silver in the blood by jessica day george

I wished for a lot more atmosphere and mood in these pages, which is one of my favorite elements of this genre. However the character voices and tone of the story read much younger and lighter than I expected for the setting and themes, and that affected my enjoyment of the story. Plus the 19th century setting was a plus for me. “A rich and engaging novel.I'm a great fan of historical fantasy, and the idea of this book excited me right away - Romania, Vlad and Dracula references as well as shape shifters. ” - Booklist on PRINCESS OF THE MIDNIGHT BALL a well-realized and fast-paced fantasy-romance that will find favor among fans of fairy tales, feisty heroines, and dashing young men. “In a clever reworking of the Cinderella story, George once again proves adept at spinning her own magical tale.” - Booklist on PRINCESS OF GLASS 'The Romanian setting, with its opulent estates amid the Carpathian wilderness, offers a perfect backdrop to this clash between high society’s customs, family loyalty, and supernatural powers.' - BCCB Fans of George will be pleased.” - Booklist “Frilly fashion, dashingly handsome young men, a gothic setting, and hidden powers.

“This is a powerful tale of transformation, both physical and emotional.” - VOYA “George's well-crafted tale will keep readers rapt. while also creating an increasingly foreboding atmosphere.” - Kirkus Reviews “George captures the exquisite beauty of 1890s Romania. “Proper debutantes and snarling wolves? A winning combination. Do they have the courage to break the shackles of their upbringing and set the course of their own destiny? 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. Dangerous secrets known as the Claw, the Wing, and the Smoke.īut 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. 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. Two girls struggle with their dark family heritage in this fantasy perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Kendare Blake.Īs debutantes in 1890s New York City, cousins Dacia and Lou knew little about their mysterious Romanian relatives, the Florescus.

Silver in the blood by jessica day george