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Aug 25, 2011

118 days, 30 hours, and counting...

IT HAS A COVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All I have to say is Adrian better be in this series, and he better find someone to love him, or else I'm going to have to jump into the book and make him mine.

Update: According to Mead's blog:

Bloodlines is the spin-off series to Vampire Academy (it's the name of the first book and of the series). It's set in the VA world but will be about different characters: Sydney (our narrator), More...

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Feb 09, 2012

Alice rated it:

EDIT #2 (8/24/11): Done. Curiosity satisfied. Verdict? UGH.

Review coming soon.

EDIT (8/24/11): I'm reading this for my own amusement. Disregard the first line of this pre-review and anything else along the lines of 'I'm not reading this' in the pre-review.

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Pre-Review (4/01/11 — no actual spoilers beneath the spoiler tag, I just put the pre-review under it for the sake of neatness):
<spoiler>I have absolutely no intention of ever readin More...

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Oct 17, 2011

Saniya rated it:

My reaction after reading this book.

I have this shock-type face right now, which I usually get when I read a disappointing or a really good book. I don't even know if I am disappointed or happy...

I was so excited for this book. I was screaming with happiness when I got it read it. But Bloodlines was so NOT what I was expecting. I thought it would be an action filled story with awesome characters and some romance here and there. But what did I get after reading this More...

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Sep 01, 2011

Arlene rated it:

Whack! Pow! Holy alchemist! Punch in the face Batman! What a beginning and what an ending to a series kickoff that I just know is going to be a helluva ride. Team Adrian fans get ready because what you didn’t get in Vampire Academy, Richelle Mead delivers ten-fold in Bloodlines. Our favorite Moroi is back with a vengeance and fully loaded with squee-worthy moments. Can’t wait for more!

Yes, it’s no surprise I’m Team Adrian, and I have been ever since Dimitri uttered in Spirit Bound More...

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Sep 10, 2011

Rachel rated it:

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Jan 27, 2012

Lisa O. rated it:

Today I'd like to hone some of my (poor) mathematical skills and entertain you with some simple but self-explaining equations:

Bloodlines: Richelle Mead= x: Cassandra Clare

Hint: Spin-offs? Bad idea. You either planned them from the very beginning or anybody in this solar system can see that you're clutching at straws here.

Lissa : Rose = Adrian : x

Hint: Spirit users have a most peculiar ability. If you're familiar with Aladdin like I am, you'll know More...

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Aug 30, 2011

Maja rated it:

I do not relish, nor have I ever relished writing negative reviews. I would like to be able to say that Bloodlines exceeded my very high expectations. I would love nothing more than to write a glowing review for it. Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. My love for the Vampire Academy series is the sole reason why I haven't abandoned this book after about 40%.

Let’s start with the most obvious reason: the narrator. When it was announced that Richelle Mead chose Sydney as the viewpo More...

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Aug 30, 2011

Hayden rated it:

This is gonna be in third person . . . *forehead slap*
C'mon, Richelle. You're not meant for third person. We found that out in KISSES FROM HELL.

EDIT 5-16-11

YOU NEED TO COME OUT TOMORROW. What if Judgement Day on Sunday strikes me down and I die not knowing what happened to Sydney? (*knock on wood*)

EDIT 8.25.11

It's coming today!, Oh, golly, IT'S COMING TODAY!
IN THREE HOURS!
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Hopefully I don't fall out of l More...

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Aug 28, 2011

Jillian -always aspiring- rated it:

The short of it: I'm going to offer the unpopular opinion here and say that I enjoyed this book much more than any one of the VA books (and this is coming from someone who gave all the books three to four stars each). I love Sydney, Adrian, Jill, and Eddie, and I love the chance fo learn more about the Alchemists.

Full review to come.

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Sep 10, 2011

Jess (Gone with the Words) rated it:

Read my review on my blog! --> Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

First thing’s first: Adrian Ivashkov...will you marry me? Once you get your life together, of course. Yes? Great! :D

I’ve always loved Adrian and his humor. Admittedly, I was always Team Dimitri when it came to Rose, but that didn’t mean I didn’t love Adrian and all of his charms. Experiencing him through someone else’s eyes was actually really nice. You get to consider him in a different light. He is still de More...

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Oct 25, 2011

Leanne rated it:

2.5 stars is more like it, really.

