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Vampire Academy - Blutsschwestern: Jubiläumsausgabe mit 4 brandneuen Bonus-Storys (Vampire-Academy-Reihe)
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Die Vampire Academy ist eine Schule für junge Vampire und ihre Beschützer. Auch die siebzehnjährige Rose - halb Mensch, halb Vampir - wird hier zur Wächterin ausgebildet. Sie hofft, eines Tages ihrer besten Freundin Lissa zur Seite stehen zu können, der letzten Überlebenden der Vampirfamilie Dragomir. Seit Lissas Eltern bei einem Autounfall den Tod fanden, besteht zwischen Rose und Lissa eine besondere Verbindung. Irgendjemand scheint es auch auf Lissas Leben abgesehen zu haben. Der Einzige, dem sich Rose anvertrauen kann, ist der gut aussehende Wächter Dimitri, der ihr Nachhilfestunden geben soll ...
Die Vampire Academy ist eine Schule für junge Vampire und ihre Beschützer. Auch die siebzehnjährige Rose - halb Mensch, halb Vampir - wird hier zur Wächterin ausgebildet. Sie hofft, eines Tages ihrer besten Freundin Lissa zur Seite stehen zu können, der letzten Überlebenden der Vampirfamilie Dragomir. Seit Lissas Eltern bei einem Autounfall den Tod fanden, besteht zwischen Rose und Lissa eine besondere Verbindung. Irgendjemand scheint es auch auf Lissas Leben abgesehen zu haben. Der Einzige, dem sich Rose anvertrauen kann, ist der gut aussehende Wächter Dimitri, der ihr Nachhilfestunden geben soll ...
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First published January 1, 2007
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Richelle Mead
107 books69.4k followersScorpio Richelle Mead is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy books for both adults and teens. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington where she works on her three series full-time: Georgina Kincaid, Dark Swan, and Vampire Academy.
A life-long reader, Richelle has always loved mythology and folklore. When she can actually tear herself away from books (either reading or writing them), she enjoys bad reality TV, traveling, trying interesting cocktails, and shopping for dresses. She's a self-professed coffee addict and has a passion for all things wacky and humorous.
A life-long reader, Richelle has always loved mythology and folklore. When she can actually tear herself away from books (either reading or writing them), she enjoys bad reality TV, traveling, trying interesting cocktails, and shopping for dresses. She's a self-professed coffee addict and has a passion for all things wacky and humorous.
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March 10, 2024
Vampýrská akademie je pro mě srdcová záležitost. Radši bych sem napsala něco k jednotlivým povídkám než k samotné VA. Ale abych to shrnula, máte badass hlavní hrdinku a o sexy love interest taky není nouze. Pořád se něco děje a zároveň sledujete i nádherné přátelství mezi Rose a Lissou, které je díky jejich poutu hodně zajímavé. I když je první díl z celé série nejslabší, získává ode mě 5⭐️.
The turn into flame vypráví o minulosti Ozerovy rodiny. Povídka se soustředí převážně na Tašu, kterou jsem nikdy moc nemusela, ale číst o ní mě bavilo. Zároveň se objevil i malý Christian, kterého miluju a mrzí mě, že ve VA nedostal více prostoru. Celkově bych povídce dala 4⭐️.
From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir se odehrává pár měsíců před prvním dílem. Podívat se Lisse do hlavy bylo super, ale její pohled mě nebavil tak jako Rosin. Tahle povídka mi přišla nejslabší a dala bych jí 3,5⭐️.
