Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz

I came across this inviting book on my very own bookshelf. It is one of those rare bookfair finds from my days at East Whittier Middle School that was overlooked and left on the shelf. This is the first book in De La Cruz's series. Fans of Gossip Girl would probably adore this book as it meshes together the fashion, heirarchy, and scenery of New York City and all its glam! Naturally there is a twist... the elite high school characters who attend Duchesne (a prestigious NYC private school) are also vampires! We are introduced to Schuyler an outcast who soon discovers she is a Blue Blood and is pushed into a circle of New York City's elite high school circle. It includes: Mimi, who is the head of the group in many ways and dislikes anyone pushing into her social circle; Bliss, a Texan girl who was thrust into New York's elite and has her own secrets as well; and Jack... Mimi's handsome brother who falls for Schuyler despite his sister's jealous rage. Soon the characters discover that there is something preying on all of them, and their lives are in danger. Its a mystery as to who is lurking on the Blue Bloods and what can be done to protect them. De La Cruz's writing lures you into their world. I know this book has been out for a bit, but it's a must read series! I will definitely be reading the second book in the series!