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

    Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir training to become a guardian for her best friend Lissa, a mortal Moroi vampire princess. After being caught and dragged…

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  2. Cover of Frostbite

    Frostbite

    2008 · Richelle Mead

    When a brutal Strigoi attack rattles the Moroi world, students are sent to a heavily guarded ski lodge for the holidays. Rose wrestles with her…

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  3. Cover of Shadow Kiss

    Shadow Kiss

    2008 · Richelle Mead

    As her guardian trials approach, Rose is haunted by unsettling visions and a growing sense that something is deeply wrong. While the bond she shares…

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  4. Cover of Blood Promise

    Blood Promise

    2009 · Richelle Mead

    Bound by a vow she cannot ignore, Rose abandons the Academy and travels across the world to Russia, hunting through Dimitri's homeland. Caught…

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  5. Cover of Spirit Bound

    Spirit Bound

    2010 · Richelle Mead

    Newly graduated and finally a guardian, Rose clings to a desperate hope rooted in a rumor about Lissa's rare spirit magic and its power over the…

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  6. Cover of Last Sacrifice

    Last Sacrifice

    2010 · Richelle Mead

    Framed for a shocking crime that rocks the Moroi court, Rose becomes a fugitive with the entire guardian network hunting her. With help from unlikely…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Vampire Academy books in?

Publication order — Author Richelle Mead and publisher Razorbill; the books form one continuous narrative and are widely read by fans in the order written 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.