Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

TENTH GRADE BLEEDS takes readers on the continuing adventures of a young vampire named Vladimir (Vlad) Tod.

Vlad is different than most vampires. He was born a vampire instead of created. Since the death of his parents - vampire father and human mother - he's been living with his aunt. There have been some bumpy times, but with the help of his vampire uncle and his best friend and drudge, Henry, he's survived his first year in high school and is about to begin his second.

The previous years have held some challenges for Vlad, but his tenth grade year is threatening to reveal some of the more potentially serious vampire issues. Uncle Otis headed off on his own adventures; however, Vlad wasn't really worried about his absence since the two have a mental connection that allows them to easily communicate. Otis isn't gone very long when Vlad discovers that the comforting communication seems to be missing. Now he doesn't have a clue where Otis is or how to get in touch with him.

Another new challenge is Henry. Their best friend relationship seems a bit strained. Henry finally admits his desire to be released as Vlad's drudge. First of all, is it possible? Secondly, can Vlad survive without the support and protection offered by a vampire's drudge?

The scariest change in book three is the fact that Vlad is beginning to have urges more typical of vampires. His blood supply has always come courtesy of his aunt's access to the blood bank at the hospital where she works, but he now is finding that the sweet scent of live human blood may be a temptation he might be unable to resist.

Combine these immediate concerns with continued problems from distant vampire councils, and Vlad may have more than he can handle. As evidence mounts that he might, in fact, be Pravus, life as a one-of-a-kind vampire is quickly turning dangerous.

Heather Brewer has joined the legions of authors writing vampire tales, but THE CHRONICLES VLADIMIR TOD series has many twists and turns that make it unique and will have teens excited to read each upcoming book. ( )

Great YA novel following the trials and tribulations of Vladimir Tod, the teenage vampire halfling. I highy recommend this book. It gives boys a chance to get in on the vampire craze.
Easy to follow plot moves quickly with twists and turns. ( )

I really enjoyed the first two Vlad Todd books! He's back and things are getting darker. Vlad is thirsty, really thirsty, things are off with best friend Henry, and Otis is out of touch. D'Ablo is still after Vlad and has hired Ignatius to bring Vlad to him. His vampire stuff and his teenager stuff are overlapping and Vlad feels like he doesn't have anyone to help him navigate through all the changes. ( )

Vladimir Tod has been learning a lot about his vampire abilities. Otis has spent the summer training him on extending his telepathic communication. He is also getting better at sensing when other vampires are near. Both Vlad and his Aunt Nelly have gotten used to Otis being around and hate to see him go, but since Otis is still a fugitive in the vampire community, he knows in order to keep them safe, he must leave.Vlad’s life seems to be going great. He has the girl of his dreams by his side and everything just seems brighter when she is around. Meredith is head-over-heels for him no matter what her friends say.A few things are getting in the way of his happy-go-lucky attitude though. To start with there is the pesky Eddie and his brand spankin’ new camera, the terrible mood causing Henry, his best friend and drudge, to pull away from him, and his growing need for blood. Also causing him problems are the terrible nightmares that have been interrupting his sleep. Dreams of viscious attacks filled with blood and pain keep waking him in the middle of the night. It really worries Vlad when he can’t contact Otis for help and advise. So, for the most part, Vlad is on his own.Heather Brewer has written a wonderful addition to The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series. Vlad becomes more and more likeable as his kindness and soft heart keep showing through. The thing that sets this book apart from the others in the series is the tone. TENTH GRADE BLEEDS takes on a more mature tone as Vlad deals with his relationship issues with Meredith and Henry and even more so when adapting to his increased blood lust.The ending leaves the reader begging for more. TENTH GRADE BLEEDS is the best book in the series so far. It is exciting to think about what the future has in store for Vlad. ( )

The third book in “The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod” finds the teen vampire honing his skills with his mentor and Uncle, Otis, as summer comes to an end. With the dawning of his tenth grade year, Vlad has the weight of the vampire world on his shoulders. He has recently discovered that he may be The Pravus, a creature prophecised to rule over all vampires and enslave humans. D’Ablo, a leader of the vampires, is seeking a ritual that will allow him to steal Vlad’s status as The Pravus, while another particularly bloodthirsty vampire seeks purely to cause Vlad pain as a matter of revenge. In addition to the vampiric challenges of Vlad’s life, he also has to juggle the social pressure of sophomore year as his best friend seems to be drifting away and he questions his girlfriend’s motives.
This midpoint in the series is the darkest yet, as Vlad’s future as the probable Pravus is in direct opposition to his own plans for his life. (I shared my copy with my 12 year old son, who simply kept gleefully repeating “this is SO dark and twisted” as a vampire plotted ways to harm Vlad in the most painful ways possible.) Vlad also reveals some significant weakening in his pledge not to feed on or otherwise harm humans. Fans of the series will eat up this installment, but new readers will find sufficient backstory to enjoy this book on it’s own. The relationships that readers have come to enjoy in the first two books are more fully explored here, revealing new flaws and challenges. Highly recommended, this is one of my favorite YA vampire series. ( )