This week I’ve got the much anticipated spin-off series to Richelle Mead’s Vampire Series, and I’m giving away an ARC at the end of this post!
Please note, this review contains SPOILERS about the Vampire Academy series. This is your warning. Turn away if you don’t want to know anything more.
What It’s About:
The first book in Richelle Mead’s brand-new teen fiction series – set in the same world as Vampire Academy.
When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning.
Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive – this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
What I Thought:
I’m not exaggerating when I say the Vampire Academy series is my favorite. I mean, how can it not be with that gut-wrenching cliffhanger ending to SHADOW KISS? And Rose Hathaway is my all time favorite book protagonist. The only solace I had in that series ending was knowing there would be a spin off with the most intriguing secondary character as the protagonist…and the love interest who didn’t get chosen by Rose would become the love interest in Bloodlines. I LOVED Adrian. But I wanted Rose to end up with Dimitri. They were perfect together. So I’m thrilled I get more Adrian in this 6 book series and can continue loving him for that many more books!
Cracking open this book was like reuniting with old friends. Instantly I felt at home in the world I’d grown to love. I connected immediately to Sydney and loved learning about her family in the opening scene. The opening had a very Hunger Games-like beginning that made Sydney extremely sympathetic while also establishing some mystery that kept me turning pages. In fact, there were several mysteries going on and that worked to keep me guessing. And I loved the way it all came together.
I wasn’t sure which new character I could trust, which amped the suspense. And speaking of characters. Adrian. I’m sorry, I mean ADRIAN. SWOOOOOOOON. I loved him even more in this! He brings the perfect blend of humor, bad boy goodness, and oh yeah, sexiness! I’m so impressed with the way Mead makes this guy who drinks and smokes in excessive amounts extremely likable. In most YA, a guy who does this would be the bad guy, not the love interest. But it’s good to see a love interest who isn’t morally perfect, who does wrong things when he knows they’re wrong, and still makes me love him while doing it! So snaps for that!
It was also great to get more Jill and Eddie. Eddie was another favorite of mine from Vamp Academy. He started as sort of a background character whose name was tossed around here and there but you didn’t really know him or care about him in Book 1. In Book 2 he got the brunt of the abuse and my Care Meter for him rose. (haha, pun.) By Book 3, I adored him and wanted more more more. So I’m thrilled by his presence here. I love how very Guardian he is. And Jill’s a character that radiates personality from the moment she first entered the series. Like Lissa in Vamp Academy, she’s the one everyone needs to protect.
Speaking of that, ever since I heard this book would take place in a human high school in Palm Springs, California, and that Sydney would be the narrator–and I knew she was already out of school, I wondered how the dynamic would work. And I have to say it’s all pretty brilliant how it happens! Reading about these vampires in the normal human was a refreshing change of pace from the original Vamp Academy series, which was set almost entirely in the vampire world. This time the characters dealt with friend issues, mean girl issues, crazy homework assignments, and oh yeah, magical tattoos.
Wait…tattoos? We know that alchemists have magical tattoos. That was one thing I wanted to learn more about. And learn more I did! All I have to say is just you wait and read on. I found that particular plot line to be captivating! And it’s no coincidence that book two will be called THE GOLDEN LILY (Sydney’s cheek tattoo is a golden lily).
I was also fascinated by Sydney’s alchemist abilities and how they worked into the story. Each time she created an alchemist potion, I was riveted to find out what it would do. I loved the blend of science and magic. She solved both human and vampire problems using her alchemist skills. Unlike Rose, Sydney fights with brains instead of brute force. In fact, she’s the opposite of Rose in a lot of ways. Rose acts without thinking, Sydney overanalyzes. Rose blows off school work, Sydney excels at it. Rose is fully immersed in the vampire world, Sydney has to work through her prejudice against vampires. I loved seeing the same vampire world from the opposite perspective. And even though Sydney thinks a lot, this book has plenty of that good old fashioned Buffy-like action I loved so much in the original series.
Oh, OH. That ending. WHY MUST I HAVE TO WAIT SO LONG FOR BOOK 2?!??!?!
All in all, I loved this book so much. And the events in this book set up what promises to be another favorite series of mine.
