The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead

Series: Bloodlines #6
Publication Date: February 10th, 2015
Publisher: Razorbill
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Action
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Synopsis: The epic conclusion to Richelle Mead's New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series is finally here...

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead’s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world. 

My Rating: 5/5 stars

My Review: “I told you before, we’re the center,” she said. “And the center will hold.” 

The Ruby Circle is the perfect finale to the Bloodlines series. As Sydney and Adrian try to solve the mystery to find the missing Jill, they have to put their love to the test and solve the mystery as a couple. 

This book is just as perfect as the rest of the series. I highly recommend reading the Vampire Academy books, and then starting my personal favourite, the Bloodlines series. 

This book ties up all lose ends between the Bloodlines and Vampire Academy Series. We get to finally see how our main characters end up, but not before their final last battle.

Now that Sydney and Adrian are married, I expected their relationship to slow down more and be more boring. Yet Richelle wrote such a fantastic romance between the two characters, that their love is so strong it never takes a boring aspect to it. I loved reading about it as much as I loved it in the first three books. 

Sydney has been one of my favourite characters since we first met her in the Vampire Academy books. She has honestly changed so much over 8 or 9 books that I am amazed. Yet she still remains my favourite character because she always knows what the right thing to do. Even as she grows up, she still stays true to herself and becomes such a beautiful character. 

I don't want to say too much about the plot, because I feel like most of you have read the previous books to this series, and will get very mad at me if I spoil something. But I will say that the action and adventure in this book is still as amazing as the other books. I could not put it down. Even though I wanted to read it very slow because I didn't want this series to end, I ended up finishing the book in two days. It was so good I could not put it down.

If you have not started the series yet, you have to do so now. I am very sad to see one of my favourite series come to an end. If the author decides to write more in this world I will definitely be on it and keep reading. 

Happy Reading,
- Aneta

Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead

Series: Bloodlines #5
Publication Date: July 29th 2014
Publisher: Razorbill
Genre: YA, Fantasy
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Synopsis: Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.

Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. 

For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him. . . .

Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in this heart-pounding fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off.

My Rating: 5/5 stars

My Review: 

"Don't let them change me" 

Silver Shadows is the 5th book in the Bloodlines series. With the perfect story line and and character development, this series continues to be one of my favorites.

Sydney Sage has been captured by the Alchemists, and while she fights to stay sane and remember those she loved, Adrian desperately tries to find and free her. But with no leads, and the Alchemists secretive nature, its nearly impossible to find Sydney. 

This book does not disappoint when you compare it to the rest of the series. I have waited 9 months for this book to come out, and what do I do, I read it in a day. It was that good. Now the only problem is that I have to wait till February for The Ruby Circle to come out.

So even though Sydney and Adrian are apart in this story, trust me when I say that it does not get boring and you still definitely experience your Sydrian feels. We meet some interesting new characters, and we still get to see all the amazing characters from before. (And yes we get to see Rose and Dimitri in this one too). 

I don't want to say too much, in fear of revealing a huge spoiler, but just so you know, the character development is amazing, the world-building is even better and honestly its just perfect. If you've liked the previous books in the series or Vampire Academy books, you will love this book. Why am I even telling you, you probably already know that.

Happy Reading,
-Aneta

The Fiery Heart by Rachelle Mead

Series: Bloodlines #4
Published on: November 19th 2013

Goodreads Summary: In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . .

But the struggle isn't over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever.

My Rating: 5/5 stars

My Review: AAAAHHHH!!! THE SYDRIAN FEELS!!!

Now that Sydney's sister Zoe has arrived. Things have definitely become hard to be friends with the Moroi and Dhampir. And its been especially hard for Sydney and Adrian to be together. Sydney has to be very careful with the way she acts, one little slip up and she'll be send to re-education. But when Adrian and Sydney are sent off on a dangerous mission that could change the lives of the Moroi forever, it becomes really hard to push away the feelings. Leaving Sydney in a dangerous place with the Alchemists.

I absolutely LOVED this book. Lately I've been so fed up with different series where in the later books after the couple finally get together, all they do is fight. But with this book its the complete opposite. Sydney and Adrian are absolutely perfect for each other, not only do they bring out the best in each other, but you can also tell that their love is real, and they sincerely care about each other. They're not perfect, no couple really is. But they're my kind of perfect, their love is wild and passionate, and they just fit so well together, it makes me want to cry.
And OMG ADRIAN! I missed him so much, his funny comments and just the way he shows his love. I wont ruin it for you guys, but he does something in this book that almost made me cry. It was amazing!

But don't get me wrong, this wasn't just a book about romance, there was also some pretty good action, especially near the end. What kind of a book would this be without seeing some Strigoi, having Sydney use her crazy magic skill, and Adrian saving lives with his Spirit powers. And what else could be better, than visiting old characters from the Vampire Academy to see how their lives are like.

This was perfection on perfection. I'll probably die waiting for the next book, but I have to give a huge round of applause to Richelle Mead for writing yet another book in this series, that managed to surprise me, and didnt ruin the rest of the books, like most series do. 

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. Happy Reading :)

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Book One in Bloodlines Series
Published on August 23rd 2011

Goodreads Review : Sydney is an alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of human and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. When Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, at first she thinks she's still being punished for her complicated alliance with dhampir Rose Hathaway. But what unfolds is far worse. Jill Dragomir - the sister of Moroi Queen Lissa Dragomir - is in mortal danger, and the Moroi must send her into hiding. To avoid a civil war, Sydney is called upon to act as Jill's guardian and protector, posing as her roommate in the last place anyone would think to look for vampire royalty - a human boarding school in Palm Springs, California. But instead of finding safety at Amberwood Prep, Sydney discovers the drama is only just beginning..

My Rating : 5/5 stars

My Review : This is a spin off series from the Vampire Academy series. If you haven't read those books, I would strongly advise you to read them first, they are by the same author. To be honest here, I thought it would be be boring, since the main character was an alchemist instead of a vampire, and knowing Sydni from the previous books, I thought she would be interesting, but not too exciting. BUT I WAS COMPLETELY WRONG!!! THIS WAS SO MUCH BETTER THAN VAMPIRE ACADEMY!
I have always been on Team Adrian instead of Dmitri, and i was so happy to see him back. The things Adrian says... just beautiful! It was so wonderful seeing old characters when I thought their stories have ended. The mix of these characters with the new characters in the new environment just works perfectly!! You have to read these books if you're a fan of the original series, or kick ass characters in general.