The Vampire Academy is a YA Fiction / Fantasy series by Richelle Mead, made up of 9 books published between 2007 and 2017. It begins with Vampire Academy (2007), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Untold Stories (Short Story) (2017), spanning 10 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | |||
| 1 | Vampire Academy 🎬 2 adaptations → | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Frostbite | 2008 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Shadow Kiss | 2008 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Blood Promise Children's Choice Book Award 2010Goodreads Choice Award 2009Full award history → | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 5 | Spirit Bound Children's Choice Book Award 2011Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | Last Sacrifice Goodreads Choice Award 2010Full award history → | 2010 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | Homecoming (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The Meeting (Short Story) | 2013 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 9 | The Untold Stories (Short Story)Latest | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Vampire Academy series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Vampire Academy series?
Start with Vampire Academy (2007), the first book in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Vampire Academy series?
There are 9 books in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead, published between 2007 and 2017.
What is the first book in the Vampire Academy series?
The first book in the Vampire Academy series is Vampire Academy, published in 2007 by Richelle Mead.
What is the latest book in the Vampire Academy series?
The most recent book in the Vampire Academy series is The Untold Stories (Short Story) (2017) by Richelle Mead.
About the Vampire Academy series
Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy is a defining paranormal-YA series. At St. Vladimir's Academy, half-vampire "dhampir" Rose Hathaway trains to become a guardian for her best friend Lissa, a mortal Moroi vampire princess — while navigating forbidden romance, deadly Strigoi, and academy intrigue.
The series is loved for its fierce, funny heroine, its high-stakes action, and a slow-burn romance that became a fandom touchstone. Mead balances boarding-school drama with genuine danger and emotional depth.
Read in order from "Vampire Academy" — Rose and Lissa's bond and the overarching threat build across all six books, and the Bloodlines spin-off continues the world.