There's a huge battle that is really action packed. I read the first two and I'm trying to finish the series. AHS/TD

This series takes off really well. With each book, there is a little bit of history, and even religion, thrown into it to tell the past. This is a book that dives right into that, and if you are someone who dislikes those things, be assured it isn't in some way that bores one. I would also like to say that yes, that is not the only, mere reason why these books get better.

Main character Rose Hathaway has some major character development in this book. She matures greatly while still keeping her stamp of cool and smart attitude. It's within this book that she really learns a great amount about herself. Rose picks up new skills, too. (MINI SERIES SPOILERS!) If that isn't what you really want to hear, though, my guess is you're wondering about Dimitri.... Yes! Read the book! Savor the good parts. (END mini series spoiler.) ( )

**Do not read if you haven't read frostbite**
After what happened at the end of frostbite Rose will never be the same again. Mason's death is really hard on her and reality of guardian's life has hit her like a wall. She's having a hard time focus at school, having a hard time with her guardian ultimate evaluation and she's feeling stalked by dark things. She's wondering if she's becoming crazy and she feels like she can't tell anyone. She's attracted more then ever to Dimitri and can't deny it anymore, but what will she do about it? Problems with the strogois aren't over and more intense action is to come!

Shadow kiss is the best novel of the three, I couldn't put it down! The suspense is so intense I had issues containing myself, I couldn't believe my own eyes. You feel like you're on the edge the entiere time and the relation ship between Rose and Dimitri is awesome, Rose and Adrian have that special bound as well that leaves you hanging for more. The novel is over-the-top-awesome, it's really hard to find words to describe how good it was. ( )

What if you had to choose between your best friend and the person you love most?

So reads the tagline for the latest installment in the Vampire Academy series, Shadow Kiss. The third book continues the adventures of Rose Hathaway, a Dhampir guardian in training. As graduation approaches, Rose is only weeks away from achieving her goal: becoming a full-fledged guardian to her best friend, Lissa Dragomir. However, since killing her first Strigoi, Rose has been having some problems. The worst of which? Seeing ghosts. And it seems her new problems might be linked to her bond with Lissa. Throw in Dimitri, Rose’s mentor whom she seems to have fallen in love with, and things get interesting.

But none of this compares to what happens next…a Strigoi attack on the school. As chaos ensues, Rose is forced to choose between the two people she loves most in the world.

In my opinion, this is the best book yet in the Vampire Academy series. In Shadow Kiss, author Richelle Mead delves even deeper into Rose’s character, especially concerning her relationship and unusual bond with Lissa. We get to see more of the elemental magic of the Moroi as some begin to stand alongside the Dhampirs in the fight against the Strigoi.

We also get to see more character development of some of the minor characters, such as Christian, Mia, and Adrian, which provides a richer background that complements Rose’s story. Mead also does a wonderful job of keeping the plot fast-paced and suspenseful, as well as leaving enough time for description and detail. ( )

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.

AWSOME! This series just keeps getting better. This is one of the best vampire themed series’ out there. I’ve been in anticipation for this book for a long time, and when I finally got a copy, i read it and loved it.

Anyways, I like that Richelle made the story unpredictable even though I knew that something big was going to happen. though I knew something was going to happen(i just didn't know what),then BAM! Mead surprise me in the end. I didn't really think she would do it. The ending wasn’t what I wanted, but It kept me wondering, "what's going to happen now?"

One of the reasons I’m such a fan of this series, besides the awesome writing ability of Richelle Mead, is Rose Hathaway. She’s a smart ass and she kicks ass. She is one of my favorite characters. I like all the other characters but Rose just takes the cake.

I can't wait to read the rest of this series. The way SHADOW KISS started and ended i know next one will be even better. Now I'm anxiously waiting for Blood Promise. ( )