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SILVER IN THE BLOOD could have been a lot of things. It could have been yet another spin on wolves in service (enslaved) to vampires. It could have been nothing more than two silly girls running amok in Eastern Europe. It could have been a bland Victorian tale about society ladies having their sensibilities shocked by some generic Family Secret.

I was half expecting it to be one of those things or something else equally bland.

Which is why SILVER IN THE BLOOD is a perfect example of why sometimes you just have to read a book for yourself, other opinions be damned.

Lou and Dacia are best friends and cousins and as different as two girls can be, both in appearance and temperament. They are daughters of two of the most prominent New York families on their fathers’ sides and practically blue blood on their Romanian mothers’.

You'd be hard-pressed to find more well bred ladies on American soil.

Dacia is especially aware of this and enjoys it immensely. BUT. She sometimes finds the routine—the same people, places, parties, etc. day in and day out—a bit stifling.

Which is why she rejoices when her mother suggests a European tour, ending with a long family visit in Bucharest, or “Little Paris” as it was known at the time.

Her excitement, however, is dampened after a questionable escapade in London leads her aunt (and traveling companion) to take the most direct path to Romania, skipping over the actual Paris completely.

Such hardships.

*snickers*

Lou is having a difficult time of her own, traveling separately with her parents and hellion younger twin brothers. It begins when a strange young man approaches her on a ship and inquires, strangely, whether she is, the wing, the claw, or the smoke?

Baffled and more than a little bit flustered, for Lou is a rather fragile creature, and impertinent young men asking inscrutable questions is a perfect recipe for her discomfiture. She is further scandalized by That Awful Man’s continued harassment of her person by his repeated attempts at bizarre conversation, and seeing him throughput the remainder of her travels, she becomes quite convinced that he is following her.

I found Lou and her sometimes morose observations to be particularly hilarious:

That Awful Man was standing in the passageway, peering into their compartment! She thought she might really have an attack of some sort now, and could only gasp for air. Lord Johnny appeared beside him, and Lou wondered for a fevered moment if she was simply hallucinating all the beaux she didn’t have."

Dacia was also highly entertaining, if in a more direct manner:

"She wanted to hide, or open the window and somehow fly away. Instead she pasted on a smile and did her best to keep it there.
“Not so big, LouLou, you’re looking ghoulish,” Dacia whispered,"

Beyond the girls (and their various family members) being a delight to read, I also found the plot wonderfully compelling. It's true that Day George did take an inordinate amount of time to finally reveal the Big Family Secret, but she paved the way to the discovery well enough that I didn't feel taunted, and she still managed to slip in a Surprise despite our expectations.

Bravo.

I was also impressed by her restraint in not taking the obvious supernatural route. (see review on blog for spoiler)

Bravo, again.

SILVER IN THE BLOOD by Jessica Day George is the delightful first installment in her new YA fantasy series. Between the secret societies, dark Family Secrets, and our two heroines who are both brave and strong enough to stand with impeccable posture in the face of adversity, what's not to love? Completely devoid of a cliffhanger, I suggest that anyone who enjoys Victorian society and paranormal twists pick this gem up immediately. Definitely a top read for the year and highly recommended.


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Silver in the Blood Jessica Day George Books Reviews

There were a handful of swear words and a lot of nudity that keeps me from recommending this story to others. I also found the beginning introduction to the paranormal abrupt and overly obvious as a reader. I don’t think I had been immersed enough in the late 1800s culture to believe Dacia couldn’t pick up on the paranormal aspect, especially after finding out later that her tutor had told her stories of the legends of Romania.

There was enough mystery and characterization to keep me reading and interested through the beginning, but the immoral content will prevent me from ever rereading this one again.
4.5 Stars

Silver in the Blood is a darker tale than what Jessica Day George normally writes and more serious. At the same time there is a lightness, friendship, and humor present as well. The story is mysterious, fraught with danger, filled with family and friendships, and laced with romance. The pace is steady, with an intensity that slowly builds so that by the end I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.

I loved these characters. Dacia at first was a little frustrating with her constant flirting and getting carried away in the social show. She was definitely what I would consider flighty, but she also was confident and spontaneous. Lou, Dacia's cousin and best friend, was much more timid. A girl who dreams about going to college even though it isn't really the social thing to do. She's smart and level-headed. I liked her immediately. Then mysteries were revealed, there were twists and turns, and both girls changed. By the end they both came into their own and they were marvelous.

