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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
The "Bloodlines" series isn't quite as good as the original VA novels, but the continuity of characters is keeping me reading because they have the same feel (4 stars because Dimitri was in this one, not gonna lie). Syndey can be a bit... intolerant for my liking
This was a good second book, and I liked it a bit more than the first.
I’m interested in the witch stuff. I think it’ll be cool to see how that progresses in the next books. I love the interactions between the main group. It’s fun to see those characters get more developed personalities and storylines. I especially loved Sydney and Adrian and all their scenes together.
The ending of this book made me sad, but excited to see where it goes in the next one!
I’m interested in the witch stuff. I think it’ll be cool to see how that progresses in the next books. I love the interactions between the main group. It’s fun to see those characters get more developed personalities and storylines. I especially loved Sydney and Adrian and all their scenes together.
The ending of this book made me sad, but excited to see where it goes in the next one!
I'd been ready to read this, I wasn't disappointed. Now to wait for Book #3
It all starts with Sydney being flown to the Alchemists HQ where they want her to make a statement about Keith and his involvement with vampires. Upon seeing her old nemesis Sydney is horrified as she sees what the Re-education centers can do to a person. She wonders if her closeness to the gang—Jill, Eddie, and Adrian— will land her a trip to one of the centers. Upon her return to California Sydney encounters several complications: a teacher who's intent on teaching her to be a witch, a fashionista who won't take no for an answer, a friend who wants to set her up with a guy, and a gang intent on destroying Sonia Karp. The ever resourceful Miss Sage will have to deal with all of this and more when she suddenly finds herself dating a guy who can match her in the smarts department. Friendship, loyalties, and the forbidden will keep Sydney on her toes as she tries to fulfill her duties as an Alchemist. But things and someone important to Sydney will make her start to question the Alchemist ruthless methods and rules.
I don't know how she does it, but Richelle Mead keeps outdoing herself with each new book. The Golden Lily was everything I hoped for and more! I just love Sydney as a character. She's awkward, a bit OCD, and totally thinks she has to do everything herself because no one else can do it right. All things that are totally me! In this second book we see Sydney coming a bit out of her shell. She's trying to be more social—or rather her friends are pushing her to be—and even when she stumbles into awkward social situations like dating Brayden she gives it her best.
Brayden was an interesting character to meet. He started out sweet and all, but soon his 'superiorness' turned him rude. I never thought things would work out (people that are too alike are so not the best choice in romantic partners), but it was still interesting to read how Sydney reacted to that entire situation. She analyzes everything, so of course she analyzes their kisses and her responses to them though she doesn't know what to do with the results of her observations. I wanted to scream to her that the obvious choice when a kiss doesn't make you swoon is to dump the guy. Instead she thinks it's her fault for not feeling anything. Girl, what am I ever going to do with you and your awful view of yourself?
On the other hand Sydney never has an awkward moment with Adrian because she's not over thinking stuff. She's just being herself and reacting to whatever crazy idea Adrian has going on. Here we get to see how much Sydney really cares for him. Their heartfelt moments were literally killing me. And I so LOVED that Adrian called her out on her self-image and eating issues.
"Here's some tough love: you will never, ever have her body. Ever. It's impossible. She's Moroi. You're human. That's biology. You have a great one, one that most humans would kill for—and you'd look even better if you put on a little weight. Five pounds would be a good start. Hide the ribs. Get a bigger bra size."
"Adrian!" I was aghast.
Adrian. Oh, Adrian. I am in love with you. Seriously. It's Sydney's POV and for someone so observant she's oblivious to your efforts, but I'm not. I saw everything you did, and you deserve a gazillion hugs, kisses, and a cherry slushie for each one of those things. Driving lessons? Smooth, really smooth. Adrian really pours his heart out in this book, and he really deserves someone as caring as Sydney. If only she would open her freaking eyes and cast away her Alchemist thinking!
That last battle scene was pure awesomesauce. I say, bring on the magic! Though I did feel it was all a little bit too easy. Did they really just up and leave? I wonder if they'll reappear further on in the series…Anyways, the ending shattered my heart. I so didn't want that to happen and it did. I can only hope Adrian doesn't return to his old ways, and sees it instead as a challenge. And for shit's sake Sydney open your eyes! So, yeah. Now I have a hole in my chest that will only get filled when I have The Indigo Spell in my hands. When is that? Oh, yeah. 2013! *weeps*
PS: I'm totally a yellow-purple aura.
I don't know how she does it, but Richelle Mead keeps outdoing herself with each new book. The Golden Lily was everything I hoped for and more! I just love Sydney as a character. She's awkward, a bit OCD, and totally thinks she has to do everything herself because no one else can do it right. All things that are totally me! In this second book we see Sydney coming a bit out of her shell. She's trying to be more social—or rather her friends are pushing her to be—and even when she stumbles into awkward social situations like dating Brayden she gives it her best.
