This series has interesting, well rounded characters and is a different take on vampires that hasn't been overdone. I like the story lines, and the setting.
Worth a look. If you are into art and the fasion industry, you'll like these quite a bit.

This book was creepily addictive. I had trouble putting it down. It was knew, original, and easy to get into.
Sure one of biggest thing you notice is the fact that it's a vampiric Gossip Girl, but De la Cruz writes the novel so well you don't notice anything wrong with it.
All in all, this book was fabulous.

I loved that this wasnt your typical vampire novel, where the stereotypical things are in play. This one was different, Much different. It all started off when europe was coming to settle in North America and most of the blue bloods(vampires) came across to settle this new land. but while they developed this new land some would change form when coming back from "death" and others would keep their form and never renew the cycle. In present day, Schuler van alen is a reject a school and dresses like a bum compared to her duschene classmates. Her only living relative is her grandmother and her mother whose been in a coma from almost birth. She is best friends with Oliver and Dylan, who has recently joined the two outsiders. They all mae great friends until Dylan mees Bliss, one of Mimi forces best friends(mimi is the most popular girl in school and likes to annoy schuler). But this where things turn for the worst. Schuler and Jack force, mimi's twin brother who is he male hottie, have found that something or someone is hunting them and young vampires and draining them of their blood entirely and thus ending theirs lives. This book is amazing i read the first one and second one in two days, just couldnt put it down! A definete must read for anyone who loves vampires or wants a good sci-fi type book.

OK I'm speechless this story is awesome, it is like a mix of Gossip Girls, history, and Vampires that don't shine (not that I have anything against it). I really enjoyed that if you were to put Vampires in New York I can see the reality to this book. So on to the main character Schuyler (which I didn't know how I say it until recently I saw somewhere that it was SKY-Ler). Schuyler is an outcast the "reject" I hate that word, but it totally fits, she's the girl in the background with one friend Oliver, mother in a coma, Grama who's is just plain weird isn't it just the perfect fairytale??
Mimi is Manhattans "B" a word that I will leave only to one letter, and should not be stated. Mimi is the popular girl with some mystery to persona, and she has one weird relationship with her brother James.James I have to tell you something "Oh James you came and you caught my heart" the man of mystery the vampire Hottie. James may be Schuyler's only hope to be normal lol I'm JOKING!! :)
Bliss is the out of town-er who is trying to fit in, but with the wrong crowd. Oliver Schuyler's BFF I dunno, but there's something that rubs me the wrong way with him.
These characters are all different and all with their own personal mystery. I adore this book from start to end it caught my heart after chapter 2. This book had great transition I was never confused on what character point of view it was. This book was well written, and the cover to die for. I'm actually thinking of getting the UK book as well I think I like the cover better.... Weird I know. If you like mystery, vampires, and drama then this book is definitely for you. Any vampire fans will love they way this book is well written, unique having a different view on vampires, and just the characters they are so easy to like. I bet each character will remind you of someone you knew or know presently. I adore vampires they are my weakness, I am now addicted to Blue Bloods..... Oh no I'm honestly yet to understand how I'm going to afford an addiction like this. As I said before I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes Vampires, Drama, Mystery, and some Historical background to the idea of vampires origins.

The novel is a pleasant and fast read, but I was more interested in the lore than the setting.

I am not fan of designer name-dropping and the fashionista-style chick-lit, so that was sometimes the kind of thing I skimmed through when reading. It appeals to a lot of readers, but at least it wasn't overly detailed or run-on.

I was far more interested in the novel for the simple aspect of the lore and mythology that De La Cruz has created in the Blue Bloods universe. She offers up an interesting take on vampires in that they are in fact just the reincarnated spirits of people from a time long-gone. I loved that the characters remember bits of their past, that it's all revealed to them as sort of a "coming-of-age" moment and ceremonies.

I am also a fan of the mystery surrounding the lost colony or Roanoke. It was worked in so nicely here, with the author providing her supernatural take on what really happened.

While it took some getting used to, I think De La Cruz made a great choice in changing up the character POV every so often. We get so used to reading YA novels from one perspective and cheering on the one character, that it was refreshing to see the different characters from their own eyes. It made for a great change in style.

I reccomend the novel as long as you're willing to get past the Gossip Girl-esque moments.

at first its kind of slow but once you get past the first couple chapters your golden, Such a good series.

