| Title | : | Lost in Time (Blue Bloods, #6) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1423121295 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781423121299 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 342 |
| Publication | : | First published September 27, 2011 |
Meanwhile, determined to save the only vampire she still loves, Mimi has followed Kingsley Martin into Hell. With the help of her new human Conduit, Oliver Hazard-Perry, Mimi makes a bargain with the Queen of the Dead that she may soon regret. When the time comes to choose between love and revenge, both Mimi and Oliver will learn the true meaning of sacrifice.
Confronted by danger, betrayal, and loss at every turn, the Blue Bloods must find the will to fight - and love - another day.
Lost in Time (Blue Bloods, #6) Reviews
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I HAVE TO read this.the fifth book was amazing,but it was much too short,and the wait for the sixth is too long...i just want more pages and more schuyler and jack!!!
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The Blue bloods series is definitely my dirty pleasure ^_^; I dunno what it is about this series but it got me hooked... bah... ok I loooved Jack and Sky that's why I've hung in there.. Now I just want to see how everything ends. That is all.
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This was action packed! I loved this book but will admit I spent so much of it annoyed beyond belief at Mimi. Seriously could she have been any worse during most of this book?! Boy, her redemption was dramatic though! That was a pretty good battle between Abbadon & Azrael and really set up one hell of a series finale for next book.
My quick and simple overall: next book time! Guess it is time to go Hell for it! -
Oh my God, I didn't see this coming! Engrossing, heart pounding, jaw-dropping secret spilling, action-packed and… finally! Finally, connection!!! It all makes sense now, except what happened in Florence?
We now know what sky is… her connection to the gate of promise… But, how did Allegra and Luci ahh… make Bliss??? Again, WTF happened in Florence! Melissa de la Cruz gave this book her best! And… I approve!
Blueblood series is a must read and the journey is just beginning, (at least that’s my opinion!!!) Skyler and Jack's tale was heart wrenching, watching both Sky and jack leave their lives one day at a time… wondering if this moment is their very last was mind -numbing yet blissful.
Mimi and Kingsley's reunion feels wonderful and hopeful. As for Oliver, I hope he finds his happiness and Michael and Allegra??? What's next for them? I honestly do not know where this story is going the puzzles are in place and the ripple effect has begun, but I am glad! It was a great read! It would be a long wait until… The gates of Paradise, expected to be published 2013… because this is one series, I hate to see reach its conclusion! But as they say, “all good things must come to an end”. Wicked cliffhanger! Loved it!
5 stars and bravo!
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Is it just me or do these books feel like they're dragging on now. The first three books were like blam, blam, blam and then it was like, schuuurch! I have been reading them because I try to be loyal, but this one I just can't. I cannot soldier through. I have only read maybe two pages and I just can't. Where's the tension. Schuyler, in my opinion was never a great heroine, she had her moments but the secondary characters were who kept me reading and then it just got so tedious, like poor Oliver and poor Mimi and poor Jack and poor Bliss and just sob sob sob. Some authors can handle the pressure of more books, but not this one, it's like she has a main story but her publishers said it was too short and so she filled it with fluff. Bah on fluff, give me a good hard story. Where have all the good paranormal heroines gone. I know, they're following the heros with their tongues hung out waiting to be saved.
Maybe I will read this eventually but not now. Now I just want to forget how disapppointed I am in a series that I used to love. -
Whoa.
Just.. whoa.
So, Lost in Time takes after Jack-s and Schuyler’s bonding.
Now they’ve got to wake up and do what they planned to do all along, to stay true to their duty.
Meanwhile, Mimi decides she cares more about having her love back with her than taking revenge on her betraying twin.
So she sets off for Hell, accompanied by Oliver.
Like Bloody Valentine, we don’t have Bliss’s POV anymore. I wonder what she’s doing, how’s her mission doing. But anyway.
This book is all fighting and adventure, so there’s really not much to say.
I love when Jack gets all worked up when someone dares touch one of Schuyler’s hair haha. He’s so protective and cute.
But I have to say the most amazing scene of the book, sorry Schuyler, was Mimi’s and Kingsley’s.
Now, I’m not getting into the particulars, but for those of you who’ve read it..
You know, when she’s about to leave Hell with Oliver, and they end up in her bedroom? And you know the rest?
