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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
Second in the Bloodlines urban fantasy series for young adults and revolving around Sydney Sage, a young Alchemist we first met in the Vampire Academy series. Based in Palm Springs, California.
My Take
There are aspects of the storyline that I enjoy. Particularly Adrian and Dimitri Belikov and I'm always hoping to hear more about the gang from the Vampire Academy. The problem is that I have to suffer through Sydney Sage. Incredibly book smart and incredibly inept socially. She's swallowed the party line from the Alchemists hook, line, and sinker, which makes her a drone. A whiny one.
This particular story takes a stab at drama---the kidnapping was the highest(?) point for this. For the most part, it wanders along as a-day-in-the-life. I can't decide if this was a bridge novel working the threads created in Bloodlines and loosening Sydney up or if it's a bridge that also establishes new ground with the magic and Adrian.
Let me put it this way. I'm pretty clueless a lot of the time and nothing was a surprise in this story.
Sydney does take her assignment seriously: chauffeuring, protecting, guiding, and guarding Jill along with Eddie and Angeline. It's difficult for her to maintain a wall between herself and these vampires and dhampirs. They're all evil. And they use magic! Gasp. Oh, brother… What can I say, she's young, she's been sheltered, and she's been fed the party line.
Sydney has never learned how to socialize and that's the main theme of this installment. She's becoming comfortable, more comfortable with the enemy than with her own. They are a friendly, supportive group who like to have fun and Sydney has never experienced anything like this. It's not surprising that she's melting! She dates!! And listening to her worries and angst---and her plans to find books about how to date, how to kiss, and what to do with her hands is just too funny. All the kids in this are anxious about relationships to some extent or another. Some with the opposite sex and others with parents.
No, Angeline's turnaround is too easy. As for Sydney's qualms, I say again, oh brother. Her concerns are reasonable and she is very strong in holding to them; it just feels so contrived. Some sections feel like they're there simply to pad the story out. I do like that she is intelligent and speaks her mind. Especially after the windmill tour! I did like how Mead handled Sydney and Brayden's relationship at the end. Very sweet.
That's certainly a different way of looking at dancing, turning it into math.
Obvious, it was so obvious what Mead was setting us up for with Sydney's concerns about being a cold fish. Puh-lease, I should think Mead would have more respect for the intelligence of teens than she's exhibiting.
The Story
Oooh, ick, Sydney flies back to Virginia to report, but it's really to give her recommendations about Keith, the vampire sympathizer, rapist, and drug dealer.
It's mostly business as usual for the cohort: school, classes, the Halloween dance. Sydney dating!?! Forced to learn about magic. Naturally, it can't last, for Sonya and Sydney are almost killed in an alley. And their attackers know about Moroi and Strigoi!
A secret organization that the Alchemists refuse to acknowledge is threatening Sonya although the Warriors do desire a rapprochement with the Alchemists. It's when Sonya is taken that Sydney decides to bite the bullet.
What she learns is horrifying and will be very deadly.
The Characters
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, a member of an organization that is dedicated to keeping mankind from learning about the Moroi or the Strigoi. Her current assignment is to keep Jill from being assassinated which would result in her sister Vasilisa Dragomir being dethroned.
Jill Mastrano is hiding out at Amberwood Prep, a private boarding school, with the help of the Alchemists and the Queen.
Adrian Ivashkov, a spirit user, is enrolled in art courses at the local college; his presence is necessary since he has formed a bond with Jill when he brought her back. His mother is imprisoned for criminal acts and his father, Nathan Ivashkov, is a first-class jerk.
Eddie Castile is a dhampir attending classes undercover while protecting Jill. He's also in love with her but feels unworthy. Angeline Dawes is a Keeper recently recruited to be Jill's roommate and additional security. She's also attracted to Eddie and hasn't a clue about proper behavior.
Sonya Karp, alias Agent Scarlet, and Dimitri Belikov, alias Agent Boring Borscht, are former Strigoi saved by spirit magic. They're in Palm Springs to work with Adrian in finding a cure, a vaccination against becoming Strigoi. Okay, okay, Sonya and Dimitri are there to work. Sonya, a Moroi, is engaged to Mikhail Tanner, a dhampir while Dimitri is still involved with Rose. Clarence Donahue is an old Moroi who lives in Palm Springs; he has offered up his housekeeper to feed the Moroi.
