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Shadow Kiss
(Vampire Academy #3)
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It’s springtime at St. Vladimir’s Academy and Rose is close to graduation, but since making her first Strigoi kills, things haven’t felt quite right. She’s having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all... might be seeing ghosts.
Consumed by her forbidden love with her tutor Dimitri and ...more
It’s springtime at St. Vladimir’s Academy and Rose is close to graduation, but since making her first Strigoi kills, things haven’t felt quite right. She’s having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all... might be seeing ghosts.
Consumed by her forbidden love with her tutor Dimitri and ...more
Paperback, 444 pages
Published
February 4th 2010
by Puffin
(first published November 13th 2008)
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Silvia Grigová
yea I agree with you. I was reading the book until 2am. because I wanted to finish it really badly. And I think I cried my eyes out. :(
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"It won't happen to you. You're too strong. You'll fight it, just like you did this
time."
"I only did because you were here." He wrapped his arms around me, and I buried my face in his chest. "I can't do it by myself," I whispered.
"You can," he said. There was a tremulous note in his voice. "You're strong—you're so, so strong. It's why I love you.”
“Don't worry, little dhampir. You might be surrounded by clouds, but you'll always be like sunshine to me.”
Oh my god!!! I can't!!! That endi ...more
Jul 08, 2008
Kristi
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it was amazing
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Incredible! This series continues to get better. This is one of the best vampire themed series’ out there. After my disappointment with other series’ losing there touch, I have to say that it is not the case with these books. Everything that initially drew me in is still there and then some. I’ve been in anticipation for this book for a long time, and when I finally got a copy it trumped everything else!
There were parts of the story that I figured out, and even though I wanted the novel to end ...more
There were parts of the story that I figured out, and even though I wanted the novel to end ...more
I think I have to assume that something devastating will happen in every series that Mead writes. With this one I was pretty much crying from the last 40 pages until the end. Talk about heartbreaking! I sort of saw what was going to happen coming but it didn't make it any less horrible. I'm actually still feeling the effects of this novel and I had to quickly order the next two books to find out what happens.
On the heels of the death of her friend, Rose finds out that she's going to start six w ...more
On the heels of the death of her friend, Rose finds out that she's going to start six w ...more
Buddy read with the lovely Yasmin
Finishing this book and running to Goodreads like
So this book started off really well. I think this might be one of those series that get more interesting with each new book. But that ending! Why did nobody warn me? The worst part is that I don't even have the next book.
(view spoiler) ...more
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So this book started off really well. I think this might be one of those series that get more interesting with each new book. But that ending! Why did nobody warn me? The worst part is that I don't even have the next book.
(view spoiler) ...more
this series is so, so fun and so, so terrible.
people die constantly and no one is sad beyond sometimes being like "i am sad. i am so very, very sad."
there's a romance between a teacher and a 17-year-old student.
there's so much sloppy nonsense magic.
answers to mysteries unknown for years come exactly when they're needed out of nowhere.
it's basically Pretty Little Liars but with vampires.
so...Pretty Little Liars but better.
bottom line: the reread will continue, and (presumably) continue to be a b ...more
people die constantly and no one is sad beyond sometimes being like "i am sad. i am so very, very sad."
there's a romance between a teacher and a 17-year-old student.
there's so much sloppy nonsense magic.
answers to mysteries unknown for years come exactly when they're needed out of nowhere.
it's basically Pretty Little Liars but with vampires.
so...Pretty Little Liars but better.
bottom line: the reread will continue, and (presumably) continue to be a b ...more
May 20, 2011
Emily May
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it was amazing
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There's no denying it, I loved this third book in the series (probably best of all) and I finished it with all kinds of feelings and thoughts running through my head. The ending leaves the reader on such a cliffhanger and the fact that I am constantly being warned against reading book 4 just makes it all the worse. I want to know what happens... damn it, I NEED to know what happens. Can that possibly be it? (view spoiler)
I've com ...more
Feb 23, 2014
Jessica's Totally Over The Top Book Obsession
rated it
it was amazing
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5 OMG Dimitri Stars
all kinds of SPOILERS up in this piece!!! It's like one huge spoiler
OMG OMG OMFG so much happened in this book I can't even wrap my mind around it. Rose is having all kinds of issues. Thanks to being Shadow kissed and bonded to Lissa she is taking all the dark emotions and crazy that Lissa gets from using her magic and it is flowing though the bond to Rose. This is making Rose act crazy, angry and at times totally out of control and dangerous. Also Rose is seeing Mason ...more
all kinds of SPOILERS up in this piece!!! It's like one huge spoiler
OMG OMG OMFG so much happened in this book I can't even wrap my mind around it. Rose is having all kinds of issues. Thanks to being Shadow kissed and bonded to Lissa she is taking all the dark emotions and crazy that Lissa gets from using her magic and it is flowing though the bond to Rose. This is making Rose act crazy, angry and at times totally out of control and dangerous. Also Rose is seeing Mason ...more
Well holy shiiiiiiiiiit @ the end of this.
