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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 aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the... read more

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  • Sydney Sage: 1st person narrator. An Alchemist. Smart and organized. Poses under surname Melrose, as Eddie's twin and Jill's sister in Palm Springs.
  • Adrian Ivashkov: A Moroi; uses Spirit. He is in love with Sydney.
  • Jillian Mastrano-Dragomir: Moroi princess; Water user; half sister of Moroi queen Vasilisa (Lissa) Dragomir; has spirit bond with Adrian Ivashkov
  • Eddie Castile: A Dhampir; a guardian assigned to protect Jill
  • Angeline Dawes: Damphir; transferred to Amberwood to protect Jill. Comes from mixed human-vampire community named Keepers.
  • Sonya Karp: A Spirit user. Former Strigoi. Former teacher at St. Vladimir's.
  • Dimitri Belikov: Damphir. Guardian in royal court. Rose's love interest. Former Strigoi.
  • Mrs. Terwilliger (Jackie): Sydney's history teacher
  • Marcus Finch: Ex-alchemist.
  • Zoey Sage: Sydney's little sister. 15 years old.
  • Veronica Terwilliger: Witch, Ms. Terwilligers older sister.
  • Alicia: Works at B&B
  • Trey: Former member of the Warriors of Light & Sydney's friend.
  • Sabrina: Warrior of Light.
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  • “Adrian's face was the picture of perfect politeness and restraint, meaning something disastrous was about to happen.”
    Sydney Sage
  • “Who knows more about male weakness: you or me? Use my knowledge, Sage.”
    Adrian Ivashkov
  • “Under normal circumstances, you inviting me to the bedroom would be the highlight of my day.”
    Adrian Ivashkov
  • “Do you want me to call you Celery Stick instead of Cupcake or Honey-Pie? It just doesn’t inspire the same warm and fuzzy feelings”
    Adrian Ivashkov
  • “It’s Kahlua, Sage. Packed with sugar and coffee flavor.”
    Adrian Ivashkov
  • “I didn't really know if that was a valid argument, seeing as Adrian was distracted by a lot of things. Fondue. T-shirts. Kittens.”
    Sydney Sage
  • “And so, what then? I show some skin, and the world is mine?”
    Sydney Sage
  • “You and I just have to overcome hundreds of years’ worth of deeply ingrained prejudice and taboo between our two races. Easy.”
    Adrian Ivashkov
  • “I don’t think you are evil.” “See? Things are already looking promising.”
    Sydney and Adrian
  • “I know I’m not supposed to say this, but I think I love you more than ever.”
    Adrian Ivashkov
  • “No matter how hard I tried, I just didn't have that same attraction. His hair was too blonde, I decided. And his eyes needed a little more green.”
    Sydney Sage
  • “If someone like you showed up to abduct me, I'd let you.”
    Adrian Ivashkov
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

California, USA

Organizations edit see section history

  • The Alchemists: A group of humans dedicated to keeping the vampire world secret

First Sentence edit see section history

This wasn't the first time I'd been pulled out of bed for a crucial mission.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapter 1 - 25

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 5 in Bloodlines (Mead). (standard series)

Preceded by The Golden Lily, and followed by The Fiery Heart.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Richelle Mead (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Razorbill
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 12, 2013
ISBN: 978-1595143198
Page Count: 432

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

  • Richelle Mead: Author's website; contains information about this book as well as previous and future publications by the author.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Bloodlines
  • The Golden Lily

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Vampire Academy
  • Frostbite
  • Shadow Kiss
  • Blood Promise
  • Spirit Bound
  • Last Sacrifice
  • Bloodlines
  • The Golden Lily

Books Cited by This Book edit see section history

   
  • The Catcher in the Rye

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