The sexy and secretive world of New York City vampires comes alive in this gorgeous adaptation of Book One in Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling series.
Within New York City's most elite families, there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. Its members 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 is a loner and happy that way. But when she turns fifteen, her life takes a dramatic turn. She discovers a mosaic of blue veins on her arms and craves raw meat. The death of a girl at her school is surrounded by a mystery that haunts her. And strangest of all, Jack Force, the most popular boy in school, starts showing a sudden interest in her. Schuyler wants answers about the mysterious Blue Bloods, but is she putting herself in danger?
A visually stunning and intoxicating graphic novel set against the glitzy backdrop of New York City, Blue Bloods: The Graphic Novel is sure to be devoured by fans, old and new.
Robert Venditti (www.robertvenditti.com) is the author of the New York Times best-selling graphic novels The Homeland Directive, The Surrogates and its prequel, The Surrogates: Flesh and Bone. He also adapted Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief into a graphic novel. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow him on Twitter (@RobertVenditti).
Alina Urusov (www.alinaurusov.com) work has appeared in issues of Marvel's X-Force andYoung Avengers Presents. She has also contributed covers for Marvel, DC Comics, and Top Cow Publications. She lives in Ontario, Canada.
Fiona Staples (www.fstaples.blogspot.com) was one of the illustrators of Trick 'r Treat and provided the art for The Secret History of the Authority: Hawksmoor by Mike Costa. Her new series Saga (with writer Brian K. Vaughan) launches in 2012. She lives in Alberta, Canada.
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Posted September 16, 2009
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This is a great vampire tale. They are called blue bloods and come into their heritage around the age of 15. These blue bloods are descendants, or in some cases, the same people who came on the Plymouth. The blue bloods are very wealthy and all go to the same school. Several know what they are before receiving their invitation to the Committee but like Schuyler, others have no clue. Life is great, you find out your immortal, nothing can kill you, you are forever perfect, sun doesn't hurt you, but something is hunting and killing blue bloods.
I enjoyed this book, it was good. Not the best vamp book I've ever read, but a page turner. I enjoy Schuyler and Oliver's relationship and Mimi is the perfect rich brat.
I think the reader is lead to believe there is a relationship brewing between Schuyler and Oliver but in the matter of a paragraph it's nothing. Jack is way too hot and cold to Schuyler and doesn't make sense in his intentions. It also seemed in the space of one chapter being 2 pages long, Schuyler has learned the ancient language and the reader is given the impression that she has discovered very strong hidden powers. The book was moving along very nicely and then it just seemed like it was chopped down and rushed to the end.
Also note, you will not find out who the Silver Blood is, this book does leave you hanging with a need to read the next in the series.
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Posted April 25, 2009
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In this wonderful book, Schuyler, Bliss, Mimi, and Jack (a name you will come to LOVE), deal with finding out things other then their heritage and school work. On top of learning your becoming a vampire, people are mysteriously dying, dealing with your best friend straying from you, dealing with the school populars, and conceling your crush on a "boy" you can't have; the silver bloods are far from destroyed.
ok, so I have to say that I have 2 addictions now; I LOVE the Twilight series and The Blue Bloods Series. I honestly thought that I would NEVER find a book as good as or even something that would be as simi cool as Twilight, but in the past week, I have found that totally untrue! The Blue Blood series is a thrilling, heart-warming, exciting romance/suspense story. You sympathize, you get frusterated with, and even, I dare say, fall in love with some of the characters. It always kept me guessing and predicting as I read...(and that was NON stop becuase I couldn't put it down). I generally don't like reading books with a three person point of view, but this kept me on edge and explained alot about the characters so you could get to really know (and sorta understand) them. I bought all (so far, can't wait until the fourth comes out....)and haven't regretted it. I LOVE these books! The only thing I would warn you is that you might want to wait until the fourth book to read them, because the 3rd one leaves you hanging! :)
(: Enjoy, Reading 'em! :)
15 out of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 30, 2011
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Great plot, great characters. hard to put down- can't wait to read more.
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Posted August 16, 2010
I thought this book was written with a very refreshing take on "vampires". Not your run of the mill garlic hating, cross fearing, don't let the sun touch your skin type of novel. My praise to Melissa de la Cruz, for being bold enough to step away from the typical vampire myths and even incorporate a little religion into this novel. A good page turner, I was throughly disappointed when I realized it was part of a series and I would have to wait for the next book to arrive by mail! Can't wait to start book two in the series! :)
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Posted January 17, 2010
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I found this book while just browsing, it sounded like it was good. The beginning was okay (not a real page turner), but I thought it would get better. I found that most parts I had to make myself read, and others were either sexual related or were and just all around uncomfortable to read. And the thing about the brother and sister being in love or something made me sick. I must say I was very disappointed. I don't recommend it.