The meeting popisuje setkání Rose a Dimitrije z Dimitrijova pohledu. Na tomhle se asi nedalo nic zkazit. Dejte mi povídku, kde se objeví Dimitrij a na 99% to budu milovat. A pokud jste VA četli, tak jste určitě taky přemýšleli nad tím, co se Dimitrijovu honilo hlavou, když poprvé uviděl Rose. 5⭐️
Hello, my name is Rose Hathaway se odehrává mezi prvním a druhým dílem. Rose a Dimitrij se díky pár náhodám stanou “spoluhráči” nebo jak to nazvat ve hře, která se u Sv. Vladimira hraje už spoustu let. Myslím, že každý fanoušek VA šílí po všech povídkách, kde vidíme něco ve vztahu Rose a Dimitrije a tahle povídka nezklamala. Za mě byla z těch čtyř nejlepší. 5⭐️
The turn into flame vypráví o minulosti Ozerovy rodiny. Povídka se soustředí převážně na Tašu, kterou jsem nikdy moc nemusela, ale číst o ní mě bavilo. Zároveň se objevil i malý Christian, kterého miluju a mrzí mě, že ve VA nedostal více prostoru. Celkově bych povídce dala 4⭐️.
From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir se odehrává pár měsíců před prvním dílem. Podívat se Lisse do hlavy bylo super, ale její pohled mě nebavil tak jako Rosin. Tahle povídka mi přišla nejslabší a dala bych jí 3,5⭐️.
The meeting popisuje setkání Rose a Dimitrije z Dimitrijova pohledu. Na tomhle se asi nedalo nic zkazit. Dejte mi povídku, kde se objeví Dimitrij a na 99% to budu milovat. A pokud jste VA četli, tak jste určitě taky přemýšleli nad tím, co se Dimitrijovu honilo hlavou, když poprvé uviděl Rose. 5⭐️
Hello, my name is Rose Hathaway se odehrává mezi prvním a druhým dílem. Rose a Dimitrij se díky pár náhodám stanou “spoluhráči” nebo jak to nazvat ve hře, která se u Sv. Vladimira hraje už spoustu let. Myslím, že každý fanoušek VA šílí po všech povídkách, kde vidíme něco ve vztahu Rose a Dimitrije a tahle povídka nezklamala. Za mě byla z těch čtyř nejlepší. 5⭐️
May 4, 2025
Updated May 3, 2025
There are seven short stories
Six Vampire Academy books
Six Bloodlines books
Each short story is numbered in this review.
***One
The very first book, chronological timeline, is "Sunshine" in "Kisses From Hell". The book is compiled of several short stories by various writers.
In "Sunshine" Eric Dragomir meets Rhea Daniels. He is pretty much decided he was going to marry someone but it wasn't a love match, it was political. He met Rhea and was intrigued. He said her hair was like sunshine around her. He was smitten.
The short story is an easy read and really gives insight into the mindset of royals. They marry for business more than love. I believe he was raised to believe that having a mistress was just something royal men did. That's why it wasn't a big deal to him, I mean seriously, he never acknowledged Jill in anything. If he'd have been upstanding he would have at least mentioned her in his will.
***Two
"The Turn and The Flame" is Tasha Ozera's story. It is set right after she graduated from St. Vladimir's Academy. She is going to a ball that night but Lucas and Moira have decided to leave and go to their off Court home. They are taking Christian with them. This is the night they killed and became Strigoi.
What Tasha goes through emotionally this night and the few days following are what makes her into the person that does what she does in the Vampire Academy 6 book series.
This story is heartbreaking and makes you almost feel badly for Tasha, almost...
***Three
"From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir", another new short story in this edition.
This is written like a teenage girl writing in her journal/diary. It's short paragraphs of her observations. It starts out on January 11, a few weeks after the accident.
We get a LOT of details in the timeline from her journal. Like the date of the accident, the date they left campus, Rose's birthdate, how they managed to stay hidden, her birthday and that she turned 16 years old, and some of their adventures through the next year. They have settled in Portland and she stops writing.
***Four
"The Meeting".
This is chapter one of the novel Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead, from Dimitri's point of view.
His impressions of Rose are so insightful. He sees "her", sees her dedication to Lissa, he's surprised by Rose-Lissa doesn't need a network to help her hide-she has Rose Hathaway, her passion and intensity, what she's willing to do to protect her Moroi, that she is behind in her training but she is still willing to take on all of them to save Lissa from them.
****"Vampire Academy"
This is where the book story begins.
It is written from Rose's point of view. She and Lissa are hiding out in Portland and Dimitri Belikov finds them. He takes them back to St. Vladimir's Academy in Montana. Rose and Dimitri realize they have feelings for each other but can't be together. He says if he allowed himself to love Rose then he was afraid he wouldn't throw himself in front of Lissa to protect her, he'd protect Rose instead.
