For me Graphic Novels need to either have Beautifully drawn illustrations and an okay story; or an Excellent story and at least interesting artwork (aka Maus or Persepolis). When the two come together like in Saga or Y: the Last Man by Brian K. Vaughn or my all time favorite Series, Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore; then I am the happiest reader alive. That being said, Blue Bloods has beautiful illustrations and a not very original, but entertaining story. The real funny thing is I grabbed this book off the shelf because I thought the front cover looked so lovey and well drawn. Turns out the cover was drawn by Graphic Artist, Fiona Staples, who draws the series Saga which is what I am currently obsessed with. Anyway, Blue Bloods, is about a group of rich, elite, teenagers who live in New York City, who are coming into their powers as Vampires. Think "Gossip Girl" meets "Twilight", because this book is full of cliques, fashion, high school drama, hot guys, and of course secret societies, mystery, and blood sucking demons. After you roll your eyes and *groin* in pain at the cliche dialog, you can at least study the illustrations and see that, yes, there are still some comic book artist out there that know how to draw well.
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