Rose and Lissa's story
Begin with Vampire Academy and continue through all six books before moving to Bloodlines.
Book Series · 5 Books
Vampire Academy Books
In order from Vampire Academy to Last Sacrifice.
A six-book YA paranormal-fantasy series about guardian-in-training Rose Hathaway protecting her best friend, Moroi princess Lissa Dragomir.
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Reading order
How to Read the Vampire Academy Books
Read the six novels in numbered order, from Vampire Academy through Last Sacrifice. The plot, relationships, and consequences continue directly from one book to the next.
Bloodlines is a separate six-book spin-off set after Last Sacrifice. Readers should finish Vampire Academy first to avoid major spoilers and understand the returning characters.
Sources: Penguin Random House's official Vampire Academy series, Penguin Random House's official Vampire Academy page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These teen novels include blood drinking, vampire attacks, fights, captivity, self-harm connected to magic, addiction parallels, and significant character deaths. Romance is prominent and grows more mature, with sexual references and an age-gap relationship between a student and her adult instructor. The books also address depression, grief, social cruelty, alcohol use, and pressure to sacrifice oneself for others.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007
Vampire Academy
A school for vampires hides secrets that could change everything.
332 pages· 79,781 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Summary: In a world where vampires and humans coexist, a young guardian-in-training must protect her best friend, a vampire princess, from unseen threats. As they navigate the dangerous halls of St. Vladimir's Academy, secrets unravel, alliances form, and a forbidden romance ignites. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late, or will the shadows of the academy consume them both?
In reading order
Vampire Academy Series
5 books · Published 2007–2010
#1
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Vampire Academy
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007
A school for vampires hides secrets that could change everything.
#2
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$1248
Frostbite
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008
Rose faces love triangles and deadly Strigoi threats at a winter resort.
#4
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Blood Promise
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2009
Rose must confront a deadly choice: destroy the one she loves or risk everything.
#5
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Spirit Bound
Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2010
A relentless hunter pursues her, and escape seems impossible.
#6
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Last Sacrifice
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2010
Rose faces execution while Lissa battles for the throne. Can they trust their allies?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Vampire Academy series?
There are 5 books in the Vampire Academy series. It began with Vampire Academy in 2007, and the newest book, Last Sacrifice, was published in 2010.
What order should you read the Vampire Academy books in?
Start with Vampire Academy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Vampire Academy books best for?
The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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