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Vampire Academy

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Book cover of Vampire Academy (book 1) by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy (book 1)

The first book in the interntional bestselling series, Vampire Academy.

Love and loyalty run deeper than blood.


St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any school—it’s a place where vampires and dhampir’s, vampire-human hybrids, train for a life fraught with danger.

Rose Hathaway is a dhampir and a guardian for her best friend Lissa. The two have an unbreakable bond but Rose’s vow to always put Lissa first is tested when Dimitri Belikov arrives at St Vladimir’s.

Lethal and disciplined, Dimitri is everything a guardian should be and, with every moment they spend together, Rose finds herself more and more drawn to him. . . leaving Lissa exposed.

Soon, Rose will have to choose between the best friend she lives for, and the man she can't live without.

‘We’re suckers for it.’ - Entertainment Weekly

'Humorous, kick-ass, action-packed novel' - The Guardian
Book cover of Vampire Academy: Frostbite (book 2) by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy: Frostbite (book 2)

The second book in the international, number one bestselling Vampire Academy series

Winter break turns deadly. . .


It’s winter break at St. Vladimir’s, but Rose isn’t feeling the festive spirit. A massive attack has put the school on high alert, and with the Strigoi closing in, the Academy’s not taking any risks... This year, St. Vlad’s annual holiday ski trip is mandatory.
With all that’s going on, guy troubles should be the last of Rose’s worries. Only her relationship with the gorgeous, but forbidden, Dimitri is doomed and her closest friend has just confessed to his huge crush on her ...

The glittering winter landscape may seem like the perfect hideaway – but Rose, and her heart, are in more danger than she ever imagined.

'We're suckers for it!' - Entertainment Weekly

'Humorous, kick-ass, action-packed novel' - The Guardian
Book cover of Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (book 6) by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (book 6)

The final heart wrenching episode at St Vladimir's Academy.

Rose is on trial for high treason and the death of Queen Tatiana. Someone is trying to frame her and it looks like even Dimitri might not be able to save her now.
Book cover of Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (book 5) by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (book 5)

Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. And she made the wrong one...

After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's Academy - and to her best friend, Lissa.

But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere. She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true- Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. Only this time, he won't rest until Rose joins him... forever.
Book cover of Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (book 4) by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (book 4)

How far will Rose go to keep a promise?

The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir's Academy was the deadliest ever in the school's history, claiming the lives of many. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them - including Dimitri. He'd rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa-the one she has sworn to protect no matter what-and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago.

But with everything at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most?
Book cover of Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (book 3) by Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (book 3)

It's springtime at St. Vladimir's Academy and Rose is close to graduation, but since making her first Strigoi kills, things haven't felt quite right. She's having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all . . . might be seeing ghosts.

Consumed by her forbidden love with her tutor Dimitri and protecting her best friend, the Moroi princess Lissa, Rose is in no state to see the deadly threat that will change her entire world - and make her choose between the two people she loves most.