The Blood Between Us

Zac Brewer

May 2016 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

"This book will seem fresh to new readers for decades to come." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Family secrets turn deadly in this edgy page-turner about the insidious limits of labels and the ties that bind just a little too tightly, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod.

Growing up, Adrien and his sister, Grace, competed viciously for everything. It wasn’t easy being the adopted sibling, but Adrien tried to get along; it was Grace who didn’t want anything to do with him. When their scientist parents died in a terrible lab fire, there was nothing left to hold them together.

Now, after years apart, Adrien and Grace are forced to reunite at the elite boarding school where their parents were teachers. Being back around everyone he used to know makes Adrien question the person he’s become, while being back around Grace makes him feel like someone he doesn’t want to be.

For as much as Adrien wants to move on, someone seems determined to reopen old wounds. And when Adrien starts to suspect that Grace knows more about their parents’ deaths than she let on, he realizes there are some wounds no amount of time can heal. If Adrien isn’t careful, they may even kill him.

Ratings and reviews

As far as the story in general, that plot twist, I didn't see coming. Very well written. Some of the elements in this story, however, as usual were very dark. But one thing on my mind that I think I should voice is my opinion on the whole gay thing. I'm not against LGBT because I believe that if you do you, and you're happy, by all means, do you. However, I don't necessarily support it because I am a Christian, (don't bash me) and I believe God created Adam and Eve to multiply. He didn't create Adam and Steve, and that's why I'm straight. Other than that, it was greatly written.

About the author

Z Brewer is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including the Chronicles of Vladimir Tod series, and more short stories than they can recall. Their pronouns are they/them. Z is also an outspoken mental health and antibullying advocate. Plus, they have awesome hair. Z lives in Saint Louis, Missouri, with a husband person, one child person, and three furry overlords that some people refer to as “cats.” Visit Z online at zbrewerbooks.com.