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October 28, 2008
THE BLUE BLOOD SERIES by Melissa De La Cruz
Raise your hand if you:
o Are age 14 and up
o Are part of a group of privileged Manhattan socialites
o Go to an exclusive and prestigious high school
o Got invited to an ultra elite social club or
o You are the very last bloodline in a distinguished family of… vampires
Well, seeing that I don't fit into any of those categories.... I can’t raise my hand, but even if I could raise my hand, I wouldn’t for fear of dropping this page-turning series.
I took the suggestion from one of the teens here in the EM library to read De La Cruz’s first book in the series titled Blue Bloods, and I couldn’t put the book down all weekend. If fact, I couldn’t put the whole series down!
Now I know you guys are being hit pretty hard with vampire fever lately, but don’t lose your sight after Twilight. Why not try a different vampire series?
The intriguing plot in Melissa De La Cruz’s Blue Blood series will comfortably cruise you right through a Vampire Weekend.
Set in Manhattan, NY in Duchesne (a private high school) a teen girl named Schuyler is dealing with being treated like an outsider from the ultra posh and popular clique in her high school. Being a humble Goth girl, she dresses and thinks completely different than the socialites that surround her; however she comes to the realization that she isn’t totally different than some of her high society schoolmates. What connects them is their deep history dating back to the voyage of the Mayflower, having blood so ancient that it carries memories of events past, and influential powers for the future. Intertwined with mystery and suspense Schuyler is persistent in solving the devastating crimes against her vanishing schoolmates; she discovers insight to her past, and reveals the dangerous secrets in her community.
I love the series and I highly recommend it for ages 14 and up.
So give the series a try, and let us know if you like it!
-Chrissy Hirsch
YA Librarian
Click on the Links below to see if they are available in your Library
Book 1: Bluebloods: a Blue Bloods Novel
Book 2: Masquerade: a Blue Bloods Novel
Book 3: Revelations: a Blue Bloods Novel (this one's brand new as of 10/28/08)
Posted by fjacksonem at October 28, 2008 3:06 PM
Comments
Sounds very compelling! Thanks for the great review. :)
Posted by: Jennifer at October 29, 2008 9:22 PM
Sounds like a good read!
Posted by: Robin at October 29, 2008 9:37 PM
Hi - Saw your post on Etsy. I'm a seller there too but I also have a book blog. I had not heard of this vampire series before but I'll have to keep it on my radar. I really enjoyed Twilight and am always on the lookout for a good vampire book.
Posted by: iliana at October 29, 2008 9:40 PM
Will check out this series! thanks :)
Posted by: Eric at October 30, 2008 3:20 PM
I'm not really a "vampire" person, but sounds intriguing! I will pass this along to my 15yr.old daughter and my nieces. I think they will like the fact that it takes place in NYC!
Posted by: Bambi at November 6, 2008 10:50 AM
I raised my hand when you asked about being a vampire! lol
I'm kidding. But your review intrigues me and I'll be sure to look for the series and other reviews.
Oh, and "comfortably cruise"? Veryyyyy punny. :-)
Posted by: Ted the Vampire! at November 6, 2008 2:35 PM
Super review, thanks to librarian Hirsch.
Posted by: Haviva at November 6, 2008 4:23 PM
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm always looking for new books to read!
Posted by: Heather at November 6, 2008 8:42 PM
This sounds very interesting, I would like to read this story.
Thanks
Posted by: Linda at November 6, 2008 9:29 PM
Those vampire teeth marks peaked my interest in reading the series.
Sounds like a great review.
Sam
Posted by: Sam at November 6, 2008 9:34 PM
I have always had an interest in vampires. Although this is a young adult book, I may enjoy reading it.
Thank you.
Posted by: Luba at November 6, 2008 9:37 PM
sounds like a great series for my 2 grandchildren aged 13 and 15 will certainly suggest it after your recommendation
Posted by: zelda feig at November 9, 2008 9:37 AM
This is a great series. I just finished the 3rd book and can't wait until the next book comes out.
