Revelations: A Blue Bloods Novel

Revelations: A Blue Bloods Novel


By: Melissa De La Cruz
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: Really liked it


The Blue Bloods series takes place in New York, where an upper class composed of vampires runs the city behind the scenes. Revelations is the third book in the Blue Bloods series, and like its predecessors, it leaves the reader on a cliffhanger. (Side Note: I went on De La Cruz's website and looked at her writing tips, not surprisingly, she recommended the use of cliffhangers.) The series is very interesting, full of intrigue, tangled up romantic relationships and some action. However, the author, instead of developing her characters, uses well-known character stereotypes.

Mimi is the typical mean girl (stylish, cruel and determined to have her way), which is evident from the beginning, Oliver is the loyal friend who has a crush on his best friend, Lawrence is the grandfather figure, and Jack is the talented and crush-worthy bad boy who catches the heroine's heart. Some of the characters, instead of being stereotypes, are barely developed at all, including Schuyler, Bliss, and Dylan. I am thankful that Bliss isn't just a follower, as I had originally thought, but she needs more development. Am I the only one who notices that all of the characters are rich, beautiful and successful?

The series can also be somewhat confusing, partly because each chapter follows a different character, and partly because there's all sorts of betrayal going on.

I do think that the author's style of writing fits the series. De La Cruz obviously knows New York City and the ways of the world of high fashion.


Recommended to: Girls, but boys shouldn't be afraid to try it out. Anyone who likes intrigue, vampires, or fashion. 14+