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We’re looking to the release of Last Sacrifice, the final book in the Vampire Academy series, with excitement and apprehension. We want to complete this journey with Rose, but it will be hard to let go of our favorite YA series.
To get the most out of it, we’ve decided to re-read the series before the Dec. 7, 2010, release. We invite you to relive Rose’s journey of love, responsibility, friendship and heartbreak with us.
Vampire Book Club is sponsoring a Vampire Academy Re-Read Challenge. All five books will need to be read between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30. We’re giving a two-month block, because we’re aware some of you will be doing Fever and Highlander series re-reads simultaneously.
The five books we’re reading for this challenge are (click to view description at Book Depository):
If you haven’t yet read the Vampire Academy series, this is a great time to do so. It’s a remarkable YA series with great appeal to adults. The fourth title, Blood Promise, is one of our favorite books — YA or otherwise.
Want to participate? First, you need to sign up via this form.
As you read or re-read each title, review it and link back to this post. If you’ve already reviewed a book, comment on this post with a link to your original review and a comment on something new you took away from the book this time around.
Not a blogger? Not a problem. You can post your reviews to Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. (any public site that allows reviews) and just post the link to that review in the comments below.
The challenge runs Oct. 1, 2010, to Nov. 30, 2010. Reviews and comments must be posted between those dates to be eligible for prizes. You may fill out the participation form at any time prior, though.
All participants who review at least one of the five books will be entered to win a copy of Last Sacrifice (to be pre-ordered). This is open internationally, provided that The Book Depository ships to you.
Those who complete the challenge will be entered to win our big prize pack featuring new series to will help fill the void left as we say goodbye to Vampire Academy. The prize pack will include:
Remember: For your reviews to count toward the prizes you need to first FILL OUT THE SIGN-UP FORM and be sure to link your reviews back to this post (or add a link in the comments).
Tell others you’re participating in the challenge; add one of the badges:
CONTEST RULES & DETAILS
Winners will be chosen via random number generator and announced on Dec. 1, 2010. They will then have 48 hours to claim their prizes before new winners are selected.
Participants must be at least 13 years old, or have their parent’s permission, to enter the contest. Please review our privacy policy, if you have any questions as to how Vampire Book Club uses your information. (Short version: we’ll only use it to contact you for this contest.)
While we certainly don’t expect this to happen, please note Vampire Book Club has the right to change or cancel any giveaway at any time without prior notice.
(Big thanks to Harlequin, Tor and Cemetery Cat Designs for donating prizes. You’re fantastic.)
http://nachtangel.tumblr.com/post/1322317097/vampire-academy-re-read
Finally got around to writing it, here’s my VA Book Review, got to start Frostbite this weekend or I’m going to be left behind XD
so here’s frostbite’s review:
http://angelfrmwhere.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/frostbite-review/
Blood is thicker than water………….
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781595143105/Blood-Promise
How are you already done with Blood Promise? *so far behind* XD
http://kimscarecrow.blogspot.com/2010/08/frostbite-by-richelle-mead.html
I forgot how much I had in common with Rose when it comes to relationships with our mothers. Mine is obsessed with her job just like hers, and it’s kind of sad now that I think about it. Meh. And I was really starting to like Mason. Sad day indeed. Though I was super proud of Rose at the end.
im in the middle of blood promise…it is so amazzing i think me and lisa have that worrying about our friends the same and how we get caught up with “new friends” that we don’t realize how dangerous they are until something bad happens.
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/review.aspx?reviewid=1466824
Here is my review for spirit bound i can’t believe I’m done i can’t wait for last sacrifice! I really want rose to end up with Dimitri because there perfect for each other but Adrian is so sweet especially in this book, how did Richelle Mead decided i hope nothing bad happens to one of them. Anyway here’s my last review.
Yay! So glad I found this reading challenge as I just started reading the VA series! That is fate! 😀
I reviewed Vampire Academy here: http://www.stella-exlibris.com/2010/10/book-review-vampire-academy-by-richelle.html
I’m so glad I finally started reading this series, I’ve heard so many people praise it, and I agree, it is amazing! Rose is a wonderful character and Richelle Mead’s writing is fantastic!
