Bloodlines the first VA spinoff book

Hmmm, richelle hasn't posted this info, but Penguin Paranormal FB posted the link so I'm assuming it's true.

The first book in the VA spinoff series is called Bloodlines and will be out August 2011. They can't tell us who it's about cause it'll give too much of LS away.

but here is the link http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/12/03/vampire-academy-spin-off-series/#more-54020

Thoughts? Any ideas to who the first book is about?

I assumed it would be about Sydney being that she's the only one we know about but I doubt it's her from the title of it. I could be wrong but thats just my guess.

Wilda85 wrote:

Hmmm, richelle hasn't posted this info, but Penguin Paranormal FB posted the link so I'm assuming it's true.

The first book in the VA spinoff series is called Bloodlines and will be out August 2011. They can't tell us who it's about cause it'll give too much of LS away.

but here is the link http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/12/03/vampire-academy-spin-off-series/#more-54020

Thoughts? Any ideas to who the first book is about?

I assumed it would be about Sydney being that she's the only one we know about but I doubt it's her from the title of it. I could be wrong but thats just my guess.

I heard about That.. The title sounds intresting I really wanna know who will be in it!

The other guess is that it'll be about Lissa's sibling, because they'll find out about their heritage, etc.

Penguin Australia also updated thier forum page. The spin off thread now says "bloodlines" too.

I'm happy that its coming out next year and its not going to be a huge wait.

I agree. I didn't want to wait along time:)

Err... don't forget that the spin off is going to be in 3rd person pov and will have more than one character's perspective.

I think that this book will be about Jill or Sydney. Of course I don't think it's really Sydney anymore judging from the title but it could refer to the bloodline of the Alchemists. Richelle Mead said that the Main Character would be someone we already knew so if it goes back to St Vlad's then it could most likely be Jill since she is the only character we know that still attends St. Vlad's. It could also be about Adrian, but I doubt that. So we'll just have to wait and see... it's only like eight months away, of course that's what I said when I finished Spirit Bound and began waiting for Last Sacrifice...

Like dimkaluv said, the spin-off series is going to be told in the third person and will feature more than just one character's perspective. That gives me the impression that there won't just be one sole main character like with the original series. Richelle already confirmed Sydney as a main character. Lissa's half-sibling will most likely be another main character. Even if Jill is not Lissa's half-sibling she will definitely be a main character too.

I've heard about it. Sounds interesting, but I don't know much yet....

You guys are good. Super fast with the news! I just was on face book and say RM status about bloodlines. I love the title. I also agree, it's not a HUGE wait so that's even better.

I was actually surprised to see it coming out so soon. Specially considering the last Georgina book is scheduled to be released next fall. But I really glad we don't have to wait until 2012 like I figured. I'm getting really excited for Bloodlines. It's awesome to finally put a name to it instead fo just VA spin off lol

Very Thanks

Bloodlines - makes me think about lineage - which makes me think about Lissa's half sibling out there.

As sad as i am about Vampire Academy ending, i glad shes not cutting us off completely...Bloodlines is def going to be awsome, with Jill Sydney and possibly Adrian there is sure to be more greatness to come... but set in a human California High school?? kinda has me wondering... come one August!!

SarahBelikov wrote:

As sad as i am about Vampire Academy ending, i glad shes not cutting us off completely...Bloodlines is def going to be awsome, with Jill Sydney and possibly Adrian there is sure to be more greatness to come... but set in a human California High school?? kinda has me wondering... come one August!!

I'm thinking that Jill's being sent to a school in California for protection, similarly to the way Rose kept Lissa safe while they were on the run. But maybe this time it's actually authorized. lol California makes sense because it's sunny and it'd be less likely for there to be Strigoi attacks. Also, if it's a human school, who would really think to look there for a princess? I would really like to know how Sydney comes into this though. Maybe she's like assigned as an escort or something. Having Adrian around (if he's in fact the male lead) makes sense because he and Jill are friends and I'm sure he'd want to help her out in any way he can.

dimkaluv wrote:

SarahBelikov wrote:

As sad as i am about Vampire Academy ending, i glad shes not cutting us off completely...Bloodlines is def going to be awsome, with Jill Sydney and possibly Adrian there is sure to be more greatness to come... but set in a human California High school?? kinda has me wondering... come one August!!