Trey Juarez is a fellow senior, a football star, brainy, and friends with Sydney. He's also got one big secret he's hiding. Chris Juarez is his jerk of a cousin. Micah is a human classmate and is dating Jill which creates all sorts of problems. Kristin Sawyer and Julia Cavendish are also fellow students and friends with Sydney. Brayden is an extremely intelligent student (not at Amberwood) who asks Sydney out! They're perfect for each other...except that one little thing.
Ms. Terwilliger is Sydney's history teacher and she snookered Sydney into taking an independent studies class from her. Turns out to be a magic class and Sydney is furious! Because, oooooh, magic is so evil! Mrs. Desiree Weathers is the dorm matron for the girls. Lia DiStefano is a fashion designer who is harassing Jill to come model for her. Not the best idea for a teen in hiding from assassins. Wolfe is the self-defense instructor Sydney and Adrian visit.
Tom Darnell is Keith's father and he's begging Sydney's help. It's the first speed bump Sydney hits in this story that makes her begin to question the Alchemists as Darnell's responses are just not father-like nor are the examiners humane. Liam is the second bump. Marcus Finch becomes another. Donna Stanton is Sydney's immediate supervisor and extremely close-mouthed.
The Warriors of Light are a group that split from the Alchemists back in the Renaissance and their agenda is destruction. They include Jeff Eubanks, Master Jameson, Master Angeletti, Master Ortega, and Chris.
The Moroi are the good vampires, living their lives and working hard to avoid the Strigoi, the bad vampires. The Keepers are a secret group of Moroi and dhampirs who live in hiding in the backwoods---with all the stereotypes that entails! They do not adhere to the regular Moroi strictures about no fraternization.
The Cover
The cover reflects the title---it's golden with a pair of golden-haired Sydneys hiding their lily tattoos. Hmmm, is this meant to reflect the trend of her thoughts by the end of the story??
The title is the tattoo, the emblem of the Alchemists, The Golden Lily.
My Take
There are aspects of the storyline that I enjoy. Particularly Adrian and Dimitri Belikov and I'm always hoping to hear more about the gang from the Vampire Academy. The problem is that I have to suffer through Sydney Sage. Incredibly book smart and incredibly inept socially. She's swallowed the party line from the Alchemists hook, line, and sinker, which makes her a drone. A whiny one.
This particular story takes a stab at drama---the kidnapping was the highest(?) point for this. For the most part, it wanders along as a-day-in-the-life. I can't decide if this was a bridge novel working the threads created in Bloodlines and loosening Sydney up or if it's a bridge that also establishes new ground with the magic and Adrian.
Let me put it this way. I'm pretty clueless a lot of the time and nothing was a surprise in this story.
Sydney does take her assignment seriously: chauffeuring, protecting, guiding, and guarding Jill along with Eddie and Angeline. It's difficult for her to maintain a wall between herself and these vampires and dhampirs. They're all evil. And they use magic! Gasp. Oh, brother… What can I say, she's young, she's been sheltered, and she's been fed the party line.
Sydney has never learned how to socialize and that's the main theme of this installment. She's becoming comfortable, more comfortable with the enemy than with her own. They are a friendly, supportive group who like to have fun and Sydney has never experienced anything like this. It's not surprising that she's melting! She dates!! And listening to her worries and angst---and her plans to find books about how to date, how to kiss, and what to do with her hands is just too funny. All the kids in this are anxious about relationships to some extent or another. Some with the opposite sex and others with parents.
No, Angeline's turnaround is too easy. As for Sydney's qualms, I say again, oh brother. Her concerns are reasonable and she is very strong in holding to them; it just feels so contrived. Some sections feel like they're there simply to pad the story out. I do like that she is intelligent and speaks her mind. Especially after the windmill tour! I did like how Mead handled Sydney and Brayden's relationship at the end. Very sweet.
That's certainly a different way of looking at dancing, turning it into math.
Obvious, it was so obvious what Mead was setting us up for with Sydney's concerns about being a cold fish. Puh-lease, I should think Mead would have more respect for the intelligence of teens than she's exhibiting.
The Story
Oooh, ick, Sydney flies back to Virginia to report, but it's really to give her recommendations about Keith, the vampire sympathizer, rapist, and drug dealer.
It's mostly business as usual for the cohort: school, classes, the Halloween dance. Sydney dating!?! Forced to learn about magic. Naturally, it can't last, for Sonya and Sydney are almost killed in an alley. And their attackers know about Moroi and Strigoi!
