Shadow Kiss

“We’re suckers for it.” — Entertainment Weekly

Book three in the international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series!

Is Rose’s fate to kill the person she loves most? It’s springtime at St. Vladimir’s Academy, and Rose Hathaway is this close to graduation. Since Mason’s death, Rose hasn’t been feeling quite right. She has dark flashbacks in the middle of practice, can’t concentrate in class, and has terrifying dreams about Lissa. But Rose has an even bigger secret . . . .She’s in love with Dimitri. And this time, it’s way more than a crush. Then Strigoi target the academy in the deadliest attack in Moroi history, and Dimitri is taken. Rose must protect Lissa at all costs, but keeping her best friend safe could mean losing Dimitri forever…

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Published Nov 13, 2008

464 pages

Average rating: 8.37

59 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

njlbo1
Jul 18, 2023
8/10 stars
Okay, I'm officially hooked on this series.
Madeline M Murdock
Dec 01, 2025
10/10 stars
This series is incredible! Rose is such an inspiration to me because she makes me want to be tough and know that I don’t need a boyfriend to make me feel good about myself. I love how spunky Rose is, it’s so hilarious how she talks to everyone. I love how confident she is in herself. I love the electricity that flows through Rose and Dimitri. I love how close Rose and Lissa are as best friends. I am so thankful for Richelle Mead and this amazing series she had created. I can’t wait to see what happens in Blood Promise!!
wardbunch
Mar 26, 2025
8/10 stars
Always a fun, fast paced teen romo with vampires

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