I was freaking out.
It was.. the best scene ever in the whole series in my opinion.
I just love Kingsley so, so much.
Anyway, one thing I have to say: It’s not fair that Mimi’s so mad at Jack. I mean, it’s true that he left her, but if nothing had happened to Kingsley, SHE would have been the one leaving, so I guess they’re through. She can’t blame him only because the person he loves is still.. how can I say it? in this realm, and hers is not.
Also, I liked the Divina Commedia atmosphere that de la Cruz put in Hell.
It’s nice to find some good old literature even in paranormal YA. Even if sometimes it’s all screwed up, haha.
One thing wasn’t clear: when I was reading, there was this line: “But look at that hair, those eyes she’s the spitting image of Gabrielle,” the demon protested. – But wasn’t Gabrielle’s hair blond, while Schuyler’s blue-black like Charles? O.o #iwonder
Plus, the book says that it took them a week to finally try to rescue Deming from the demons. And yet, when SHE, Deming, is the center of the scene, she talks about being in the castle for a week. And the castle is in Hell, so time is different. How come it’s a week here and it’s a week there.
Though the ending (as always, Melissa de la Cruz has yet to fail me) was oh-oh.
I wonder how this all will go on.
I can’t wait for the next book.
If you count that at first I didn’t like this series so much, and that I thought the first book had disappointed me, you see how much I’ve changed my opinion.
This series is addicting, interesting, it gets better and better with each book.
I’m glad I didn’t put it down.
My favourite quote:
He was like a shooting star you tried to catch with your hands. She would only get burned.
Also, I liked: When there is nothing but sinful indulgence, sinful indulgence becomes a chore.
Funny quote:
They were standing on a hill, looking down upon a tall city. Tartarus. The capital of Hell. “How strange,” Oliver said. “It looks exactly like New York.” – haha -
For starters I only had a little clue on what I was getting into. Which is surprising since this the 6th blue blood book and by which it is evident that I should have been more than just a little clued in on the happenings. But that is the beauty of this series, it is highly unpredictable. You are never sure what to expect and when you do expect something the author again throws something unexpected at you. At one point in this book I even thought that the author is going to pull of a "Breaking Dawn" on me but that conclusion too turned out to be a bit premature. The entire book is divided into three separate story lines. One involved Schuyler and Jack with a group of venators in search of the "Gate of Promise". On the way they have to battle a group of Nephalims and protect innocent maiden being carried of into the underworld as a part of some grand scheme. The second one involves Mimi Force and Oliver as they travel into the underworld to save Kingsley Martin Mimi's long lost love and a former silver blood. The third storyline involves Allegra Van Allen and takes place from where we last left her in "Bloody Valentine". She has moved on and trying to go through with her responsibilities to the coven and enter in to the bond with Charles(Michael the Uncorrupted). But things are not as they seem as Allegra soon finds out there are things far beyond her knowledge out there which might have played a huge role in her immortal life. Things are not bright for the blue blood community as a whole. Covens all around the world have disintegrating with the vampires moving under ground and there is also a very real chance for the next apocalypse. The only hope is Schuyler's quest to find the gate of promise before the corrupted. Fast paced and exciting this blue blood series is entirely nerve racking. As before the author has tried to give detailed description on things like food and clothes but she has considerably toned down these descriptions when compared to her previous ventures. In the end this Blue blood book is highly satisfying and a worthy predecessor to the previous ones.
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Lost in Time is the sixth installment within the Blue Bloods series. In this, we are still following the same people we've been falling since day one. Even though I wasn't a huge fan of Jack or Mimi, these two have definitely grown on me. It's better now because they aren't making me cringe due to them no longer making out or whatever. Plus, I liked see Jack and Schuyler getting to hang out without worrying over Mimi.
Then there's the whole hell adventure to save Kingsley which was highly entertaining. I'm just hoping that I continue to like these two in the next book because it would be super annoying to flip flop back to hating them. Also hoping their little plan ends up working too. I have a feeling it will hit a few bumps along the way but these two have to have a plan - right?
