Richelle Mead - Bloodlines cover revealed

The first book in Richelle Mead's new series, 'Bloodlines' is being published by Razorbill UK on 25th August 2011.  I absolutely love the Vampire Academy books so I'm really excited to get my hands on her new offering.  Here's a sneak peek at the UK cover!  I have to be honest and say that it's very pretty but I'm not sure it speaks vampire to me.  I tend to prefer covers which have people pictured rather than an image.  I do like the white background though as I think the image looks more striking against a plain colour.

Sydney protects vampire secrets - and human lives. As an alchemist, she is part of a secret group who dabbles in magic and serves to bridge the world of humans and vampires.

But when Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, she fear's she's still being punished for her complicated alliance with dhampir Rose Hathaway. What unfolds is far worse. Jill Dragomir - the sister of Moroi Queen Lissa Dragomir - is in mortal danger, and goes into hiding. Now Sydney must act as Jill's protector. 

The last thing Sydney wants is to be accused of sympathising with vampires.  And now she has to live with one...