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Blue Bloods

Melissa de la Cruz
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Blue Bloods

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Melissa de la Cruz

Blue Bloods

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

302

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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Super Short Summary

Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz follows Schuyler Van Alen, a person from a prestigious New York family, who discovers her connection to a secret society of vampires. As Schuyler uncovers more about her heritage and the society's mysteries, she must navigate complex relationships and face emerging threats.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

144,367 ratings

59%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz presents a unique twist on the vampire genre with its high-society setting and intriguing mythology. Positive reviews praise its engaging storyline and imaginative world-building. Negative feedback highlights occasional pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it offers an entertaining read for fans of supernatural fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blue Bloods?

A reader who enjoys Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz is typically a young adult interested in supernatural romance and mystery. Fans of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series and Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy will find this book's blend of high-society intrigue, history, and vampire lore captivating.

4.0

144,367 ratings

59%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The author, Melissa de la Cruz, draws inspiration from her experiences growing up in Manila and moving to San Francisco, infusing her works with elements of culture, heritage, and identity.

Blue Bloods combines the typical allure of vampire lore with the glamour of high society, set against the backdrop of New York City's elite Upper East Side.

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The book series blends elements of historical fiction and mythology, tying the vampire characters' lineage to notable figures and events across history.

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Book Details
Pages

302

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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