Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz(Hyperion, Hardcover, 2009)
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Schuyler Van Alen has always been different. She's pretty but not popular. She's a vampire, but not a full-blood vampire. Even her relationship with fellow vampire Jack must be kept a secret because Jack is promised to another vampire. Underlying all of the social drama is a threat to all vampires--Lucifer and his army of Silver Bloods. In this third book of the Blue Bloods series, friendships are cemented and enemies are revealed.
Melissa de la Cruz's world of vampires is somewhat familiar, yet dazzlingly creative all at the same time. Schuyler's world is privileged, rich and seeped in New York history. But this isn't just a Gossip Girl novel with a few vampires. Intermixed in the story are letters from the original Plymouth colony, telling of the colonists' mysterious connections to Lucifer's fall from Heaven and the race of vampires. Being a history nerd, I loved how Schuyler's story was tangled up in the Plymouth colony. The history twist and the plot flow from book to book in the series feels well thought out and I'm curious to see what happens in the next book of the series, The Van Alen Legacy (Sept 2009). The idea of twins was also intriguing although the Mimi, Jack, and Schuyler triangle is a bit sickening. It was very incestuous in the first book and, thankfully, it seems to tone down a bit as the series goes on. I recommend this book for fans of vampire tales as well as alternative history.
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I haven't read this series but now I am definitely going to read them!
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I've read everything in this series so far and I keep hoping for a little redemption. All of the raw pieces, story-wise, are there. But the actual composition drives me nuts.
ReplyDeleteThere's very little practical narration - like "Schuyler walked down the hall." Only, suddenly she is in her room - that's not the best example. Or maybe, suddenly Mimi's under the table wielding a knife, no mention whatsoever of the details.
The lack of transitions kill me. I felt similarly about Wicked Lovely. I love both of the stories, but was frustrated by technical issues.
I have been wanting to read this series for a while, but whenever I go to the bookstore somthing else always catches my eye.
ReplyDeleteI still need to get myself a copy of this one. Since my first two are paperback I was waiting for this one to come out in PB too. :)
ReplyDeleteI really want to read this series, it looks soooo good!
ReplyDeleteThese have been so popular in my library that I haven't had a chance to read this third one. I did enjoy the first one, mainly because of the historical spin.
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ReplyDeletegave you an award! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of these yet but they do sound interesting. I always enjoy your reviews. That's pretty funny that you got so many awards listed in a row. I'm going to add to it and give you one too! You can pick it up here
ReplyDeleteThis sounds right up my alley! I will have to check it out . . .
ReplyDeleteThe Lucifer thing sounds awesome--may have to check it out just for that. And vampires.
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I looovee this series! I wish the Van Allen Legacy was coming out sooner...
ReplyDeletei thought jack and mimi's last name was force, not frost
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