And now’s your chance to win my copy! The rules are simple.
- Enter as many times as you like.
- Each comment will be one entry (you may comment on either my livejournal blog or the one at http://www.shana-silver.com).
- Each retweet advertising the contest with a link to this blog entry (http://bit.ly/iulzJN) and including @shanasilver (so I can find it) will count as an entry.
- The context closes Wednesday June 22nd at 11:59pm EST. I will announce the winner next Thursday during my Bookanista review.
- US and Canada only please.
- Random.org will pick the winner.
Don’t forget to check out what the other Bookanistas are reading this week:
- Myra McEntire invites POSSESSION author Elana Johnson into the Fort
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- Shannon Messenger croons over UNCOMMON CRIMINALS with a giveaway
- Elana Johnson invites us to her Virtual Launch Party for POSSESSION with TONS of giveaways!
- Shana Silver gushes about BLOODLINES with an arc giveaway
- Christine Fonseca and Rosemary Clement-Moore devours BAD TASTE IN BOYS
- Stasia Ward Kehoe is stunned by GIRL, STOLEN
- Beth Revis interviews HOURGLASS author Myra McEntire with a giveaway
- Jen Hayley is mesmerized by IMAGINARY GIRLS
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June 16th, 2011 at 9:47 am
Ohhh, I’m so excited that Adrian is in the spin-off series!
Great review! Definitely putting on my list!
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June 16th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Excellent review Shana!
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June 16th, 2011 at 11:17 am
I LOVED those books, though Lissa’s delicate-princessness annoyed me. I can’t wait to see what happens to Sydney!
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June 16th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
WOW!! I absolutely love Richelle Mead. Her writing is phenomenal. I cannot wait for this series to begin
So can I just keep commenting?
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June 16th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
I’m crying right now
I sooooooooo wish I could enter this, but I live in Brazil D: god I hate not living in the US. Good luck to everyone who participates! *sobs*
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June 17th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Really great review!
Thanks for the giveaway! I tweeted.
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June 17th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Here are my tweets:
http://twitter.com/woven_/status/81718999217487873
http://twitter.com/woven_/status/81720992220708864
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June 17th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Icecream1891 I would love to read and review this giveaway! edysicecreamlover18ATgmailDOTcom
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June 18th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
I cannot wait to read more about Sydney (and Adrian, of course).
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June 18th, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Christian was my favorite character in VA! Hopefully he makes an appearance in this series.
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June 18th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
I love the title of book 2! I wonder when a summary will be released.
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June 18th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I’m glad Bloodlines has a human setting. Different from VA. It’ll just makes things more interesting, I think!
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
As you can tell I’m extremely excited for this series!
heh
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
I’m already wondering how book 6 will end!!
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Excited….and nervous. Really REALLY hope Adrian gets his happy ending.
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
And I really don’t want him involved in another love-triangle. He’s already been through enough!
It’d feel like overkill…
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
I honestly didn’t like the love-triangle in VA. :\ I always supported Rose/Dimitri.
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
I know I’ll feel much better if she doesn’t go that route with Adrian…again. We’ll see though.
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Huh, GoodReads says that The Golden Lily will be out March 2012! Is this true?
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
I’m completely fine with March.
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June 18th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
So, is it safe to say that book 3 will be out in late 2012?
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June 18th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
As long as we don’t have to wait a year like we do for most sequels!
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June 18th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
(Yes, I’m back! lol I’m pretty determined.)
Thanks again for the awesome giveaway!
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June 18th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Oh, I like what you said in your review that the book had a Hunger Games-like beginning! That’s pretty awesome. I love THG.
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June 19th, 2011 at 7:58 am
Awesome review! I love Adrian and I excited to see him in this series especially since he does cause major swooning.
Thanks for the giveaway.
http://twitter.com/#!/NicIrresistible/status/82416352983400448
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June 19th, 2011 at 7:59 am
I tweeted again.
http://twitter.com/#!/NicIrresistible/status/82417183443001344
Thank you again. I will be back
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June 19th, 2011 at 8:04 am
@Nic: Yes, Adrian definitely causes some swooning.
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June 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
About 2 months till the release of Bloodlines!