*Reread - 6/21/22
I loved this just as much as when I read it years ago
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more
I loved this just as much as when I read it years ago
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more
OH MY GOD with this book. I can't believe it. I'm crying right now :(. I wasn't expecting that. THAT. Oh, this book was amazing and I loved it, but the ending broke my heart.
...more
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3), Richelle Mead
Shadow Kiss is a vampire novel written by Richelle Mead. It is the third novel in the Vampire Academy series, and was preceded by Frostbite.
Shadow Kiss continues the story of the main character, Rose Hathaway and her education in becoming a Guardian.
Rose, in shock over Mason's death, prepares with the rest of the novices for the Qualifying Exam, in which the novices protect the Moroi students from "attacks" by "Strigoi" (their Dhampir teachers). ...more
Shadow Kiss is a vampire novel written by Richelle Mead. It is the third novel in the Vampire Academy series, and was preceded by Frostbite.
Shadow Kiss continues the story of the main character, Rose Hathaway and her education in becoming a Guardian.
Rose, in shock over Mason's death, prepares with the rest of the novices for the Qualifying Exam, in which the novices protect the Moroi students from "attacks" by "Strigoi" (their Dhampir teachers). ...more
Mar 22, 2010
Kat Kennedy
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So far, Shadow Kiss is my favorite book in the series. Richelle Mead steps up her game on a number of fronts, in my opinion.
Plot, characterization, style, pacing and romance. All of these receive a marked improvement.
The VA world becomes more real, relatable and defined. The relationship become more involved, less childish and the main character, Rose, receives a healthy dose of adulthood.
I am coming to really enjoy these books. I wouldn't have continued past the first one without the encouragem ...more
Plot, characterization, style, pacing and romance. All of these receive a marked improvement.
The VA world becomes more real, relatable and defined. The relationship become more involved, less childish and the main character, Rose, receives a healthy dose of adulthood.
I am coming to really enjoy these books. I wouldn't have continued past the first one without the encouragem ...more
5 Devastating ★'s
"It won't happen to you. You're too strong. You'll fight it, just like you did this time." "I only did because you were here." He wrapped his arms around me, and I buried my face in his chest. "I can't do it by myself," I whispered. "You can," he said. There was a tremulous note in his voice. "You're strong—you're so, so strong. It's why I love you.”
Oh My Gawd!!!! This book! It's soooo damned good. I love this series, I can't put it down... It just gets better and better with ev ...more
"It won't happen to you. You're too strong. You'll fight it, just like you did this time." "I only did because you were here." He wrapped his arms around me, and I buried my face in his chest. "I can't do it by myself," I whispered. "You can," he said. There was a tremulous note in his voice. "You're strong—you're so, so strong. It's why I love you.”
Oh My Gawd!!!! This book! It's soooo damned good. I love this series, I can't put it down... It just gets better and better with ev ...more
Sep 03, 2008
Courtney
rated it
really liked it
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Recommends it for:
fans of the twilight series
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I HAVE SO MANY EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW AND I CAN'T STOP CRYING.
Why did I think reading this series would be a good idea, WHY? ...more
Why did I think reading this series would be a good idea, WHY? ...more
5/5
OH MY GOSH! I am so upset right now after reading that ending! I seriously have tears in my eyes. I have to collect my thoughts before I write a full review.
So that 30 minutes did about nothing to help me get over that ending. I was basically depressed and now desperate to read the next one.
This book has to be my favorite book ever. There subplots and subplots. The whole Strigoi problems, relationships, mystery ghosts, and again relationships there were no pauses and that was very good.