A secret organization that the Alchemists refuse to acknowledge is threatening Sonya although the Warriors do desire a rapprochement with the Alchemists. It's when Sonya is taken that Sydney decides to bite the bullet.
What she learns is horrifying and will be very deadly.
The Characters
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, a member of an organization that is dedicated to keeping mankind from learning about the Moroi or the Strigoi. Her current assignment is to keep Jill from being assassinated which would result in her sister Vasilisa Dragomir being dethroned.
Jill Mastrano is hiding out at Amberwood Prep, a private boarding school, with the help of the Alchemists and the Queen.
Adrian Ivashkov, a spirit user, is enrolled in art courses at the local college; his presence is necessary since he has formed a bond with Jill when he brought her back. His mother is imprisoned for criminal acts and his father, Nathan Ivashkov, is a first-class jerk.
Eddie Castile is a dhampir attending classes undercover while protecting Jill. He's also in love with her but feels unworthy. Angeline Dawes is a Keeper recently recruited to be Jill's roommate and additional security. She's also attracted to Eddie and hasn't a clue about proper behavior.
Sonya Karp, alias Agent Scarlet, and Dimitri Belikov, alias Agent Boring Borscht, are former Strigoi saved by spirit magic. They're in Palm Springs to work with Adrian in finding a cure, a vaccination against becoming Strigoi. Okay, okay, Sonya and Dimitri are there to work. Sonya, a Moroi, is engaged to Mikhail Tanner, a dhampir while Dimitri is still involved with Rose. Clarence Donahue is an old Moroi who lives in Palm Springs; he has offered up his housekeeper to feed the Moroi.
Trey Juarez is a fellow senior, a football star, brainy, and friends with Sydney. He's also got one big secret he's hiding. Chris Juarez is his jerk of a cousin. Micah is a human classmate and is dating Jill which creates all sorts of problems. Kristin Sawyer and Julia Cavendish are also fellow students and friends with Sydney. Brayden is an extremely intelligent student (not at Amberwood) who asks Sydney out! They're perfect for each other...except that one little thing.
Ms. Terwilliger is Sydney's history teacher and she snookered Sydney into taking an independent studies class from her. Turns out to be a magic class and Sydney is furious! Because, oooooh, magic is so evil! Mrs. Desiree Weathers is the dorm matron for the girls. Lia DiStefano is a fashion designer who is harassing Jill to come model for her. Not the best idea for a teen in hiding from assassins. Wolfe is the self-defense instructor Sydney and Adrian visit.
Tom Darnell is Keith's father and he's begging Sydney's help. It's the first speed bump Sydney hits in this story that makes her begin to question the Alchemists as Darnell's responses are just not father-like nor are the examiners humane. Liam is the second bump. Marcus Finch becomes another. Donna Stanton is Sydney's immediate supervisor and extremely close-mouthed.
The Warriors of Light are a group that split from the Alchemists back in the Renaissance and their agenda is destruction. They include Jeff Eubanks, Master Jameson, Master Angeletti, Master Ortega, and Chris.
The Moroi are the good vampires, living their lives and working hard to avoid the Strigoi, the bad vampires. The Keepers are a secret group of Moroi and dhampirs who live in hiding in the backwoods---with all the stereotypes that entails! They do not adhere to the regular Moroi strictures about no fraternization.
The Cover
The cover reflects the title---it's golden with a pair of golden-haired Sydneys hiding their lily tattoos. Hmmm, is this meant to reflect the trend of her thoughts by the end of the story??
The title is the tattoo, the emblem of the Alchemists, The Golden Lily.
Started December 25th, 2013.
Wow, action, more romance and Sydney in between, who is totally different from Rose, but just as interesting.
Breakups and some interesting choices, with more than one looking to be a wrong one and ending with a Cliffhanger.
Highly recommended.
Looking forward to reading the next book in the series, but not so soon, as I had promised myself to read a few books I already paid for, and not buy anymore books this year.
Wow, action, more romance and Sydney in between, who is totally different from Rose, but just as interesting.
Breakups and some interesting choices, with more than one looking to be a wrong one and ending with a Cliffhanger.
Highly recommended.
Looking forward to reading the next book in the series, but not so soon, as I had promised myself to read a few books I already paid for, and not buy anymore books this year.
Originally posted here: http://living-a-thousand-lives.tumblr.com/post/29407387509/the-golden-lily-bloodlines-2-by-richelle-mead
Spoilers for Bloodlines
The Cover
My dislike for big faces on covers hasn’t changed but I’m biased to this series and this doesn’t bother me as it would be with other books. I like that it’s finally a “lily” font now.