***Five
"Hello, My Name is Rose Hathaway"
This story is set right after Lissa is kidnapped and tortured, it's a costume party that takes place in late November. Before the next novel, Frostbite, starts.
It's short and sweet, full of fun and laughter. We get to see Rose and Dimitri having a fun time together outside of the gym and training. The sneaking around they do and the risks they take are surely stories that will make you laugh too.
This story is one of my favorites. It's worth buying the book for just this one story.
*********************
I love this book and these short stories. I hope you'll read them.
Reading the series again from the list below.
These are the stories in timeline order.
From the Vampire Academy/Bloodlines world of Strigoi, Moroi, Dhampir, and human timeline.
"Sunshine" from Kisses in Hell a novella This is set when Lissa's parents meet.
"The Turn and The Flame"
"From The Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir"
"The Meeting"
"Vampire Academy" The girls are brought back in September. Tatiana visits November 1st.
"Hello, My Name is Rose Hathaway" A festival near the end of November.
"Frostbite" December-mid January
"Shadow Kiss" February 20-March 21
"Blood Promise" end of March-mid April
"Spirit Bound" late June-around July 16
"Last Sacrifice" over around the end of July, they are on the run only a week or so.
***Six
"Adrian's Lost Chapter" is his birthday, Aug 3.
Missing chapter for the beginning of Bloodlines, book 1.
***Seven
"Homecoming", a short story in the "Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction" novella
Dimitri and Rose go to Russia to let his family know he's alive, restored. After Last Sacrifice and probably after Adrian's Lost Chapter. Rose was shot at the end of Last Sacrifice so it's likely they go to Russia after Adrian's birthday but before college classes start at Lehigh. Rose says it's summer in Siberia in Homecoming so it can't be any later than the next few weeks.
****************************BLOODLINES*******************************
"Adrian's Lost Chapter" Original first chapter of Bloodlines but Richelle Mead dropped it from the book. It's August 3, right after Lissa was coronated and made Queen.
Bloodlines spin off, Adrian, Eddie, Jill, Sydney Sage, and all new characters. Very little Rose/Dimitri or Lissa/Christian.
"Bloodlines"
"The Golden Lily"
"The Indigo Spell"
"The Fiery Heart"
"Silver Shadows"
"The Ruby Circle"
There are seven short stories
Six Vampire Academy books
Six Bloodlines books
Each short story is numbered in this review.
***One
The very first book, chronological timeline, is "Sunshine" in "Kisses From Hell". The book is compiled of several short stories by various writers.
In "Sunshine" Eric Dragomir meets Rhea Daniels. He is pretty much decided he was going to marry someone but it wasn't a love match, it was political. He met Rhea and was intrigued. He said her hair was like sunshine around her. He was smitten.
The short story is an easy read and really gives insight into the mindset of royals. They marry for business more than love. I believe he was raised to believe that having a mistress was just something royal men did. That's why it wasn't a big deal to him, I mean seriously, he never acknowledged Jill in anything. If he'd have been upstanding he would have at least mentioned her in his will.
***Two
"The Turn and The Flame" is Tasha Ozera's story. It is set right after she graduated from St. Vladimir's Academy. She is going to a ball that night but Lucas and Moira have decided to leave and go to their off Court home. They are taking Christian with them. This is the night they killed and became Strigoi.
What Tasha goes through emotionally this night and the few days following are what makes her into the person that does what she does in the Vampire Academy 6 book series.
This story is heartbreaking and makes you almost feel badly for Tasha, almost...
***Three
"From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir", another new short story in this edition.
This is written like a teenage girl writing in her journal/diary. It's short paragraphs of her observations. It starts out on January 11, a few weeks after the accident.
We get a LOT of details in the timeline from her journal. Like the date of the accident, the date they left campus, Rose's birthdate, how they managed to stay hidden, her birthday and that she turned 16 years old, and some of their adventures through the next year. They have settled in Portland and she stops writing.
