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From Sunset Till Sunrise: Devin Dexter #2
Sequel Night of the living cuddle bunnies.
- GenresMiddle Grade
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2018
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April 19, 2018
Loved, loved, loved this book! Devin, Tommy, and Abby are back, but instead of evil zombie bunnies, we’ve got a family of vampires moving in the neighbourhood. And even worse, Devin has a crush on the vampire daughter, even if she might have something to do with Abby’s recent neck bites! Hysterically funny, with more twists and turns and scary plot points that make it a thrill a moment, this book is a winner. Rosen is a master storyteller and kids are going to gobble this up!
April 29, 2018
Second in the Devin Dexter series, this sometimes creepy, sometimes funny, sometimes ghoulish book could stand alone having only mild connections to book 1 until the conclusion when the connection is strong, but readers will grasp what is going on. Devin is a 12 year old who lives in a town called Gravesend where supernatural occurrences seem to be common. His cousin Tommy, who seems to be an authority on many evil beings, is Devin’s ever-present, ever-insulting sidekick in both book 1, Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies, as well as this sequel. Devin’s little sister Abby is also a significant character and her main focus seems to be making Devin’s life extra miserable even without the presence of the vampires featured in this one. Literary pluses in From Sunrise til Sunset include four fully developed and very different characters, (the fourth being a very pretty neighborhood girl Lily), clear plot line, and humor used effectively. Readers of scary books such as Goosebumps will love the excessive gore in the climax and will likely learn a few new tidbits of vampire lore. But fans of high-quality scary books such as Auxier’s The Night Gardener and Beatty’s Serafina and the Black Cloak will be disappointed. Because my 4th and 5th graders seem to have read nearly all of R.L. Stine’s poorly written shock and awe books and still want more, I am likely to purchase this one as well as book 1 to give them a new choice that is a notch above that “other” series. Thanks for the dARC, Edelweiss.
November 20, 2020
Reviewed for School Library Journal 6/2018
Gr 4–6: Devin Dexter and his cousin Tommy are used to battling evil; after all, they recently saved the town from a bunch of demonic stuffed bunnies in Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies. Now the two face another terrifying challenge—the undead. Tommy is convinced that the new neighbors, the Moroi family, are vampires and need to be destroyed. However, Devin has fallen head over heels in love with one of them, the fetching Lily, and is not as inclined as his cousin to stake her through the heart. It turns out that the Morois run an acting school called the Nosfer Academy of Talented Understudies and when Lily invites them to a school dance, it seems like the perfect chance to investigate. Unfortunately, Devin's younger sister, Abby, begins to display signs of being bitten. After the third bite, she will officially be a member of the undead. Filled with goofy high jinks and one-liners, this is a comical horror story with plenty of gore and violence thrown in for good measure. Tommy and Herb the warlock are used skillfully as comic relief, but note that Rosen does not shy away from some fairly graphic violence. VERDICT: Hand to tweens who have moved on from "Goosebumps" and like their horror served with plenty of laughs. A solid purchase where horror series circulate well.
Gr 4–6: Devin Dexter and his cousin Tommy are used to battling evil; after all, they recently saved the town from a bunch of demonic stuffed bunnies in Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies. Now the two face another terrifying challenge—the undead. Tommy is convinced that the new neighbors, the Moroi family, are vampires and need to be destroyed. However, Devin has fallen head over heels in love with one of them, the fetching Lily, and is not as inclined as his cousin to stake her through the heart. It turns out that the Morois run an acting school called the Nosfer Academy of Talented Understudies and when Lily invites them to a school dance, it seems like the perfect chance to investigate. Unfortunately, Devin's younger sister, Abby, begins to display signs of being bitten. After the third bite, she will officially be a member of the undead. Filled with goofy high jinks and one-liners, this is a comical horror story with plenty of gore and violence thrown in for good measure. Tommy and Herb the warlock are used skillfully as comic relief, but note that Rosen does not shy away from some fairly graphic violence. VERDICT: Hand to tweens who have moved on from "Goosebumps" and like their horror served with plenty of laughs. A solid purchase where horror series circulate well.
November 13, 2018
Rosen manages to be thought-provoking and funny. The reluctant reader giggling at Tommy the conspiracy theorist using garlic salt to ward away vampires (hey, it could work in a pinch) and the horror geek will recognize the lampooning of every so-crappy-you-adore-it mid-century pulp horror movie. It's the little details like Wendigo the cat, the undead girl named after a funeral flower, and the Nosfer school for talented understudies that had me geeking out.
No wonder Rosen sold this book before its prequel even had a cover design. The world needs more Devin Dexter and his band of out-there supernatural nemises.
