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The Golden Lily (Bloodlines, #2)

Richelle Mead
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The Golden Lily (Bloodlines, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012

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Richelle Mead

The Golden Lily (Bloodlines, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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Super Short Summary

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead follows Sydney Sage, an alchemist who protects the vampire world from human knowledge, as she navigates complex relationships and uncovers hidden secrets. This installment in the Bloodlines series emphasizes trust, loyalty, and self-discovery in a world of supernatural elements.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

123,595 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Richelle Mead's The Golden Lily indicate strong character development and a gripping storyline. Fans praise the romantic tension and swift pacing but note a few predictable plot twists. The blend of supernatural elements with real-world challenges is well-received, though some feel it caters more to existing fans of the series. Overall, it's engaging with minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Golden Lily (Bloodlines, #2)?

Readers who enjoy YA urban fantasy with strong female protagonists, romance, and complex supernatural lore will relish The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead. Fans of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series or L.J. Smith's The Vampire Diaries will find a similar blend of suspense, magic, and emotional depth.

4.5

123,595 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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