In the end, I'm slightly excited to see how it all ends. -
I'm slightly surprised to say that I really like Mimi now. I hope her and Jack's plan will work so they can be happy. And Schuyler better find that gate! I liked that Allegra's story continued in this from after where it was left off in Bloody Valentine. Overall a good progression of the story. I'm really excited to read Bliss's story next then finish the series :)
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3 / 5 stars
27/04/20
This reread has taken hold of me. One more to go and then I can move on with my life lmao. -
I liked how this was split into three different groups of people. We got to see Schuyler and Jack, trying to figure out the gates and enjoy the time they have together before Jack must fight Mimi. Then we have the unlikely pairing of Mimi and Oliver, who travel to hell in an attempt to free Kingsley. This was the most interesting to me because Mimi goes back and forth between making you like her and reminding you why you shouldn't. I also liked how hell worked and the trolls and other creatures down there.
Lastly was a surprise to me. We saw Allegra and Bendix (aka Steven) reunite after high school and how she and Charles broke their bond. There's also a new mystery of an illness that I think will factor big time into the finale. I can't believe I'm almost there! -
Can I just say how much this book is The Bomb Diggity? I mean really, it is da bomb! OK, first off the plot line. Man o man, was it good. I have never felt right at home when reading this book. With every turn of the page, I felt the energy flowing between my fingers as I delved into this world. Everything is at its own time and nothing is left out.
The characters of this book are right where they are supposed to be and them some. So many new changes, both good and bad, had me smiling. I love the fight they all had. All of the characters fought for what they believe in. They didn't back down or give up. They were willing to sacrifice anything to get what they wanted. There were also a few plot surprises that left me breathless. I mean, I stand amazed after reading this book and well, I'm sure after you read it, you will feel the same way.
The love interest in this book is even more enduring. The emotions, heart-ache, and selflessness is over flowing in this book. I love that Ms. De La Cruz, gave her readers a magnificent few of great descriptions of everything. I really felt like I was in the story, traveling the world, fighting for those who I love, and most of all, fighting for myself.
If you have not read The Blue Blood series, you need to! This series goes from good to holy freaking awesomeness batman, in 5 second flat! Ms. De La Cruz amazes her readers, captivating them in her great and wonderful writing. Once you are in this world, there is no looking back. And with the surprises that Ms. De La Cruz throws at you, it is no wonder all of her readers always come back wanting more! -
This is the penultimate installment of the Blue Bloods series. I can’t really discuss plot without spoiling the other series, but suffice it to say that Jack and Schuyler are happy (for now, but for how long?), Mimi wants to get Kingsley back and we start learning more about Allegra’s backstory from her own narration.
The next book should be incredible—a final showdown between Blue Bloods and Silver Bloods, AND with the addition of a player we learn about at the end of Lost in Time. (I know that sentence is annoyingly vague, but I can’t spoil it.) We’ll learn the rest of Allegra’s story, I’m guessing, and hopefully Bliss will show up again.
I’m not sure why I love this series so much, but it is the most fun of guilty pleasures.
If Melissa de la Cruz’s website is accurate (which is a safe assumption), the next and last book won’t be out until January 2013. I hope it’s a typo but I’m afraid it isn’t. -
Finally got the correct copy and holy crap was it amazing! My only problem? The next book doesn't come out until January 2013! JANUARY 2013!!! I don't think I can make it that long without some Mimi on Kingsley action!
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Wow... I am so addicted to this series it's kind of scary. Kingsley and Mimi I ship a lot. I really feel bad for Oliver. And definitely, the ending was a bit of a surprise. But a nice surprise. And the twins... Yay! Twins!
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The cover is STUNNING! Can't wait!:)
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This book was a bit of a mess, but I've read worse? I’ve realized that my issue with MDLC’s writing, is that the pacing is just a bit off. Her stories move quickly which is great because they make for really fun/fast reads BUT unfortunately they are lacking where some more details and explanations would be appreciated. It just leaves her stories (at least in terms of this series) feeling a bit underdeveloped.
In this installment to the Blue Bloods series there are three different points of view and it takes a very, very, long time to understand why they are all in the same book. Characters act pretty ridiculously, and a lot of the events felt like they were thrown in for a wow factor. This was a lot of filler to lead up to the conclusion of the series, and while it was relatively entertaining it felt unnecessary until the ending when there was magically an explanation that had everything “making sense.” By that I mean they tell you it makes sense even though I'm still not sure if it does or not? This is where my previously mentioned desire for some more details and explanations would be nice...
