Vampire Academy Books in Order

Richelle Mead's young adult paranormal series follows Rose Hathaway, a half-vampire dhampir training to guard her Moroi best friend Lissa at St. Vladimir's Academy. Across six novels, the bond between the two girls is tested by forbidden romance, political intrigue, and the relentless threat of the undead Strigoi.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Vampire Academy

    Vampire Academy

    2007 · Richelle Mead

    St. Vladimir's Academy is a hidden boarding school where vampires are educated in magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway, a…

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  2. Cover of Frostbite

    Frostbite

    2008 · Richelle Mead

    Rose is a student at St. Vladimir's Academy during winter break, but the atmosphere is tense due to a major Strigoi attack. The school is on high…

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  3. Cover of Shadow Kiss

    Shadow Kiss

    2008 · Richelle Mead

    A 2008 novel by Richelle Mead. At St. Vladimir's Academy, Rose Hathaway nears graduation while struggling with dark flashbacks and disturbing dreams…

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  4. Cover of Blood Promise

    Blood Promise

    2009 · Richelle Mead

    Rose faces an impossible choice after a deadly Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir’s Academy, where many Moroi students, teachers, and guardians were…

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  5. Cover of Spirit Bound

    Spirit Bound

    2010 · Richelle Mead

    Spirit Bound is a 2010 novel by Richelle Mead. Dimitri has become an evil vampire, and his true love Rose, along with her best friend Lissa, are…

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  6. Cover of Last Sacrifice

    Last Sacrifice

    2010 · Richelle Mead

    Rose Hathaway is imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit—the assassination of a monarch. She faces execution, but she has one chance to survive:…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Vampire Academy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Vampire Academy”. Start with “Vampire Academy.”

How many books are in the Vampire Academy series?

We list 6 books by Richelle Mead , published between 2007–2010.

Where can I buy the Vampire Academy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.