The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines book 6)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read the first five books in the series, Stop! I don’t want to ruin one of my favorite series for you.

Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney Sage did the unthinkable among the Moroi and Alchemists, they got married. The Alchemists are determined to bring Sydney back in for more reeducation and the two have fled to the Moroi Court and Queen Vasilisa Dragomir for protection. Only when they get there do they find out that Lissa’s younger half sister and the key to her continued reign has disappeared. Not only are the two determined to live happily ever after but to find Jill before it is too late.

Fans will be shocked by several revelations but pleasantly surprised by the end of the Vampire Academy/Bloodlines series. Appearances and updates by several fan favorites occur. In the acknowledgements sections, Ms. Mead says goodbye to the world but hints that she may return to the series at a later date.

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Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines book 5)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't read the first four books in the series, Bloodlines, The Golden Lily, The Indigo Spell and The Fiery Heart, Stop! I don't want to ruin a great series for you. It also helps greatly if you have read all six books in the Vampire Academy series as well.

Sydney and Adrian have been torn apart. Sydney's little sister, Zoe, called their father and told him about their relationship. The Alchemists came to Palm Springs and took Sydney away for reeducation. Locked in a darkened cell for over three months, Sydney finally takes a step towards redemption in the eyes of the Alchemists in order to attempt to reach Adrian. The torture continues as Sydney attempts to find a way out of her underground prison.

Adrian is slowly slipping back into his old habits as his hope for finding Sydney dwindles by the day. As he reaches rock bottom, his mother arrives, just released from prison, to take him back to Court. His relationship with Sydney is a secret to those outside of Palm Springs and everyone thinks his latest girl is a passing fling. Heartbroken over his inability to help the girl he loves, Adrian finds himself facing new challenges.

Can Sydney and Adrian find their way back to one another or will the separation from one another be too great to surpass?

Sydney and Adrian’s story concludes with The Ruby Circle in 2015..

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The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines book 4)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't read the first three books in the series, Bloodlines, The Golden Lilly and The Indigo Spell, Stop! I don't want to ruin a great series for you. It also helps greatly if you have read all six books in the Vampire Academy series as well.

Sydney Sage has decided to follow her heart and break from her strict Alchemist beliefs. Embracing her magical side, she joins the coven of witches her history teacher and mentor, Ms. Terwilliger, belongs to. She finally admitted her feelings for Moroi vampire, Adrian Ivashkov, and the two of them are trying to keep their relationship a secret. A major problem now in her life is the arrival of her little sister Zoe at Amberwood. Their father has sent her to help Sydney with her Alchemist duties and probably to keep an eye on her. Sydney's brush with Marcus Finch has fueled her desire to leave behind her strict upbringing and help Zoe get out from underneath the Alchemists before she is completely brainwashed by them. Their parents announce their plans to divorce, Sydney finds herself caught between her parents in their custody battle over Zoe. With everything that is happening, will Sydney be able to keep up with all of her secrets or will the Alchemists come and drag her off for reeducation?

Told in both Sydney and Adrian's POV, readers will be literally left hanging until July 29, 2014 when Silver Shadows will be published.

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The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines book 3)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't read the first two books in the series, Bloodlines and The Golden Lilly, Stop! I don't want to ruin a great series for you. It also helps greatly if you have read all six books in the Vampire Academy series as well.

“Blood doesn’t lie …”

Sydney Sage is entering a crossroads in her life. Adrian Ivashkov proclaimed his love for her and she struggles with her Alchemist teachings and what her heart feels. Ms. Terwilliger is pushing Sydney to learn more about her magical powers. Her sister is currently draining the life out of young women gifted with magic and she fears that Sydney could become her next target if her abilities are discovered. Wanting to protect herself and find Ms. Terwilliger’s sister before she can harm another girl, Sydney realizes that she will need Adrian’s help and magic.

With the Alchemists continue to keep Sydney on a need to know basis, her desire to locate Marcus Finch comes to the forefront. Hoping he will have the answers she seeks, what she doesn’t expect is that he is looking for her as well?

Just who is Marcus Finch? Whay did he leave the Alchemists and what does he want with Sydney? Will Sydney be able to stop Ms. Terwilliger’s sister before it’s too late? Can Sydney figure out where she stands with the Alchemists? And will she be able to sort out her feelings for Adrian?

Book four in the Bloodlines series, The Fiery Heart, will be out November 19, 2013.

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The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines book 2)

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't read the first book in the series, Bloodlines, Stop! I don't want to ruin a great series for you. It also helps greatly if you have read all six books in the Vampire Academy series as well.