Posted by: Billie at November 11, 2008 2:39 PM
I love the series!! At first I wasn't sure if these were the books for me then next thing I know I bought all of them and can't wait for the van alen legacy to come out!
Posted by: trina at November 15, 2008 4:27 PM
The first thing that caught before i read the book was the lovely book covers, i knew right away that it was a vampire novel. After i read the first i could'nt get enough! The series is wonderful, i can't wait til the next one come out!
THANK YOU MELISSA!
Posted by: Brianna at November 24, 2008 3:34 PM
these books are really good,and so is twilight!{who am i kidding}i LOVE twilight!
The House Of Night series by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast are really good....check them out if you haven't read them.you will enjoy them if you like vampire books
Posted by: meagan at December 14, 2008 2:47 AM
i just bought the 3rd book and i cant stop reading them there awesome maybe not as good as the twilight series but still 3rd best vampire series
Posted by: tiffani at January 4, 2009 12:22 PM
O my gosh im 13 and i loved them i loved how they related the story to a real mystery in history. I LOVE THEM!!! if there was a movie Schuyler should be played by Emily Browning!! You know the one in A series of Unfortunate Events but most recently The Uninvited!! she is perfect for the part!!
Posted by: Chandler at January 7, 2009 7:24 PM
hey i read the series in about a day! it was wonderful, almost as good as twilight. -almost-
Posted by: nikki at January 20, 2009 1:17 PM
I love this series! it is so good i just finshed the third one and cant wait to read The Van Alan Legacy. I agree, it was almost as good as twlight but they are so different. I hope there is more to the series.
Posted by: Lindsay at January 20, 2009 9:49 PM
I absolutley LOVE these books! They have great plots, and the characters draw u in fromt the first paragraph. I read all three books in one weekend. i could NOT put these books down! not even for a second! I cannot wait for The Van Alan Legacy! I love the Twilight series, and these books are almost as good. but i agree, they r pretty different. But both are fantastic!
Posted by: Abbie at January 28, 2009 3:11 PM
im ALMOST 13 and i am in love with vampire books!! the twilight series was aMAziNG!! i absolutly lOVED it. but then i read blue bloods and masquerade and i was like wow. these are aMAziNG too;; i never stoped to put down my book when i was reading them because it was really hard to. the books were suspenceful and the mystery part was AwESoMe!! now im trying to find revelations. cant wait for The Van Alan Legacy(:
Posted by: stacy(: at January 28, 2009 5:26 PM
hi im a big fan and i wanted to know when u where going to publish the new 4th book... plzz im dieing i love these books and i cant wait!
thankz turly thankful for ur great mind!
Posted by: Shima at January 29, 2009 8:57 PM
hi! huge fan of these books!!! when you gonna publish the next one??!! cant wait!!!
Posted by: Sarah Valcourt at February 2, 2009 2:06 AM
I love this series. I finished the first book that same afternoon I bought it! LOL. It's really good. I just started the the 2nd book last night. :D LOOKING FORWARD for the rest.
Posted by: camille at February 3, 2009 8:45 PM
I LOVE, LOVE this series soooo much!!!! I can't wait til the fourth one comes out
Posted by: samantha at February 7, 2009 3:41 PM
i love the series! i want to know what happens next ssoo bad! does anybody know anything about the next book?
Posted by: kayce kemp at February 10, 2009 11:08 AM
I can't wait either! I had e-mailed her at her website for fan mail.
I hope she'll write another! :)
-Chrissy Hirsch
Posted by: Chrissy Hirsch at February 10, 2009 8:09 PM
is there going to be a fourth book in the blue bloods saga?
Posted by: Liz at February 16, 2009 5:48 PM
in the back of the new book it says that there will be another one called the Van Alen
Legacy
Posted by: Lexi at February 19, 2009 11:47 PM
Im going to check it out. Sounds like a good series.
Posted by: jasmine at March 1, 2009 10:53 AM
I love this series. And so do my sisters and my niece. I have all three of them. I hope you come out with another book with this group they are so good. Thank you so much.
