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| Blue Bloods 3: Revelations | 
 enlarge | Author: Melissa De La Cruz
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 367
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.8 x 1
ISBN: 1423102282
EAN: 9781423102281
ASIN: 1423102282
Publication Date: October 28, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
Have you ever wondered what secrets lurk behind the closed doors of New York City's wealthiest families? They're powerful, they're famous... they're undead. Schuyler Van Alen's blood legacy has just been called into question--is the young vampire in fact a Blue Blood, or is it the sinister Silver Blood that runs through her veins? As controversy swirls, Schuyler is left stranded in the Force household, trapped under the same roof as her cunning nemesis, Mimi Force, and her forbidden crush, Jack Force. When one of the Gates of Hell is breached by Silver Bloods in Rio de Janeiro, however, the Blue Bloods will need Schuyler on their side. The stakes are high; the battle is bloody; and through it all, Carnavale rages on. And in the end, one vampire's secret identity will be exposed in a revelation that shocks everyone.
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Shockingly Good October 30, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Wow.
This book really did surprise me. The plot twists...the breath-taking pace...the infuriatingly delicious cliff-hangers--this third installment finally impressed upon me Mrs. Cruz's talent and creativity.
I think, initially, the whole "high society New York" plotline and the constant fashion references put me off, since I'm not really into that kind of thing and the ideas seemed superficial and hackneyed. Then after I got into the story of Blue Bloods and had discovered the temptation that was Masquerade, I admitted that the books piqued my interest. But I couldn't say this series was a favorite until now.
This is a definite must-read. You will not be disappointed! Though I advise you pick it up the day before The Van-Alen Legacy comes out, because once you finish you will be screaming for the next one. Trust me: I picked up my copy today (a day late, I was broke! haha) and gobbled it up in three hours. Good thing dedication to other series has given me a bit of patience.
**One warning, with potential spoilers**
Though the story is apparently far from over, be warned: the...romantic...ending may not be everybody's favorite. Although I secretly wanted another pair-up, I accepted the conclusion without complaint because I somehow felt it was inevitable. *Sigh* But, for all we know, this could be far from the truth, what with Mrs. Cruz's remarkable plot-twists. Keep an open mind, and you won't be disappointed.
 Falls Short (Spoiler Free) November 5, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of the Blue Bloods series. I even bought copies for my best friends.
Having said that, I was a bit disappointed with this installment. First off, this book is extremely short. I don't know if its because I've become used to longer novels like the Twilight series or even the Harry Potter books but it just seemed unsatisfying - in terms of length. One gets a feeling that the Blue Bloods series could easily have been 2 novels but was stretched out to 4 by the publishers for increased sales.
The plot may have progressed but the characters sure didn't develop in any way. The characters that I had grown to love over the last 2 books suddenly seemed so dull and one-dimensional. I had always felt that the characters in this series were so much more complex and "human" (for lack of a better term) than the stereotypical characters of Twilight and yet not a single character in Revelations managed to captivate me at all.
Another thing is that writing seemed rushed: as if Ms. De La Cruz struggled to meet her deadline. I used to be so impressed that the author is able to write multiple series simultaneously (the Ashleys, Au Pairs, Blue Bloods, etc.) and yet, in this book it finally showed. I'm sad to say, I think Melissa is starting to spread herself a little thin.
Like I said, I do love this series; I'll even go as far as to say that I love it as much as the Twilight series (which is saying a LOT). So I sincerely hope that the next book redeems the series.
Worth the read October 29, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
So Revelations was an intersting book. It was far to short but it keeps a good pace and doesnt drag scenes on and on like some books can. De la cruz is not opposed to killing her characters off, so if you are a reader that wants the perfect ending were everyone is happy, this is not your book. Positvely, i feel it was a great story line, i started the book after reading Twilight because i was in need of a vampire fix in between the twilight books, and the Blue Bloods serious did not dissapoint, its very different from the twilight saga but its good in its own right.
Target is a good place to get the book beacuse of the exclusive chapter you get online with it, and let me say the chapter is goooood.
The whole Mimi, Schelyer, Jack romance well help keep the plot moving and Bliss's nightmares, Dylan showing up again half crazed hits the whats going to happen next factor....The silverbloods idenity gives the book the mystery, suspense feel. The next book in this serious will be quit good if she can resolve some of the torrid love affaris and tell us more about what the silver bloods have planned and done in Rio.
Oh, and Iv now read three books that all host Rio De Janero as a popular city in vampire lore.
So its a little educational too. ahah
Happy but sad. ****Possible Spoilers***** October 30, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the twist and turns that was thrown at us, but was very sad about the ending. I know that it was cleared up that Jack and Mimi pretty much have to end up together, but it still makes me frustrated. I read the online chapter after I finished the book and that made me want to cry. It seems like no matter what she does, Schuyler is not going to be able to have a truly satisfying love life. Yeah sure she loves Oliver, but I feel like it is more of a brotherly love. But on the other hand I think she deserves the guilt she gets from Oliver since she marked him without loving him in the true romantic way knowing now he will not be able to love anyone else. Its so messed up. I feel bad for all of them. I think that is why I love the stories so much. They get your thoughts and emotions tied up every characters life.
I definitely recommend this book, and this series.
 Awesome October 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was def. worth the wait. I loved it! The way that it was written...the suprises! Some suprises were just a slap to the face! (not a bad slap, though. a good slap :]) It was thrilling. I read it in less than a day because I just couldn't put it down (that's why I failed my chemistry quiz today. I "forgot" to study lol) Some parts made me tear up a bit, while others made my blood pressure go sky high, but hey, that's what makes a good book, well, good.
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