Vampire Academy Reading Order

Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy follows Rose Hathaway — a half-vampire Dhampir guardian — and her bond with Lissa Dragomir, a Moroi princess with spirit magic, through St. Vladimir's Academy and beyond. The six-book series spawned the six-book Bloodlines spinoff following Sydney Sage. Read VA first, then Bloodlines — they share characters and the timelines overlap.

Where to start

Start with Vampire Academy (Book 1). The six VA books must be read in order, as must the six Bloodlines books. Bloodlines is best started after completing VA, though it can be read concurrently from Book 1.

Complete Vampire Academy Book List

1
Vampire Academy
Richelle Mead·2007·VA Book 1 — Rose and Lissa return to St. Vladimir's; the Strigoi threat begins
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2
Frostbite
Richelle Mead·2008·VA Book 2 — Strigoi attacks escalate; Rose chooses between two paths
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3
Shadow Kiss
Richelle Mead·2008·VA Book 3 — Rose begins to question everything; a devastating ending
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4
Blood Promise
Richelle Mead·2009·VA Book 4 — Rose leaves the Academy to fulfill her promise; Dimitri's fate
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5
Spirit Bound
Richelle Mead·2010·VA Book 5 — a way to save Strigoi is discovered; shocking consequences
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6
Last Sacrifice
Richelle Mead·2010·VA Book 6 — the VA series finale; the truth about the Dragomir line
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Bloodlines
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Richelle Mead·2011·Bloodlines Book 1 — Sydney Sage's story begins; set after Last Sacrifice
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The Golden Lily
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Richelle Mead·2012·Bloodlines Book 2 — Sydney and Adrian grow closer
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The Indigo Spell
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Richelle Mead·2013·Bloodlines Book 3 — Sydney embraces her magic
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The Fiery Heart
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Richelle Mead·2013·Bloodlines Book 4 — told from both Sydney and Adrian's POV
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Silver Shadows
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Richelle Mead·2014·Bloodlines Book 5 — the Alchemists vs. Sydney and Adrian
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The Ruby Circle
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Richelle Mead·2015·Bloodlines Book 6 — series conclusion
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Vampire Academy — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vampire Academy reading order?

The Vampire Academy series: Vampire Academy → Frostbite → Shadow Kiss → Blood Promise → Spirit Bound → Last Sacrifice. Then the Bloodlines spinoff: Bloodlines → The Golden Lily → The Indigo Spell → The Fiery Heart → Silver Shadows → The Ruby Circle.

How many Vampire Academy books are there?

There are 6 Vampire Academy books and 6 Bloodlines books, totaling 12 novels in the shared universe. The original VA series and Bloodlines are both complete.

Do I have to read Bloodlines after Vampire Academy?

Bloodlines is optional but highly recommended if you want more of the world. It follows Sydney Sage (an Alchemist from VA) and Adrian Ivashkov in a new setting. Major spoilers for VA are present, so finish VA first.

Is there a Vampire Academy TV show?

Yes — a Vampire Academy TV series premiered on Peacock in 2022 but was cancelled after one season. The show adapts the first book with significant changes to characters and lore.

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