The Ruby Circle (Bloodlines, #6) by Richelle Mead

 The Ruby Circle (Bloodlines, #6) by Richelle Mead-348 pages

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Sydney and Adrian have escaped the Alchemists for now and are temporarily safe at Moroi court. However, many Moroi and others are skeptical of a human and Moroi marriage, so it's awkward even there. Jill is missing and Sydney and Adrian want to help find her, but can't risk leaving Moroi court. They want a happily ever after and be left alone once they find Jill. Will they find Jill? Will they get their happily ever after? I did like this book and there are some twists and turns. Overall, it is a satisfying end to the series, but I do feel it was a bit rushed. I did like the ending to the book, though. 

Silver Shadows (Bloodlines, #5) by Richelle Mead

Silver Shadows (Bloodlines, #5) by Richelle Mead-380 pages

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Sydney Sage has been kidnapped by the Alchemists and they will attempt to "Re-educate" her. Adrian is in a downward spiral without her and is visited by his mom fresh out of Moroi prison. She takes him back to Court with her. He spirals further for a while, but then snaps himself out of it. There are complications at Court, but finally Adrian gets a lead and works with es-Alchemist Marcus to spring Sydney from Alchemist "Re-education." Meanwhile, Sydney endures depravity and torture while in Alchemist captivity as they attempt to get her to see the "error" of her ways and turn back from them. Will Adrian and Sydney be reunited? If so, then at what cost? I continue to like reading this series and have already started the final book of it.