Published October 6th 2009 by Disney/Hyperion
Hardcover, 1st Edition, 371 pages
Series: Blue Bloods
Genre: Young Adult ParanormalSource: Borrowed Paperback
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Summary from Goodreads
With the stunning
revelation surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of
the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New
York City, the Blue Bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for
survival. Not to worry, love is still in the air for the young vampires
of the Upper East Side. Or is it? Jack and Schuyler are over. Oliver's
brokenhearted. And only the cunning Mimi seems to be happily engaged.
Young, fanged, and fabulous, Melissa de la Cruz's vampires unite in the fourth installment of the best-selling Blue Bloods series.
Young, fanged, and fabulous, Melissa de la Cruz's vampires unite in the fourth installment of the best-selling Blue Bloods series.
I think I am running a love hate relationship with this series, I get
torn apart every time I write a review for the Blue Bloods series. I
have to say, this book was an improvement on book three, it was a bit
more entertaining early on and held my attention. There was more
groundbreaking moments that put me on the edge of the seat as well as
really sad scenes.
If you have NOT read the first three books I would suggest not reading this review. I wouldn't want to spoil any of the book series for you.
This book picks up with Oliver and Sky on the run because after she made her return to NYC she was accused of her grandfathers death, so now she must seek audience with a woman her grandparents knew in hopes she would keep her safe. Meanwhile, Mimi is out there with Kingsley trying to find Sophia the Watcher because she can help them find who the Silver Blood traitor is.
What I like in this book...
I liked the fact that Mimi seemed to have a sudden change in the beginning of the book, yes she was actually a lot more tolerable then the first three books. Her kindness towards the children was apparent and her attraction to Kingsley was actually kind of refreshing.
I like Sky and Jack meeting together again and poor Oliver being Oliver, his usual sweet self even if he knows at this point he doesn't really stand a chance. He is so ridiculously loyal to Schuyler, that my heart aches for him.
I liked that there was a constant pace to the book, and a lot more mind boggling secrets were revealed. I hope the last book ties a few things together, because at times it still feels like stuff is sprouting out of no where and thrown together. Like....how Bliss was born. When that part came up I was honestly like....WHAT..... Confusion...
What I didn't like...
Bliss wrote a small note warning people about her father because he wants to become to leader. So, it becomes this vague not and somewhere in the middle when she gets permission to have her body back, she was suppose to warn people more about him. She fails to do that when she sees Mimi and she fails to do that when she sees Oliver and Schuyler. Okay, when she knew her 'visitor' was not in her body, why didn't she write more notes? She never even mentioned it again, instead she went back to her modeling career /end of rent
Mimi still going through trying to do the bond with Jack even thought her future is literally spelled out in front of her. It's obvious there is attraction between her and Kingsley and its more then obvious that Jack wants nothing to do with their bonding. Especially since in their history he has been obsessed with Allegra.
The ending was also kind of depressing what happened between Kingsley and Mimi. I thought it was unfair and unfortunate the way things seemed to be going.
Sky's treatment of Oliver... /end of story
The ending left in another cliffhanger just like many of them, but at least I am on the way to reading the next book and the last book is already out so I should be able to finish the series without much wait...
I want Allegra and Charles back together....
If you have NOT read the first three books I would suggest not reading this review. I wouldn't want to spoil any of the book series for you.
This book picks up with Oliver and Sky on the run because after she made her return to NYC she was accused of her grandfathers death, so now she must seek audience with a woman her grandparents knew in hopes she would keep her safe. Meanwhile, Mimi is out there with Kingsley trying to find Sophia the Watcher because she can help them find who the Silver Blood traitor is.
What I like in this book...
I liked the fact that Mimi seemed to have a sudden change in the beginning of the book, yes she was actually a lot more tolerable then the first three books. Her kindness towards the children was apparent and her attraction to Kingsley was actually kind of refreshing.
I like Sky and Jack meeting together again and poor Oliver being Oliver, his usual sweet self even if he knows at this point he doesn't really stand a chance. He is so ridiculously loyal to Schuyler, that my heart aches for him.
I liked that there was a constant pace to the book, and a lot more mind boggling secrets were revealed. I hope the last book ties a few things together, because at times it still feels like stuff is sprouting out of no where and thrown together. Like....how Bliss was born. When that part came up I was honestly like....WHAT..... Confusion...
What I didn't like...
Bliss wrote a small note warning people about her father because he wants to become to leader. So, it becomes this vague not and somewhere in the middle when she gets permission to have her body back, she was suppose to warn people more about him. She fails to do that when she sees Mimi and she fails to do that when she sees Oliver and Schuyler. Okay, when she knew her 'visitor' was not in her body, why didn't she write more notes? She never even mentioned it again, instead she went back to her modeling career /end of rent
Mimi still going through trying to do the bond with Jack even thought her future is literally spelled out in front of her. It's obvious there is attraction between her and Kingsley and its more then obvious that Jack wants nothing to do with their bonding. Especially since in their history he has been obsessed with Allegra.
The ending was also kind of depressing what happened between Kingsley and Mimi. I thought it was unfair and unfortunate the way things seemed to be going.
Sky's treatment of Oliver... /end of story
The ending left in another cliffhanger just like many of them, but at least I am on the way to reading the next book and the last book is already out so I should be able to finish the series without much wait...
I want Allegra and Charles back together....
I'm pretty sure I read this one. I think I sort of lost track!
ReplyDeleteAll I remember is how much I love Oliver!
Oliver is so sweet <3 I do feel bad for him eheh
DeleteI haven't read the other books, but I read your review anyways since my rule is I can't start a series when I'm more than 3 books behind. :) I love how passionate you are about it though - that's always so much fun to read and why I do it, so this is a great review, Lily!
ReplyDeleteaww hehe I am behind so many series but I want to read them all <3 thank you for your sweet comment Barbara!
DeleteI have not read the other books in this series. I keep thinking I should try but I have not the time. I read your review anyway because who am I kidding I will not read this anytime soon. I hate that there are cliffhangers but at least the series is all out now so that makes it better. I just wish I could excited about a vamp series, so burned out on vampires.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of the books in the Blue Bloods series, but since I'm curious about your thoughts, I read your review. Looks like the characters are still trying to figure out what they want for themselves. Maybe they're in some form of a self-discovery journey? I appreciate you taking the time to let us know what you think about the book. Thank you, Lily!
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