Friday, October 16, 2009

Van Alen Legacy

Schuyler and Oliver are on the run - and have been for the past year. Just when they think they might catch a break, disaster strikes. Jack appears. And right behind him - a whole slew of Silver Bloods wanting Schuyler. After a battle of sorts, Schuyler decides not to return home. But a sickness pushes her back to New York where she's concoct a plan to keep Oliver safe. Given the battle in Paris, the Blue Bloods now realize the Silver bloods have emerged once again - a fact they didn't want to believe at first. Now that she's back in the city, other forces are at work. Bliss is fighting her own inner demons trying to understand reality. Mimi just might have found her own happiness outside of her dutiful life while she helps track down information. Jack complicates the relationship between Oliver and Schuyler just by being there. Is it worth the risk? How far will the Silver Bloods go and what do they really want and how can Schuyler save the world?


The fourth book in the series starts a year after the showdown Schuyler witnessed. It's takes a little bit to get into the book mostly because so much has happened, but once you're hooked - it's leaves you waiting for the next installment. Romantic drama, danger, inner demons, struggling with yourself vs expectations, and family drama make this series one not be missed. Oh by way - it's about vampires too :)

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I've read the first three and this one is on my TBR!

Can't wait to read!

Dottie :)

Monster of Books said...

I'm currently reading the third one. I find it a bit boring, but I'm hoping it will pick up the speed.

Anonymous said...

The concept is interesting if a bit overdone (i.e. the vampire craze of the past few years).
De la Cruz drags the plot of the books in a manner that makes it obvious she is just trying to get paid for writing more books.

Not enough action happens in any of the books (especially #3) to make their length or copious amounts of pointless babble justified. If not for my OCD need to finish book series, this is one series I would have gladly abandoned.

I suggest The Vampire Academy series to anyone interested in a well done series concerning teenage vampires. It is very similar to Blue Bloods but is action packed and genuinely thrilling.