Jessica Day George

New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George brings dark secrets to life in a lush historical fantasy perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Cassandra Clare.

Silver in the Blood

Annalissa Powner 

I usually don't give up on books but I just couldn't stomach this book...
It dragged for over 100 pages and the back and forth point of view was only nice once everything was changed. 
The idea behind the book was good and had so much promise, which is why I did two stars instead of one, because it hasn't dragged it would have been really interesting. I got about 3/4th into it and had to stop and just read the last chapter.

Hope Gamble

First book by this author, and I throughly enjoyed it!

Briar Rose

Officially a DNF. Tried going back to it a number of times, but NOTHING HAPPENED. It was all ribbons and dresses and endless tedious nattering. This makes me sad, as I've loved Jessica Day George's other books.

Courtney Gendreau

Original Review Found at: www.literarychaos.com

I had seen this book in stores and thought it sounded amazing but I shied away due to all of the mixed reviews I have seen for this book. After a lot of hemming and hawing, I finally bit the bullet and picked it up. I am so glad I did. This book was a good reminder that sometimes you have to just go with your gut and ignore the reviews.

What drew me into the story the most was the author's writing style. She switched viewpoints between the two girls, Dacia and Lou. Normally, I am not a huge fan of this, but the voices of the two main characters were a great contrast that helped round out the story and moves the plot forward. She also added in letters and diary entries, which I really enjoyed. I found them to be helpful, particularly in the beginning, to learn more about the girls and their personalities, and overall I think that it was a very unique way of telling the story. 

The author also did an amazing job with the setting. It is set in the late eighteen-hundreds, and it truly felt as if the story was taking place at that time. I have read so many books that are set in a certain historical period and yet the characters act like they are part of the present (time travel as an exception). This drives me CRAZY, and I was so pleased to find that this was not the case for this book. I also loved the how well described the setting was. This is truly one of those books that the reader can immerse themselves in. The author describes the gowns, buildings, and places so well that it truly feels like the reader is there. 

I was very surprised that I ended up liking both of the main characters. It is rare for me to like one young adult protagonist let alone both, so I have to give Jessica Day George props for that. I think what I liked about them is that they were so different and yet were complementary; like yin and yang. Dacia is more wild and reckless whereas Lou is quiet and more mild-mannered, and yet they seem to compliment each other and balance one another out. A big part of me loved them because I was able to relate my own relationship with my cousin and best friend to Dacia and Lou. 

I was so happy that I ended up loving this book. I am so glad that I didn't let negative review deter me from reading it. I do see that this book may not be for everyone. The historical setting can mean that some modern readers may become annoyed with certain characters for actions they take due to the etiquette and protocols of the time. Others may not like how tame this book is. It is definitely a young adult read, but I would say that it could be appropriate for a younger reader as well. I personally don't find this to be a negative, but rather I saw it as a depiction of the time frame it was set in. But for those who love history and paranormal novels, this is a perfect mix of both.

TIA ♡

** spoiler alert **
           I THOUGHT THEO WAS GOING TO DIE AS OF THE LETTER HE WROTE AND I WAS CRYING. AND POOR LOU FOR BEING DRUGGED. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK, ALTHOUGH THE FINAL BATTLE WAS A BIT RUSHED IN MY OPINION, ACKKK.

Marissa Scudlo

This book show me a very beautiful and strange world of shape shifters and a haunting world. I was hooked by the first page and I couldn't stop reading it.

As debutantes in 1890s New York City, cousins Dacia and Lou knew little about their mysterious Romanian relatives, the Florescus. Now, upon turning seventeen, the girls must journey to Romania--a journey that seems to be both reward and punishment--to meet their cousins and their tyrant of a grandmother and to learn the secrets of their family. Secrets spoken of in whispers. Dangerous secrets known as the Claw, the Wing, and the Smoke. But as dangerous as those family secrets might be, even more dangerous is the centuries-old bond between the Florescus and the royal Dracula family, and it seems that it's time for Dacia and Lou to give up their life in New York society and take their place among the servants of the Draculas. When the devilish heir, Mihai Dracula, sets his sights on Dacia as part of his evil, power-hungry plan, the girls must accept or fight against this cruel inheritance. Do they have the courage to break the shackles of their upbringing and set the course of their own destiny?

Megan Lapides

Two girls struggle with their dark family heritage in this lush historical fantasy perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Kendare Blake. As debutantes in 1890s New York City, cousins Dacia and Lou knew little about their mysterious Romanian relatives, the Florescus. Now, upon turning seventeen, the girls must journey to Romania--a journey that seems to be both reward and punishment--to meet their cousins and their tyrant of a grandmother and to learn the secrets of their family. Secrets spoken of in whispers. Dangerous secrets known as the Claw, the Wing, and the Smoke. But as dangerous as those family secrets might be, even more dangerous is the centuries-old bond between the Florescus and the royal Dracula family, and it seems that it's time for Dacia and Lou to give up their life in New York society and take their place among the servants of the Draculas. When the devilish heir, Mihai Dracula, sets his sights on Dacia as part of his evil, power-hungry plan, the girls must accept or fight against this cruel inheritance. Do they have the courage to break the shackles of their upbringing and set the course of their own destiny?

Silver in the Blood

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