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June 19th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Thanks for the giveaway. I loved the Vampire Academy series and can’t wait for the release of Bloodlines.
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June 19th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
http://twitter.com/#!/NicIrresistible/status/82580588598525952
Another tweet. I am so excited to see what Mead does with these characters
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June 19th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
I tweeted @thereadventurer.
Thanks for running this giveaway–I’ve been dying to read this one and anxiously awaiting its release:) After reading a friend’s review of it, I can’t wait to see what Mead does with Sydney’s character.
Thanks again!
Flannery
http://www.thereadventurer.com
thereadventurer(at)gmail(dot)com
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June 19th, 2011 at 11:46 pm
Sounds great!! Really looking forward to it.
bacchus76 at myself dot com
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June 19th, 2011 at 11:52 pm
tweet – http://twitter.com/#!/DonnaS1/status/82655748550696961
bacchus76 at myself dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:51 am
Umm yea so I have a Vampire Academy tattoo
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:52 am
Bet you wanna know what it is?
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:53 am
It’s actually a quote…I just adore Richelle’s writing..
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:57 am
But seriously…Dimitri is one of my faves…
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:57 am
However, Adrian is so charming and funny. I just can’t help but love him.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:00 am
Alright the quote is from Blood Promise
“If your eyes weren’t open, you wouldn’t know the difference between dreaming and waking.”
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:00 am
It’s in ancient runes down my ribs..
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:02 am
I really cannot wait for this book!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:03 am
Thanks so much for this giveaway!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:04 am
I’d love to win
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 8:23 am
@Vivien: Wow, a tattoo? It sounds great! Nice quote.
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June 20th, 2011 at 8:24 am
I don’t have any tattoos. I’ve never thought to get one. But thinking about it now, I would probably get a book-related tattoo too!
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June 20th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Sydney’s tattoo sounds pretty. I love that it’s gold ink.
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June 20th, 2011 at 9:04 am
I imagine it looking all shimmery and shiny in the sun.
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June 20th, 2011 at 9:07 am
Just Googled ‘gold tattoo’ images & wow, some of them look really good.
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June 20th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Hope it’s okay if I post pics…
http://i52.tinypic.com/9u89si.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/2ytz0xh.jpg
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June 20th, 2011 at 9:12 am
Those are actually temporary tattoos. I want one!
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June 20th, 2011 at 9:27 am
Now I’m looking at henna hand tattoos. Love how intricate those are!
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June 20th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
I really do like Henna as well
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
I have 14 tattoos…
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:01 pm
I just can’t help myself…I have so many ideas.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
And there really are way too many quotes out there to choose from!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Besides…literary tattoos really are the best.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
I also really love my Harry Potter tattoo
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
GAH I cannot wait for Bloodlines!!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
I really do love Richelle’s work.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I also cannot wait for Succubus Revealed to come out..
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I’m so hooked to that series as well..
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
I really need my own Adrian in my life.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Or Dimitri, but I’ll take what I can get at this point.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Please let me win!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Really do love this series.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Good luck everyone! (:
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I think I want my own Christian! XD
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
I love Abe too! He makes me laugh.
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
I’m so hooked to this storyline it’s crazy.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Abe is definitely a highlight for me!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Hopefully we’ll get more of Christian this time around….
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
I hope that Richelle get’s into where the mythology came from in the guide.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
I wonder how much new info we’ll get in the guide.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I wonder if there are going to be any new guys we’ll be able to fangirl over.
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
VA guide?
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Oooh it comes out this year. Might have to check that out.
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Another book that I’ll have to get ASAP is the guide….I need to add it to my shelf!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
I do need another guy to go crazy for….I’m still in Dimitri withdrawals.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
A new guy would be great. BUT at the same time…
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
…I don’t want him to outshine Adrian!
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
I want Adrian to be #1 this time around.
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Oh for sure! Adrian is amazing. How Rose treated him completely broke my heart.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
I want a yummy sexy Adrian scene
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
::crossing fingers::
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
I’d really love to win.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:14 pm
Why isn’t it August yet?
