Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods #1)

The Blue Bloods series will leave you thirsty for more. . . I know I am. . . I am very proud to be a Filipina. This amazing author inspires me to be one also. . . ^_^

A different twist on vampires makes this a good YA series. If you are looking for something different, but want to stick to vampires and the paranormal it is definitely worth the read. This is reality to a T in regards to teenagers, minus the vampires of course. ;) The main character is believable, and I can relate to her. You also have your hot guys, spoiled rich girls, and outcasts. Perfect cast for a good story.

Honestly, I should just warn you this is probably one of if not my favorite series in the young adult genre. I love everything about these books and the thing is they just keep getting better as they go on. The first book really kicks the series off in a great direction. Schuyler Van Alen is the perfect protagonist. An outcast who goes to a posh school, Schuyler is really relatable. The other two main leads in the books: Mimi and Bliss aren't as relatable. Mimi comes off as spoiled and vapid in the first book, while there's just something off about Bliss though she is likeable. Melissa also does a great job with the romantic interests in these books as well. Jack Force is the perfect guy. There's no other way to describe him and Sky's best friend Ollie is just adorable. Unlike a lot of books both love interests are rootable here. And then there's the action. de la Cruz knows how to write grisly action scenes that leave you wanting more after you turn the last page.

Reader reviewed by Monica Beal

Blue Bloods is an amazing book about angels who get thrown out of heaven during Lucifer's ( the Devil's ) exile.  So they   end up as blue - blooded  vampires living on earth. But they on't live one life like red bloods ( humans ). After they go through the three phases of their vampire lives , they stay in a dominant state until they are needed . The main character in the story is named Schuyler Van Alen . She gets invited to join The Committee . There she finds out she's  a vampire. She falls for Jack Force who is basically inseperable from his twin , Mimi Force. Schuyler finds out that her best friend is also her human servant . But when life seems  like it can't get any more weirder. It does. Someone or something is killing off vampires her age.  The most vulnerable age of a Blue Blood ( when a vampire's blood starts to turn blue   meaning    they are regaining memories of their past lives . And no one seems to want to do anything about it  so it's all up to Schuyler . After all she is the daughter of Gabrielle , the archangel angel , Gabriel who went to earth with the vampires voluntarily . Schuyler is the chosen one to redeem forgiveness for the Blue Bloods so they can goback to Paradise .

Reader reviewed by Hannah B

This book is one of the best books i have ever read and i am so enthralled in the blue bloods series i especiallly like oliver because he is so sweet with the way he loves schyler and that he would do anything for her. i also like the way schyler and oliver dont really care and dont particularly want to fit in with the 'in' crowd of the school. I have read them absolutely loads! i cannot wait until the next one comes out!! I wish melissa would write faster.....lol

Reader reviewed by Britt

This book was simply amazing. I loved the fast pace of it. the characters personalities are simply so easy to comprohend. theres tragic and special moments that are very heartfelt. I loved this book. I knew once I was done I HAD to read the nexr oine right away. Im sure you'll feel the same way :) :) :)

Reader reviewed by Casey

This is one of the best vampire books that I have read sooo far. :]] The vampires are sooo different. For example, they have these really cool tattoos on the inside of their arm, that show that they are true Blue Bloods. Another cool thing that shows that they are Blue Bloods is that they glow in the dark to other Blue Bloods. I loved the storyline with all the twists and turns it takes. I would highly recommend this book to any vampire lovers. :]]

Reader reviewed by Sarah Norton

Blue Bloods is a gripping horror novel. Its compact with glamour, sex and vampires! 
      When young teens are dieing who do you call? Well Schuyler Van Allen is the typical lazy girl until she's faced with the biggest descion of her life, a normal life or her density?
      This book shows the in's and out's of a vampires life. Since once you get it in your hands you can't let it down.
 

Reader reviewed by Sage

Blue Bloods is about a girl Schuyler Van Allen who finds out that she is a vampire. She was always an outcast but as soon as she realizes that she is a Blue Blood she is accepted and thrust into Manhattan's most elite social groups. But when Blue Bloods start dying Schuyler starts questioning if the elders are hiding something.

This is a great series and i thoroughly enjoyed this book. I read it all in one night it was so good. Schuyler is a girl that anyone can relate to. She always has this misfit sense about her and at times we can all relate to her.

Reader reviewed by cosmicdustbella

Within New York Citys most elite families, there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. They are the powerful and the wealthyand 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 lonerand happy that way.

But when she turns fifteen, Schuylers 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?

Melissa De La Cruz's novel is filled to the brim with vampire lore, excitement, and suspence. The glittery characters and a mysterious plot line will draw the reader into the story, not allowing them to escape its page turning electricity until the end, and even then you will be reading on to the next book in the triligy.