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The first book in Richelle Mead's New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series—now in paperback
When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California.
Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone's out for blood.
The good news is that readers don't have to graduate from Vampire Academy! In Richelle Mead's new paranormal series, characters old and new surface in unexpected ways. The alchemist Sydney's latest assignment lands her at Palm Springs, California private school beset by the problems and prospects that occur when humans and the undead intermix. Pulse-raising romance and neck-biting blood feuds.
Richelle Mead is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series and its spinoff series, Bloodlines. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington.
When The Vampire Academy series ended I was sad because I really LOVED those books and got really invested in Rose and Dimitri. When I found out there was a spin-off series I was so excited and couldn't wait to get to read it. Now, I am not going to lie, at first, when I found out the series was focused on the Alchemist Sydney Sage I was a bit disappointed because I was hoping for maybe a story about Lissa and Christian or maybe a book about Adrian Ivashkov and his soul mate. Disappointment soon turned to enrapture, not only did I get my wish (in a way) by having Adrian in this new series but we also got to see some familiar faces like Eddie Castile, Jill "jailbait" Dragomir, Abe Mazur, Rose Hathaway, Dimitri Belikov, and Sonya Karp. This book kept me glued from beginning to end. It was actually kool seeing things from Sydney's perspective and getting to know what it is like for her to be an alchemist. I loved how this book had a touch of the Moroi/Dhampir dynamic that I was used to, as well as, a new setting and new situations that kept this book new and familiar all at the same time. Sydney really comes into her own and starts to find her voice in this book. She starts to learn that not everything has to be so regimental and strict. There can be a grey area which can leave her some leeway to be the kind of person she wants to be and not the kind she is expected to be. She always feels she has to walk a fine line between the alchemist way of life and the Vampire world. We also get to see how what Rose did, affects Adrian in this book. The last series all we really saw was the devil may care side of Adrian, but in Bloodlines, we get to see his tortured soul and how he copes with losing his love Rose to another guy. We get some more time with Jill and Eddie which is great too. We get a glimpse into the life of the reluctant princess Jill a.k.a. jailbait (to Adrian). Eddie gets to show us more of his guardian side. So many things happen in this book but I am so afraid to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read this book or The Vampire Academy Series. This book has it all: redemption, danger, death(s), a mystery, first love, unrequited love, enemies, magic, Vampires, mean girls, jocks, etc.... You name it and I bet this book has it....^_^. On a scale from 1-10 I give Bloodlines a 20. Yes, it is off my scale but it is such a great start to this new spin-off series. Richelle really has another runaway hit on her hands, in my opinion. If you are a fan of The Vampire Academy Series you NEED to get this book. If you are new to Richelle Mead you NEED to get to know her Vampires. On your way to picking up Bloodlines you should also pick up Vampire Academy (book #1), Frostbite (book #2), Shadow Kiss (book #3), Blood Promise (book #4), Spirit Bound (book #5), and Last Sacrifice (book #6) in The Vampire Academy Series. Trust me that series and this book will not disappoint.
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Posted July 5, 2011
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I am so excited. Hope it comes out soon.
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Posted August 24, 2011
such a good book. it didn't have the omg factor i was used to in vampire academy but it did remind me of the first vampire academy and how it set up for the rest of the books. it was interesting having the characters in a whole different setting than vampire academy and i can't wait for golden lily
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Posted July 21, 2011
I am so excited best series EVER!!!!!!
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Posted December 13, 2010
I seriously Can't wait for this book to come out!!!!!!!!! i finish Last Sacrifice a couple of days ago and was so sad that Rose's story was ending, but when I heard a spin off series was coming out i was so happy!!!!!
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Posted September 7, 2011
Not as thrilling as Vampire Academy but it was still better than I was expecting cant wait for the next one to come out
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Posted October 18, 2011
im so happy she continued to write more young adult stories based around the whole rose crew. at first i was kind of iffy andy because i wasnt sure it was going to be as good as vampire academies. but now that ive read it i absolutely love it! i cant wait till may when the next story comes out. sydney may not be as badass as rose but she is getting there. it has an equal amount of action and romance. i love it!
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Posted September 7, 2011
I loved the vampire academy books sooo much and was completely in love with dimitri and soo happy that rose got with him but i also felt really bad for adrian so i was super excited that adrian finally found someone to cheer him up!! i was a little disappointed with how predictable it was though. but still a very fun read and CANNOT wait for the next one:)
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Posted August 26, 2011
Is anyone else a little upset to see that the nook version is actually more expensive then a hardcover copy? I think this is rediculous!
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Posted August 24, 2011
I think it was great fir a series opener!!!! I still found myself wanting to hear more about rose. The cliffhanger at the end was great and overall sydney has the potential to be a great character. It was cool to see rose from someone besides lissas eyes. Amazingz! Richelle has me hooked AGAIN!!!!!!!
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Posted March 4, 2012
TEAM ADRIAN!!!!!
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Posted December 18, 2011
CLLIFY! Not cool. But very good book.
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Posted October 9, 2011
I loved the Vampire Acadamy books and this one is a great spin off. A must read with some of the same characters. I loved every minute of if. Can't wait for the next book.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.If you loved Vampire Acamedy you will adore this one. I cannot wait for more in this series.
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Posted August 27, 2011
While not as good as vampire academy, i still really enjoyed this book. Instead of being skilled at physical combat like rose, sydney uses her mind solve problems. Super smart and quick-witted, sydney is a great and interesting chsracter that i cant wait to read more about! Also i love adrian and the ending!
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Posted July 23, 2011
I cant wait and hope this story is as good as vampire academy. I am praying it has rose in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted April 7, 2012
I have read all of the vampire academy books and if u havent u should before you read this amazing completely genious work of fiction.... i fell in love with rachelle mead the day i picked up one of her books.. you will love this book garenteed
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Posted March 28, 2012
Adrian and all his beautifulness and others keep Sydney busy saving the world again. I can't wait for number 2, Richelle did a stellar job in the ending of this first book to only have us die hard fans chomping at the bit to get a hold of our next feeding so to speak!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I love the book i could not put it down can't till the next one come out
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Posted March 21, 2012
After Vampire Academy I never thought this spin off series would compare. I'm proud to say I was wrong. This series is just as delightful as the last.
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Overview
The first book in Richelle Mead's New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series—now in paperback
When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California.
Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone's out for blood.