Good YA Series discussion

What do you guys think of Vampire Academy so far?

I know most of you have probably already read this book, but right now its new to me. I'm still pretty early on the book, but it already looks like a good read. What did you guys like about it?

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I LOVED VAMPIRE ACADEMY!! ! I loved the whole series with a passion as bright as seven thousand suns! :)
But on a more serious note, the book was pretty freakin sweet. I loved how Rose actually had a voice for herself, and she would do anything to protect Lissa. And plus Dimitri was pretty amazing as well. Overall, I loved the book, very good read

I'm not finished yet, but this is turning out to be a great book. I just half way through right now, and - I got to say it - Mia is just a (avert your eyes children) bitch. I can't believe she told everyone that Rose is a blood whore. I wanna punch Mia for Rose right now.

Yeah I know. Mia made me really mad when she started all of that, and I don't want to give too much away, but I thought she got better as it went on.

Just finished. I love Dimitri! All the Moroi guys (especially the royals - actually now that I think about it - all the guys with a few exceptions) are total pigs. Jesse better watch his back. Victor is a mother@#$%er. I hate him. How could he treat his daughter like that?! The only decent people in this book are Dimitri, Mason, Christian, and of course Lissa and Rose.

I know, Victor was horrible! He obviously only cares about making himself better and obtaining more power and nothing else. I loved Mason and Christian, and Rose and Lissa's friendship is unbelievable. As the series progresses some of the Moroi and royals turn out to be quite awesome.

Who here thinks Victor should never see the light of day? 'Cus I do. To me, Victor's just insane.

*raises hand WAY up high* I mean that man is beyond nuts sometimes. He's so evil and weird, I mean I guess he thought he had good intentions, but still

Yeah. I don't get how Lissa ever could have considered him uncle-like. He seems like one of those guys try to avoid because of how intense they get about certain things.

Yeah, and plus he was just plain creepy...

I love the whole series and I think Victor should rot in his cell! But besides that, I think Dimitri and Rose make an awesome couple. I love hi so much! But why couldint Rachel post some photos of him shirtless and the hot dudes too?????!!!!!

I don't know why but at the bookshop I stop by this series, look at it, and put it back :))) How would you describe the book in 3 words?

vampires, friendship, love.

It sounds cheesy I know, but the whole vampire concept is changed in a very interesting way. It's not like every other vampire book. It has a whole new mythology. I think you'll like it.

sounds good Crystal, thanks.

Well I am off to finish reading the 4th book. =)

The fourth book is sooo different from the first three, but different in a good way.

You r right. I just finished it and I have to look for the 5th book in my mini library (living room) But the rest of the series is downloaded. But I cant download the last book. :( Can someone give me an internet address to where I can download 'Last Sacrifice'?

ughh i hated wat rose did to adrian TWO-TIMER man i cant believe im saying this but i actually hated rose in last sacrifice

you must hate her a lot to be spreading you're anger about her online. (sarcasm)

What she did in that book kind of annoyed me because it was hard to justify, but at the same time, I was happy for her. In this first book however, I really admired her protectiveness for Lissa.

Me to. She could pass as an FBI or a ninja.

Diane wrote: "Now we own this book as well. Another one the girls yap about. However,so do the other moms. I'm begining to wonder if this book series is for YA or YA minded adults. No matter what I will be reading it soon. I happen to know Richelle Mead ..."

It is definitely worth the read.

i loved this series it was great soo unquie (view spoiler)[ hated that Adrian got no-one (hide spoiler)]

I started reading this book and I was SO confused!!! Whats happening in the beginning?

Sporty. Did you hear about Bloodlines? He might in that series.

♥Courtney♥ wrote: "I started reading this book and I was SO confused!!! Whats happening in the beginning?"

The beginning did start off confusing. Here's what happen, but I wouldn't suggest reading this if you still haven't finished the first book: (view spoiler)[Lissa is the last Dragomir, and the Dragomirs are a royal family. Rose is Lissa's best friend. Someone started blackmailing Lissa. Rose was trying to protect Lissa, so they ran away from the school to get away from the blackmailer, and so no one could hurt her. Because Lissa is such a big deal, the school sent their best team of guardians to find her. Dimitri was there to bring Lissa back to the school. (hide spoiler)]

thnx Crystal i forgot all about the book has it been released?

Sporty wrote: "thnx Crystal i forgot all about the book has it been released?"

it comes out august 23.

thnx

I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't called Bloodlines...

Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't called Bloodlines..."

I'm excited to read Bloodlines. I know what you mean about Blood Promise. I kind of see Blood Promise and Spirit Bound as two parts of the same story because it doesn't really end that part of the series until Spirit Bound.

let me start off by saying its one of my favortie series man I loved rose and I feel bad for adrian (i read the bloodline too its kinda okay. I mean i like sydney but not as much as rose and i think adrian and sydney will make a gud couple but not as gud/hot as rose nd dimitri obviosly)

So much to say for such a simple question.
Let's just say i LOVE Vampire Academy.
It's my favorite YA series EVER. [with HP]
Finally we have a main character who's a kickass and not a pain in the ass.
Plus, the storyline is well well well-structured, the characters realistic, and the writing really really good.
Love Richelle Mead, love Vampire Academy, and can't wait for The Golden Lily, the second book out of the spin-off series for Vampire Academy, Bloodlines!