Dimitr ...more
OH MY GOSH! I am so upset right now after reading that ending! I seriously have tears in my eyes. I have to collect my thoughts before I write a full review.
So that 30 minutes did about nothing to help me get over that ending. I was basically depressed and now desperate to read the next one.
This book has to be my favorite book ever. There subplots and subplots. The whole Strigoi problems, relationships, mystery ghosts, and again relationships there were no pauses and that was very good.
Dimitr ...more
I didn't really enjoy the first two books of the Vampire Academy Series but I adored this one! Shadow Kiss has a ton more action & I actually feel for the characters!
Rose is quickly becoming one of my all time favorite female characters. She is strong, smart and not taken lightly.
Lissa- I'm not really a huge fan of Lissa. I mean I like her don't get me wrong but I just feel like she could be more.
Dimitri- There's nothing more to be said.
This is very true.
Christian- I am beginning to like him ...more
Rose is quickly becoming one of my all time favorite female characters. She is strong, smart and not taken lightly.
Lissa- I'm not really a huge fan of Lissa. I mean I like her don't get me wrong but I just feel like she could be more.
Dimitri- There's nothing more to be said.
This is very true.
Christian- I am beginning to like him ...more
Dec 09, 2015
Norah Una Sumner
rated it
it was amazing
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I feel like it doesn't get better than this.Rose is finally becoming more mature,the whole story was really interesting and captivating,there are a lot of serious issues and topics included in this book and the characters are finally starting to feel...real.If that makes any sense.That ending was so intense-I would have never ever thought that a Vampire Academy novel was going to make me cry but it really happened.I don't think that the rest of the series can take this book off the throne when i ...more
☆ ★ Spoilers ahead, you have been warned ☆ ★
I think this book kind of made me love this series because it went on a level that no other YA book went before and I was very happy about the fact that Richelle Mead took a risk, but looking back in hindsight at this series? I was wrong, terribly wrong but let’s save that for when I do reviews of Spirit Bound and Last Sacrifice, shall we?
In Shadow Kiss, Rose is suffering the trauma of the Spokane incident and Mason’s death- which adds another twist: ...more
I think this book kind of made me love this series because it went on a level that no other YA book went before and I was very happy about the fact that Richelle Mead took a risk, but looking back in hindsight at this series? I was wrong, terribly wrong but let’s save that for when I do reviews of Spirit Bound and Last Sacrifice, shall we?
In Shadow Kiss, Rose is suffering the trauma of the Spokane incident and Mason’s death- which adds another twist: ...more
(I realized that I wasn't able to make a review of this book. Lol. I'm sorry) :D
Anyways, Shadow Kiss is the third installment of the Vampire Academy series. I loved this sequel because everything that happened here was remarkable. I saw the strength of character Rose was able to develop. I also loved the romance between her and Dimitri. The whole book was also filled with adrenaline-pulling action scenes which were a lot better than the first two books.
The great aspect of this book was the clim ...more
Anyways, Shadow Kiss is the third installment of the Vampire Academy series. I loved this sequel because everything that happened here was remarkable. I saw the strength of character Rose was able to develop. I also loved the romance between her and Dimitri. The whole book was also filled with adrenaline-pulling action scenes which were a lot better than the first two books.
The great aspect of this book was the clim ...more
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That pretty much sums up my feelings for this book. ...more
That pretty much sums up my feelings for this book. ...more
DNF. There's just so many other books I'd rather read instead.
Might try picking this series up later, but I doubt it. ...more
Might try picking this series up later, but I doubt it. ...more
Read #3
*sigh*
*sobs*
*hiccup*
*feels*
*love*
whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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Read #2
**Don't worry about spoilers. I'll tell you when they're coming.
REREAD: HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE! I've read this two whole times. This is my second time. I know exactly what is going to happen and I was unfortunately spoiled about the ending of this book before I even read it the first time. I've always known what ...more
*sigh*
*sobs*
*hiccup*
*feels*
*love*
whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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Read #2
**Don't worry about spoilers. I'll tell you when they're coming.
REREAD: HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE! I've read this two whole times. This is my second time. I know exactly what is going to happen and I was unfortunately spoiled about the ending of this book before I even read it the first time. I've always known what ...more
Shadow Kiss is the third installment in The Vampire Academy Series and it is by far, my favorite book in the series! I mean, how can I not? It's so good!