The Story
In the last book we found out that former Strigoi can’t be turned again. For the Alchemist and Moroi alike this opens some great opportunities and they obviously want to research this phenomenon. Dimitri and Sonya Karp are the heads of this research group, to the displeasure of Adrian who had agreed to help them before he knew that the boyfriend of the girl who broke his heart(let’s be honest here, Rose kind of tore it out and trampled on it…even if it was unintentionally). Sydney and the Amberwood gang (who have another member, Angeline) are still in hiding but they all seem to have gotten into a routine. Of course, they can’t catch a breath as there are new threats lurking and Clarence’s paranoia suddenly doesn’t seem so crazy anymore.
The Protagonist
Sydney is really struggling to connect what the Alchemists have taught her with her own feelings. She’s started to see the Palm Springs group as friends and that puts her in a dilemma. The Alchemists do not tolerate fraternizing with vampires. If they ever found out that Sydney truly cares for her vampire friends, she’s in danger of being put into re-education, which is the worst thing an Alchemist could go through. It’s great to see how far Sydney has come, she used to freeze up in fear when she was merely in the same room with a vampire but she is starting to question things and to think for herself. She learns that it’s not about what you are but who you are, that humans are also capable of evil. While she’s still not sure to follow her heart or head, in the end what matters to her most is loyalty to those she cares about and she’s willing to risk everything for them. Sydney is still hilariously socially awkward and I think it’s really great how she tries to take care of everybody. I mentioned before that there is nothing worse than a Mary Sue and Sydney is definitely not one. She’s so confident about her intelligence and brain but when it comes to her appearance and body she’s insecure to a fault, which as I said is a result of her critical father, and doesn’t see herself like others see her. She’s always there for her friends and takes care of them and doesn’t want anything in return. She’s happy when they are happy. Which is great but it’s also dangerous because she never thinks about herself and would rather risk her health than to let anyone down. Sydney is such a diverse chracter that it’s easy to relate with her, she’s strong but weak, confident but insecure and so much more. She’s the kind of girl I want to be friends with.
The Heart Rate
It’s so clear in this one that Adrian is head over heels in love with Sydney - well it’s clear to anyone but Sydney. It’s adorable. Three words: Slushie, cross, springtime yellow (ok that was 4 words…but springtime yellow counts as one to me…whatever). As I said, I love relationships that are developed slowly and seeing Sydney and Adrian’s relationship progress is amazing. They have so much chemistry but the best part is that they know and understand eachother better than anyone else. There is so much that it against them but I’m sure they will defeat the odds in the end.
The Good
- Magic: We learn more about magic in this one. I think it’s a fascinating aspect.
- Koolin’ Around: The Anti-Drugs and Safe Sex musical with smash hits such as “STDs are not for me”
- I like that we learn more about the human organizations. In VA we got to see how the vampire world works and all about their politics. Thanks to Sydney’s POV we learn more about the other side.
- Dimitri and Sonya: I love that other characters from VA make appearances. Dimitri is still the badass zen master and Sonya is still gentle and sweet. I like that Sydney can go to them when she needs advice. I really hope we’ll see more of the old gang in the next book (like Christian, Lissa and Mia).
The Bad
N/A
The Rating
★★★★★
This one gets full marks. Because of that ending! Bloodlines was a good introduction to this new series and while the mystery and action in the first book was better, The Golden Lily really moved along in the plot and character development department. The only “bad” thing: The Indigo Spell won’t come out until February next year…boo!
Spoilers for Bloodlines
The Cover
My dislike for big faces on covers hasn’t changed but I’m biased to this series and this doesn’t bother me as it would be with other books. I like that it’s finally a “lily” font now.
The Story
In the last book we found out that former Strigoi can’t be turned again. For the Alchemist and Moroi alike this opens some great opportunities and they obviously want to research this phenomenon. Dimitri and Sonya Karp are the heads of this research group, to the displeasure of Adrian who had agreed to help them before he knew that the boyfriend of the girl who broke his heart(let’s be honest here, Rose kind of tore it out and trampled on it…even if it was unintentionally). Sydney and the Amberwood gang (who have another member, Angeline) are still in hiding but they all seem to have gotten into a routine. Of course, they can’t catch a breath as there are new threats lurking and Clarence’s paranoia suddenly doesn’t seem so crazy anymore.
