Masquerade: A Blue Bloods Novel by Melissa…

Masquerade: A Blue Bloods Novel (original 2009; edition 2001)

by Melissa De la Cruz (Author)

Series: Blue Bloods (2)

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Schuyler Van Alen, growing comfortable with her newfound vampire powers, seeks her grandfather in Italy, while back in New York plans are being completed for the fabulous Four Hundred Ball, to be followed by an elite, teens-only event at which masks hide a terrible secret.

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Title:	Masquerade: A Blue Bloods Novel
Authors:	Melissa De la Cruz (Author)
Info:	ATOM (2001)
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Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (2009)

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much better then the first book! i am slowly beginning to love this story (

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b00kdarling87 | Jan 7, 2024 |

There's something so decadent and aesthetically captivating about this series, and the second book was just as satisfying as the first. This book introduces chapters set in Venice and several new characters. The arrival of a certain rapscallion new student at Duchesne shakes up social dynamics and also raises questions about the secret world of the blue bloods. I personally love a ritzy event like the masquerade, and this one was the ideal backdrop to layer additional intrigue and romance into the story. I love this series!

starlight-glimmer | Oct 5, 2021 |

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Completely_Melanie | Sep 10, 2021 |

I can't decide if I liked this one or the 1st book better. It got a bit more interesting and I'll probably finish this series sometime, even though it's not one of my favorites. (

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DoomLuz | Jul 20, 2021 |

I read this at the urging of a friend who said it was much better than the first book in the series. I have to agree with her on that. I wasn't as turned off by all the product placement, and there wasn't the name dropping in this like there was in the first book. I'm definitely interested in reading more. (

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Blue Bloods (2)

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Blue Bloods 3-Book Boxed Set by Melissa de la Cruz

Blue Bloods Novel Collection by Melissa de la Cruz

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Books with Bite: Teen Read Week 2008 (Vampires)

Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers (Selection – 2008)

Young Adult Favorites Award (2009)

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"We become so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that at last we are disguised to ourselves."-- Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld

"...the thing I am becomes something else...The shadow is cast."--Bauhaus, "Mask"

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For my brother, Francis de la Cruz, stalwart ally and kindred spirit And for my husband, Mike Johnston, without whom the Silver Bloods would not exist.

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The pigeons had taken over St. Mark's Square.

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Schuyler Van Alen, growing comfortable with her newfound vampire powers, seeks her grandfather in Italy, while back in New York plans are being completed for the fabulous Four Hundred Ball, to be followed by an elite, teens-only event at which masks hide a terrible secret.

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