Parents' Guide to

The Golden Lily: Bloodlines, Book 2

By Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Engaging Bloodlines sequel explores romance, friendship.

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age 11+

Based on 2 parent reviews

age 11+

A MUST READ!

I think that its aboslutely fine for 11 and up! Because my daughter ( Vanessa) Is Kinda of obsessed with vampire books and alot of them were innappropiate but then we found the author ( Richelle Mead ) and we abosolutely fell in love with this book! I know if you let your kids read they will not put it down or you will not put it down. There is this one scene in the book were Adrian ( main character) kisses sydney ( other character ) then she pushes him away honestly ive read alot of books with let me say it briefly ( sex ) but this book is honestly harmless HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!

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age 11+

A very exciting read for 11 and up!

I think this story is perfect for maybe an 11 year old and a 12 year old would get a kick out of this book so i would say 11 and up is the most appropriate for this book its definatly a fun read i did most enjoy it and i think you would two best regards, Sofia

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking

Is It Any Good?

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Readers familiar with multi-book series know that not all installments are equally compelling -- yet this sequel is even more interesting than the original. 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 patiently waiting for romance are rewarded with a sizzling chemistry between Sydney and the irresistibly charming vamp, Adrian Ishakov. 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. 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. This is no Twilight: The character development (so far) comes before the swoon-worthy scenes, and that's a good thing. But for those who care, there's one knee-weakening kiss that's definitely worth the wait.

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