Review – Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 9:00 am

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
From Publishers – Penguin Books Aust.
Release Date – 23th August 2011
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Sydney’s blood in special. That’s because she’s an alchemist – one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of human and vampires. They protect vampire secrets – and human lives. But the last encounter Sydney had with vampires got her in deep trouble with the other alchemists. And now with her allegiances in question, her future is on the line.

When Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, at first she thinks she’s still being punished for her complicated alliance with dhampir Rose Hathaway. But what unfolds is far worse. Jill Dragomir – the sister of Moroi Queen Lissa Dragomir – is in mortal danger, and the Moroi must send her into hiding. To avoid a civil war, Sydney is called upon to act as Jill’s guardian and protector, posing as her roommate in the unlikeliest of places: a human boarding school in Palm Springs, California. The last thing Sydney wants is to be accused of sympathizing with vampires. And now she has to live with one.

The Moroi court believe Jill and Sydney will be safe at Amberwood Prep, but threats, distractions and forbidden romance lurk both outside – and within – the school grounds. Now that they’re in hiding, the drama is only just beginning.

Bloodlines lacked the romance and angst of Vampire Academy, but there was still plenty of chemistry between Adrian and Sydney and Richelle has set the scene for what could potentially be an epic romance. I really liked Adrian in the VA series but I was always on Team Demetri. Bloodlines allowed me to be on Team Adrian without betraying Demetri, iykwim : p

Richelle Mead has kept her Vampire Academy world alive for her fans and we are extremely grateful. Bloodlines is just the start of what is sure to be a great series and I can’t wait to get a copy of book #2, The Golden Lily!

About the Author: Richelle Mead lives in Seattle and is the author of the bestselling Vampire Academy series which includes Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise and Spirit Bound. The sixth and final book, Last Sacrifice, is due for release in December 2010. When not writing, she can be found watching bad movies, inventing recipes, and buying far too many dresses.