Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

 3/5 Stars

Goodreads:

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 Review:

I wish I loved this more. I loved loved loved Vampire Academy. I enjoyed Bloodlines, but just wish it drew me in more. 

Sydney's character was strong and I enjoyed her inner turmoil with her views on the Moroi and the typical alchemists' views. There were definitely parts that were predictable, but I also have high comprehension skills. 

I wished there was more Adrian. I guess he comes in more in the next book, but I was ready for him in this first book. 

Overall this was a good book and I'll definitely be reading the entire series.