Shadow Kiss

Shadow Kiss is the third installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series, a young adult urban fantasy novel for readers aged 12-18. The story follows Rose Hathaway, a Dhampir guardian-in-training, as she navigates intense grief, burgeoning forbidden love, and a devastating Strigoi attack on her magical academy. Rose's emotional journey is central, as she struggles with dark visions, anger, and the weight of protecting her best friend, Lissa. The book explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of first love amidst a backdrop of high-stakes action and moral dilemmas. Parents should be aware of prominent violence, peril, and a significant romantic encounter. It's a fast-paced, emotionally charged read that delves into the consequences of difficult choices and the strength of bonds.

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...