What will you do when they come for your children?The world has turned inward, away from the sun, in the wake of a mysterious disease that has altered the human race. No longer able to bear healthy human children, our mothers and daughters have brought vampire-like hybrids into the world, and with it a new order. Now that reproduction has been banned, those left with young children face a … young children face a terrible and devastating decision – turn your babies over to the government or pay the price. For young Freya, keeping her brother hidden is the only real option.
Enemies of the state, Freya must stand between her family and the forces of a fearful world. Although her brother may not be human, there is little else separating her and those of the blue skin.
Choices will be made. Lines will be drawn. The battle for humanity has only just begun.
BLUE SKIN is the first book in a 5 part vampire dystopian, thriller horror series.
more
I got this book as something to read , it turned into something I could not put down. Yes it’s another end of the world book, but this has really great unpredictable twist. It is British author which I greatly enjoyed, so some the wording is different.
Definitely intriguing. While definitely a vampire series its got some interesting ideas. I love the concept, I do hope there is more information on the next books about how the babies came to be. It’s a pretty quick read and I enjoyed it.
Kept me interested but sad a few times too
It was fresh and original. Very well written. Flew thru. Was sad to be done.
I normally do not read vampire stories. This was an exceptional read in it’s genre. This is an original take on the vampire stories and I did very much enjoy it because of that. Well done.
Good read.
pretty well written, but short! the ending does make you want to read the next book in the series.
I enjoyed this story. It was a very quick read, but this is one of those books that could be one book but is broken into three installments. I may find and read the rest of this series.
I believe the ending could have been more. It seemed to have stopped rather abruptly. It just left you hanging as though you needed more closure.
An original concept but more for teen readers but still a good quick read with interesting characters
Good story! It made me keep asking if something like this happening for real wouldn’t be so far off base? Anything’s possible. There are always new viruses and diseases floating around just waiting for the proper host. Kinda scary! It ended too soon and is commonly called a cliff hanger. I hope to read more about what happens next.
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole series
Cant wait to read the next one and find out what happens next
More for teens.
Loved this book so much, I bought the next 2 in the series!
Just Finished this book: As predicted Jacqueline Druga comes through again with a realistic This could happen apocalypse thriller! I love her books.
A virus is spreading fast through the human race. Babies are being born with blue skin, the sun burns them, they don’t drink milk like normal babies no they drink blood and they grow really fast. The government has put a ban on reproduction and anyone who gives birth to a blue skin vampire baby must turn it over to the government or pay the price.
Seventeen year old Freya learns that her mother is pregnant again. With all the miscarriages her mother has had Freya assumes that this pregnancy will be no different. Freya’s mother reveals that she is four weeks pregnant imagine Freya’s surprise when her mother gives birth at only eight weeks into the pregnancy.
When the baby comes out all blue and feeding off his mother Freya wants to call 911 but her mother want let her. This starts Freya down a long road of taking care of her brother and keeping him hidden from the world.
Blue Skin is a new take on vampires one in which I enjoyed tremendously and can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series. Where did the virus come from? How is it spread? I love vampires and dystopian worlds so imagine my excitement when I found Blue Skin with a combination of the two. I could wait to sink my teeth into it.
Blue Skin is a nice little introduction into the world of the blue vampires. It has suspense, mystery, blood, gore and a world that may be headed into an apocalypse.
I highly recommend Blue Skin to all fans of dystopian, vampires with a touch of suspense.
This is my first read by Steven Jenkins and definitely won’t be the last. If horror is your genre of choice, or even if this is your first time reading something like this, if you love a GREAT story, this is the book for you. This book is definitely written in a different style than I’ve come to expect, which makes it even more captivating. The beginning, is the end, then goes back to the beginning to completely make you want to read this book in one sitting, that’s how good it is. Fast paced, which is also great, you don’t want to put it down, because you just want to get to the REST of the story! No spoilers in this review, if you want action, hear throbbing scariness, vampires, a completely different twist on having a baby/family life (hybrids), this book is completely a must read, and will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see how it all turns out and anxious for the next book!
Disappointing.
Interesting read. Aimed at the young adult so not super engaging for adults. Creative story line.