***Four
"The Meeting".
This is chapter one of the novel Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead, from Dimitri's point of view.
His impressions of Rose are so insightful. He sees "her", sees her dedication to Lissa, he's surprised by Rose-Lissa doesn't need a network to help her hide-she has Rose Hathaway, her passion and intensity, what she's willing to do to protect her Moroi, that she is behind in her training but she is still willing to take on all of them to save Lissa from them.
****"Vampire Academy"
This is where the book story begins.
It is written from Rose's point of view. She and Lissa are hiding out in Portland and Dimitri Belikov finds them. He takes them back to St. Vladimir's Academy in Montana. Rose and Dimitri realize they have feelings for each other but can't be together. He says if he allowed himself to love Rose then he was afraid he wouldn't throw himself in front of Lissa to protect her, he'd protect Rose instead.
***Five
"Hello, My Name is Rose Hathaway"
This story is set right after Lissa is kidnapped and tortured, it's a costume party that takes place in late November. Before the next novel, Frostbite, starts.
It's short and sweet, full of fun and laughter. We get to see Rose and Dimitri having a fun time together outside of the gym and training. The sneaking around they do and the risks they take are surely stories that will make you laugh too.
This story is one of my favorites. It's worth buying the book for just this one story.
*********************
I love this book and these short stories. I hope you'll read them.
Reading the series again from the list below.
These are the stories in timeline order.
From the Vampire Academy/Bloodlines world of Strigoi, Moroi, Dhampir, and human timeline.
"Sunshine" from Kisses in Hell a novella This is set when Lissa's parents meet.
"The Turn and The Flame"
"From The Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir"
"The Meeting"
"Vampire Academy" The girls are brought back in September. Tatiana visits November 1st.
"Hello, My Name is Rose Hathaway" A festival near the end of November.
"Frostbite" December-mid January
"Shadow Kiss" February 20-March 21
"Blood Promise" end of March-mid April
"Spirit Bound" late June-around July 16
"Last Sacrifice" over around the end of July, they are on the run only a week or so.
***Six
"Adrian's Lost Chapter" is his birthday, Aug 3.
Missing chapter for the beginning of Bloodlines, book 1.
***Seven
"Homecoming", a short story in the "Foretold: 14 Tales of Prophecy and Prediction" novella
Dimitri and Rose go to Russia to let his family know he's alive, restored. After Last Sacrifice and probably after Adrian's Lost Chapter. Rose was shot at the end of Last Sacrifice so it's likely they go to Russia after Adrian's birthday but before college classes start at Lehigh. Rose says it's summer in Siberia in Homecoming so it can't be any later than the next few weeks.
****************************BLOODLINES*******************************
"Adrian's Lost Chapter" Original first chapter of Bloodlines but Richelle Mead dropped it from the book. It's August 3, right after Lissa was coronated and made Queen.
Bloodlines spin off, Adrian, Eddie, Jill, Sydney Sage, and all new characters. Very little Rose/Dimitri or Lissa/Christian.
"Bloodlines"
"The Golden Lily"
"The Indigo Spell"
"The Fiery Heart"
"Silver Shadows"
"The Ruby Circle"
May 24, 2019
I have read this book multiple times and am surprised to find I've never written a review for it, better late than never?
In my opinion, the 10 year anniversary edition is the one to read, just because of the additional short stories at the end. We get the story if 9 year old Christian living through the turning of his parents, an inside look at Lissa's feelings through her personal diary, a student's tradition scavenger hunt at St. Vlad's, the capture of Rose and Lissa from Dimitri's mind, and the original book one of the series.
The story itself has always amazed me and kept me interested me time and time again. Rose with her undying loyal, but also wild and careless. Dimitri always putting himself last in everything. Lissa trying to look out for everyone. The characters are just amazing. I always like having good and bad of them. The magic use gave them another way to expand the story of the Moroi. This whole series was exceptional as far as I'm concerned. Highly RECOMMENDED
In my opinion, the 10 year anniversary edition is the one to read, just because of the additional short stories at the end. We get the story if 9 year old Christian living through the turning of his parents, an inside look at Lissa's feelings through her personal diary, a student's tradition scavenger hunt at St. Vlad's, the capture of Rose and Lissa from Dimitri's mind, and the original book one of the series.
