TITLE:Shadow Kiss

PUBLISHER:Penguin Group

ISBN:9781595141972

DEC-INDEX :813.6

YEAR:2008

RESUME:Richelle Mead is an American author and the auteur of the popular Vampire Academy book series, which includes the book "Shadow Kiss". "Shadow Kiss" is the third book in the series and continues the story of Rose Hathaway and Lissa Dragomir as they face new challenges and danger. In "Shadow Kiss", Rose is preparing for her final exams at St. Vladimir's Academy, but she is also dealing with the aftermath of a deadly attack that left her best friend Lissa in a fragile state. Meanwhile, Rose's relationship with her mentor, Dimitri, becomes more complicated as they struggle with their feelings for each other and the rules that forbid their romance. The book explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and sacrifice, and has been praised for its complex characters and emotional depth. Mead's skilled storytelling and vivid descriptions make "Shadow Kiss" a gripping and memorable addition to the Vampire Academy series. Overall, "Shadow Kiss" is a significant installment in the series and has contributed to the success of Richelle Mead as an author, as well as the popularity of the Vampire Academy franchise.

N_PAGES:443

ILLUSTRATION:non

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