Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)
by Richelle Mead
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead holds a highly rated rating of 4.37 out of 5, based on 266.7K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 443 pages.
About Shadow Kiss
WHAT IF FOLLOWING HER HEART MEANS ROSE COULD LOSE HER BEST FRIEND FOREVER?Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earth's magic. She must be protected at all times from Strigoi; the fiercest vampires - the ones who never die. The powerful blend of human and vampire blood that flows through Rose Hathaway, Lissa's best friend, makes her a Dhampir. Rose is dedicated to a dangerous life of protecting Lissa from the Strigoi, who are hell-bent on making Lissa one of them.Rose knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend, Lissa - the last Dragomir princess - must always come first. Unfortunately, when it comes to gorgeous Dimitri Belikov, some rules are meant to be broken...Then a strange darkness begins to grow in Rose's mind, and ghostly shadows warn of a terrible evil drawing nearer to the Academy's iron gates. The immortal undead are closing in, and they want vengeance for the lives Rose has stolen. In a heart-stopping battle to rival her worst nightmares, Rose will have to choose between life, love, and the two people who matter most... but will her choice mean that only one can survive?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richelle Mead |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 443 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.37 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 266,742 |
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What genre is Shadow Kiss?
Shadow Kiss is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Shadow Kiss worth reading?
Based on 266.7K reader ratings, Shadow Kiss has an average score of 4.37 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Shadow Kiss?
Shadow Kiss has 443 pages.
Who wrote Shadow Kiss?
Shadow Kiss was written by Richelle Mead. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Shadow Kiss?
The ISBN-13 for Shadow Kiss is 9781595141970.0.
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