The story itself has always amazed me and kept me interested me time and time again. Rose with her undying loyal, but also wild and careless. Dimitri always putting himself last in everything. Lissa trying to look out for everyone. The characters are just amazing. I always like having good and bad of them. The magic use gave them another way to expand the story of the Moroi. This whole series was exceptional as far as I'm concerned. Highly RECOMMENDED
June 12, 2018
5 INCREDIBLE stars for this! Mainly, the last added chapter about the scavenger hunt. I love me some Rose and Dimitri action! Also, the insight to what happened with the Ozeras was enlightening, and I loved Dimitri's POV.
October 24, 2021
3,5* nice re-read
November 8, 2019
I only reread one of my favorite series per year (2018 was Harry Potter, 2017 was the All Souls Trilogy) so this year it was VA and it also happened to check off the "reread of a favorite book" category for the PopSugar Challenge. I had forgotten how much I love the extra stories in this edition.
Someone else reviewed that they never really liked the main characters in the VA series, but did with Bloodlines and I'm the other way around. I LOVE Rose and other than be a little more fit and a worse disciplinary record, she reminds me a lot of me. Lots of attitude. Lots of moxie. Lots of 'I really shouldn't have a crush on him'. Lots of 'I will stand in front of a moving train to protect you'. I just love Rose.
I am so looking forward to rereading the rest of the series this year!
Someone else reviewed that they never really liked the main characters in the VA series, but did with Bloodlines and I'm the other way around. I LOVE Rose and other than be a little more fit and a worse disciplinary record, she reminds me a lot of me. Lots of attitude. Lots of moxie. Lots of 'I really shouldn't have a crush on him'. Lots of 'I will stand in front of a moving train to protect you'. I just love Rose.
I am so looking forward to rereading the rest of the series this year!
May 26, 2020
If you haven't read this series and young adult fiction is something you like, I'm here as your personal saviour to tell you that you absolutely must read this book. This book changed me as a young adult. It was because of this book that I fell in love with reading. This book has so many fantastic qualities.
It stars FEMALE FRIENDSHIP. Not only that but they are three dimensional characters. Not only THAT but all of the other characters are also interesting and three dimensional, such a rarity nowadays in young adult literature
The Romance. Is. Amazing. So long are the days of protagonists falling for the toxic cocky playboy character. While this isn't that thank goodness it might be a little controversial to some so take it with a grain of salt.
The world, magic and the plot are really interesting. I just love everything about this book. It's the only book I've read multiple times so if that doesn't say something I don't know what will.
And to long time fans, if you haven't read this version you're missing out because there is a fantastic short story featuring Rose doing a scavenger hunt which will GIVE YOU LIFE.
This series is still and will always be fantastic. Highly recommend.
It stars FEMALE FRIENDSHIP. Not only that but they are three dimensional characters. Not only THAT but all of the other characters are also interesting and three dimensional, such a rarity nowadays in young adult literature
The Romance. Is. Amazing. So long are the days of protagonists falling for the toxic cocky playboy character. While this isn't that
The world, magic and the plot are really interesting. I just love everything about this book. It's the only book I've read multiple times so if that doesn't say something I don't know what will.
And to long time fans, if you haven't read this version you're missing out because there is a fantastic short story featuring Rose doing a scavenger hunt which will GIVE YOU LIFE.
This series is still and will always be fantastic. Highly recommend.
April 1, 2019
Die "Vampire Academy"-Reihe gehört wohl zu den bekanntesten Vampir-Reihen und stand schon lange auf meiner Wunschliste, obwohl ich eigentlich nicht der große Vampir-Fan bin. Umso gespannter war ich, wie mir die Reihe gefallen würde.