I'm thinking that Jill's being sent to a school in California for protection, similarly to the way Rose kept Lissa safe while they were on the run. But maybe this time it's actually authorized. lol California makes sense because it's sunny and it'd be less likely for there to be Strigoi attacks. Also, if it's a human school, who would really think to look there for a princess? I would really like to know how Sydney comes into this though. Maybe she's like assigned as an escort or something. Having Adrian around (if he's in fact the male lead) makes sense because he and Jill are friends and I'm sure he'd want to help her out in any way he can.

True. But she's supposed to be in highschool.. everyone else has already graduated... so how thats going to fit, idk. i think Eddie might end up her assigned guardian, because she's royal, he might have to shadow her at school, but still he's same age as Rose and Lissa, i don't think he would blend in with the freshman very well... and if it IS Adrian.. thats even harder because hes 21. unless he becomes a teacher..haha yah right...so many questions... when do the teasers come out?? lol

SarahBelikov wrote:

dimkaluv wrote:

SarahBelikov wrote:

As sad as i am about Vampire Academy ending, i glad shes not cutting us off completely...Bloodlines is def going to be awsome, with Jill Sydney and possibly Adrian there is sure to be more greatness to come... but set in a human California High school?? kinda has me wondering... come one August!!

I'm thinking that Jill's being sent to a school in California for protection, similarly to the way Rose kept Lissa safe while they were on the run. But maybe this time it's actually authorized. lol California makes sense because it's sunny and it'd be less likely for there to be Strigoi attacks. Also, if it's a human school, who would really think to look there for a princess? I would really like to know how Sydney comes into this though. Maybe she's like assigned as an escort or something. Having Adrian around (if he's in fact the male lead) makes sense because he and Jill are friends and I'm sure he'd want to help her out in any way he can.

True. But she's supposed to be in highschool.. everyone else has already graduated... so how thats going to fit, idk. i think Eddie might end up her assigned guardian, because she's royal, he might have to shadow her at school, but still he's same age as Rose and Lissa, i don't think he would blend in with the freshman very well... and if it IS Adrian.. thats even harder because hes 21. unless he becomes a teacher..haha yah right...so many questions... when do the teasers come out?? lol

I was thinking Eddie as well, because he is closer in age and was somewhat a love interest for Rose after Mason died or at least Lissa was pushing him to be. But I had a wild thought what if it was Christian as the third character, but he won't be a love interest for either lead characters only a mentor while he goes to college in CA.

I think Sydney is involved, because Abe is going to be helping Lissa remain Queen. She can trust him compared to anyone else on the court.

A part of me wants Adrian to join them, but I'm having a hard time fitting his character in at CA High School. Even if he did, he would have to give up his money or he'll expose Jill's location to his family, who is against Lissa being Queen or his connection will strictly be through dreamwalking for Lissa. However, the way his character ended it in LS, seemed like he was going to revert back into being a lush, which he can't use spirit if he is drunk.

What do you guys think Sydney's business deal with Abe is? Why does she do whatever he tells her? lol

dimkaluv wrote:

What do you guys think Sydney's business deal with Abe is? Why does she do whatever he tells her? lol

Abe had to do one big favor for her that's all I can think of, something beyond moving her or getting a car. I can see her being the type who would've asked him to save someone she loved like a family member.

cz (12/15/2010, 8:50 am) wrote:

dimkaluv wrote:

What do you guys think Sydney's business deal with Abe is? Why does she do whatever he tells her? lol

Abe had to do one big favor for her that's all I can think of, something beyond moving her or getting a car. I can see her being the type who would've asked him to save someone she loved like a family member.

