Book description
Melissa de la Cruz's Blue Bloods isn't just a vampire novel-it's a razor-sharp modern thriller where immortality collides with high school politics. And the audiobook? It's the perfect vehicle for this story's pulse-pounding tension.
Schuyler Van Alen's world unravels when blue veins bloom on her skin at fifteen, raw meat cravings kick in, and flashbacks to centuries past flood her mind. The audiobook's narrator masterfully captures her isolation-her vintage thrift-store clothes clashing with Prada-clad classmates, her grandmother's crumbling mansion feeling like the only safe harbor. You hear the panic in her voice as she realizes the popular girl at school was drained dry, and her own secret might be the target.
De la Cruz, a former fashion editor for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, infuses the story with a razor-sharp eye for social hierarchy. The audiobook leans into that expertise: the crisp dialogue between Schuyler and her elite peers crackles with unspoken judgment, while the narrator's subtle shifts in tone-doubt, dread, fierce curiosity-make you feel every moment of her discovery. You don't just read about Schuyler craving blood; you hear the hunger in her breath, the way her voice tightens when she questions her own identity.
What elevates this beyond typical YA is the historical twist. The Pilgrims weren't fleeing persecution-they were vampires, hiding in plain sight for centuries. The audiobook's pacing mirrors Schuyler's journey: slow, deliberate dread building toward explosive revelations. You'll lean in during scenes where she's alone in her mansion, the silence broken only by the echo of her racing thoughts.
De la Cruz's own background-writing for The New York Times and Glamour-shines here. This isn't a clichΓ©d vampire saga; it's a story about power, legacy, and the cost of hiding who you are. The audiobook's immersive quality makes the New York City setting feel real: the hum of traffic outside Schuyler's window, the hushed whispers in the hallways of her elite school. You're not just listening-you're living it.
By the end, you'll be racing to the next chapter, not because it's a cliffhanger, but because Schuyler's voice-raw, real, and utterly compelling-has already claimed you. This isn't just a book you consume; it's a story that lingers, delivered with the perfect blend of elegance and edge. For fans of The Vampire Diaries with a sharper, more grounded edge, Blue Bloods is essential listening. The audiobook doesn't just tell this story-it makes you feel the weight of every secret, every vein, every heartbeat.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience