Synopsis: Within New York City’s most elite families, there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. They are the powerful and the wealthy—and in fact, they are not human. They are the Blue Bloods, an ancient group of vampires.
Schuyler Van Alen has never fit in at Duchesne, her prestigious New York City private school. She prefers baggy, vintage clothes instead of the Prada and pearls worn by her classmates, and she lives with her reclusive grandmother in a dilapidated mansion. Schuyler is a loner—and happy that way.
But when she turns fifteen, Schuyler’s life changes dramatically. She has a mosaic of blue veins on her arms, and craves raw meat. The death of a popular girl from Duchesne is surrounded by a mystery that haunts her. And strangest off all, Jack Force, the most popular boy in school, is showing a sudden interest in her.
Schuyler wants to find out the secrets the Blue Bloods are keeping. But is she herself in danger?
My thoughts: when I bought this book, I fell in love with its cover and, after I started reading, I fell in love with the rest. Well written, this book shows us a different point of view when related to vampires: they aren’t just monsters who want our blood; they are fallen angels, beautiful and powerful creatures, and their only wish is to one day be redeemed and come back home. We are presented to Schuyler, a girl whose life is about to change, when she discovers that she isn’t just anyone: she is a Blue Blood, therefore, a vampire. She is friends with Oliver, a Red Blood – aka human – and Dylan, a mysterious guy that just got to Duchesne – and a vampire too - , who will start something quite interesting with Bliss Llewellyn, a Texan Blue blood and Mimi’s new friend.
When a girl from her school – and a vampire too – is found dead at a party, panic arises at the Blue Blood coven. Who could have killed a vampire? The adults are a keeping a secret from everyone and Schuyler wants to find out what it is, but what if she herself was in danger? Dylan suddenly disappears, as well as other teenagers Blue Bloods, and Schuyler will have to join forces to the handsome, hot, romantic Jack Force – her secret crush and mine too! ;P – to pull this of. But the strangest is that he seems to have an interest in her, and she might be not only in danger of dying mysteriously, but of dying in his twin sister’s hand: Mimi Force, the most beautiful girl in Manhattan.
I loved it because the author could join the two things that I love most: angels and vampires in a way that I couldn’t put it down the book even if I wanted to. I highly recommend it!
Synopsis: Schuyler Van Alen wants an explanation for the mysterious deaths of young Blue Bloods. Her search brings her to Venice, Italy, in the hopes of finding the one person who can help. Meanwhile, back in New York, preparations are feverishly underway for the famous Four Hundred Ball, an exclusive gala hosted by the city’s wealthy, powerful, and unhuman—a true Blue Blood affair. But it’s at the after-party masquerade that the true danger lurks. Hidden behind the masks is a revelation that will change the course of a young vampire’s destiny.
My thoughts: The coven is terrified, and the Regent – Jack’s father, Charles Force – aka Michael, Pure of Heart – is acting as if nothing is happening, even though an old threat, that was supposed to be extinguished, returns stronger than ever. Schuyler goes to Venice at her grandmother’s request after she died, to look for her grandfather, the only one that might have the solution for their problem.
Back in Manhattan, the vampires are preparing the Four Hundred Ball, a gala party to present the youngest Blue Bloods to society. But it’s the after party – hosted by Mimi – that really matters. The most romantic scene for me was at this party, and everybody is wearing masks. *SPOILER* Schuyler is in a room all alone thinking about Jack and a guy start talking with her. They kiss each other – well he kisses her – and then he disappears. She was so sure that it was Jack, but then he appears at Mimi’s side, and you keep this excruciating doubt through the whole book.
This one was more dynamic than the first, in my opinion. And the cover has many meanings: Venice, the place where Schuyler finds her grandfather; the hidden guy behind the mask that kissed the main character; or even a most deep interpretation: the discovery of what – or who – is attacking the Blue Bloods, and what they want.
Synopsis: Have you ever wondered what secrets lurk behind the closed doors of New York City’s wealthiest families? They’re powerful, they’re famous… they’re undead.
Schuyler Van Alen’s blood legacy has just been called into question—is the young vampire in fact a Blue Blood, or is it the sinister Silver Blood that runs through her veins? As controversy swirls, Schuyler is left stranded in the Force household, trapped under the same roof as her cunning nemesis, Mimi Force, and her forbidden crush, Jack Force.
When an ancient place of power is breached by Silver Bloods in Rio de Janeiro, however, the Blue Bloods will need Schuyler on their side. The stakes are high; the battle is bloody; and through it all, Schuyler is torn between love and passion, duty and freedom. And in the end, one vampire’s secret identity will be exposed in a revelation that shocks everyone.
My thoughts: This one was the most thrilling of them all! Schuyler Van Allen isn’t a “100%” Blue Blood, and that is cause for a lot of debate. She is forced to live with her cousins, Jack and Mimi, and her uncle Charles. Jack and Schuyler start a secret affair that is soooooo cute! He wants to let go of everything – his family, his bondmate Mimi – yes, he is supposed to marry his sister because they are the Angels of the Dark! – to stay with his love. My favorite scene in this book, I must tell.
This is the first book I’ve ever read that has a scene in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A real scene, not just a comment. It’s held at Christ, The Redeemer, considered a powerful place for the vampires, because it’s the prison of Leviathan, the monster who was trapped there by Michael himself. The Silver Bloods – vampires who sided with Lucifer and to survive drink from the Blue bloods – want to release him again.
Not only Rio is in danger, though. New York is a chaos and Schuyler is the only one that might be able to save them. This one I got more and more excited while going through the pages and the end – that I won’t say, but I’ll give a little tip: Mimi has a finger in it – I was so chocked that I just couldn’t wait for the fifth book!
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