The Protagonist
Sydney is really struggling to connect what the Alchemists have taught her with her own feelings. She’s started to see the Palm Springs group as friends and that puts her in a dilemma. The Alchemists do not tolerate fraternizing with vampires. If they ever found out that Sydney truly cares for her vampire friends, she’s in danger of being put into re-education, which is the worst thing an Alchemist could go through. It’s great to see how far Sydney has come, she used to freeze up in fear when she was merely in the same room with a vampire but she is starting to question things and to think for herself. She learns that it’s not about what you are but who you are, that humans are also capable of evil. While she’s still not sure to follow her heart or head, in the end what matters to her most is loyalty to those she cares about and she’s willing to risk everything for them. Sydney is still hilariously socially awkward and I think it’s really great how she tries to take care of everybody. I mentioned before that there is nothing worse than a Mary Sue and Sydney is definitely not one. She’s so confident about her intelligence and brain but when it comes to her appearance and body she’s insecure to a fault, which as I said is a result of her critical father, and doesn’t see herself like others see her. She’s always there for her friends and takes care of them and doesn’t want anything in return. She’s happy when they are happy. Which is great but it’s also dangerous because she never thinks about herself and would rather risk her health than to let anyone down. Sydney is such a diverse chracter that it’s easy to relate with her, she’s strong but weak, confident but insecure and so much more. She’s the kind of girl I want to be friends with.
The Heart Rate
It’s so clear in this one that Adrian is head over heels in love with Sydney - well it’s clear to anyone but Sydney. It’s adorable. Three words: Slushie, cross, springtime yellow (ok that was 4 words…but springtime yellow counts as one to me…whatever). As I said, I love relationships that are developed slowly and seeing Sydney and Adrian’s relationship progress is amazing. They have so much chemistry but the best part is that they know and understand eachother better than anyone else. There is so much that it against them but I’m sure they will defeat the odds in the end.
The Good
- Magic: We learn more about magic in this one. I think it’s a fascinating aspect.
- Koolin’ Around: The Anti-Drugs and Safe Sex musical with smash hits such as “STDs are not for me”
- I like that we learn more about the human organizations. In VA we got to see how the vampire world works and all about their politics. Thanks to Sydney’s POV we learn more about the other side.
- Dimitri and Sonya: I love that other characters from VA make appearances. Dimitri is still the badass zen master and Sonya is still gentle and sweet. I like that Sydney can go to them when she needs advice. I really hope we’ll see more of the old gang in the next book (like Christian, Lissa and Mia).
The Bad
N/A
The Rating
★★★★★
This one gets full marks. Because of that ending! Bloodlines was a good introduction to this new series and while the mystery and action in the first book was better, The Golden Lily really moved along in the plot and character development department. The only “bad” thing: The Indigo Spell won’t come out until February next year…boo!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I was wondering if I should give it a 3-star rating or 4-stared. 4 stars it is.
Overall, good book, I think. God, I'm sick of rating everything as a "good book"; can a truly amazing or a truly annoyingly dumb book come across my path already? Anyway, The Golden Lily. I don't know if I liked it better than Bloodlines; Bloodlines had had more of the whole suspense Oh-my-God someone is going to die factor.
Brayden was boring, honestly, as were his dates with Sydney. Jill is boring, kind of, although Eddie and Angeline are not. And DIMITRI!! I'd forgotten how much I liked him, my distaste of Vampire Academy made me forget that I'd liked Adrian AND Dimitri both. Sigh.
I've missed Dimitri, although Rose and annoying mentions of Rose, are as annoying as ever. The book was cool, I liked how Sydney developed a kind of mutual comfort for the Moroi slash Dhampirs, it would be a such a shame if she hadn't. That's definitely a +1 in writing credits, I won't say I love the author, but she's pretty good in a way.
Ah, well. Warriors of the Light, blahblahblah- boring. Trey is cool, I didn't actually expect him to be in this mess in the first place, and these Warriors are annoying. Also, kind of dumb. There's an entire organization and none of them figured out Sonya was a Moroi. Seriously? I wonder what the rest of the Moroi community thinks about so many guardians suddenly flying away to Palm Springs for a night. Shady, much?