10 out of 31 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I was looking for a book to get rid of my Twilight obsession, and the this book was very enthralling. But, it didn't quite measure up to Twilight. I have yet to read the next book, and I have heard it is even better. So I will soon see. But I would and will definitely recommend this book to my friends. It is also educational somewhat because it talks about the MAyflower and the Roanoke (spell check) settlement.
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 18, 2010
This story is all it's own. With a plot like a puzzle and many point of views this book keeps you reading for hours! It's a thrilling dark love story with a plot like no other. One of my favorite things is how the author works real history into the story line but makes it her own. I can't wait to read the new book and I will be sad when the series ends! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could, great for all ages.
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged....This book was good. Like, hecka good and if you haven't read this series, you should fix that soon kind of good. I've read a lot of great books right now but none of them hold a candle to the obsession that has taken over my body while reading this book. This book, the characters and the story just knocks you on your butt, it's so good.
This book follows Schuyler Van Alen as her life takes a change she wasn't expecting. She's thrown into the Blue Bloods world and is struggling to find her place in this new world. She's a Van Alen and in the past, that would have meant something but now, in this new world that she lives in, the Van Alen name doesn't mean much. After all, her family is broke and she doesn't live the life of the rich and famous like most all of the Blue Bloods that she knows.
Like Jack and Mimi Force.
Jack and Mimi Force are twins who are richer than rich and the most popular kids at school. Schuyler doesn't fit in with them and doesn't really care to because she's got her friends Oliver and Dylan to keep her happy....but after a chance meeting with Jack at a club, Schuyler can't help but wonder if Jack is interested ...in her.
As Schuyler (pronounced Skyler) tries to adjust to her new life, the story takes off. There's someone or something rather that is out there killing Blue Bloods and Schuyler is committed to finding out just who and what that is. Schuyler's mother is in a coma and won't come out of it and man but I'm curious to see how all of that comes together.
Just when you think you have a handle of everything in this book, De La Cruz throws you for a loop and has you jumping through hurdles to find out everything there is to know about the Blue Bloods. This book reminds me of a vampire type Gossip Girl but...better and cleaner, less sleazy and all that...
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Posted August 17, 2010
in order to review the book you should read it. i must admit while i did find it a bit overwhelming with all the descriptions about new york but the story plot is one where you MUST pay attention. many things written about in reviews are addressed in the book including the force twins relationship wjile seeingly incestous is FAR from it. READ THE WHOLE BOOK first please
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I thought for a first novel, it was pretty good plot setting wise. Everything was introduced and explained. Of course there are always questions in the end but at least you get the general idea of what they are, and who, and what's going on. It's actually a pretty good starter for a series. One of the better ones I have read in a while.
Character wise, I'd say I'm attached to Oliver. He's your always loyal, always there guy and I'm a sucker for those types of men. The rest of the characters are very interesting. The thing with Mimi and Jack is a little creepy and...taboo I suppose. Ever read Black Order by James Rollins? remember those twins? yeah, that kind of creepy. You have to remember though, these characters are teenagers, and with that you have their usual melodrama but I think it's a nice blend of teenage issues with a gothic twist that should be in adult novels.
I liked the ending. A lot. It's a great cliffhanger and does make me want to grab the next book in line. I must admit, I almost gave up on this novel.
Why did I nearly give up this novel?
Let me explain, with the following quotes:
"...a pair of tight four-thousand-dollar Apo jeans with the platinum rivets and a diamond button, a chunky Martine Sitbon sweater, and slim butter-colored Jimmy Choo stilettos."
"...she was lying there, in only her Cosabella thong..."
okay. Stop stop stop. Please. Explain to me WHY we need to know what brand name someone's thong is?? do we care? are we going to go out shopping and yell out: "Someone help me find a Cosabella thong!!!" I don't think so. This book was filled with silly descriptions on what brands of clothing these people were wearing it was like you were reading an Italian Vogue instead of an actual book. What are you trying to do, name drop? it's ridiculous! I understand the authors is quite well versed in the fashion industry, and it's understandable that we are talking about rich characters who would never stoop low and buy generic brand names but what in the world does that have to do with the plot or story line?? why the need to drop fashion names as if you're trying to advertise something? was the author getting paid to drop labels like that in a book? if so, hook me up because I want to do that and get paid just to write fashion names in a book.
Overall a great plot, pretty good characters and great ending but I wouldn't waste the money on this. It's better as a library take out. I will be reading the series as I am stubborn and they're quick reads as long as I skim the useless fashion descriptions.