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Really hope that I fall in love with Sydney like I did Rose.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:19 pm
You have no idea how much I’d love to win
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I think I will really enjoy Sydney…she did put Rose in her place a few times.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
I really hope Richelle signs this book too when it releases.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I liked Sydney in VA, so I’m excited to read from her POV.
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Should be interesting since she’s different from Rose.
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Me too definitely. I wonder if Abe will make an appearance…
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I hope so! I mean, I think he should. Because of the something he had on Sydney.
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June 20th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Was that ever resolved? I can’t remember… ??
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Anyway, I hope he & the other characters I liked in VA show up.
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June 20th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Really REALLY can’t wait!
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June 20th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Almost 100 comments here!
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June 20th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Go Sydney! XD
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June 20th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
100 now.
Yay for Bloodlines!
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
http://twitter.com/#!/NicIrresistible/status/82931190977404928
I can’t wait to see Jill & Eddie again too
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
I read all the VA books from the library. I really need to buy copies.
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
I do own book 4 already. That’s one of my faves in the series.
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Yes! Jill & Eddie. I thought Jill was cool in VA.
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Or as Adrian calls her… Jailbait! lmao
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
He comes up with the best names! :3
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
“Little Dragomirs” had me cracking up. LOL!
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June 20th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
I hope we get some good ones in Bloodlines.
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June 20th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Really really excited!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 20th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
I really can’t wait
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 12:49 am
Hopefully Richelle has some surprises in store for us!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:11 am
This is so awesome.
Thanks
Pokadots1121@yahoo.com
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:02 am
I’m super excited for this one!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 5:16 am
I really would love to win!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 9:04 am
Once again, thank you for the giveaway!
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June 21st, 2011 at 9:06 am
I always knew August was an awesome month…
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June 21st, 2011 at 10:36 am
Very excited.
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June 21st, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Just leaving another comment!
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June 21st, 2011 at 12:46 pm
*crosses fingers*
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June 21st, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Great review! I can’t wait to read this one =)
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June 21st, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Thanks for hosting!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 12:59 pm
You have no idea how excited I am for this release
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:14 pm
The cover is so pretty
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:16 pm
They really captured Sydney’s tattoo perfectly.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:26 pm
I’m really looking forward to Sydney being really snarky
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Plus the guy on the cover isn’t so bad
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Yeah, I like this cover more than the 6 VA books.
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Hopefully book 2′s cover is just as good.
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I really hope to win!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I don’t think the guy is bad-looking either. XD Not everyone seems to think so tho…At least for Adrian.
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:48 pm
I think it’s kinda interesting that there are roses & rose thorns in the title.
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:49 pm
I feel like it has to do with Rose, but maybe it’s only a coincidence.
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Maybe it has something to do with the meaning of roses. I should look that up.
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June 21st, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Well, there are lots of meanings, but I mostly keep seeing love & beauty.
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Have you guys seen the UK cover for Bloodlines?
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I am SO excited to read this book! It will be a great spinoff to a great series
spicedice45@gmail.com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
August cannot come soon enough!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Apparently this is it: http://i52.tinypic.com/ipvcjl.jpg
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:05 pm
I prefer the US cover a lot more.
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Crossing my finger for Adrian in this book
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:10 pm
I do like this cover.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:10 pm
I also prefer the US cover….I’m not really sure what to think about the other one
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:11 pm
I miss Rose…
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I’m really scared by that other cover lol
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Vivien, I am with you on that other cover…. It looks like a generic tattoo design. lol
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I like the UK covers for VA better. I wish I could have those instead
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:12 pm
But I really covet my signed copies of Spirit Bound and Last Sacrifice
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 2:16 pm
The UK VA covers are not bad.
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June 21st, 2011 at 3:15 pm
::crossing fingers again::
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 3:18 pm
I wonder if anyone else will make a cameo
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Can’t wait for all the drama that I’m sure will be in the book. hehe
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Triangles? I wonder
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:21 pm
I don’t mind any kind of good drama…but noooo to love-triangle drama!! ;_;
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:23 pm
But reading this article on Hollywood Crush…
http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2011/06/14/richelle-mead-bloodlines/
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:24 pm
‘Not that a happy ending for him [Adrian] will be easy to come by. “Oh, there’s all sorts of romantic entanglements, as usual—people who love people who don’t love them; the usual epic tragic things standing in the way of love,” Mead teased.’