The saving grace in this book were the chapters with Allegra, it was really refreshing to have her point of view thrown in and to get some explanations for her story line. Everything else about this felt pretty old and recycled. I’m looking forward to finishing the series but at this point I’m not sure if it is because I actually care about what happens next or if I just want it to end? Like I said earlier this was entertaining but it just wasn’t anything special. The last few books have felt like a completely different series from the first four, so I guess I’ll see what the conclusion has to offer me. *shrugs* -
One may wonder why I read the 6th book in a series, but I have a perfectly sane reason for doing so. This and the 7th book were given to me and one day I got bored and started reading.
Extremely easy to get through. Everything made sense, didn't feel as though I was missing vital information.
Good book!
P.S. What happened in Florence?????? -
What happened?
After enjoying the previous books, I ended up flipping through to see what happened in this latest installment. The characters have changed either to whiny teenagers or teenagers who act & speak as though they're eighty years old. I felt like character development was halted in this book.
In the other books of this series the plot usually quite fast but in Lost in Time the storyline is just so dull, boring and predictable
Unfortunately, I probably won't bring myself to complete the series, which is a shame, since the beginning of the series had such great potential. -
*Original Review Below*
Lost in Time is the last book in the series that I read back in 2012 and for some reason that is completely unknown to me, I gave it four stars. Now, I will admit that the parts in the underworld with Mimi and Oliver attempting to get to Kingsley Martin and bring him out were interesting, but that was kind of the only part. While I do think that de la Cruz wrote the emotions that Allegra was going through as she attempted to do what was right for the Coven and what was right for her heart, all the back and forth between her and Charles was rather annoying. Jack and Schuyler continue to be a waste of page space and Schyluer is literally useless in every situation she finds herself in. She is always a damsel in distress who talks a big game and can never back it up. I am going to be happy to finish this series.
There really wasn’t a lot of progress in this novel besides the storyline with Mimi and Oliver. The sections with Allegra and Charles was all information that we had heard before and were hardly exciting. Schuyler and Jack had been looking for the same gate for three novels now and at the end of the day, the gatekeeper actually finds them. Deming is hardly part of this novel as more than a plot point. It is all just so…pointless. The sections with Mimi and Oliver were filled with emotion and a goal that they were constantly working towards. I wish that they would let Oliver move on from Schuyler, especially after the witch rid his blood of the venom from when she fed on him, but this is a YA novel after all. I like that he brings out Mimi’s humanity and ultimately it is her friendship with Oliver that leads to them all getting out of the underworld. Do I think the fight between her and Jack was pretty cool, yes? Do I think it was over too soon and it was a bit ridiculous how it all ended, also yes? Mimi is so worried about the Coven, but then both she and Jack leave so that they can “be with the ones they loved” as if Mimi hadn’t just forgotten her love moments ago because she sold her soul. As if Lucifer wouldn’t have a way to keep their loyalty. Don’t even get me started on the fact that a non-fallen angel was able to help out for whatever reason, but told no one who he was or why he was helping. However, we are in the end game now and I am sure more ridiculous things will happen before the novel is over.
I didn’t finish this novel that long ago and I honestly can hardly remember anything about it. The thing that I find most frustrating about these books is that the ideas are very solid and could be extremely interesting, but the execution is just not there for me. Luckily, it is just one more set of short stories about the Hellhounds and Bliss and the final novel. I will not be reading the new series that, from the synopsis, seems to rehash the same story over and over again.
No thank you.
*Original Review*
I am giving it four stars, but that is only because the sections with Mimi and Allegra outweighed the annoyance I have with Schuyler and Jack's relationship. I really love how all the other relationships are portrayed in this series, but I honestly can not stand Schuyler when she is with Jack. Honestly, she has turned into a whiny heroine that needs her man to do anything and the only time I really liked her in this novel was the last chapter in which she was reunited with Oliver and without Jack. However to finally get the story between Allegra and Charles was wonderful and that was what really kept me reading through the novel. It also gave me a better opinion of Charles, which I didn't know if that was possible. I hope that we get her point of view in the final novel as well.
