The first book in the interntional bestselling series, Vampire Academy.Love and loyalty run deeper than blood.St. Vladimir s Academy isn t just any school it s a place where vampires and dhampir s, vampire-human hybrids, train for a life fraught with danger.Rose Hathaway is a dhampir and a guardian for her best friend Lissa. The two have an unbreakable bond but Rose s vow to always put Lissa first is tested when Dimitri Belikov arrives at St Vladimir s.Lethal and disciplined, Dimitri is everything a guardian should be and, with every moment they spend together, Rose finds herself more and more drawn to him. . . leaving Lissa exposed.Soon, Rose will have to choose between the best friend she lives for, and the man she can't live without. We re suckers for it. - Entertainment Weekly'Humorous, kick-ass, action-packed novel' - The Guardian