~ Book Review : Vampire Academy ~

Book Two : Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

"I felt her fear before I heard her screams. Her nightmare pulsed into me, shaking me out of my own dream, which had had something to do with a beach and some hot guy rubbing suntan oil on me. Images - hers, not mine - tumbled through my mind: fire and blood, the smell of smoke, the twisted metal of a car. The pictures wrapped around me, suffocating me, until some rational part of my brain reminded me that this wasn't my dream."

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.

My Thoughts: It seemed like, for a while, vampires were everywhere. . .  books, tv, and movies. After Twilight came out, I was one hundred percent over the whole vampire phase. You might be wondering why I picked up, and read, a book about vampires? I belong to a book club on goodreads, Elie's book club. The book chosen to read, for the month of April, was Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. I thought why not give vampires a go. I had also heard really great things about this series.

 I have to say, I thought this book was AMAZING! The writing style was addicting. The story was one I got lost in, so much so that I was shocked when I realized how quickly I was going through the book. I had to keep reading till the inevitable twist came, and I was not disappointed. The best part came when I thought the book was over. . . NOPE another, unbelievable twist!

I really enjoyed reading the friendship between Rose and Lissa. It really shows that friendship can be thicker then blood. Rose was brave, strong, and very protective. She knew the importance of her role as a Dhampir vampire, and worked her butt off to get stronger, faster, better. I found Lissa to be quite fragile in the beginning; however, over time she able to let go of the past and enjoy life. The supporting characters were equally amazing, Dimitri, Christian, and Mason. I was so happy with the love story elements and can't wait to see how they develop in the next book. 

I think another reason why I really enjoyed this book is because I didn't feel like I was reading a book about vampires. It was essentially a book about friendship, love, and what you will do to protect those you love. 

I do feel, that because of the different types of vampires and the different things they do and can not do, the book could have become extremley confusing; however, Mead did a wonderful job at explaining really well the three different vampire groups. I thought it all made sense. 

I would recommend this book to everyone! 

Now on to book two : )

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