BookBingeVampire Academy Books in Order
The short answer
Richelle Mead · 6 books
- How many books?
- There are 6 books in the Vampire Academy series, published 2007–2010.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Last Sacrifice (2010).
- Where to start
- Start with Vampire Academy (2007).
About 2,200 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
A fiercely loyal half-vampire guardian-in-training will do anything to protect the vampire princess she's bonded to for life, including risk her own heart.
Here is the complete Vampire Academy reading order — all 6 books by Richelle Mead, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- Vampire AcademyRose Hathaway, bodyguard-in-training to her best friend Moroi princess Lissa Dragomir, returns to St.2007352 pages
- FrostbiteA vicious attack during a school ski trip forces Rose to confront both external danger and her own tangled romantic feelings.2008327 pages
- Shadow KissAs graduation nears, Rose is plagued by disturbing visions and must protect Lissa when deadly enemies threaten the academy.2008160 pages
- Blood PromiseRose travels alone to Siberia to fulfill a devastating promise regarding someone she loves who has been turned into a monster.2009509 pages
- Spirit BoundBack at court after her mission's fallout, Rose is hunted by a determined enemy while trying to warn others of a growing danger.2010246 pages
- Last SacrificeFramed for a shocking crime, Rose fights to clear her name while Lissa's claim to the Moroi throne hangs in the balance.2010608 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Vampire Academy books are there?
There are 6 books in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead, from Vampire Academy (2007) to Last Sacrifice (2010). Together they run to about 2,200 pages.
Is the Vampire Academy series finished?
Yes. Richelle Mead completed the series with Last Sacrifice in 2010; all 6 books are out now.
What is the first Vampire Academy book?
Vampire Academy (2007) is book one, at 352 pages. Rose Hathaway, bodyguard-in-training to her best friend Moroi princess Lissa Dragomir, returns to St.
Should I read the Vampire Academy series in publication order?
Yes. For the Vampire Academy series, reading order and publication order are the same — Vampire Academy (2007) through Last Sacrifice (2010).
How long does it take to read all Vampire Academy books?
About 2,200 pages across 6 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Last Sacrifice (608 pages); the shortest is Shadow Kiss (160 pages).