Month 4 Mini Challenge: Katrina's Review of Keys to the Repository

Book Review: Keys to the Repository by Melissa de la Cruz

Published: June 29, 2010

Buy: Amazon, B&N

Source: Own

Goodreads Blurb: Lavish parties. Passionate meetings in the night. Bone-chilling murders. Midterms. The day-to-day life of Schuyler Van Alen and her Blue Bloods friends (and enemies) is never boring. But there's oh-so-much more to know about these beautiful and powerful teens. Below the streets of Manhattan, within the walls of the Repository, exists a wealth of revealing information about the vampire elite that dates back before the Mayflower. In a series of short stories, journal entries, and never-before-seen letters, New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz gives her hungry fans the keys to the Repository and an even more in-depth look into the secret world of the Blue Bloods. Won't you come inside?

This novella read like a text book.  I know it's a kind of who's who among Blue Bloods, but it was kind of dry.  I did enjoy Kingsley's remarks in some areas. ;)  I was stoked about the short stories in here.  I know I've read the one with Dylan before, but it was great seeing the emotion of Jack on their last night at Perry Street.  I recommend this for those that want to know more about the characters.  Also, if you have a hard time with what the words in the Sacred Language mean, this book has a nifty little appendix with the definitions.

Katrina's Review of The Van Alen Legacy

Published:

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Source: Own

Goodreads Blurb: With the stunning revelation surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the Blue Bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for survival. Not to worry, love is still in the air for the young vampires of the Upper East Side. Or is it? Jack and Schuyler are over. Oliver's brokenhearted. And only the cunning Mimi seems to be happily engaged.

Young, fanged, and fabulous, Melissa de la Cruz's vampires unite in the fourth installment of the best-selling Blue Bloods series.

I forgot just how much comes to light in this book.  My heart actually aches for Mimi. She allows some of her walls to come down. And poor Bliss. She has to try so hard to be present in her own body. This is now my favorite so far. We have so many questions answered, even as we have more that have now come up. Oliver also proves how great of a friend he is to Schuyler, and how much he loves her. I'm anxious to see what happens in Misguided Angel. I don't really remember that book very well so it'll be a nice refresher.

Month 4 Mini Challenge

This month's mini challenge will be to read and review Keys to the Repository.  It's the novella that comes between The Van Alen Legacy and Misguided Angel.

All you have to do is post a review on your blog, goodreads, or email us to post it on this blog. :D Doing this will provide you an extra entry for the grand prize!!!

Link up below to participate!

BBRAL Month 4 Reviews: The Van Alen Legacy

Today begins the read-a-long of the fourth book in the Blue Bloods series by Melissa de la Cruz, The Van Alen Legacy.  Join us as we enter Schuyler's world.  Liz and I will both post are reviews as we finish our read.  We can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts as we make our way through the series.

Don't forget to post your review to be eligible for the monthly drawing.  Also, if you do not have a blog, feel free to post the link for your review from goodreads.  You can also email either one of us to have your review posted on the site if you do not have a blog or goodreads account.

All reviews should be posted by midnight on August 31st.  Thank you all so much for reading along and sharing in the love we have for this series.

To post your reviews: simply add your information to the linky list below. :D

Katrina's Month 3 Mini Challange

Okay so here is my post for the month 3 mini challenge.  It's  completely silly, but it was fun. :D

Red Riding Hood made it Halway to the Grave.  She didn't want to Linger on her way to Hex Hall.  The wind blew, and she suppressed a Shiver.  "This is Supernaturally creepy," she thought.

The Blue Bloods Saga ebook Sampler

This sampler will give you a refresher of the previous 6 books.  This way you are able to go into Gates of Paradise without trying to remember what happened.  Or, you can join the Read-A-Long. ;)  You also get a first look at Wolf Pact.  The sampler has the first chapter!!!! 

As far as I can tell, this is only available on Kindle.  If you don't own a kindle, you can download the app on your phone, tablet or computer in order to read it. 

This is the link, and I believe it is free. :D

The Blue Bloods Saga ebook Sampler.

Katrina's Review of Revelations

Published: October 31, 2008

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Source: Own

Goodreads Blurb: 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 an ancient place of power is threatened in Rio de Janeiro, however, the Blue Bloods need Schuyler on their side. The stakes are high, the battle is bloody; and through it all Schuyler is torn between duty and passion, love and freedom.

Romance, glamour, and vampire lore collide in the highly anticipated third book in best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods series.

Wow, I forgot a lot of major things that went down in this book.  Revelations ends up being the turning point of the series. 

Many of the characters have to make decisions that change things forever.  Revelations is  bit more emotional than the previous books.  The characters face tougher decisions with major consequences.  Schuyler was not my favorite character in this book.  She was selfish, and only thought of herself.  She never really thought through her actions and the hurt it could cause other people.  

There's some major drama in this book also. Bliss's family has secrets. Charles Force pretty much loses his will to do anything. And Schuyler is put into a position she knew would always come.  If the first two books didn't have you hooked, this one definitely will.  I put the book down thinking, "What the hell?"