Sydney’s blood is special. That’s because she’s an Alchemist - one of a group of human who dabble in magic and serve the worlds of humans and vampires.

Sydney’s blood is special. That’s because she’s an Alchemist - one of a group of human who dabble in magic and serve the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. But the last encounter Sydney has with vampires got her in deep trouble with the other Alchemists. An d now with her allegiance in question, her future is on the line.;;When Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, she learns that Jill Dragomir - the sister of Moroi queen Lissa Dragomir is in mortal danger, and the Moroi must send her into hiding. To avoid a civil war, Sydney is called upon to act as Jill’s guardian and protector, posing as her roommate in a human boarding school in Palm Springs, California. The last thing Sydney wants is to be accused of sympathizing with vampires, And now she has to live with one.;;The Moroi court believe Jill and Sydney will be safe but threats, distractions and forbidden romance lurk both outside - and within - the school grounds. Now that they’re in hiding the drama is only just beginning.;;Blood doesn’t lie …