I miss Bliss and really hope she comes back for the final novel even though I know she has her own spin off series. I wanted more of Deming as well after she was instrumental in the last novel, but I know it is hard to get everyone involved. Mimi is easily my favorite female character in this novel. I think the reason I like Mimi so much is because she isn't a perfect character. She still has her self-centered way of thinking, but she has also grown so much since the beginning of the series that you see she isn't a bad person. Her and Oliver have this interesting friendship that makes me love Oliver even more and shows that Mimi is a good person and had a heart. Her and Kingsley are by far my favorite couple in the series and I really really really! want them to have a happy ending. I want a happy ending for Oliver as well, but I have a really horrible feeling that she isn't going to get out of this series alive. Schuyler is annoying now and I can't really stand her anymore. Now that she is back to traveling with Oliver I hope it will be better.
The ending of the novel has me very excited for the last novel. I have a feeling that this might be one of those series that when I look back at it when things are all said and done I will be a little less harsh on it. Right now I like the series, but it isn't one I would read again. Schuyler was likable while she was at school but now she is terribly annoying and hope whatever happens in the end makes her a agreeable character again. -
5/10. Not great, not terrible. I missed Bliss, instead, we got the story of Allegra. Or at least, its part. Honestly, I'd like to know how Stephen died or how she fell into coma more than her whole love triangle thing.
Can't believe I'm saying it, but I actually like Mimi, and also Oliver. They were amazing here.
Who wasn't amazing? Oh yeah, we all already know. Jack and Schuyler. Boring as always. -
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
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much better than the last book, i still miss the more straight forward narrative of the earlier books.
i love what mimi is becoming, and doing. i miss bliss and want her own book now. i thought the inclusion of the beauchamp witches was possibly a little forced, but i didn't mind so much. the whole catherine of siena thing annoyed me.
yes, it's a set up book. and it's lame that it's setting up for a book that is over a year away from release, but it's not like we haven't had this before . . . though i really hope the page count is up to wrap up all these threads. like the fact that lawrence is gone. and where gabrielle went. how bliss and sky came to be. what the hell is up with michael the uncorrupted. etc. etc.
this series is starting to feel very surface-y, if that makes any sense, which is slightly upsetting because in the beginning i loved it precisely because it WASN'T surface-y. the jack/sky romance seems phoned in - seriously, one of the only things that has me reading is because the author is doing such a bang up job with mimi, and because i want to read the next book with bliss.
i know i'm going to have to reread it before 2013, so i almost wish i had waited.
still, for fans of the series, it's definitely better than
bloody valentine or
keys to the repository. -
I really liked this book. It had so much mystery and romance i fell in love with. And when u read the ending it will leave u breathless and hungry for the next and last book "Gates of Paradise". I couldn't put the book down.
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About the Book:
It's near the end of the Blue Bloods series, and the action and adventure is heightening with each tale. In this book, we follow three different stores. The first one revolves around Schuyler and Jack as they continue to seek out the Gate of Promise. In this story, they continue to have issues with the bonding link. putting more pressure on Jack to figure out what to do. Then, in Mimi's story, she and Oliver travel to Hell to retrieve Kingsley's soul. The final story is set in the past and follows Allegra as she battles her heart and tries to do the right thing.
Review:
I have to say I felt pretty mixed about this book. Part of the book was action packed and gripping while other parts ... well, not so much. Easily, my favourite bit was Allegra's story, and I constantly found myself itching to get back to it. Although any Blue Bloods fan knows how her story ends, it is interesting to see how she got there. I also found myself believing in Allegra's struggle, unlike Schuyler. Schuyler's struggle for the forbidden love felt weak at best -- and contrived. I never felt that the relationship between Charles and Allegra was just a story. They seemed more real to me to the point that I felt pity for Charles' heartache and anxiety as fate seemed to push Allegra into a doomed relationship.
