Bleeding Hearts
Author: Alyxandra Harvey
Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: Dec. 20, 2011(ebook released Oct. 3)
Pages: 304
Series: The Drake Chronicles, book four
Source: purchased ebook
About the Book: The Drakes and friends will be tested when an infestation of deadly vampires threatens Violet Hill.
Lucy’s cousin Christabel has come to live in Violet Hill, and adjusting to the difference between life in a small mountain town and her home in the city is difficult enough. The strict curfew that Lucy’s parents enforce is the worst part. Something really dangerous couldn’t possibly happen in this tiny town.
But Christabel has noticed some mysterious happenings, and it seems like Lucy, her boyfriend Nicholas and his brother Connor are all in on a secret that Christabel doesn’t understand—one that seems deadly serious. Although she won’t admit it, Christabel would love to be in on any secret with Connor Drake. But when she is kidnapped by the ruthless Hel-Blar vampires, Christabel must cause more and more trouble in Violet Hill, Lucy and Connor finally fill Christabel in on all the undead drama. Together, they must find a way to stamp out the Hel-Blar for good.
My Thoughts: I have so much love for this series! I mean multiple perspectives? Adorable boys? Warring vampire factions? Tough girls? Dark humor? Sign me up!!! As an added bonus the characters are quirky and fun. Each book is full of fast paced action as well as non-angsty romance. The families portrayed are not perfect and I love them for it. Sure, sometimes they annoy each other but they are a family and there for one another. I also really like how each book focuses on a different Drake sibling and their “love connection” (not as corny as that sounds!) but also continues the overall arc of the series.
Bleeding Hearts focuses on Conner (Quinn’s adorably geeky yet still oh so pretty twin) and Lucy’s cousin Christabel. Conner has a bit of a challenge since Christabel doesn’t know vampires exist! Conner is one of my favorite Drake brothers. I really enjoyed “watching” him and Cristabel get to know one another. Nobody tops Lucy and Nicholas though! They are by far my favorite of the couples 🙂
I do have to say that I had to re-read the ending three times before I realized that it was indeed the end and I’d have to wait for the next book to find out what happened. I was reading it on my iPad and didn’t notice the word “epilogue” so I totally thought that there was more of the book to go! Seriously. I was hoping against hope that I was having an ebook fail. But alas, it was truly the end. My notes literally say, “What?!? No! Nonononono! More! I need more now! More, more, more, more, more.” As you can see I am very eloquent when taking notes!
I have enjoyed every book in this series. They are fun and engaging reads. When I’m in a reading slump or have read too many “heavy” books I know I can count on Alyxandra Harvey to amuse me. Check out The Drake Chronicles website for more information on the books and the characters.
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