Book #1 in the bestselling Bloodlines series by international superstar and author of Vampire Academy, Richelle Mead. Sydney's blood is special. That's because she's 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. But the last encounter Sydney had with vampires got her in deep trouble with the other Alchemists. And now with her allegiances in question, her future is on the line. 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 unlikeliest of places: a human boarding school in Palm Springs, California. The last thing Sydney wants is to be accused of sympathizing with vampires. And now she has to live with one. Threats, distractions and forbidden romance lurk both outside – and within – the school grounds. Now that they're in hiding, the drama is only just beginning. For Bloodlines-related breaking news: penguinteenaustralia.com PRAISE FOR THE BLOODLINES SERIES 'The fourth book in the Bloodlines series doesn't hesitate to turn up the heat in more ways than one . . . Epic. ' 1 Girl . . . 2 Many Books 'Sheer, utter brilliance – Richelle Mead's books always blow me away . . . From the very first page the story grips the reader, and before you know it, you've read the whole thing and hunger for more . . . Masterful writing.' Speculating on SpecFic 'All in all, this is another masterpiece from our beloved Richelle Mead!' Shirleyy's Bookshelf 'Richelle Mead is an auto-buy author for me, her writing is mesmerising and I find myself flying through the pages, her characters are true to life and believable and the story she has weaved is filled with action, mystery and romance.' Obsession with Books 'The series grows stronger with each book and I'm continuously amazed by the things Richelle throws at us.' The Booker 'Move over Rose and Dimitri, the vampire world has two new hotties in town. ' The Girl in a Café The Bloodlines Series Book One: Bloodlines Book Two: Golden Lily Book Three: Indigo Spell Book Four: Fiery Heart Book Five: Silver Shadows Book Six: Ruby Circle