Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, book 1) by Melissa de la Cruz
Schuyler Van Alen has never fit in at Duchesne, her prestigious New York City private school. She prefers baggy, vintage clothes to the Prada and pearls worn by her classmates. But when she turns fifteen, Schuyler's life changes dramatically. The death of a popular schoolmate haunts her in unexpected ways. And strangest of all, Jack Force, the most popular boy in school, is showing a sudden interest in her.
Once an outcast, Schuyler is thrust into Manhattan's most exclusive social circle. Its members are the powerful, the wealthy, and --as Schuyler soon discovers-- the unhuman. They are Blue Bloods, an ancient group of vampires, and for centuries they've been invincible. Now something is preying on this elite group, and Schuyler wants to find out the truth. But is she the most vulnerable of them all?
Hungry for more. Blue Bloods, book one in the Blue Bloods series, left me hungry for more. There is often a tricky balance that an author has to find when serving up the first book in a series. In my opinion, Blue Bloods maintains an enjoyable balance of introducing us to the series and moving the story forward. The characters are well developed and believable. I found myself immediately identifying with Schuyler, a social misfit at the elite Duchesne school, and felt compelled to continue rapidly turning pages to see what she would encounter in the future and what she would soon discover about her past. De la Cruz manages to interweave an elaborate back-story of vampire history without losing the reader's interest and without becoming unnecessarily complicated or confusing. I found Blue Bloods to be a fun, quick read that left me wanting to sink my teeth into more books in the Blue Bloods series.
I recommend Blue Bloods to readers of paranormal, paranormal romance, young adult, mysteries, thrillers, and urban fantasy and especially to fans of vampire fiction.
Source: This book was purchased by me for review.
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Sounds like an intriging book. Have you read THE BLUE GIRL by Charles de Lint. A YA urban fantasy following the struggles of two high school girls, one shy & the other brash. They contend with snobbery, a lonesome school ghost, small evil faeries, and the return of an imaginary childhood playmate who turns out not to be quite so imaginary after all.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun read. I think you'll like it. And has no, I'm not the author. If only. He is famous and much published, Roland
Hello Roland,
ReplyDeleteThe Blue Girl sounds like a wonderful read. Thank you for the book suggestion!
I hope you are all having a lovely Supernatural Sunday!
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E.J.
I loved Blue Bloods. I have the 2nd book on my bookshelf waiting to be read. I have been dying to read the second book but I need to wait till after I read books that need reviewed. But hopefully soon!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a series I should try and for once it's a series that my local bookstore actually sells so I don't have to order online.
ReplyDeleteGreat review!
ReplyDeleteI love series, and this book one sounds edgy, quick-paced and fun! I'm adding to my list!
For those interested in reading this book and are considering purchasing it you may want to wait until I have my 300 Follower Giveaway. ;P
ReplyDeleteI haven't revealed this yet but while reviewing Blue Bloods and Vampire Academy this weekend (both books that I love), and with my number of followers fast approaching 300, I ordered a new copy of each to include in my 300 Follower Giveaway! They should arrive this week. Yay! Plus, I will include a copy of my new collection of paranormal poetry Shadows of Myth and Legend. Now just to reach 300! :)
xx,
E.J.
You know, I've really been thinking about reading this series. Do I still have another vampire novel in me?
ReplyDeleteI have this one on my stack here to read. I am glad to hear you enjoyed this one so much. It sounds like there is a great combination in writing this first book of the series. Thanks for the great review. I am looking forward to getting to this book more now.
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