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Because It Is My Blood - Community Reviews back

by Gabrielle Zevin
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EricaO
EricaO rated it 11 years ago
This book, it did not make me happy. In fact, it did the opposite - it made me mad. Also, irritated.If I heard right, though, Anya only has two years left to live so at least there will be an end. Hopefully.I did enjoy the time in Mexico, specifically, the cacao. I would have liked more of that. Yet...
Kayleigh {K-Books}
Kayleigh {K-Books} rated it 11 years ago
"Every time I think I'm out, they pull me back in."- Michael Corleone, "The Godfather" Since her release from Liberty Children's Facility, Anya Balanchine is determined to follow the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, her criminal record is making it hard for her to do that. No high school wants ...
The Ninja Reader
The Ninja Reader rated it 11 years ago
...but dragged down by almost the same things. Also, stereotypes.
The Book Diva's Reads
The Book Diva's Reads rated it 11 years ago
Book two in the Birthright series, Because It Is My Blood introduces a host of new characters and new intrigues in Anya Balanchine's life. Leo, Anya's older brother, has been safely hidden in Japan, with the help of Yuji Ono. Nataliya, or Nattie, has been sent to a summer camp for gifted children an...
Andi's ABCs
Andi's ABCs rated it 12 years ago
Honestly I'm on the fence if I'm going to continue the series. I just feel meh about it. I found myself rolling my eyes a lot, but the end did intrigue me some. The characters annoyed me more in this one and I didn't feel much of a connection. I will give Zevin credit for being a great story teller,...
lisamandina3
lisamandina3 rated it 12 years ago
You know how sometimes I've talked about how the 2nd book in a series is slow and hard to get through? Not true in any way, shape, or form for this book!! I was sucked right back in! I just love Gabrielle Zevin's writing style I guess! You can check out my full review at my blog, Lisa Loves Lite...
Booknut 101's Bookworm Haven
Booknut 101's Bookworm Haven rated it 12 years ago
Some people's family problems come from money, power struggles, history. Anya's come from chocolate.Anya Balanchine's family's involvement in chocolate goes way back. But in a dystopian world where chocolate is an illegal substance, her family name is drenched in infamy. Anya is determined to have a...
Bright and Shiny Shiny
Bright and Shiny Shiny rated it 12 years ago
In a future where coffee and chocolate are illegal, Anya Balanchine is areluctant Godfather-in-the making.All these things I've done Because it is my blood
Bright and Shiny Shiny
Bright and Shiny Shiny rated it 12 years ago
In a future where coffee and chocolate are illegal, Anya Balanchine is areluctant Godfather-in-the making.All these things I've done Because it is my blood
JennieBasset
JennieBasset rated it 12 years ago
Another uniquely compelling book by Gabrielle Zevin. The chocolate mafia is back!
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