Post by Charlynn on Jan 18, 2011 15:12:08 GMT -5
Keys to the Repository
Technically, this is not a novel. Rather, this is a guide for the Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz. In it, there are character biographies, a glossary of terms, and other useful information to keep the plotlines and characters in the series straight. Plus, there are a few short stories as well that are missing chapters or further insights into characters.
Unlike some readers, I went into this book knowing full well exactly what it was, so I wasn't disappointed. However, like some readers, if I had purchased it, thinking that it would be the next novel in the series, I would have been disappointed. Basically, this book is for someone who is an avid Blue Bloods fan, someone who wants to own the complete collection. Even with that said, though - and this is coming from an obsessive bibliophile, I wouldn't pay full price for the guidebook. Rather, I would wait until it was on sale (like I did) and buy it that way. Realistically, there just isn't enough substance in the publication to warrant spending full price.
A head's up, though, for all the Schuyler/Jack fans: there are couple short stories which are a must read for this couple - one, Schuyler and Jack's first meeting at their secret apartment and, two, their final meeting at their secret apartment when Schuyler leaves him.
Technically, this is not a novel. Rather, this is a guide for the Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz. In it, there are character biographies, a glossary of terms, and other useful information to keep the plotlines and characters in the series straight. Plus, there are a few short stories as well that are missing chapters or further insights into characters.
Unlike some readers, I went into this book knowing full well exactly what it was, so I wasn't disappointed. However, like some readers, if I had purchased it, thinking that it would be the next novel in the series, I would have been disappointed. Basically, this book is for someone who is an avid Blue Bloods fan, someone who wants to own the complete collection. Even with that said, though - and this is coming from an obsessive bibliophile, I wouldn't pay full price for the guidebook. Rather, I would wait until it was on sale (like I did) and buy it that way. Realistically, there just isn't enough substance in the publication to warrant spending full price.
A head's up, though, for all the Schuyler/Jack fans: there are couple short stories which are a must read for this couple - one, Schuyler and Jack's first meeting at their secret apartment and, two, their final meeting at their secret apartment when Schuyler leaves him.