Vampire Academy -

is a popular young adult paranormal romance franchise created by American author Richelle Mead . It features an intricate world rooted in Romanian and Balkan folklore, revolving around three distinct types of vampires: the mortal, magic-wielding Moroi ; their half-human, half-vampire protectors known as Dhampirs ; and the immortal, monstrous Strigoi . The Core Book Series

The original series consists of six novels published between 2007 and 2010: (2007) Frostbite (2008) Shadow Kiss (2008) Blood Promise (2009) Spirit Bound (2010) Last Sacrifice (2010) Vampire Academy

The story is told from the first-person perspective of , a rebellious Dhampir training to be a Guardian. Her primary duty is to protect her best friend, Lissa Dragomir , a royal Moroi princess and the last of her line. The two share a rare psychic "spirit bond," allowing Rose to feel Lissa's emotions and see through her eyes. A central plot line involves the forbidden romance between Rose and her older instructor, Dimitri Belikov . Key Themes and Worldbuilding In Case You Missed It – Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead is a popular young adult paranormal romance franchise