tomas had Vlad's best interests at first, then it's revealed that he manipulated everyone to ensure the prophecy came to pass

Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2015

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The trilogy were all bought altogether and read in sequence.

Claire-michelle mann

vlad todd book 5

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2013

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i would recommend this book to any one who likes vampires, its funny and a good story and keeps you wanting to read more. i gave it 5 stars because i loved the books so much

Algie

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2012

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Got the box set which only contained four books, seen this on amazon, cheap and in good condition well worth it.

Noel Rasmussen

Love it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2013

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Well written pacey books read avidly by young teen boys in my school who love them and quickly move on to the next in the series.