Zu Beginn wird man direkt in die Handlung geworfen und ich hatte Schwierigkeiten, in die Geschichte reinzukommen. Es wird wenig erklärt und v.a. die verschiedenen "Rassen" (Dhampir, Moroi) konnte ich nicht zuordnen. Ebenso die Gesellschaftsstruktur und was genau überhaupt los ist. Es hat bestimmt das halbe Buch gedauert, bis ich einen Plan hatte, wer wer bzw. was ist und worum es geht. Zwar werden oft Andeutungen gemacht, aber Erklärungen werden immer wieder aufgeschoben. Das wirkte auf mich zu gezwungen und störte den Lesefluss. Entsprechend langatmig empfand ich die erste Hälfte und dachte nicht, dass es noch besser werden würde...
Etwa ab der Hälfte folgen aber endlich die lang erwarteten Erklärungen und ab da machte "Blutsschwestern" auch echt Spaß zu lesen. Es wurde spannender und ich war nicht mehr dauernd planlos, was die unterschiedlichen Charaktere und ihre Funktion angeht. Es folgen dann auch einige Offenbarungen, die ich durchaus gelungen fand. Die Gesellschaftsstrukturen und Geheimnisse/Fähigkeiten der Charaktere bieten auf jeden Fall eine Menge Potential für die Folgebände und lassen ahnen, dass "Vampire Academy" keine allzu typische Vampir-Reihe (also eher ernster, erwachsener, weniger kitschig) wird. Ich hoffe, meine Erwartungen werden in der Hinsicht auch erfüllt!
Erzählt wird auch der Sicht von Rose, die als Protagonistin durchaus gewöhnungsbedürftig ist und mir nicht gerade sympathisch war. Sie ist aufbrausend, neigt dazu, Probleme mit Gewalt zu lösen, und ist arrogant, nur weil sie als Dhampir weiblicher aussieht als ihre Moroi-Mitschülerinnen. Zudem macht sie gerne mit allen möglichen Jungs rum, nur um sie dann abblitzen zu lassen und wundert sich dann, dass sie als Schlampe bezeichnet wird. Dabei ist sie sonst bei allem so taff. Das passte für mich nicht ganz zusammen. Die meiste Zeit fand ich Rose daher anstrengend. Einzig im Umgang mit Lissa ist sie freundlicher und fürsorglich.
Die anderen Charaktere bleiben noch recht blass und wirklich interessieren tut mich bisher keiner von ihnen. Ich werde die Reihe dennoch weiterlesen, denn Potentiel ist definitiv vorhanden.
Zu Beginn wird man direkt in die Handlung geworfen und ich hatte Schwierigkeiten, in die Geschichte reinzukommen. Es wird wenig erklärt und v.a. die verschiedenen "Rassen" (Dhampir, Moroi) konnte ich nicht zuordnen. Ebenso die Gesellschaftsstruktur und was genau überhaupt los ist. Es hat bestimmt das halbe Buch gedauert, bis ich einen Plan hatte, wer wer bzw. was ist und worum es geht. Zwar werden oft Andeutungen gemacht, aber Erklärungen werden immer wieder aufgeschoben. Das wirkte auf mich zu gezwungen und störte den Lesefluss. Entsprechend langatmig empfand ich die erste Hälfte und dachte nicht, dass es noch besser werden würde...
Etwa ab der Hälfte folgen aber endlich die lang erwarteten Erklärungen und ab da machte "Blutsschwestern" auch echt Spaß zu lesen. Es wurde spannender und ich war nicht mehr dauernd planlos, was die unterschiedlichen Charaktere und ihre Funktion angeht. Es folgen dann auch einige Offenbarungen, die ich durchaus gelungen fand. Die Gesellschaftsstrukturen und Geheimnisse/Fähigkeiten der Charaktere bieten auf jeden Fall eine Menge Potential für die Folgebände und lassen ahnen, dass "Vampire Academy" keine allzu typische Vampir-Reihe (also eher ernster, erwachsener, weniger kitschig) wird. Ich hoffe, meine Erwartungen werden in der Hinsicht auch erfüllt!
