This week I read "The Vampire's Assistant" the second book in the "Cirque du Freak" series written by Darren Shan. In this installment we get to learn more about half-vampire Darren Shan and his guardian Larten Crepsley. Mr. Crepsley decides to return with Darren to Cirque du Freak, he feels guilty about forcing Darren into the life of a vampire at such a young age and wants to make it up to him by allowing him the opportunity to make friends other "different" boys.
I definitely felt there was more depth to this installment compared to the first book. In this book we see Darren struggle between his humanity and his vampire urges as he tries to abstain from drinking human blood. We also see him begin to understand Mr. Crepsley is not a monster or evil, but trying to do the right thing with the cards he was dealt. Like the first book, I do think both could have been combined into one book, but at least the ending in this installment seemed more solid and not hanging in midair like the first book.
I really enjoyed reading "The Vampire's Assistant" and I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the Darren Shan Saga. If you are interested in reading "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" by Darren Shan, you can find it at your local library or at Barnes and Noble.
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