I've been an avid, longtime fan of Richelle Mead, and have read her whole VA series faithfully. While the series was far from perfect (the world-building was very holey), I've always enjoyed her series very much. Why? because:

A. Her books always consisted of a fabulous cast of characters, with plenty of sarcasm, humor, and kick-ass heroines.

B. A fast, suspenseful pace that had an addictive quality to it, and great plo More...

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Nov 05, 2011

Alyssa rated it:

You know, it’s been a while since I’ve loved a YA paranormal romance; nowadays, ones of quality are damn difficult to find. To me, Bloodlines, despite all those negative reviews, was in between the ILOVEDITOMG and EWHOWWASTHISPUBLISHED states. I truthfully did find myself wholly captivated and unable to put the book down – this may have been because I was covered and paralyzed beneath snotty tissues and Vicks, so whatever – but I also had my problems with the novel, as you’ll see. Of course know More...

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Nov 03, 2011

Aly (Fantasy4eva) rated it:

Why people are blabbering and rating this book without even reading it is beyond me. Lack of common sense, I think yes.

You all remember Sydney don't you? One of the least memorable characters from the VA series. Yup, that's our protagonist, the joy!

It never really stood a chance.

Sure in typical Richelle Mead fashion the book is fast paced, engrossing and heck of a page turner. There are those moments that have your heart racing, mentions of Strigoi that have More...

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Jan 27, 2012

Anzu rated it:

Caution: a lot of bitchiness will be used in this review. Fangirls beware!

I have to admit that I didn’t start this with a smile on my face. My first thought when I saw this spinoff start was "But why?"

I have a problem with authors (and not only) milking their products too much. That was exactly my impression when I saw this book. But then I said “Hey, maybe I’m wrong. Maybe this will be the start of something beautiful.” Broken dreams…

”A picture is worth a

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Aug 28, 2011

Jean Pearl rated it:

3.5 stars
Judging from the not-so-good rates and reviews by others of Bloodlines, I admit, my anticipation and over-enthusiastic eagerness to read this had kind of sloped down. Note the 'kind of'. But it wasn't a surprise at least. After all, Bloodlines was the first book in VA's spinoff. That was a cue for me to brace myself for the 'adjustment' I was about to invest, a defense mechanism in my part to not totally ruin my love for the VA series (if it would ever come to that), especially wh More...

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Sep 22, 2011

Mikaela rated it:

The one qualm I had about this book? The last line. "Dimitri Belikov had arrived" should have been "Dimitri Belikov had arrived BABY! Hellllllllllls to the yeah"

But aside from that... I really did enjoy it. I love Adrian and Sydney as a couple- there's just that spark between them that was missing with Adrian and Rose and it makes me feel like I can finally appreciate Adrian as his own character without the shadow of Rose and (in particular) Dimitri.

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Sep 13, 2011

Stacia ~ platonic rated it:

All you people that said there was no Adrian are a bit loco...he was all over the second half of the book! Plus, there was lots of Eddie and he was a lot of fun to read about. I can't wait to learn more about him!

General note - If you haven't read her other series VA, do not think about starting this series. You'll really want to know the backstory of these characters first before embarking on this spin-off.

The first few chapters were a bit slow, but once Adrian and Eddie More...

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Aug 30, 2011

Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it:

Sydney Sage makes her debut with the new Richelle Mead series, Bloodlines. Ever since Blood Promise, I was intrigued by the Alchemists and Sydney but it wasn’t until Last Sacrifice that I really wondered what was behind Sydney Sage.

Bloodlines is still set in the Vampire Academy world, but now we’re following the Alchemist, Sydney. Our girl has a lot of work cut out for her. Her task is to protect Jill, the princess and sister of the queen, Vasilisa Dragomir with the help of the Moroi More...

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Jan 27, 2012

Amy rated it:

The prior-to-reading spiel, circa January 2011

*deep breath* Man, I love some aspects of Richelle Mead’s VA world (and hated other parts too, but—irrelevant!) and some of the characters. So really, it is with some great deal of relief that I can finally say goodbye to Rose and Dimitri (both of whom I really didn’t like much...no wait I'm lying-I hate them. Hate, loathe, and detest with the strength of a thousand suns. Yeup.), and herald the arrival of a story focused on MY FAVOR More...