Ah, and the best of all. Adrian Ivashkov, you never disappoint. He's so amazing, I actually feel the need to sit down and go asrxhfjdivkssubjlkl over him. He's amazing, I cry. (Anyone else imagine him as Colin O'Donoghue, or is that just me?) And the SYDRIAN kiss, ohmygod. Sydney STOP BEING DUMB. If I was you, I'd sacrifice my kidneys for that man. He's so sweet and kind and crazy and weird and kind of uncontrollable; I mean, lying about driving lessons? I would die if anyone did that to me. By anyone, I obviously mean a certain brown-haired, green-eyed Moroi vampire with a knack of spirit in him. Hmm, too bad he's not real.
Well, good book or bad book, I think it's a common known fact enough, that I'm shallow enough to continue reading, and loving, any series that has that Ivashkov in it. ;)
Overall, good book, I think. God, I'm sick of rating everything as a "good book"; can a truly amazing or a truly annoyingly dumb book come across my path already? Anyway, The Golden Lily. I don't know if I liked it better than Bloodlines; Bloodlines had had more of the whole suspense Oh-my-God someone is going to die factor.
Brayden was boring, honestly, as were his dates with Sydney. Jill is boring, kind of, although Eddie and Angeline are not. And DIMITRI!! I'd forgotten how much I liked him, my distaste of Vampire Academy made me forget that I'd liked Adrian AND Dimitri both. Sigh.
I've missed Dimitri, although Rose and annoying mentions of Rose, are as annoying as ever. The book was cool, I liked how Sydney developed a kind of mutual comfort for the Moroi slash Dhampirs, it would be a such a shame if she hadn't. That's definitely a +1 in writing credits, I won't say I love the author, but she's pretty good in a way.
Ah, well. Warriors of the Light, blahblahblah- boring. Trey is cool, I didn't actually expect him to be in this mess in the first place, and these Warriors are annoying. Also, kind of dumb. There's an entire organization and none of them figured out Sonya was a Moroi. Seriously? I wonder what the rest of the Moroi community thinks about so many guardians suddenly flying away to Palm Springs for a night. Shady, much?
Ah, and the best of all. Adrian Ivashkov, you never disappoint. He's so amazing, I actually feel the need to sit down and go asrxhfjdivkssubjlkl over him. He's amazing, I cry. (Anyone else imagine him as Colin O'Donoghue, or is that just me?) And the SYDRIAN kiss, ohmygod. Sydney STOP BEING DUMB. If I was you, I'd sacrifice my kidneys for that man. He's so sweet and kind and crazy and weird and kind of uncontrollable; I mean, lying about driving lessons? I would die if anyone did that to me. By anyone, I obviously mean a certain brown-haired, green-eyed Moroi vampire with a knack of spirit in him. Hmm, too bad he's not real.
Well, good book or bad book, I think it's a common known fact enough, that I'm shallow enough to continue reading, and loving, any series that has that Ivashkov in it. ;)
It took me too long to finish this book. This is the second installment of the Bloodlines series and it did not disappoint. Overall I loved it and I cant wait to read The Indigo Spell next.
First off, let me just say - dear Miss Mead, how long do you intend to make Adrian suffer? :( I honestly feel so bad for him.
But aside from that, I loved this book! I am a huge fan of the Vampire Academy series, but dare I say this spin-off is somewhat better! Eek. Lots of new interesting characters, and I like that there is a little more of the real world involved. Sometimes it does feel like the author did a bit too much - what with the "Warriors of Light" and the witchcraft (sort of). I think she still did a good job by slowly introducing them though. She took the time to develop them without just putting them out there all of a sudden.
And of course, Adrian was the key point of this book for me. Haha. I love this guy. He's as charming as ever.
I can't wait for the next book to come out. I seriously wish I had waited for all the books to come out so there is no waiting involved (like I did with Vampire Academy). Can February come sooner? Please? Ugh. T_T
But aside from that, I loved this book! I am a huge fan of the Vampire Academy series, but dare I say this spin-off is somewhat better! Eek. Lots of new interesting characters, and I like that there is a little more of the real world involved. Sometimes it does feel like the author did a bit too much - what with the "Warriors of Light" and the witchcraft (sort of). I think she still did a good job by slowly introducing them though. She took the time to develop them without just putting them out there all of a sudden.
And of course, Adrian was the key point of this book for me. Haha. I love this guy. He's as charming as ever.
I can't wait for the next book to come out. I seriously wish I had waited for all the books to come out so there is no waiting involved (like I did with Vampire Academy). Can February come sooner? Please? Ugh. T_T
SHE JUST LEFT SYDNEY JUST LEFT HIM THERE AFTER HE POURED HIS HEART OUT TO HER I'M OUT GOODBYE