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Spoilers ahead!!!! The idea that the human form of a vampire lives and dies while the soul lives on forever is a new and refreshing outlook on the overused fictional creatures. As you already know, vampires live forever (duh), which is why all the richest, smartest and most famous people are vampires. They can remember all their past lives, languages, life lessons, they single-handedly helped create the new world and own most if it, and they’ve kept all the money they’ve been accumulating for hundreds upon hundreds of years. With that criteria in mind I think the only logical setting for a story about vampires is indeed New York, where young rich people thrive on life, food, and fashion. New York also ties into the story perfectly because of its old history, the settling of the new world, and the unknown origins of Croatan. The way Cruz intertwines the story of the past, of Plymouth, and of Roanoke, with what is happening in the present, truly makes her story eerie and puts her readers on edge.

This is the first book in a long series of rich vampires. It was a new take on it, with the blue bloods and silver bloods. But, it just didn't hold my attention.

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 Cheezyfeet

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 the 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 the 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? - From the back of the book.

Blue Bloods is the first in the Blue Bloods series by Melissa de la Cruz. Though it is not her debut novel, it is her first foray into the vampire world. It's basically Gossip Girl with vampires, and it's awesome. It has posh parties, expensive clothes, beautiful people, but also, it has an amazing supernatural element.
The vampires in Blue Bloods are angels, fallen to earth. There are only 400 souls that are reincarnated every generation, and they have blue blood. They do not kill humans for food, just perform a sacred ritual to make sure they'll always have blood to drink. The whole thing is run by The Committee,  which runs the whole city, disguised as a charity. This was good, as the vampires are thought to be superior, which explains the hierarchy of high society well, to people who might not know.
The characters are likeable and believable, and they really drive the story. They are typical Upper East Side teenagers, and are written well. They can be annoying at times, and this just makes them so much more real.
Blue Bloods is really good, and anyone with a love of vampires or Gossip Girl or just reading in general should pick this up, as it will be loved by everyone, and will leave you hungry for the next book, Masquerade.

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 Kelsey

I'm not sure what to make of this book. I liked it. It drew my attention and kept me reading for hours and hours. But Blue Bloods went downhill from the beginning.

It's a unique take on the popular vampire trend, and one I haven't read before. There were multiple plot lines throughout the book, and I think I will enjoy the rest of the series. It was a fast, quick-paced read, which I appreciated.

Even though I liked reading the first book in the Blue Bloods series, I feel Cruz could have done better.

Reader reviewed by Jill at The O.W.L.

Reader reviewed by Julie

This book gets 4 stars! It was a fun read, which I completed in a couple days. It was mysterious, but I thought it was very obvious. I love books featuring vampires, so I liked this. I love reading the different twists on vampire history. This book calls vampires blue bloods. Learning about the blue bloods made the book very good. One flaw was the description of every outfit the characters wore. I don't like clothing :)

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 Sab H. (Crystal Reviews)

I don't think there is a better word for this book than "fresh". It was
so refreshing reading about clothes and the fashion elite for a while.
I love Blue Bloods world. I would love to be a vampire like that! I
also love her writing. The fact that each chapter is extremely short
and shows a specific scene is so captivating. The chapters are so fast
read that you never seem to stop.

The characters are
interesting. I still don't know any of them very well, this is the
first book though. You seem to have the feeling that you suspect
everyone has secrets so it works with the plot. She could not have
ended the story any better. That was my favorite part-the last scene.

I
am not a big fan of the cover, I think it could have been so much
prettier or dark or mysterious but it does match the story. At any rate
I read the first chapter of the next book -it was at the end of my
book- and I am so desperate to start reading the next one that I will
stop writing this review NOW! Great Book!

Reader reviewed by Nina

I didn't really enjoy this book, partially because it just wasn't the type of thing I'd usually read but since I wasted a good two days of my life trying to get through it I feel entitled to review it.

Blue Bloods is about a group of upper class New York teenagers who are vampires. One of them is murdered early on in the book which has everybody worried because apparently you can't kill a vampire.  It is basically a combination of Twilight and Gossip Girl though it seems to lean more towards Gossip Girl.

One of the most annoying things about the book for me was the endless descriptions of designer clothes. I guess a more fashion savvy person would probably be able to understand the difference between Prada pearls and just regular pearls but I just found it stupid and irritating. Also the multi paragraph descriptions of what every character was wearing seemed to slow things down and kill a few of my brain cells in the process. I don't mind the occasional description of what a character is wearing but describing Mimi's outfit down down to her designer underwear is unnecessary. Do we really need to know what type of thong Mimi is wearing to enjoy the story?

The characters themselves seemed to be lacking, the author rotates through three different points of view. Just when you were getting a feel for what Schuyler might be like suddenly your hearing about Mimi's shopping spree or Bliss's fancy apartment. However the only really annoying character in the book is Mimi, the stuck up popular girl. Which is unusual for books like this, usually all the characters are popular and stuck up to a degree but Schuyler and Bliss were okay and you can relate to them somewhat. They're probably the only reason I gave this book two stars instead of one.

Then there is the plot which doesn't seem to really start until the very end of the book. Up until then you get a lot of vampire history and some backstory on Schuyler's family. Then as if the book wasn't fashion obsessed enough the author throws in a pointless modeling subplot, in which Bliss and Schuyler do a photoshoot. They discover that several famous supermodels are actually Blue Bloods. All in all it has nothing to do with the plot and seems to only have been put in the book so the author would have another opportunity to list off brand names. The book ends with a cliff hanger designed to make you buy the next book and there is minimal resolution.

I personally wouldn't reccomend this to someone whose actually interested in a story about vampires. A lot of what was good about the book was lost with the endless descriptions of designer clothing and flat characters. If you do want to read the book I'd check it out from the library before buying it.

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 Lea

The first novel in a series, we meet Schuyler Van Alen. She's an outcast, and sticks to her friend Oliver. After turning fifteen, she notices the veins in her body are becoming more prominent. She is told that she is a vampire, and something very dark is trying to kill them all. Schuylers relationship with the characters, such as Jack, seems rushed, but effective. Mimi is, typically, upset at the competition for his attentions, and Bliss has some secrets that she's even keeping from herself...A great first novel, and start to a series.