Erzählt wird auch der Sicht von Rose, die als Protagonistin durchaus gewöhnungsbedürftig ist und mir nicht gerade sympathisch war. Sie ist aufbrausend, neigt dazu, Probleme mit Gewalt zu lösen, und ist arrogant, nur weil sie als Dhampir weiblicher aussieht als ihre Moroi-Mitschülerinnen. Zudem macht sie gerne mit allen möglichen Jungs rum, nur um sie dann abblitzen zu lassen und wundert sich dann, dass sie als Schlampe bezeichnet wird. Dabei ist sie sonst bei allem so taff. Das passte für mich nicht ganz zusammen. Die meiste Zeit fand ich Rose daher anstrengend. Einzig im Umgang mit Lissa ist sie freundlicher und fürsorglich.
Die anderen Charaktere bleiben noch recht blass und wirklich interessieren tut mich bisher keiner von ihnen. Ich werde die Reihe dennoch weiterlesen, denn Potentiel ist definitiv vorhanden.
September 8, 2023
Ich liebe Vampire und dieser Auftakt hat geradezu nach mir gerufen. Rose ist halb Mensch/ halb Vampir und deswegen Wächterin. Sie beschützt Lissa einer der letzten überlebenden adligen Familien. Keiner der beiden ahnt, was passiert, als sie zurückkommen an die Academy.
Rose ist eine sympathische Protagonistin, die als Wächterin einiges lernen muss und sie und ihre Freundin Lissa eine besondere Bindung haben. Sie ist eine begabte junge Frau, jedoch muss sie noch einiges lesen.
Der Schreibstil ist angenehm flüssig und am man lernt Rose Perspektive kennen. Die Gefühle und Gedanken und auch von Lissa durch die Verbindung. Die Nebenfiguren sind ebenso authentisch und gestalten die Geschichte mit.
Das Setting der Academy ist beeindruckend und man will sofort mehr entdecken.
Die Geschichte hat ein wenig gebraucht, um mich mit allem zurechtzufinden.
Es gibt die Strigoi, Dhampiren und diese haben eine gewisse Ordnung.
Rose lernt bei ihrer Rückkehr auch Wächter Dimitri kennen, der auf den ersten Blick eine besondere Ausstrahlung hat. Doch keiner der beiden ahnt, was das Schicksal mit beiden vorhat. Lissa ist immer noch in Gefahr trotz der Sicherheit der Academy.
Auch Rose hat mit etwas zu kämpfen, denn verbotene Gefühle bringen ihre Probleme in Bezug auf Dimitri.
Die Wendung, die hier eingebaut wird, habe ich nicht kommen sehen und jetzt warte ich sehnsüchtig darauf weiterzulesen. Ich bin neugierig, wie sich Rose weiterentwickeln wird und was noch alles bevorsteht in ihrer Welt.
Fazit
Ein fesselnder Auftakt in diese Fantasy Welt, der Lust auf die Folgebände macht.
July 18, 2020
Dude so I might have spent 10 dollars for the 10th anniversary edition version. shhhhhh. Anyway I really liked Lissa's journal entries, I found then interesting because you really don't know that much of what they did while they were away from school. Christian/Tasha's story was fascinating as well. Queen Tatiana took interest in her and Tasha decided against it. I think after what she did in the last book it really informed us more about her story. OK and the scavenger hunt AH. yeah so even if no one reads it I just wanted to talk about it to someone so yk that's it
October 16, 2018
I loved these short stories! Definitely worth buying! The last one in the book, Hello, my name is Rose Hathaway, was my favourite! I can't remember the last time a story made me giggle so much! If you're a fan of Rose & Dimitri, you NEED to read it! So excellent! 👌
Also! Not sure if it's just a signature plate, but the copy I bought from Amazon was SIGNED!! 🤓🤓🤓 Love it! I was beyond excited to see that!! 💖📖👍
Also! Not sure if it's just a signature plate, but the copy I bought from Amazon was SIGNED!! 🤓🤓🤓 Love it! I was beyond excited to see that!! 💖📖👍
June 1, 2023
I have read VA maybe 4 times now, on 2 languages and I need to say; I LOVE ROSE AND DIMITRI! Nobody is better than those two 😍 And the extra stories are just everything we needed. Thank you Richelle Mead for writing my favorite Series and my book crush 🙈
Guys, if you love Vampires, you will LOVE this one, and the other 5 in the series.