I also reviewed Frostbite, book#2 here: http://www.stella-exlibris.com/2010/10/book-review-frostbite-by-richelle-mead.html
Lissa angered me so much in this novel! But Adrian is a cutie 😀 he cracks me up with his agressive&charming flirting 🙂
I write in portuguese on my blog but for the contest I posted the review in english too 😉
Vampire Academy book #1
http://www.euleioeuconto.com/2010/04/o-beijo-das-sombras-academia-de.html
Sometimes I forget how much Rose rocks. And I could see Mason again. I miss him =(
But reading this book again showed me that Adrian is an important character. I misses someone calling Rose “Little Dhampir”
I love the Vampire Academy series so much. And Rose is my favorite literary character. I plan on naming my future daughter Roza. 🙂
Here’s my Vampire Academy review:
http://ohhyouknowitsandreaa.blogspot.com/2010/10/review-vampire-academy-by-richelle-mead.html
Hi 😀 Thanks for this awesome Re-Read Challenge. I do it with a friend so it’s fun and Vampire Academy is one of the best series ever :p !!! We decided with my friend to start this monday and read one book in one week and write the review on sunday.
Here is the first review that I made a few months ago when I’ve read Vampire Academy for the first time : http://ifmarybooks.blogspot.com/2010/08/vampire-academy-by-richelle-mead.html
And here is the one after the Re-Reading this week : http://ifmarybooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/re-read-challenge-vampire-academy-by.html
My reviews are in french but you can find on the left a button which translate my blog in english don’t worry :).
Frostbite Book #2
http://www.euleioeuconto.com/2010/04/aura-negra.html
Frostbite review ~
http://nachtangel.tumblr.com/post/1406402847/frostbite-review-im-going-to-say-this-now-i-have
This challenge is SO cool ! Here is my Vampire Academy review 🙂 Frostbite will come SOON !!!
http://irish-girl-wonderland.blogspot.com/2010/10/vampire-academy.html
Here’s my link to the entire series’ reviews!
http://bookbybooksummer.blogspot.com/2010/07/to-drink-or-not-to-drink-vampiristic.html
Hope you like!
Finally posted my review for VA 1! http://cemsbookhideout.blogspot.com/2010/10/vampire-academy-by-richelle-mead.html
Hey here aremy blogs, triple checking you get them, i really wanna win!
http://claudiaprivitera.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html
Thanks for the great comp!
Here’s my review for Vampire Academy (Book 1): http://shusky20.blogspot.com/2010/10/review-vampire-academy-by-richelle-mead.html
Check it out!!!
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SYXI38IRS0AM/ref=cm_cr_dp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1595143580&nodeID=283155&tag=&linkCode=
I have reviewed Shadow Kiss (Book #3) here: http://www.stella-exlibris.com/2010/10/book-review-shadow-kiss-by-richelle.html
It was the best book in the series so far, loved it!! 🙂
This week I have re read Frostbite.
Here is the first review that I made a few months ago when I’ve read Frostbite for the first time : http://ifmarybooks.blogspot.com/2010/09/frostbite-by-richelle-mead.html
And here is the one after the Re-Reading this week : http://ifmarybooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/re-read-challenge-frostbite-by-richelle.html
My reviews are in french but you can find on the left a button which translate my blog in english don’t worry 🙂 .
hii great idea to do this =D, i’ve being doing the challenge but just recently got the time to write my review =D
http://anaidivashkov.blogspot.com/2010/10/vampire-academy-review.html
i’m actually a spanish speaker but i bought this books in a trip to USA and i’m in loveee with them
This is my Frostbite review: http://shusky20.blogspot.com/2010/11/review-frostbite-by-richelle-mead.html
Here’s my review of the first book:
http://www.shelfari.com/books/1675473/Vampire-Academy/reviews/1971509
Thank you so much for holding this contest! 🙂
Can I write the review on my facebook page and then post the link here? Or does it have to be on Amazon, etc?
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/review.aspx?reviewid=1474501 —-Spirit Bound
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/reviews-ratings–Alyssa/id/1474500/
—Blood promise
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/reviews-ratings–Alyssa/id/1474675/
—Shadow kiss
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/reviews-ratings–Alyssa/id/1474673/
—————– Frostbite
http://my.barnesandnoble.com/reviews-ratings–Alyssa/id/1474495/
—-Vampire Academy:)
http://lou-vampireacademy-review.blogspot.com/2010/11/vampire-academy.html
You can certainly post on your Facebook page, if it’s public. We need to be able to see it. 😉
OMG – how come I didn’t know this challenge??!! Can I still join? I’m actually re reading the series and im now in book 5! Everytime im waiting for VA book to be released, I always re-read them!
