The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel

Richelle Mead

Feb 2013 · Bloodlines Book 3 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

In the third installment of the internationally bestselling Bloodlines series, Alchemist Sydney Sage finds herself torn between her teachings and the yearnings of her heart.

“We’re suckers for it.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Stands out from the crowded vampire genre.”—Associated Press

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she struggles to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do.

Then she finally tracks down the elusive, enigmatic Marcus Finch—a former Alchemist whom the organization denies exists and who lives in shadows, on the run. With Marcus’s help, Sydney realizes that the group she’s been loyal to her whole life has been hiding the truth from her. Is it possible that her golden lily tattoo might have more power over her than she thinks?

As she struggles to come to terms with what that might mean, Sydney is compelled to use her growing magical powers to track down an evil magic user who is targeting powerful young witches. Using magic goes against everything she always thought she believed, but she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her special blood—or else she might be next.

Forging her own way is harder than Sydney ever dreamed. Maybe by turning off her brain—and following her heart—she’ll finally be able to figure out where she belongs.

Ratings and reviews

So I happen to one of many fans who absolutely the vampire academy and bloodlines series. The Indigo spell has me a little torn though. On one hand I loved how we see sidney's character evolve into a more consistant character, who is now accepting more so who she really is. Sidney is no longer walking the line of uncertainty & second guessing every choice that's laid out in front of her. But I must say I forsee great dangers that will force sidney to choose between her life now or alchemist upbringing.

I thought the first two books were better, this one didn't really draw me in until the climax. I still really like this series (better than VA) but I have hopes the next book will be as good as the first two. Sydney's denial about her feelings for Adrian were drawn out for most of the book, BUT having said all that there were some really interesting developments and will def read the next one.

The book was great as usual but the Marcus part was a huge let down. I thought he was suppose to open Sydney eyes to everything but he did nothing. But I must say the ending was awesome.

About the author

Richelle Mead is the author of the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series and its spinoff series, Bloodlines. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington, where she is hard at work on her next Bloodlines novel.