If you haven't read this series yet, don't wait and don't trust people saying it's not good.
IT'S A W E S O M E. Trust me on this.
I don't usually get excited so much over series, but this is epic.

Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't called Bloodlines..."

I did! It's out since 22 August, and it's really good.
I miss Rose's POV, and I have to admit it's not as exciting as Vampire Academy, but that's also 'cause we have it under Sydney Sage's POV, so I think Richelle Mead did her best to make it interesting but still kept Sydney's characteristics the same.
And she did a really good job! (:

Elena wrote: "Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't called Bloodlines..."

I did! It's out since 22 Augu..."

I think Bloodlines (series) can be as much of a success as Vampire Academy (series). If you think about it, the first book of the Vampire Academy Series wasn't so good if you compare it to Last Sacrifice. However, when I finished the first book I loved it and thought it was amazing. I think that's a similarity between Bloodlines and the first Vampire Academy.

Crystal wrote: "Elena wrote: "Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't called Bloodlines..."

I did! It's out..."

lol watever you say VA will be more of a success than bloodlines i mean not saying cuz i hated it or something but there's always something about the first book/series AND obviously IT WAS WRITTEN FROM OUR INFAMOUS ROSE'S POV. I like sydney and all but more of a shes-sweet-and-cute kinda way but she can NOT measure up to rose LOL AGAIN it'z only my opinion

Love_books wrote: "Crystal wrote: "Elena wrote: "Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't called Bloodlines..."
..."

I completely see where you're coming from. I haven't even read Bloodlines yet but I've heard so much about it to the point that I feel like I know everything that will happen. I don't like Sydney all that much and I don't feel like she could ever measure up to Rose.

Well. I loved Bloodlines, but nothing's like VA. ;D

I haven't read bloodlines yet but i absolutely looooved VA and was so sad when the series ended :(

★ Kimi ★ wrote: "Love_books wrote: "Crystal wrote: "Elena wrote: "Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other characters? think it't cal..."

exactly my opinion i know bloodlines gonna get better but still there was just something different about VA something that draws peoples attention toward it and of course we're gonna see more of adrian even if hes not dimitri i LIKED him in va and i kinda felt sorry for him after rose's betrayal but then i thought about and it kinda made sense I LOVE ROSE/DIMITRI. I miss'em ): I wish mead would continue with VA

Love_books wrote: "★ Kimi ★ wrote: "Love_books wrote: "Crystal wrote: "Elena wrote: "Kay wrote: "I loved these books! I just got kinda bored after Blood promise. Is anyone reading the series about the other character..."

I know Mead is trying to keep Rose out of Bloodlines, but I still hope we still see a good amount of Rose and Dimitri. I miss them.

I LOVED these books, love the spinoff series, Bloodlines, and am praying on bended knee that someday they make a movie of it and cast Ben Barnes as Dmitiri!

I LOVED IT! im only on frostbite though..

J.d. wrote: "I LOVED these books, love the spinoff series, Bloodlines, and am praying on bended knee that someday they make a movie of it and cast Ben Barnes as Dmitiri!"

I can see Ben Barnes as Dimitri but he has to do a Russian accent. He can't ruin my Dimitri with an English accent. He'd just feel incomplete.

Crystal wrote: "I can see Ben Barnes as Dimitri but he has to do a Russian accent. He can't ruin my Dimitri with an English accent. He'd just feel incomplete."

I do agree with you there...I bet he could pull it off though. I'm sure if it ever did happen they'd throw me off by putting someone else completely in, but he was totally my visual image of Dmitri when I read the series. Oh I love me some Dmitri. I liked Adrian too, but Dmitri and Rose...le sigh!

Loved the whole series!

The characters were amazing and witty, especially Rose and Adrian.

My favorite novel was definitely Shadow Kiss. The ending may be depressing, but it was beautifully written.

The book I didn't like as much as the others was Blood Promise. It had a good plot but it made me cry throughout the book.

Keep on reading it's really good:) Loved the whole series and I loove Dimitri and Rose<3 It's a good read and Richelle Mead is a really good author.

Best Vampire Series out there!!!!. The last few books will shock the heck out of you. It will have you at the edge of your seat. LOVE THIS SERIES. I hate to say it but it's better than Twilight series.

Ashley wrote: "Best Vampire Series out there!!!!. The last few books will shock the heck out of you. It will have you at the edge of your seat. LOVE THIS SERIES. I hate to say it but it's better than Twilight ser..."

I completely agree, there is no better vampire series, and i don't hate to say it. It is so much better than the Twilight series!!!

Ashley wrote: "Best Vampire Series out there!!!!. The last few books will shock the heck out of you. It will have you at the edge of your seat. LOVE THIS SERIES. I hate to say it but it's better than Twilight ser..."

I'm gonna have to agree with you too. Before I read it, I was outraged people would put anything above Twilight. I was a different person then and have now learnt the error of my ways.