Brayden was an interesting character to meet. He started out sweet and all, but soon his 'superiorness' turned him rude. I never thought things would work out (people that are too alike are so not the best choice in romantic partners), but it was still interesting to read how Sydney reacted to that entire situation. She analyzes everything, so of course she analyzes their kisses and her responses to them though she doesn't know what to do with the results of her observations. I wanted to scream to her that the obvious choice when a kiss doesn't make you swoon is to dump the guy. Instead she thinks it's her fault for not feeling anything. Girl, what am I ever going to do with you and your awful view of yourself?
On the other hand Sydney never has an awkward moment with Adrian because she's not over thinking stuff. She's just being herself and reacting to whatever crazy idea Adrian has going on. Here we get to see how much Sydney really cares for him. Their heartfelt moments were literally killing me. And I so LOVED that Adrian called her out on her self-image and eating issues.
"Here's some tough love: you will never, ever have her body. Ever. It's impossible. She's Moroi. You're human. That's biology. You have a great one, one that most humans would kill for—and you'd look even better if you put on a little weight. Five pounds would be a good start. Hide the ribs. Get a bigger bra size."
"Adrian!" I was aghast.
Adrian. Oh, Adrian. I am in love with you. Seriously. It's Sydney's POV and for someone so observant she's oblivious to your efforts, but I'm not. I saw everything you did, and you deserve a gazillion hugs, kisses, and a cherry slushie for each one of those things. Driving lessons? Smooth, really smooth. Adrian really pours his heart out in this book, and he really deserves someone as caring as Sydney. If only she would open her freaking eyes and cast away her Alchemist thinking!
That last battle scene was pure awesomesauce. I say, bring on the magic! Though I did feel it was all a little bit too easy. Did they really just up and leave? I wonder if they'll reappear further on in the series…Anyways, the ending shattered my heart. I so didn't want that to happen and it did. I can only hope Adrian doesn't return to his old ways, and sees it instead as a challenge. And for shit's sake Sydney open your eyes! So, yeah. Now I have a hole in my chest that will only get filled when I have The Indigo Spell in my hands. When is that? Oh, yeah. 2013! *weeps*
PS: I'm totally a yellow-purple aura.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!! the ending :)
⭐4 stars⭐
Adrian ordered a martini, earning disapproving looks from his father and me.
"It's barely noon," said Nathan.
"I know," said Adrian. "I'm surprised I held out that long too."
Adrian ordered a martini, earning disapproving looks from his father and me.
"It's barely noon," said Nathan.
"I know," said Adrian. "I'm surprised I held out that long too."
Reread || Der Band hatte alles was mir im ersten noch gefehlt hat. So viel Adrian. So viele gute Momente mit ihm und Sydney. Dimitri war auch dabei. Spannung. Humor. Freundschaft. Und klitzekleine Momente in denen man Adrians Entwicklung schon bemerkt hat. Deshalb liebe ich diese Bücher.
Oh my god!
How amazing?! Richelle Mead is an awesome writer and I can't help but think how beautifully different Syndey and Rose are. They're both so strong but in different ways.
The continuation of the story from the first book was great. The content in this one was very interesting and they unraveled a lot of things that would never have crossed my mind from only reading the VA series.
I was actually laughing quite a bit throughout this book. Like, when Jill would compliment Sydney of random things with a dreamy expression I knew immedietly why she would be doing that. Of couse Adrian's feelings would affect her through the bond! Though my heart still aches for him after what happened in the end. I really hope they work something out cuz I totally ship them.
Talking about shipping disasters, I feel really bad for Jill finally developing feelings for Eddie when he gives up and goes for someone else. I like Angeline only to sertain limits, and that's really pushing it.
I'm also really curious as to who that man with the blue tattoo is, Marcus Finch, the one who supposedly helped Clarence escape the 'Warriors' in the past. Is he the guy on the cover of The Indigo Spell?
I'm seriously excited to read the next book and I thourougly enjoyed this one!
How amazing?! Richelle Mead is an awesome writer and I can't help but think how beautifully different Syndey and Rose are. They're both so strong but in different ways.
The continuation of the story from the first book was great. The content in this one was very interesting and they unraveled a lot of things that would never have crossed my mind from only reading the VA series.
I was actually laughing quite a bit throughout this book. Like, when Jill would compliment Sydney of random things with a dreamy expression I knew immedietly why she would be doing that. Of couse Adrian's feelings would affect her through the bond! Though my heart still aches for him after what happened in the end. I really hope they work something out cuz I totally ship them.
Talking about shipping disasters, I feel really bad for Jill finally developing feelings for Eddie when he gives up and goes for someone else. I like Angeline only to sertain limits, and that's really pushing it.
I'm also really curious as to who that man with the blue tattoo is, Marcus Finch, the one who supposedly helped Clarence escape the 'Warriors' in the past. Is he the guy on the cover of The Indigo Spell?
I'm seriously excited to read the next book and I thourougly enjoyed this one!