Posted by: dottie at March 3, 2009 12:51 PM
i love the book series. way better than the twilight series!
Posted by: sara at March 10, 2009 8:21 AM
when does the 4 book come out in stores?
AT THIS MOMENT THERE IS NOTHING ON A BOOK 4, BUT BLUE BLOOD FANS WILL FIND A NEW BLUE BLOOD STORY ON MELISSA DE LA CRUZ WEBSITE.
http://melissa-delacruz.com
Mrs Jackson
Head of Young Adult Services
Posted by: joey at March 10, 2009 2:26 PM
omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love these books just finished the third one and there amazin!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: LNG_bby at March 11, 2009 7:44 PM
cant wait till theourth book comes out!!!!
Posted by: Victoria at March 19, 2009 7:46 PM
yea all of the twilight books were good and i really wanted another vampire book so i turned to blue bloods
Posted by: sv at March 22, 2009 10:39 AM
just wanting to know when book 4 would come out if there is a plan for book 4. does anyone have any information on this?
Posted by: Shelly at March 22, 2009 3:07 PM
i so love this series well actually i have only read the first book 'blue bloods' but the book is like the main reason i fell in love with vampire books. i mean a huge twist at the end and a page-turner. i love my vampire books and this is defiantly my fave!!!
Posted by: Samantha Britton at March 27, 2009 5:57 AM
I TOTALLY LOVE THIS BOOK. I AM ON MY THIRD BOOK CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPEN NEXT.
Posted by: farzana at April 6, 2009 9:29 PM
i have only read the first book and its actually a really good book! i cant wait until i get masquerade!!! oh and i also recommend the house of night series by p.c. and kristen cast to anyone who enjoys reading vampire books!its an awesome series too! :)
Posted by: maddy at April 8, 2009 2:45 PM
this series is great but you should read the Vampire Academy series too
Posted by: messi at April 14, 2009 11:00 PM
Do any of you know when the 4th book will come out?
Posted by: Casey Jackson at April 15, 2009 12:16 PM
Hi, i love this series. I was hooked on twilight and couldnt get over it. and now i am so into this series. Im halfway through the 2nd one. (: Thanks for such a great series. I would read this book over and over again.
Posted by: Addison at April 17, 2009 10:32 PM
i love this series alot!! I just need the third book now! :] <3
Posted by: Stefanie at April 18, 2009 11:27 AM
I loved all of these books. I'm waithing for the fourth book. I want to see what is going to happen to Schyler and her friends!!!
Posted by: miriam at April 24, 2009 10:29 AM
I READ THE BOOK AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BOOK....MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL BE A MOVIE LOL! BUT I RECCOMMEND THAT EVERY GIRL WHO LOVES THE TWILIGHT SERIES SHOULD TOTALLY READ THIS SERIES TOO CUZ JACK FORCE IS THE EQUIVALENT TO EDWARD CULLEN....BEAUTIFUL BEYOND IMAGINATION.LOL ENJOY!
Posted by: MYLY T. NGUYEN at May 16, 2009 1:14 AM
Van Alen Legacy (the fourth book) is coming out in October 2009!!! yaaaay! :)
Posted by: Mrs. C Hirsch at May 30, 2009 12:48 PM
theyyyyyy were awsome but when is the next book coming out
Posted by: haley at June 4, 2009 7:14 PM
i love the series. ima on the second one. Melissa de la cruz is a genious. i probly spelt that wrong.
Posted by: rayne lorenz at June 15, 2009 8:43 AM
you would love the house of night books, they r awesome!!!
Posted by: Tisha at August 15, 2009 12:15 AM
hey omg i love ur books i just love them i hope u keep making more n intresting to keep us in a good mood n all:)
Posted by: kimberlyre at September 3, 2009 7:44 AM
That is so true I've read the first two books and have fell in love with them. I can't wait for the third book......
Posted by: Talei at September 22, 2009 1:08 AM