There were several other characters that had various roles. I loved Lord Johnny. He was intense and sweet and just overall marvelous. I detested Aunt Kate in parts and then liked her in others. Radu, the girls' Romanian cousin, was a fun chum and loyal. I absolutely couldn't stand Prince Mihai or Lady Ioana. I don't know how anyone could even like them. They do wield power. There was also Lou's family who were fun, but also heartbreaking. Mr. Arkady really got under Lou's skin and it was interesting to see their relationship develop.

I was intrigued from the start with this story. It was full of mystery, between a scandal involving Dacia in England, to the family secret. The mysteries weren't revealed until much later on, not until the half-way through the book. The intensity slowly built and then the second half of the book picked up. By the end it was crazy, intense, chaotic, dangerous, but also a perfect ending for this first book. There was romance that was fun and a little crazy and intense itself. The historical setting was fabulous! I loved the letters at the beginning of each chapter and the culture that conflicted with what was going on and how it added to the overall plot.

If you enjoy YA paranormal, urban fantasy, or Gothic stories with a slightly darker edge then I'd recommend Silver in the Blood. I'm looking forward to seeing what dangerous predicaments Dacia and Lou find themselves in next.

Content There is some reference to the characters without their clothes on necessary to the story, a reference to attempted rape, one swear word, and some violence.
Source I would like to thank Bloomsbury for my complimentary eARC through NetGalley, which did not affect my review in any way. Also purchased.
SILVER IN THE BLOOD could have been a lot of things. It could have been yet another spin on wolves in service (enslaved) to vampires. It could have been nothing more than two silly girls running amok in Eastern Europe. It could have been a bland Victorian tale about society ladies having their sensibilities shocked by some generic Family Secret.

I was half expecting it to be one of those things or something else equally bland.

Which is why SILVER IN THE BLOOD is a perfect example of why sometimes you just have to read a book for yourself, other opinions be damned.

Lou and Dacia are best friends and cousins and as different as two girls can be, both in appearance and temperament. They are daughters of two of the most prominent New York families on their fathers’ sides and practically blue blood on their Romanian mothers’.

You'd be hard-pressed to find more well bred ladies on American soil.

Dacia is especially aware of this and enjoys it immensely. BUT. She sometimes finds the routine—the same people, places, parties, etc. day in and day out—a bit stifling.

Which is why she rejoices when her mother suggests a European tour, ending with a long family visit in Bucharest, or “Little Paris” as it was known at the time.

Her excitement, however, is dampened after a questionable escapade in London leads her aunt (and traveling companion) to take the most direct path to Romania, skipping over the actual Paris completely.

Such hardships.

*snickers*

Lou is having a difficult time of her own, traveling separately with her parents and hellion younger twin brothers. It begins when a strange young man approaches her on a ship and inquires, strangely, whether she is, the wing, the claw, or the smoke?

Baffled and more than a little bit flustered, for Lou is a rather fragile creature, and impertinent young men asking inscrutable questions is a perfect recipe for her discomfiture. She is further scandalized by That Awful Man’s continued harassment of her person by his repeated attempts at bizarre conversation, and seeing him throughput the remainder of her travels, she becomes quite convinced that he is following her.

I found Lou and her sometimes morose observations to be particularly hilarious

That Awful Man was standing in the passageway, peering into their compartment! She thought she might really have an attack of some sort now, and could only gasp for air. Lord Johnny appeared beside him, and Lou wondered for a fevered moment if she was simply hallucinating all the beaux she didn’t have."

Dacia was also highly entertaining, if in a more direct manner

"She wanted to hide, or open the window and somehow fly away. Instead she pasted on a smile and did her best to keep it there.
“Not so big, LouLou, you’re looking ghoulish,” Dacia whispered,"

Beyond the girls (and their various family members) being a delight to read, I also found the plot wonderfully compelling. It's true that Day George did take an inordinate amount of time to finally reveal the Big Family Secret, but she paved the way to the discovery well enough that I didn't feel taunted, and she still managed to slip in a Surprise despite our expectations.

Bravo.

I was also impressed by her restraint in not taking the obvious supernatural route. (see review on blog for spoiler)

Bravo, again.

SILVER IN THE BLOOD by Jessica Day George is the delightful first installment in her new YA fantasy series. Between the secret societies, dark Family Secrets, and our two heroines who are both brave and strong enough to stand with impeccable posture in the face of adversity, what's not to love? Completely devoid of a cliffhanger, I suggest that anyone who enjoys Victorian society and paranormal twists pick this gem up immediately. Definitely a top read for the year and highly recommended.