St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .

Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever.

It did take me a little while to get into this and figure out the world that the author had created (as well as the story, since we find out gradually throughout the book what led to Rose and Lissa's leaving of their school). Once I got into it, I really got into it and enjoyed it. I especially like Rose's character, and I'm looking forward to reading more about her.

RELEASE NOTES:

on its way to KathyB

I'm so excited to have gotten this one and I can't wait to read it. Received today from karendawn - thanks!

A good read, though I do not think one of the main characters "cutting" herself to relieve her depression is appropriate for teen audiences.

On it's way to a BookObsessed Paranormal Devil

Paranormal Devils Exchange 2009, thanks

update:
Good read, thanks for sharing with me

RABCK KW 3, 2012

Arrived here this week. Thank you for sending.

03.06.2012: At first it was hard for me to get into the story, but after a while the book has drawn me into its spell. However, it was difficult to see the flashbacks, which was pretty confusing.
Nevertheless, reading the book was easy. It's now reserved for the next vampire box.

Reist in der "Wiederauferstehungs"-Box mit.