The story that kicked off the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. The official movie tie-in edition includes exclusive movie cover art and the official movie poster inside. Read it before it hits theaters on Valentine's Day, 2014!
Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earth's magic. She must be protected at all times from Strigoi; the fiercest vampires--the ones who never die. The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa's best friend, makes her a Dhampir. Rose is dedicated to a dangerous life of protecting Lissa from Strigoi, who are hell-bent on making Lissa one of them.
After two years of freedom, Rose and Lissa are caught and dragged back to St. Vladimir’s Academy, where vampire royalty and their guardians-to-be prepare for a life fraught with danger. Rose and Lissa must navigate their treacherous world and never once let their guard down, lest the evil undead make Lissa one of them forever. But soon Rose finds herself gripped by temptation of forbidden love, leaving Lissa exposed to Strigoi attack.... Now she must choose between the best friend she lives for, and the man she can't live without.
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Vampire Academy is celebrated for its captivating story, strong characters, and perfect blend of romance. Fans praise the book for its engaging start, making it a highly recommended read. The series is loved for its supernatural elements and the loyalty between Rose and Lissa.
"The characters are amazing, the story is captivating, and the world is wonderfully built." — Kaila
"I love this series, the characters are great and the storyline is very original." — Jenna
"She incorporates love and passion as to not overpower the story, making it an enticing read full of suspense!" — Blackbird
Reviews
Beautiful series!
"Love love love this book and this whole series! Nostalgia at its best!!"
— Sevro (5/5)
a fun time!
"Love the friendship between Lissa and Rose + the narration is hilarious"
— Leah (4/5)
Amazing vampire story
"Absolutely loved this novel! Read it because I watched the tv show and it ended up being almost two different stories with the same characters I loved. Hadn’t read a good vampire story in a long time but this is definitely one!"
— XEmx (5/5)
Good!
"I've really enjoyed this book. I plan on re-reading it in the future!"
— Melanie (5/5)
Great book
"Amazing I loved it"
— Emma L. (5/5)
Awesome!
"absolutely loved it! Exactly what I was hoping for from a book about vampires!"
— Bookworm (5/5)
A great YA novel for girls
"Rose Hathaway is not a damsel in distress. She kicks butt and takes names. Her character is definitely a good role model for young girls. She doesn't need a man, especially to save her. She can take care of herself! In the world of teen books, this is rare. More books like this should exist!"
— Zeppelingurl (5/5)
Better than the Movie
"The book is a simple read but I really liked to story. The characters and the rules for them are interesting. It's a new take on vampire stories and legends which I really liked. It is also more focused on the friendship of the two main female characters, rather than a love story. I haven't read the rest of the series yet but I am definitely planning on it. I liked the movie but isn't the book always better?"
— Taylor (3/5)
Loved it!
"Rose is a strong, independent chick with an awesome sense of humor. Made me want to keep reading."
— Emma (5/5)
Not that bad
"This book was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I give it about 3. 5 stars. #plumreview"
— Lea1031 (3/5)
Q&A
Published date: Dec 31, 2013
Language: English
No. of Pages: 352
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN: 9781595143600
Dimensions:
5.5" W x
1.0" L x
8.25" H
“We’re suckers for it.” —Entertainment Weekly
“Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy saga is set to be the next young adult paranormal series to become a household name.” —The Huffington Post
“…Mead knows her folklore, using it to great advantage in crafting a credible back story for the friction between her good and evil vampires.” —The Miami Herald
“Vampire Academy is on an entirely different playing field than Twilight…Rose shows no signs of codependency; she’s the Sasha Fierce of Vampires, kicking ass and taking names.” —Miami New Times
“[The Vampire Academy series] improves with each installment, as [Mead] keeps readers on the edge of their seats while adding unexpected twists.” —Associated Press
“Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy books are on Hollywood’s radar.” —Detroit Free Press
“[Richelle Mead] brings new blood to the vampire genre.” —Scripps Howard News Service
“Vampire Academy…is taking a bite out of the publishing world.” —Associated Press
“…Vampire Academy heroine Rose Hathaway [is] a combination of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider.” —The Seattle Times
“…An immediate hit, thanks to Mead’s writing talent [and] Rose’s charismatic character.” —Scripps Howard News Service
Richelle Mead is the author of the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series, its spinoff series, Bloodlines, and the Age of X series. A lifelong reader, Richelle has always had a particular fascination with mythology and folklore. When she can actually tear herself away from books (either reading or writing them), she enjoys bad reality TV, traveling, trying interesting cocktails, and shopping for dresses to wear on tour. She is a self-professed coffee addict, works in her pajamas, and has a passion for all things wacky and humorous. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington, where she is hard at work on her next Bloodlines novel. Visit www.RichelleMead.com to find out more.
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