…makes me suspicious.
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June 21st, 2011 at 4:26 pm
I’m worried. Please end his suffering! D:
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June 21st, 2011 at 8:44 pm
For sure!!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 21st, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Counting down the days!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 2:58 am
Another tweet.
Thanks again
Need to see Adrian again!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 5:56 am
I wonder if Adrian will still have any vices…
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:08 am
I really just want him to make me laugh. I’ve been needing to.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:45 am
I didn’t think there was enough of him in Last Sacrifice.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:46 am
^Ooops! That Anonymous is me.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:47 am
Guess Mead was saving him for Bloodlines.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 9:23 am
Tomorrow will be exactly 2 months till the release!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Can’t wait! Can’t wait! :}
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June 22nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Hope it’s good!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Really can’t wait!! The suspense is killing me.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 2:29 pm
There definitely wasn’t enough of Adrian
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Or the other characters, like I was use to. I’m glad for all the Rose/Dimitri we got though.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 4:23 pm
(Like Christian! He was barely in LS. And I missed not getting a good laugh like I always do with him.)
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June 22nd, 2011 at 4:46 pm
I know, Christian is hilarious
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Especially when Rose and him finally got over each other
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 5:37 pm
I’ve always liked Christian & Lissa. They’re great!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:05 pm
So, pairings. Who will Adrian end up with?
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:07 pm
I’m kind of liking the idea of Adrian & Sydney.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:09 pm
I’ve seen some ppl say that they would support Adrian & Jill.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:10 pm
But I…don’t think I can go for that. :\ Jill is too young, in this case.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:12 pm
I wonder how Mead is gonna work out Jill’s crush.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Hopefully there’s not a new female character for Adrian… :p
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Jill should end up with…. I don’t know. lol Just not Adrian! ;p
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:27 pm
I definitely think Jill is to young
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:28 pm
But I’ve learned from the past, don’t let stereotypes take you in the wrong direction. Especially with Richelle
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:28 pm
I think Sydney & Adrian would be interesting! Since they seem to be very different from each other.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:29 pm
I wonder if Lissa will be there.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Yea Sydney and Adrian would be interesting. She seems like a great match
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Do we know how many books this one will be?
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:33 pm
“don’t let stereotypes take you in the wrong direction.”
You’re right about that.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I hope it’s just as many as VA
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I think there’s going to be 6 books, like in VA.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Yes 6! that’s terribly exciting
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:38 pm
I’m trying to imagine what will happen in each book, but of course that’s difficult. lol
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:39 pm
I just hope they’re epic!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Definitely exciting!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:50 pm
I don’t even know what’s going to happen in the first book!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:50 pm
my blood is pumping just thinking about it
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Almost to 200!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:55 pm
Please let this book be epic…
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
I’ll be anticipating this one till it comes out
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:56 pm
Thanks again!
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Yay 200!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Yes, thanks again!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:12 pm
I remember reading on Mead’s blog that she planned on writing Bloodlines in third person at first, but then decided to stick with Sydney.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:16 pm
I think it would have been interesting to read what other characters were up to.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:17 pm
But I liked first person in VA, and since I’m use to that, I’m glad she just went with Sydney’s POV.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:21 pm
However, if she considered doing third person, it makes me wonder if she actually plans on writing the rest of the books in Sydney’s POV.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Because hey…I wouldn’t mind a book all in Adrian’s POV!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Now that would be…EPIC! I’m sure I would be laughing so much. XD
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Really, that would be amazing.
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June 22nd, 2011 at 7:37 pm
She should totally write a scene from his POV anyway. Maybe a short story? Just something! Anything!
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:15 pm
OMG I wonder how different it would have been in third person
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Just the fact that she’s writing another book is amazing
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:17 pm
A book from Adrian POV is….an interesting idea
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:18 pm
I personally would love a Dimitri POV
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:18 pm
It may be too much for us to handle
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Seriously….way too hot
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
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June 22nd, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Omg…yes! We need to know what he’s thinking. X3
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June 22nd, 2011 at 10:03 pm
….Rose has to be around, of course! ;D
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