Shadow Kiss:
http://kimscarecrow.blogspot.com/2010/11/shadow-kiss-by-richelle-mead.html
Finally posted my review of Vampire Academy on goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/129842466
🙂
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another can’t put it down book. This was the start of my heartache for Rose and my tears for her. I again don’t want to give anything away. But when Rose is captured along with Eddie, Mason, Christian and Mia things get intense to say the least. THis book is even better then book 1 and gives you so much more to sink you “fangs” into and you keep rooting for Rose and Dimitri inspite of all the obstacles that they face both external and internal.
View all my reviews
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“You will lose what you value most so treasure it while you can” Give me chills and brings tears to my eyes. Heartbreaking… Couldn’t put it down and read the next one right after. Nuff said
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Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
“Roza.” His voice had the same wonferful lowness, the same accent . . . it was all just colder. “You forgot my first lesson: Don’t Hesitate.” -Dimitri Belikov” Well as much as I wanted to LOVE this book I didn’t. I liked it but, it only made me want for the next book. Not sure I liked the new role of Dimitri. Although I did come to really love Adrian and that made me torn. I don’t like to be torn. This was craaaazy loved it! “You forgot another lesson: Never turn your back until you know your enemy is dead. Looks like we’ll have to go over the lesson again the next time I see you—which will be soon. Love, D.”
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Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW, what an ending… Again I don’t want to give anything away. Read the books starting with book 1 and make your way to book 5 and wait till December 7, 2010 for the last book of this series. “I’m sorry.” “Be sorry you lied,” he said, pressing a kiss to my forehead. “Don’t be sorry you loved him. That’s part of you, part you have to let go, yeah, but still something that’s made you who you are.” Rose and Adrian.”What are you, Rose Hathaway? Are you real? You’re a dream within a dream. I’m afraid touching you will make me wake up. You’ll disappear.” Adrian Ivoshkav
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here’s my review of Vampire Academy on goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/107185703
All my reviews to the vampire academy books will be on this blog in order next to each other….for Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise, and Spirit Bound http://lopezsl95.tumblr.com/
French review of Vampire Academy : http://oiseausecret.canalblog.com/archives/2010/03/12/17195147.html
With the re-reading of the first book, I could feel the innocence of Rose, when everything was ok and there were not Strigoï yet. The beginning of the relationship between Rose and Dimitri is so cute!
French review of Frostbite : http://oiseausecret.canalblog.com/archives/2010/04/01/17427496.html
My favourite character of the series (except Rose) is Adrian, so I’m always happy to read when he appears the first time during the ski trip. He does not change since the beginning.
French review of Shadowkiss : http://oiseausecret.canalblog.com/archives/2010/04/13/17559838.html
This third book is so heartbreaking! I started crying before the Strigoï attack because I knew of course what happened after.
French review of Blood Promise : http://oiseausecret.canalblog.com/archives/2010/04/21/17616960.html
It’s so fun to re-read about the relationship between Abe and Rose. I think it was easy to understand the link between us since their meeting.
French review of Spirit Bound : http://oiseausecret.canalblog.com/archives/2010/05/31/18054975.html
I think Rose is unfair with Adrian and used him when she was alone. I hope Adrian will be happy after Last Sacrifice.
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781595141750/Frostbite-Vampire-Academy-No.-2
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781595141972/Shadow-Kiss
lıllı ((((|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|)))) ıllı can’t wait for the Last Sacrifice!! I’m dying for it………
I am so totally excited for this book !
Hope you enjoy my review, though I’m still just learning. So please bear with me until I get the hang of it 🙂
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2802316.Shadow_Kiss
Thank you for this awesome contest 🙂
Frostbite reread and reviewed: http://cemsbookhideout.blogspot.com/2010/11/frostbite-by-richelle-mead.html
I /will/ get through Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise and Spirit Bound this week. I am determined lol!
21 days before the release of Last Sacrifice!!! YAY!!!
¸.•♥•.¸¸.•♥• I love Vampire Academy!!\m/ •♥•.¸¸.•♥•.¸
review about Spirit Bound
http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781595142504/Spirit-Bound
So here is my Vampire Academy Book review on Goodreads. I can’t believe I waited this long to re-read it. On to Frostbite!!
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345627.Vampire_Academy