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I have read the series as of today all three books.. Loved it.. I think it was well written and excititng.. loved it
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I picked this up at a warehouse sale cuz I was simply attracted to the cover and I think I'd heard about it but yeah. It had me gripped at the first page. This is better- and I so mean it-, so freakin better than Twilight. Serious.
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Posted October 1, 2008
Blue Bloods was one of the best books I've ever read! It is so good! For once my mom was trying to get me to put it down. I cant wait to read the 2nd book and for the 3rd to come out. I really hope Melissa De La Cruz writes more. Anyone who likes to read about vampires will love this book.
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Posted August 4, 2006
I was so tempted to buy this, as I love vampire books, and the cover was so beautiful, but I'm very realized I checked it out from the library instead. This book was incredibly boring, I was so disappointed. At first the story went nowhere the plot revolved around a group of completely unlikable characters, and the vampire aspect didnt come in until much later in the book. Seriously, I had no attachments to any of the characters, they were all annoying, bitchy, and snobby. I ended up skimming through the second half of the book because it was so boring. I really, really wanted to like this, especially since there are sequels coming out, but really, it was not worth the time. If you absolutely must read it, please save your money and check it out from the library.
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Posted September 9, 2010
So i had seen this add in the magazine about the blue blood series and i was nah. But then i started seeing it everywhere so i bought the book on my nook and.....WOW! this book was amazing i kept reading and reading. Soon i feel inlove with the books and cant wait for the fifth one. i all the way feel in love with Oliver. I LOVE YOU OLLIE!!
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Posted August 26, 2010
i absolutely fell in love with the blue bloods series - the first book has it all - danger, romance, adventure, mystery. the books just keep getting better!! can't wait for misguided angel in october!!
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Posted August 18, 2010
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This series is the best series I have read EVER! Thats a lot to say when I read so much. Im 14 and this book was GREAT! Like suspense, humor, romance EVERYTHING! I also loved seeing a rich girls side and I adored how the point of veiws wound up and connected. Just a great read I could put it down I read the whole series In one week! So read it you will adore it!
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Posted July 12, 2010
this book is written HORRIBLY.i dont know much about the characters. it was told from no one's point of view just jumped around whenever it felt like it.one minute the hot guy isnt talking to the nerd and then he is and then isnt and then theyre in love. there is no substance to this story.it all goes too fast and is very broad. i cant read a book that doesnt paint a picture. it sounds like something i would have written in middle school.its almost like the author wrote and outline and then decided to just publish it without doing anything to it. if it was more polished an detailed it could have been a great book, but this is the most disorganized and childishly written book i have ever read.i actually just stopped reading it toward the end because the typos and grammatical errors were ridiculous.
4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Blue Bloods was an amazing book. Even though all the detail was a little confusing it made me feel like I was in New York, too!! I loved the characters and thought they were developed well. The whole blue bloods thing actually made sense, unlike some books that are hardly beliavable!! I would recomend this to anybody who loves teen horror and suspense!!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Schuyler Van Alen, age 15, has always been the outcast at her upscale private school. She thinks of herself as just a normal teenager, living a normal life, and who doesn't seem to fit in, nor does she try to fit in. Oliver Hazard-Perry is Schuyler's best friend, and when a student at their school turns up dead, the two friends start to investigate.
Suddenly Schuyler learns she is a member of an elite "family" of vampires, The Blue Bloods. The Blue Bloods came to America on The Mayflower trying to escape the one thing that can kill them, the Silver Bloods. For centuries they've lived in peace, but now the danger is back.
This book is full of "Paris Hilton-like" characters - Mimi and Jack Force, the top dog socialites, and Mimi's BFF Bliss Llewellyn, who is a newcomer from Texas. This story has a "Gossip Girl" type appeal, and although I didn't much care for the obsession with fashion, but it was essential to show the different sides of these characters. I instantaneously hated Mimi, but I fell in love with Schuyler. She is very likable, cute, smart, and street smart. I look forward to seeing her character grow, and I look forward to more interactions between her and Oliver.
I realize that most "vampire" books are compared with Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight", but this book has a different take on the vampire theme. I enjoyed the story and it managed to keep my interest throughout. This book is similar to creative non-fiction, because the author inserts real historical events - like the disappearance of the original Roanoke colony - which make it an intriguing story. Consumption killed most of the original Roanoke colony and there was once a period in history where people actually did equate consumption with vampirism.
This is the first book in the Blue Blood series. The next books are: Masquerade, Revelations and The Van Alen Legacy.
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Overview
The sexy and secretive world of New York City vampires comes alive in this gorgeous adaptation of Book One in Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling series.
Within New York City's most elite families, there lurks a secret society of celebrated Americans whose ancestors sailed on the Mayflower. Its members 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 is ...