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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Disney/Hyperion; First Edition (October 6, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423134699
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423134695
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 8.25 inches

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Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of Isle of the Lost and Return to the Isle of the Lost as well as many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Her books have also topped the USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and have been published in more than twenty countries.

A former fashion and beauty editor, Melissa has written for the New York Times, Marie Claire,Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, the San Francisco Chronicle,McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and Fox News.

Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from the Convent of the Sacred Heart. At Columbia University, she majored in art history and English. Today she lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs with her husband and daughter.

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D.Glenn

I have loved the other books that came before this one

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015

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The Van Alen Legacy is book 4 in the Blue Blood series. I have loved the other books that came before this one, so of course this one was going to be good.

There are 3 distinct voices in this book; Schuyler, Mimi, and Bliss. I love the fact that we get to hear from these 3. With Sky, the protagonist and Mimi her rival, readers get to see the different sides to the same coin. One is searching for adventure, or something to keep her mind off of things, while the other is in hiding and trying to stay safe. Both want Jack, one has been with him forever and the other is a new love that seems like it is as old as time. This book has help me see Mimi in a better light, I sort of just saw her as a bitch, but she is more and I like that I get a better sense of who she is. I can actually say that I kinda sort of, like her now.

Bliss is in a world all her own. She is trying to stop a super-villain all by herself, she is piecing together clues and trying to come up with a plan. I would have never considered Bliss as a strong person before this book, but now I know better. She was all alone battling this out and to fight against this evil was a really strong thing to do.

There is two things that really kind of pissed me off with this book (that's because I care so much). One is the fact that everyone had only bits and pieces of everything and no one saw the full plan or knew all of the past. Still at this point, some of them are still in the dark. The second thing that pissed me off is this love triangle between Sky, Jack and Oliver. I usually don't have a problem with love triangles, I actually know right off who should be with who, however with this situation it is difficult for me. I love both Jack and Oliver, I have pros and cons for being with both and neither of them I want to see hurt. A decision has been sort of made, and I don't believe for a second that this is where this cramp ends. My heart was joyful for one and broken for the other. UGH!!!

Now that things have come together and they have a plan; can't wait to see what happens next.

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Leslie N. Dupont

The best yet!

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2009

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I tackled this book with such voracity that I was sad when it ended. How can I possible wait another year for the next book? This was, by far, the best book in the series so far. Melissa used a little different writing style in this book by alternating the chapters between Bliss, Schuyler, and Mimi. It kept me on my toes and unable to stop reading. I love that there were some issues resolved that I was concerned Melissa would drag out. I don't want to ruin the book for any that have not read it. If you have not started the Blue Blood series, they are fantastic and I highly recommend them. Although they are written for a teens to read, I find they are stimulating enough that adults enjoy them just as much.

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No punches are pulled in this book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016

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Wow. That was my first thought when I started this book & when I ended it. Melissa de la Cruz held out on us; there's so much going on in the Blue Bloods universe, that it's unreal; there's such life under a concept that seems so simple, but with such effortless complexity.

In this book we find the Blue Bloods reeling from the attack in Rio that killed the strongest Wardens in the Coven, along with revealing silver bloods in their midsts. We see Schuyler on the run with Oliver, her conduit, and we see Mimi and Jack separated, as well. Bliss is in an unusual state & her sister Jordan, is still missing.

Much like in the other books, Schuyler is her usual, awful self. While on the run with Oliver she leads him to believe she loves him and him alone, only to run back to her obsession when he pops back in the picture. She refuses to see the big picture, along with refusing to see herself as a home wrecker she's galavanting with an engaged man & never thinks he's a piece of shit for what he does.

Mimi, though, has become a favorite of mine! Whereas she was shallow, insecure, & darkly hilarious in the first three books, we see her character deepened, along with how she really feels about her connection with Jack. I was saddened to see her return to her old ways once she makes it back to New York after leaving the Venators (she temporarily aids them), but I still loved her.

Jack was a little more accessible in this book, though he was completely paper thin in Revelations (book three), & we saw his strength. We saw him fight side by side with his father, fight for the person he loves, & continue to be incompetent. We also see how weak he is; how he, metaphorically, spits in Mimi's face numerous occasions, & then acts like nothing happened.

The plot's so fast-paced in the beginning of this book, it's lovely! We get views of Rio, other foreign places, along with an inside look into what Venators really do. We see intricately laid plot threads come to fruition and tons of action. I will say, though, that plot threads laid in Blue Bloods that were tied up in this book were completely underwhelming. I mean, the biggest thing we've all been waiting for from book one literally happens in a paragraph, & then that person's off into la la land.

No joke.

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Vicki Wilburn

Is there another book to come?? Love it

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2010

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The 4th book is fabulous! I loved the entire series! The only thing I am asking is ... Is there a 5th book to come?? The end leaves you hanging and wanting more. Do they battle the Silver Bloods? Does Sky find the gate keepers? Does Mimi ever forgive Jack? To many questions.... we need another book to get the answers. I love the subtle romance within the characters, some are more bold yes but not to the degreee that I would be worried about my childern reading this. I would recommend this series to my close friend and I have.

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Christina Thurairatnam

Can't wait for Misguided Angel

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2009

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This is my favorite of the series so far. I am glad that questions were answered but new questions were also raised and I can't wait to read Misguided Angel. I was glad to find Mimi to be a more empathetic character with some depth and despite all the hopelessness at the end of Revelations I found this to be a more hopeful book. Bliss has always been a character I liked so I was relieved that it wasn't all over for her. It was also helpful to have the names of the different characters (Schuyler, Mimi, or Bliss) at the beginning of each chapter so readers know whose POV they are getting. Melissa De la Cruz's books get better and better. I enjoyed this book way more than book 4 in that other vampire series...

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Emma (Book Angel Booktopia)

Shocks & Surprises

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2010

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Following the shock occurrences at the end of Revelations. We find Schyler on the run, choosing friendship of love :(

This is actually my favourite book of the series so far. Told in 3rd person narrative but alternating chapters focalized from the point of view of the 3 main female protagonists, Sky, Mimi and Bliss.

We already have quite a deep knowledge and understanding of Sky from the previous books so her chapters are mainly keeping the reader up-to-date with key aspects of the plot. While further examining her interactions and relationships.

I really liked the chapters focalized from Mimi and Bliss's point of view. Giving insight into their personalities and relationships while adding depth and dimension to their characters. Until this book I had harboured ill will to Mimi seeing her as only shallow and self-centred. Through her focalization we as the reader can appreciate that she has more than one side to her. The characters really come to 3 dimensional life. Dare I say, I even started to like her a bit :D Through her relationship with Kingsley we are able to fully appreciate the barriers she has created for herself.

The male protagonists seem to take a background role in this story, although their actions are pivotal to the plot development.

Through Bliss's focalization we are able to fully comprehend the nightmare she is experiencing. Her strength of mind/character is something to be admired. Due to circumstances beyond her control she is cast as the 'villan' yet we are able to sympathise with her. Personally I would like to know how she came to be in this situation in the first place and also have the connection between Allegra & Lucifer fully explained???

As always the action is fast paced. The imagery is terrifically sensory - full immersion into the Blue Bloods World achieved ;) The interwoven tapestry of religion, history and mythology continues to flow seamlessly and adds a realistic element to the plot. There are some shocks and surprises in store, additional story-lines are picked up and developed.

As much as I adore the Blue Bloods series I do have concerns regarding Bliss in the finale of this book. I am hoping that it will be explained as the series continues.