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Summary
Shadow Kiss continues the story of the main character, Rose Hathaway and her education in becoming a Guardian. Rose knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend Lissa- the last Dragomir princess- must always come first. ...more
Adele won 6 Grammy in the past Grammay's. What does she have to say about the book?
Adele approves!
Summary
Shadow Kiss continues the story of the main character, Rose Hathaway and her education in becoming a Guardian. Rose knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend Lissa- the last Dragomir princess- must always come first. ...more
"I set off, off to kill the man I loved."
4.5
WOW. Definitely the most intense book in the series so far! I even teared up a bit at the end! ...more
4.5
WOW. Definitely the most intense book in the series so far! I even teared up a bit at the end! ...more
The worst cliffhanger in the history of cliffhangers. And all the feels on top of it. I feel dizzy...
Damn, that last sentence...! *goosebumps*
This was everything I wanted book 1 & 2 to be! I'm still shocked that I liked this enough to get newly and strongly obsessed with the characters. Now I freaking want to know how it goes on, especially with that super mean cliffhanger. I mean... seriously? I can't believe you did that, Richelle Mead.
The plot in this one was... aaahhhh *chefs kiss* Like, finally? It was worth the wait tho. I'm glad I stuck with this series even if book 2 wasn't really the b ...more
This was everything I wanted book 1 & 2 to be! I'm still shocked that I liked this enough to get newly and strongly obsessed with the characters. Now I freaking want to know how it goes on, especially with that super mean cliffhanger. I mean... seriously? I can't believe you did that, Richelle Mead.
The plot in this one was... aaahhhh *chefs kiss* Like, finally? It was worth the wait tho. I'm glad I stuck with this series even if book 2 wasn't really the b ...more
Jan 02, 2009
Mitabird
rated it
really liked it
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Shadow Kiss started off slow, but ended up being great. I really like how Ms. Mead takes things to a level where not everything has a happy ending. It has realistic qualities for being a young adult paranormal book. I felt Rose's pain and confusion as she struggled with what she had to deal with being "shadow kissed". I enjoyed her interactions with Lissa, Dmitri and Adrian. Even though I inadvertently knew a big piece of the story, it didn't happen as I envisioned. This book has a lot of heart,
...more
I rarely thought about Dimitri as someone with a life away from me.
You know who else thinks people disappear when they leave the room? Infants. It's a concept that they have to grow out of - figuring out that people have lives apart from when they are in the child's presence. It's called "Object Permanence" and according to my old psychology book, a child should have fully developed object permanence by the age of 2.
In other words, although Rose shows signs of maturity on rare occasions, she ...more
You know who else thinks people disappear when they leave the room? Infants. It's a concept that they have to grow out of - figuring out that people have lives apart from when they are in the child's presence. It's called "Object Permanence" and according to my old psychology book, a child should have fully developed object permanence by the age of 2.
In other words, although Rose shows signs of maturity on rare occasions, she ...more
FANTASTIC
This is without a doubt one of my favorite YA Fantasy series.
I do love Richelle Mead, her series Succubus Blues is also one of my favorite UF series ever.
What you'll find in this series:
Entertainment from beginning to end. Action, emotion, badassery, growth, adventure, VAMPIRES, fighters, excitement, suspense, intrigue, passion, love.
Great plot. Brilliant story evolution, believable succession of events and excellent plot development.
Fantastic characters and character development. Intel ...more
This is without a doubt one of my favorite YA Fantasy series.
I do love Richelle Mead, her series Succubus Blues is also one of my favorite UF series ever.
What you'll find in this series:
Entertainment from beginning to end. Action, emotion, badassery, growth, adventure, VAMPIRES, fighters, excitement, suspense, intrigue, passion, love.
Great plot. Brilliant story evolution, believable succession of events and excellent plot development.
Fantastic characters and character development. Intel ...more
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Scorpio Richelle Mead is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy books for both adults and teens. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington where she works on her three series full-time: Georgina Kincaid, Dark Swan, and Vampire Academy.
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“What's up?" I asked.
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You tell me," he said. "You were the one about ready to start making out with Adrian."
It was an experiment," I said. "It was part of my therapy."
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