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Sep 04, 2011

Glass rated it:

DRAGE ČIKE I TETE IZ ZNANJA, MOLIM VAS PREVEDITE I OVAJ SERIJAL!!! :D

I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for this book and finally it's here. I was so scared to read it, to be honest - like with all the others series, I had a big expectations. Unlike most of the others, Bloodlines didn't disappoint me. Sydney is awsome, Jill reminds me of Lissa in the first VA book, and Adrian...oh, Adrian!:) Some twists in the story were kind of predictable, but still fun to read and I have few More...

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Jan 27, 2012

Chris rated it:

This was a disappointing 1st book of the new series. Somehow instead of improving on the mistakes of the VA series it some how got a lot worse.

First of all if your still reading the series Vampire Academy, do not jump ahead as this book is a total spoiler and tells you everything that happens in the end book.

The introduction of this book took way too long, it covered everything we already knew and took up four chapters that could of been done in two. The main problem of t More...

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Aug 04, 2011

Wendy Darling rated it:

2.5 out of 5 stars Here's why I normally love Richelle Mead. Her books always contain:

* Strong, kick-ass heroines
* Fun action sequences
* Completely immersive urban fantasy
* Snarky humor
* Strong emotional story arcs
* Cute, cute boys.

Always, that is, except in the case of her most recent book, Bloodlines, a new spin-off series from her Vampire Academy books. I've read all thirteen of the author's previous novels, includi More...

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Feb 21, 2012

Stephanie rated it:

Up until around page 320 I was resigned with giving this book 2 stars, but thanks to a well placed plot twist, Bloodlines gets and upgrade to 3 stars.

I think it's important to point out I am a fan of Richelle Mead's work. I really enjoyed the Vampire Academy series (even with the second half less than stellar) and equally enjoyed the Succubus series. I enjoy Mead's witty writing style. It's both entertaining and down right hilarious at times.

However, with the exception More...

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Feb 01, 2012

Megan rated it:

Have you ever taken a look at the sheer number of books Richelle Mead has produced since first being published in 2007? In case you haven't, the number is seventeen. Seventeen books in the past five years! And that count doesn't include shorts she has written for anthologies. My point is simply that I believe this author, who has an amazing talent for creating unique, believable characters and awesome dialogue has spread herself a little thin.

Bloodlines should have been a fun supple More...

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Jan 07, 2012

MISS VAIN rated it:

The last interview was a trendy bar downtown. I'd taken it on faith that Adrian knew probably every drink in the world and had made up a fake credential for the resume, claiming he'd taken a bartending class. I stayed in the car for this one and sent him alone figuring he had the best chance here. At the very least his outfit alone Would be appropriate. When he came out in ten minutes I was aghast.

"How?" I demanded. "How could you have screwed this one up?"
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Jan 13, 2012

Jodie added it

I'm so excited but it is still so bitter sweet! I am going to miss Rose! As for the third person perspective, I have many opinions. Such as: Richelle is an amazing writer & i believe this will challenge her as an author. As to whether she can pull it off I believe she can but we will have to wait & see. *sighs* Richelle is one of my favorite authors & I truly hope her spin-off series will be as amazing if not more so, as The Vampire Academy Series! I have faith that it will be the even more amaz More...

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Aug 31, 2011

Kaitlynne rated it:

Loved it! Full review to come.

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Oct 12, 2011

Jennifer rated it:

How to rate this...well I'd like to give Adrian 923489238493/5 stars and everyone else like 2/5 stars. I only decided to read this after I heard Adrian was going to be in it. A book about Sydney and Jill, two of the most dull VA characters sounded boring to me. But I believe in Richelle Mead so I figured once the characters had a whole book dedicated to them maybe they would grow on me. Well not so much. Sydney was dull as ever and completely a push over and I hated her feelings towards Adrian a More...

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Jan 27, 2012

❀ Sharon ❀ rated it:

The story starts off with Sydney being recruited to help hide out Jill from any further assassination attempts with the help of Eddie and Adrian. It's slow going but it does have that Vampire Academy feel.

I came to like Sydney and enjoyed things from her POV which I was surprised about but she really grows on you. She is still skittish but through different things, she lets out that strong person that we had glimpses of in the last two Vampire Academy books.

I was happy More...

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Aug 31, 2011

Leona rated it:

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