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Vampire Academy

by Richelle Mead

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Publisher Comments:

St. Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school — it's a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They've been on the run, but now they're being dragged back to St. Vladimir's the very place where they're most in danger....

Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy's ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi — the worlds fiercest and most dangerous vampires — make Lissa one of them forever.

Review:

"Occasional steamy sex and a scattering of vulgar language demand mature readers, but teens able to handle the edgy elements will speed through this vamp story and anticipate the next installment." Booklist

Review:

"With social angst that every teenager can appreciate and sexual tension that leaves Stephenie Meyer's Twilight...looking like a children's book, this little gem is sure to be a hit." VOYA

Synopsis:

The first book in the fantastic new series from the creator of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod--now in paperback!

Over a million readers have heard Vlad Tod's story; now it's time to hear Joss's. When Joss McMillan witnesses his sister's murder--at the hands of a vampire--his whole life changes. He learns that not only is his family part of the Slayer Society, a group whose mission is to rid the world of vampires, but he is their new recruit. As Joss trains he discovers powers that could make him the youngest, strongest Slayer in history. But there is a traitor in the Society, one whose identity would shake Joss to the core . . . if the traitor doesn't kill him first.

Written from the perspective of Vlad's former friend turned mortal enemy--vampire slayer Joss McMillan--this is the first in a series of five books that can be read alongside Vlad Tod or entirely on their own.

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About the Author

Richelle Mead graduated from the University of Michigan and has an M.A. in Comparative Religion from Western Michigan University. She currently lives in Seattle with her husband, and is at work on her next Vampire Academy novel.
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Shauna Davis, January 24, 2012 (view all comments by Shauna Davis)
LOVE these books! Very addictive, fun and fast paced. Really great read. Excellent characters, really easy to relate to. Totally recommend this book!
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KRae, January 19, 2012 (view all comments by KRae)
Could not put the book down, the entire series was amazing, a nice pace there was always something happening. If you even just somewhat like vampire novels you will LOVE this one.
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avry15, September 6, 2011 (view all comments by avry15)
this is a great book..an addition to my other favorites..
and what really matters in this story is the bond is between bestfriends and not lovers..
at first though,..i can't quite get the essnce of the story.. i even think if i'd jump reading..forgetting about the prologue.. but then as i read further.. i realized that the story is actually flashing back to the prologue which i assumed earlier..lol..
rose..is really someone i should admire for..for her boldness..
the story is further associated with St. vladimir and shadow-kissed Anna.. on which near the end of the story rose realize is actually like them.. a spirit user(Lissa) and a shadow-kissed(Rose).. which happens because lissa brought her back when she died at the car accident which killed lissa's family..
the story twist at the end where the one person whom they considered as a family turns out to be after lissa, because she can heal him..
this is really a full of action book..
and i wish that dimitri and rose relationship could really blossom.. one thing i hate about rose..she's flirty..
though still charming..
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781595141743
Author:
Mead, Richelle
Publisher:
Razorbill
Author:
Brewer, Heather
Subject:
Horror & Ghost Stories
Subject:
High schools
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Vampires
Subject:
Children s-Scary Stories
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
The Slayer Chronicles
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20070831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 7 up to AND UP
Language:
English
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.04x5.67x.92 in. .76 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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Product details 336 pages Sleuth RazorBill - English 9781595141743 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Occasional steamy sex and a scattering of vulgar language demand mature readers, but teens able to handle the edgy elements will speed through this vamp story and anticipate the next installment."
"Review" by , "With social angst that every teenager can appreciate and sexual tension that leaves Stephenie Meyer's Twilight...looking like a children's book, this little gem is sure to be a hit."
"Synopsis" by ,
The first book in the fantastic new series from the creator of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod--now in paperback!

Over a million readers have heard Vlad Tod's story; now it's time to hear Joss's. When Joss McMillan witnesses his sister's murder--at the hands of a vampire--his whole life changes. He learns that not only is his family part of the Slayer Society, a group whose mission is to rid the world of vampires, but he is their new recruit. As Joss trains he discovers powers that could make him the youngest, strongest Slayer in history. But there is a traitor in the Society, one whose identity would shake Joss to the core . . . if the traitor doesn't kill him first.

Written from the perspective of Vlad's former friend turned mortal enemy--vampire slayer Joss McMillan--this is the first in a series of five books that can be read alongside Vlad Tod or entirely on their own.
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