Now, with relationships on mind, I'd like to focus on Jack and Schuyler. This is a story that tasted a bit bland to me. It had enough spice to not dislike it completely, but it was definitely not a favourite dish. For those that complained about the lack of romance in Misguided Angel, don't worry, you get it here. For those of you, like me, that rather skip it, well, it makes the story drag. I cannot say this enough, but their relationship never felt real to me. Even from page one of the first book, it felt forced, and I knew I was never going to enjoy their subplot. I grow weary of them constantly worrying about each other and how they simply cannot live without the other. This over the top crap is making me think hormones more than love. I can't even say I was overly fond of the nonromantic plot. It started out well enough - she and Jack are trying to find the keeper for the Gate of Promise, and they even run into some venators that are on a mission. By the end though, I wasn't quite as satisfied. There is one point when the Chen sisters and Schuyler get kidnapped to become brides for either demons or silver bloods, and it was through all of this that I kept rolling my eyes. It all seemed so generic evil. Apparently, most demons were hideous (heaven forbid that demons be something different), and Schuyler is lucky to be given to a handsome one. Dehua's apparently looks like a toad. Then, the women who beautify the girls are given the impression that they are gaudy and tasteless. The "wedding dresses" that our girls are given are even scandalous and a bit slutty -- definitely no class. After all, demons can't like classy things. This generic evil just irritated me to no end. There was one more major aspect in this plot that grated me as well.
Lastly, we have Mimi's story. Again, it started out well enough, but left me more and more annoyed as the story went on. As stated in the book summary, Mimi's story follows her into Hell as she tries to retrieve Kingsley's soul. Like with Schuyler's tale, I ended up having issues with Hell and its residents. Melissa de la Cruz tried taking the non fire and brimstone route for Hell, which I am not complaining about. I am always eager to see what ways people interpret Hell. Well, what Melissa de la Cruz did was interesting. In her interpretation of Hell, she has it where instead of pure torture, everything is just slightly off all the time I have to say, I actually liked this idea, and I think it would grow on you after a while and turn you a bit mad. My problem with this was this seemed to be the only bad thing Hell offered -- even with the lower levels. Seriously, the worst thing Hell has to offer is being mildly uncomfortable? I just don't buy it. Then, we have the generic evil once again. The one I recall most from Mimi's story is the demon girl that decides which souls get to enter this club. Not only is she evil just because, but she even has horns and a pointed tail. Can you get more cliche than that? Now, I may be pickier than most about my angel and demons since I study them. However, if the story is interesting enough, I am willing to give leeway to the author. All throughout the series, I have found myself aggravated by several things related to the angels, but I found myself enjoying the story and was willing to put my mishaps aside. However, I was not able to do this with Melissa's version of Hell and the generic evil.
However, a not-so-bad Hell and generic evil are not the only things I disliked about Mimi's tale.
Now, it may seem that I disliked most of this book though that is not really the case. Sure a lot of things in Lost in Time grated me, but I still found the overall story arc enjoyable. This was definitely my least favourite Blue Bloods book, but it was no where near bad enough for me to start hating the series. Plus, there were still aspects in this book that I did like. I fell in love with Allegra's tale, and I am dying to know what she did back in Florence. Why was Charles keeping it a secret? De la Cruz also had an interesting intake on Hell. Sure I had some problems with it, but again, it had an uniqueness to it. Plus, Lost in Time was a fast paced read for me (for the most part), and don't feel it was a waste of my time at all. Hell, I'll still end up buying the paperback version to add to my collection. In general, I don't think it would be too weak, but for me, it felt too cliche, and I felt that de la Cruz could have come up with a better evil and less easy exits. It had a good plot, but a poor execution, making for an all right to decent book. -
The only light to this book were the Allegra and Ben chapters.
As per par for this series, it needed quite a bit of editing. The characters were too interchangeable because there’s about eight or nine narrators in there if not more. Then, even though it’s very Christian-forward, she used this second-to-last book (of the original series) to introduce new cultures, some she frowned upon and divvied up to fake or demonic, others she turned into a fallen angel which sort of worked until other stereotypical things happened. I found this extra alarming considering it’s an author of color and yet she went out of her way to remove any characters of color from her main cast until she borrowed from other areas. Also to wait until the end of the series to do this just made it all feel additionally rushed.
One more to go. I will not be reading any of the spin-offs or the later ones. -
YEEEESSSS FINALLY FINISHED IT!!!! It was really actually a good book even tho it took me forever to read it :-\ I've been out of sorts this year with reading :-( I'll get back into the swing of things now, I can't wait to start the last book in this series!!!!!
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Very good, very good. The storylines and relationships have gotten very complex in a pretty enjoyable way. De la Cruz has really set things up for an insane finish. Loved her ideas of Hell, I was always really into those chapters and I’m glad the POVs switched back to every chapter.
