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Vampire Academy

by Richelle Mead

9 books Started 2007 Latest 2017
Publication Reading Order

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.

9books
10years active
2decades
~1.3yrs between books
2017latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Vampire Academy 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 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
5 Spirit Bound 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Last Sacrifice 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.

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About Richelle Mead

Richelle Mead is an American author best known for her young adult and fantasy novels. Born in Michigan, Mead received a B.A. in creative writing from the University of Michigan in 2000. She worked as a teacher before turning to writing full-time. Mead's debut novel, "Succubus Blues," was published in 2007 and became the first book in the "Georgina Kincaid" series. She gained wider recognition with her "Vampire Academy" series, which has been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. Other notable works include the "Bloodlines" series, the "Dark Swan" series, and the "Age of X" novel. Mead's books have been praised for their strong female characters, intricate world-building, and gripping storylines. She has received numerous awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy (2010, 2011, 2012) and the YALSA Teen Choice Book of the Year Award (2011). Her "Vampire Academy" series was adapted into a film in 2014.

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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.