No wonder Rosen sold this book before its prequel even had a cover design. The world needs more Devin Dexter and his band of out-there supernatural nemises.
September 10, 2018
Think there's nothing funny about vampires moving into your neighborhood? Think again. Devin Dexter is back to his monster-busting ways, thanks to his cousin Tommy who has spotted a nest of vampires right on Devin's street! Trouble is, Devin has a crush on one of the vampires and they may have turned his sister Abby...but with Abby, who can tell? If you love laughing at horror movies, this is the middle grade novel for you!
November 14, 2018
If you are in the mood for a fantastic story, peppered with laugh out loud humor, then pick up this book! Author, Jonathan Rosen is one funny dude. Yes, there are vampires, so there are heart-pounding moments, but more than anything, I loved the hysterical wordplay between Devin and his side-kicks Tommy and Herb. This is a fun, fast-paced read that left me wanting more. Lucky for me, I now get to read the first book in the series, Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies.
April 24, 2019
Warlocks, vampires, wizards, and the worst of all, teenagers, fill these pages as the author takes you on a trip through a small town trying to sort through past problems and avoid future problems with the supernatural. There are false leads that build tension, and the characters are well-drawn and convincing. Sucks you in, chews you up, and spits you out at the end. You'll love it!
April 28, 2018
It’s rare that a book makes me laugh out loud, and this one did several times! This is such a fun book full of mayhem and vampires. Readers will love Devin’s humorous approach to everything that’s thrown his way!
October 1, 2018
Who doesn’t like a good vampire story? This one reminded me a bit of Fright Night (the original), only skewed toward younger teens and tweens. I loved the interplay between the characters, and Devin is an endearing, unlikely hero.
September 28, 2018
Rosen does it again with his second hilarious middle-grade novel. I can't wait to see what trouble Dexter gets into next time.
October 5, 2018
A truly glorious read full of whimsy, mayhem, vampires, and other pre-teen angst. A great follow up to the first book!
February 2, 2023
Had such fun reading this MG about two 12-year-old boys battling vampires (and a ferocious stuffed bunny.) Who knew that middle grade gore could also be so funny! :)
June 23, 2018
Interest Level: 3-6
Do you believe in vampires? Yeah, me neither, or at least I didn't until now. Devin and Tommy have dealt with the supernatural before, after all, their neighbor is a warlock. But when new neighbors move in carrying a coffin and they are never outside in the daytime, Devin and Tommy begin to wonder if there really are such things as vampires. Then Devin's mom invites the new neighbors, Lily and her dad, over to meet them. Uh oh... vampire are not allowed to go into a house unless invited. That was one big mistake by his mom. Next, Lily invites Devin to a dance at her private school in which her dad is the principal. Then, Devin is sure that his younger sister has been bitten. She has to go to the dance also in order to get rid of the vampire who bit her. Knowing they are going into the vampire's lair Devin, Tommy and Herb (their warlock neighbor) must make preparations in case there is an attack. The night of the dance things seem to be going okay until Tommy accidentally cuts his hand and draws blood. What happens next cannot be spoken of unless you've read the book. Will Devin, Tommy, and Herb make it out of the school alive or will they become vampires? Will Devin be able to save his sister or is she destined to live a life of the undead? Book 2 from Jonathan Rosen is a must read to find the answer to all of these questions (and to find out who makes a surprise visit from book one).
Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies and From Sunset Till Sunrise have quickly become some of my favorite books. He does a fantastic job of mixing two completely opposite genres - horror and comedy. Tommy is a kid who I would love to go hang out with because he has such a dry sense of humor. He would definitely win best supporting actor if this was a movie. There are not many books that make me actually laugh out loud, but these do! Plus, these books are just creepy enough to make you want to read with the lights on. Do not miss the second installment from Jonathan Rosen (and I'm hoping there is a book three in the very near future)!!
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Do you believe in vampires? Yeah, me neither, or at least I didn't until now. Devin and Tommy have dealt with the supernatural before, after all, their neighbor is a warlock. But when new neighbors move in carrying a coffin and they are never outside in the daytime, Devin and Tommy begin to wonder if there really are such things as vampires. Then Devin's mom invites the new neighbors, Lily and her dad, over to meet them. Uh oh... vampire are not allowed to go into a house unless invited. That was one big mistake by his mom. Next, Lily invites Devin to a dance at her private school in which her dad is the principal. Then, Devin is sure that his younger sister has been bitten. She has to go to the dance also in order to get rid of the vampire who bit her. Knowing they are going into the vampire's lair Devin, Tommy and Herb (their warlock neighbor) must make preparations in case there is an attack. The night of the dance things seem to be going okay until Tommy accidentally cuts his hand and draws blood. What happens next cannot be spoken of unless you've read the book. Will Devin, Tommy, and Herb make it out of the school alive or will they become vampires? Will Devin be able to save his sister or is she destined to live a life of the undead? Book 2 from Jonathan Rosen is a must read to find the answer to all of these questions (and to find out who makes a surprise visit from book one).
Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies and From Sunset Till Sunrise have quickly become some of my favorite books. He does a fantastic job of mixing two completely opposite genres - horror and comedy. Tommy is a kid who I would love to go hang out with because he has such a dry sense of humor. He would definitely win best supporting actor if this was a movie. There are not many books that make me actually laugh out loud, but these do! Plus, these books are just creepy enough to make you want to read with the lights on. Do not miss the second installment from Jonathan Rosen (and I'm hoping there is a book three in the very near future)!!
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May 15, 2018
Thank you to Jonathan Rosen for providing an ARC of From Sunset to Sunrise for review to #collabookation.
*Disclaimer: This is the second time in as many weeks that I've read a second book in a series before reading the first. You do not have to read Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies in order to thoroughly enjoy From Sunset to Sunrise. However, you'll consistently feel as though you missed the best jokes in a conversation...so I urge you to read Cuddle Bunnies first, and then move on to From Sunrise to Sunset.
Devin Dexter is our protagonist, but (if you listen to his cousin, Tommy, tell it) he's generally awkward and completely blind to the eerie creatures that also call their hometown of Gravesend home. Last summer, a warlock brought an evil band of stuffed bunnies to town. This summer, a new neighbor has moved in and caught Devin���s eye. Lily is pretty, has a great smile, and seems to like Devin in return. Too bad Tommy, wise-to-the-world and not to be fooled again, is absolutely sure she's a vampire.
The only way to find out for sure is to go to the dance Lily invited them to...and our adventure begins!
From Sunset to Sunrise is a vampire adventure with just the right amount of danger and bloodthirst (for mg students). I loved the three main characters: Devin, Tommy, and Devin’s little sister, Abby. In my house, you aren't family until you've been properly roasted (we use funny insults as terms of endearment), so I felt right at home with these three kids. They are constantly playfully insulting each other, and the reader wins. They love each other, but they also love to comedically berate each other (my favorite).
Students who love adventure, danger, mystery, gore, laughing, and any combination thereof will be captivated by From Sunset to Sunrise. Just try to make sure you have Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies available too!
*Disclaimer: This is the second time in as many weeks that I've read a second book in a series before reading the first. You do not have to read Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies in order to thoroughly enjoy From Sunset to Sunrise. However, you'll consistently feel as though you missed the best jokes in a conversation...so I urge you to read Cuddle Bunnies first, and then move on to From Sunrise to Sunset.
Devin Dexter is our protagonist, but (if you listen to his cousin, Tommy, tell it) he's generally awkward and completely blind to the eerie creatures that also call their hometown of Gravesend home. Last summer, a warlock brought an evil band of stuffed bunnies to town. This summer, a new neighbor has moved in and caught Devin���s eye. Lily is pretty, has a great smile, and seems to like Devin in return. Too bad Tommy, wise-to-the-world and not to be fooled again, is absolutely sure she's a vampire.
The only way to find out for sure is to go to the dance Lily invited them to...and our adventure begins!
From Sunset to Sunrise is a vampire adventure with just the right amount of danger and bloodthirst (for mg students). I loved the three main characters: Devin, Tommy, and Devin’s little sister, Abby. In my house, you aren't family until you've been properly roasted (we use funny insults as terms of endearment), so I felt right at home with these three kids. They are constantly playfully insulting each other, and the reader wins. They love each other, but they also love to comedically berate each other (my favorite).
Students who love adventure, danger, mystery, gore, laughing, and any combination thereof will be captivated by From Sunset to Sunrise. Just try to make sure you have Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies available too!
June 30, 2018
What happens when your annoying little sister is turned into a vampire - and worse, the girl you have a crush on is a vampire too? That's the trouble tween protagonist Devin faces in Jonathan Rosen's rib-tickling and action-packed sequel to his MG debut, NIGHT OF THE LIVING CUDDLE BUNNIES. Fast pasted and loaded with humor, SUNSET will appeal to middle-grade readers who like to sink their teeth into a fun, wildly entertaining book. Highly and enthusiastically recommended!
April 30, 2018
I received this book as an advanced reader's copy and from the summary I was intrigued right away. The character development and plot were interesting enough to follow along with the story. However, there were chapters in the book the jumped around a lot making it difficult to follow along and completely understand the full premise of the story. There were times where I had to re read chapters to make sure I fully understood the plot to its entirety. All in all it was a great read so that is why we give it 4 stars!
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