Author Richelle Mead does an excellent job of examining how sometimes the smartest girls are also the most naive when it comes to understanding their love lives. While Sydney questions ambivalent feelings toward her genius "boyfriend," it's obvious to everyone around her that she and Adrian are ridiculously into each other. Readers patiently waiting for romance are rewarded with a sizzling chemistry between Sydney and the irresistibly charming vamp, Adrian Ishakov.
A character study of Sydney, the intellectual and brave protagonist with an endearing streak of social awkwardness, The Golden Lily not only hilariously explores her baby steps into a first dating relationship but also delves into interesting subplots about a mysterious order of vampire slayers, the frosty relationship between teens and parents (human and non-human), and the use of magic to ward against (or at times aid) paranormal creatures. Readers familiar with multi-book series know that not all installments are equally compelling - yet this sequel is even more interesting than the original. Like the first book, The Golden Lily follows a strong and unapolegetically intellectual female protagonist. The language is pretty standard for teen lit (a few uses of "s-t" and "a-hole" and their variations), and the violence is revolves around a couple of scenes that include a kidnapping and a brawl where guns, clubs, knives, and even magical spells are used. Featuring Sydney Sage, a smart and self-sacrificing heroine, this sequel has a bit more romance (flirting, dating and a few kisses, one of which is passionate) than its predecessor but still not nearly the swoon-worthy levels seen in similar YA books. Parents need to know that The Golden Lily is the second installment in author Richelle Mead's best-selling Vampire Academy spin-off, Bloodlines. Sonya is drugged while she's held hostage by a group of vampire-slaying vigilantes.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Due to his ability to connect with others' spirits, Adrian (who's 21) often drinks to excess to dull the paranormal connection.
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