I enjoyed this book, the beginning was a little slow but once you read more, it definantly got better. I thought it wouldn't be a very good book, because when I started reading it talked alot about fashion, and not really enough about Vampires, but towards the middle of the book there was way more about the "Blue Bloods" (Vampires), which made me want to read more. The characters were cool, some are a little spoiled and snotty, while others were cool and mysterious. I really liked the whole idea of being a "Blue Blood", it was awesome, and made the book really interesting. The mystery in this book is what really makes it, you're always wondering what's going to happen next, and what you seem to know and think about the characters changes, when parts of the mystery are revealed. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, I really liked the way the author wrote this book, The fashion in it lightened this read, while the Vampires in it darkened each page. I look forward to see what happens in the sequel, The Masquerade!!

this was a great book i mean it. At some parts i was a bit confused (thats why it didn't get a 5) but other then that it was good as gold.

It's pretty good. Seems a bit slow at times and then other times it seems the author is rushing into it but overall, it's a good book. I would recommend it.

This book was fasinating. I stumbled upon it by accident and didn't expect too much because I just read the twilight and house of night series both of which are about vampires. But it turns out this book is highly original and I read it in one sitting. I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes reading about vampires. I am looking forward to reading the next books in the series.

When I picked up this book I wasn't expecting for something very original, I mean there is so many vamp stories that it's hard to find one different from your tipical storie.

But this one was so DIFFERENT, nothing that I could have guess. The vampire world is very special and the plot is so not what you think.

Anyways it was a great story and I really love it!

This is one of the most interesting vampire stories I have ever read yet. They're vampires but not your typical vampire (ie: avoids the sunlight, hates crosses, etc etc). These are most likely very rich, privileged vampires who are in high places in New York City running everything behind the scenes but maintaining a very human facade. Interesting thing is, you don't know you're one until you turn 15, I suppose it's sort of like puberty in a rather twisted sense. You belong to a charity that serves a front for what's really like a coven where you mingle with your other vampire buddies. You die, but you don't..in a sense you're just leaving the "life cycle" and will end up coming back later..it's rather odd it's sort of the way reincarnation works..except you're always a vampire in the next life - which I thought was really neat. Blue Bloods is interesting and quite different from other vampire stories I have read. Without giving much away, the main plot is; someone's killing off these vampires and it's someone or something real big bad and nasty.

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 (ie: cliques, the confused romantic issues, the frenemies..yeah you know) 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."

"He looked sexy in his ripped Ben Fold t-shirt. He kicked off his Nike Dunks and patted the empty space next to him."

"...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 rediculous! 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.

That nearly threw me off and I almost didn't finish this. If it wasn't for the great cliffhanger ending, I wouldn't have given it a second chance. Also, pure stubborness on my part, I just felt like I had to get this novel finished and over with.

If it hadn't been for the stupid fashion labels, the book would have gotten a better score. 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.

Extremely original take on vampires. I found the cliques and the snobbish cattiness irritating at times, but that's to be expected from Cruz's characters. Besides, I tend to look at these books as literary candy: they're fun to devour, but if you're looking for true substance, you should probably go elsewhere. Overall an enjoyable, fun read.

I would recommend this series of book because once you start reading you won't be able to put it down. When I read this book it gave a suspene that make you want to continue to the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book to others who enjoy reading vampire books!! Enjoy

When I first saw Blue Bloods, it looked and sounded like a very good book. I then decided to pick it up and Masquerade. When I brought the books home, I started reading Blue Bloods and I just didn't get into it, in fact, I didn't like it. Since I bought the book. I tried reading it again, but I never got into it. After reading many other series, I decided to just read Blue Bloods, and honestly, I am so glad I did because it's a great read! Romance, fashion, action and rich vamps! What more could you want? Overall, a bit slow at first, but a good read. I do recommend Blue Bloods. I hope you enjoy :)

i have to admit it wasnt what i was thinking at first but it is an interesting read. i liked it and so far its one of my top series to read.

Good storyline. Wasn't one of the BEST books out there but I still enjoyed it. Nothing really to complain about.

I really like this book. i love the plot the characters! everything!
The beginning is a bit slow... but after that it starts getting more dramatic!
ITS GOOD. :) Check out the other books too, their great. But warning once you read this book, you'll want to get the rest, cuz the first two end in a suspenceful sentence!
The forth book is coming out this fall or next fall i forgot, but im excited for when ever that is :)

I had contemplated buying this series for quite awhile and when I finally did I was surprised that it wasn't all it was suppose to be. I have received numerous good words for this book but I didn't love it. It was good at parts but other parts were down right boring. It was slow moving at times and overall just OK. I am planning on reading the second book, but currently my Chapters is sold out so I guess I will have to wait and Im really not that sad about it.

I don't know if I would recommend it but since so many others have seemed to love it maybe its just me.......?