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| View Larger Image | Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, Book 1)
by Richelle Mead
| | List Price: | $8.99 |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 1393 | | Studio: | Razorbill | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Reading Level: | Young Adult | | Number Of Pages: | 332 | | Publication Date: | August 16, 2007 | | Publisher: | Razorbill |
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Product Description
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 world’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 49 reviews)
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A different take on vampires... 
I picked up this book because I knew it was the first in a series and tend to prefer series to just stand alone novels lately. I was not disappointed in choosing this series, the story is a different take on vampires and there was a lot of information to take in (Moroi vs. Strigoi vs. damphirs and what they all mean and who hates who, etc.) but the story moved fast and I couldn't wait to reach the ending to see what happens. There is cussing so I don't recommend for younger ages despite it being a young adult novel and there is some sexual scenes (non-explicit). I do recommend this book (and series) for anyone who likes books that are just "cookie-cutter" versions of each other.
August 25, 2008 | |
WOW!!! 
Though I no longer fit into the YA catergory, I can't help but to dabble every now and then. I was lucky enough to come across this new series. WOW, I have to admit when I first started this book, I couldn't quite make myself like the characters, but no more than 5 pages later I was hooked and the characters fate became my own. That's how you know you're reading a great book, you getted pulled into their world, and that DEFENITLY happens here!! So if you're ready to surrender your day (cause you won't get much done while reading this) grad this book and it's sequel and enjoy!!!
August 18, 2008 | |
Not your typical vampire book
This book surprised me; Richelle Mead took the old concept of vampires and built a unique world from it. I enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to all fans of fantasy books.
August 17, 2008 | |
A Good Read
I am a Twilight fan and was recommended by Amazon to read this book. Of course I didn't think it would dazzle me quite as much as the Twilight books, but was very pleasantly suprised how much I liked this book. I read Frostbite as well and it made me love this series even more.
I am not sure I would give this book to my teenager to read because of some of the language, talk about getting naked, and self mutilation (cutting). But since I am 29, it doesn't really matter to me and didn't bother me. In conclusion, I really loved the book and look forward to the third book. I am glad I bought it.
August 12, 2008 | |
Dark, romantic and funny!
I was a little confused in the beginning because I didn't understand what was happening, but once things got more clear I really started to enjoy it. It's dark, romantic and very funny!
August 11, 2008 | |
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