Guys, if you love Vampires, you will LOVE this one, and the other 5 in the series.
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December 22, 2020Skimmed for new information since I've just read the books.
August 7, 2024
One of my favorite book series
December 10, 2024
I absolutely loved this series, and I wish I could read them for the first time over again. Some books can pull you in to feel every feeling and this series never stopped giving that.
January 11, 2025
read and loved this as a teen. Easy to read with an interesting plot.
March 29, 2025
Oh man, if I had read this when I were 14… it would’ve been a life changer, that’s for sure. It was a super easy read, cringy in the best way, and I loved almost(!!!) every second of it.
I did NOT, however, appreciate the humongous (7 year) age gap between Rose (17) and Dimitri (24), I can tell you that. I get the 2010s were a drastically different time than this day and age, but stilllllllllllllll, why 17 and 24?? (Honestly… huge moral dilemma happening in me heart, guys. I don’t feel anything for their romance other than (΄◉◞౪◟◉｀)ya know?)
I’m tired. Sleep well, y’all.
I did NOT, however, appreciate the humongous (7 year) age gap between Rose (17) and Dimitri (24), I can tell you that. I get the 2010s were a drastically different time than this day and age, but stilllllllllllllll, why 17 and 24?? (Honestly… huge moral dilemma happening in me heart, guys. I don’t feel anything for their romance other than (΄◉◞౪◟◉｀)ya know?)
I’m tired. Sleep well, y’all.
April 6, 2025
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!! I have read this book and the series multiple times the first book is my favorite but I love them all.
July 29, 2025
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June 20, 2025
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This collection is pure gold for longtime Vampire Academy fans. Richelle Mead gifts readers with intimate, layered glimpses into characters we already love—adding emotional richness and new perspectives to key moments. The Turn and the Flame deepens our understanding of the Ozera tragedy, while From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir is a quiet, reflective piece that adds new depth to Lissa’s internal world. The Meeting is a treat for anyone who ever wanted to know what Dimitri really thought the first time he met Rose (spoiler: swoon-worthy). And Hello, My Name Is Rose Hathaway brings a lighter, fun tone that reminds us of the playful tension and loyalty at the heart of this series. Whether you’re rereading or revisiting after years, this anniversary edition adds emotional heft and delightful nostalgia to the original saga.
This collection is pure gold for longtime Vampire Academy fans. Richelle Mead gifts readers with intimate, layered glimpses into characters we already love—adding emotional richness and new perspectives to key moments. The Turn and the Flame deepens our understanding of the Ozera tragedy, while From the Journal of Vasilisa Dragomir is a quiet, reflective piece that adds new depth to Lissa’s internal world. The Meeting is a treat for anyone who ever wanted to know what Dimitri really thought the first time he met Rose (spoiler: swoon-worthy). And Hello, My Name Is Rose Hathaway brings a lighter, fun tone that reminds us of the playful tension and loyalty at the heart of this series. Whether you’re rereading or revisiting after years, this anniversary edition adds emotional heft and delightful nostalgia to the original saga.
May 23, 2019
(Need to add notes.) VA is my favorite series. I read it several years ago and wanted to re-read to find out if my tastes have changed. They have not. I still love every minute. This time, I could pick up on all the little clues left for the mystery. Also, since I knew all the plot points, I could really delve into the characters. This year, I'm going to annotate my books and this was my first attempt. I felt pretty good marking up the book and writing my thoughts. I loved seeing the relationship between Dimitri and Rose develop, and it makes a lot more sense from Dimitri's side this time.
The stories at the end were such a treat and I didn't realize I was getting them when I purchased the book. My favorite is the last story. I'm going to re-read those, too, and annotate. Overall, I still really enjoy this series, the world and my beloved characters.
The stories at the end were such a treat and I didn't realize I was getting them when I purchased the book. My favorite is the last story. I'm going to re-read those, too, and annotate. Overall, I still really enjoy this series, the world and my beloved characters.
December 22, 2023
Just reread the bonus content before I unhaul this edition (we're no longer doing that) and now I want to reread the series.
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