The Golden Lily picks up in the aftermath of Bloodlines. Former Strigoi Sonya Karp and Dimitri Belikov have arrived in Palm Springs to work with Adrian Ivashkov on finding out why former Strigoi Lee Donahue died while trying to revert back into s Strigoi. Alchemist Sydney Sage along with Guardian Eddie Castile is still protecting Moroi Princess Jill Dragomir from assassination so that her half sister Lissa can remain on the throne. Enrolled as students at Amberwood, Sydney finds her life and relationships with the vampires in conflict with the Alchemist beliefs.

Sydney’s friend Trey sets her up with a coworker as socially awkward as herself, she finds that they have a lot in common. After several dates and reading up on relationships, Sydney wonders why fireworks aren’t happening for her. On top of her own life, she initially resists and finally relents to have Sonya test her blood since the Strigoi found it undrinkable. Thinking about her former nemesis Keith Darnell and how his father didn’t care about his character only that he wasn’t friendly with vampires, Sydney begins to question where her loyalties lie, especially when it comes to Adrian.

When Clarence Donahue’s seemingly crazy talk about vampire hunters turns out to be true, Sydney finds that one of her vampire friends is in mortal danger. Can the vampire hunters be stopped before someone dies? Will Sonya and Dimitri be able to solve the Strigoi puzzle? What happens when Adrian meets with his father? And when feelings are realized and revealed, will Sydney be able to act on them?

The last chapter of The Golden Lily will leave you clamoring for The Indigo Spell due on Feb. 12, 2013.

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Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

“Blood doesn’t lie …”

SPOILER ALERT! Does contain some information from the final Vampire Academy series book, Last Sacrifice. Beware!

It has been approximately one month since the concluding events of Last Sacrifice. Moroi Queen Vasilisa Dragomir’s hold on the crown is tenuous at best with her new found illegitimate sister Jillian Mastrano Dragomir as her only living family member. If Jill dies, Lissa would no longer be queen under the ancient Moroi laws. When an attack is made on Jill’s life, the decision to place her in hiding is made.

Eighteen-year-old Alchemist Sydney Sage is still feeling the fallout over her involvement with Rose Hathaway’s daring escape from the Moroi Court. Initially blackmailed by Rose’s father, Abe Mazur, Sydney eventually sets aside her distaste for the vampire races and comes to respect Rose for the strong person she is. When Queen Lissa turns to the Alchemists for help in hiding and protecting Jill, Sydney’s younger sister Zoe is their father’s first choice for the assignment. Knowing what kind of life an Alchemist leads, Sydney doesn’t want that for Zoe, who has yet to have cheek tattooed with the Alchemist lily. She talks her way into the assignment and hopefully back into everyone’s good graces again by saying she has experience living among the vampires they all distaste. The Alchemist higher ups agree and Sydney is relieved but Zoe is angry with the outcome. Only when the territory post agent arrives and is furious Sydney is going. She begins to doubt her decision.

Twenty-three-year-old Keith Darnell is in charge of the Palm Springs post where Sydney will be assigned. Keith lived with the Sage family for awhile where Sydney’s father took him under his wing and treated him as the son he never had. But something occurred during that time that Sydney could hold over Keith’s head. Eventually, he relents to allow Sydney on the mission due to pressure from the higher ups but neither is excited to be working together.

Just what is the assignment? Sydney and Jill will be posing as sisters at Amberwood Prep, a human boarding school. Joining them on campus as Sydney’s twin brother will be disgraced guardian, Eddie Castile. Keith will pose as their older brother/pseudo guardian as their “parents” live in South Dakota. One of Sydney’s responsibilities will be to take Jill to see a feeder who is being provided by a Moroi recluse by the name of Clarence Donahue. A loner, Clarence distrusts the Moroi government over the death of his niece by the hands of what he calls vampire hunters. Jill’s identity will be unknown to him. Adrian Ivashkov is also making the journey to be Jill’s moral support and will be living with Clarence. Upon their arrival, Sydney and Keith are surprised to learn Clarence’s college-aged son will be around part of the time.


For Sydney, this assignment is her chance to get back into the good graces of the Alchemists and get the opportunity to experience a formal education, even if she must live with a vampire. But very quickly, things do not go as planned. Just why is Lee suddenly at home with his father? What is the connection Sydney notices between Adrian and Jill? Why is Adrian in Palm Springs? What is going on with Jill that she doesn’t make it through the first day of class? What secret does Sydney know about Keith? And when it comes down to it, can Jill be kept safe?


This book is a definite read for those Vampire Academy and Team Adrian fans. Needless to say, the last four words of Bloodlines will leave you hanging for book two, The Golden Lily due out on June 19, 2012.


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