I thought exactly the same thing. I wonder who Sydney would've risked so much for? Unless we're both wrong and Abe has dirt on Sydney or the Alchemists in general and is using that information as blackmail. I wouldn't put it past Abe to do something like that. lol

dimkaluv wrote:

cz (12/15/2010, 8:50 am) wrote:

dimkaluv wrote:

What do you guys think Sydney's business deal with Abe is? Why does she do whatever he tells her? lol

Abe had to do one big favor for her that's all I can think of, something beyond moving her or getting a car. I can see her being the type who would've asked him to save someone she loved like a family member.

I thought exactly the same thing. I wonder who Sydney would've risked so much for? Unless we're both wrong and Abe has dirt on Sydney or the Alchemists in general and is using that information as blackmail. I wouldn't put it past Abe to do something like that. lol

True. But I think there is a lot to Sydney we don't know about and will hopefully find out in the spinoff.

Didn't read about what happened in LS, but I am commenting about Sydney. I do really hope we find out about her in the Spin off series, it'd be an amazing way to find out others' perspectives. And I hope Dimka is in the Spin off.

I hope its about Jill. I think her and Adrian should get together. Though, I forget, how old is she? 15 or 16? Still thats not as big an age difference as Dimitri and Rose. I just think it'd be nice. Jill has a crush on him, and he needs to get over Rose. Plus, they're both Moroi so they can actually be together.

yippityskippity wrote:

I hope its about Jill. I think her and Adrian should get together. Though, I forget, how old is she? 15 or 16? Still thats not as big an age difference as Dimitri and Rose. I just think it'd be nice. Jill has a crush on him, and he needs to get over Rose. Plus, they're both Moroi so they can actually be together.

She's 14. The age difference isn't so bad, since he is 21, but a 21 dating a 14 that wouldn't look to good. Like I said, unless RM starts bloodlines three years later, will Adrian and Jill get together, but that would make Sydney 21 going to high school. I don't see that happening.

It will more than likely start where we left off on LS. Honestly, the impression I got from LS, Adrian was going to get really drunk, smoke and pick up women drowning in his misery of being a victim for awhile. Unless RM changes his character again and made him stronger than what he's been acting like, will he become a love interest in Bloodlines.

Remember, just because she is following 3 or 4 characters in Bloodlines, doesn't mean they'll fall in love with each other. They can all have their own love interests and Sydneys would be the most prominate, since she is the narrator.

I still keep thinking Christian is going to be one of the main characters, helping Jill and helping Lissa, which means Dimitri would be there as well and Rose will show up often with Lissa. Then Eddie could be Dimitri's partner protecting Jill.

As much as I like to see Adrian in the story, I have hard time fitting him into the whole California scene and protecting Jill. Unless they are using his ability of compulusion, but that means no drinking and going more insane (a personality change)

I haven't read up on all the bits and pieces that Richelle have left for us about the spin off series. So maybe I'm wrong here, but she has said it's going to be narrated in the 3rd person and that Jill and Sydney are two of the characters we'll get to follow?
Isn't it possible that she will switch between the different characters, so that we could actually follow someone at court, but also Sydney and Jill wherever they will be? So in fact, we could be reading about what's going on at court, but also have part of the book set in California. She had this clever way of using the bond between Rose and Lissa to let us read about the on-goings at two different places at the same time.
And I just thought of something... wouldn't it be interesting if Sydney were to meet s really nice Dhampir and fall in love? I know she has her issues, but in the end she grew to kind of like Rose and well, Dimitri too. She was so brave facing that Strigoi alone to lead him out to Dimitri and Rose, it will be so nice to read more about her.
I have to admit I also think Adrian and Jill should get together, but when she's grown a little older. Give Adrian some time to get over Rose and realize he can't continue wasting his life. Also give him some kind of purpose, something important to do, and he'll be OK, he'll be as good a match for Jill as anyone.