The one flaw I took away was that I was slightly less invested in the prose.

Then there’s the angst riddled plot that’s practically bursting with steamy scenes, political intrigue and plenty of punch-first-ask-questions-later action. It’s got everything a good paranormal should you’ve got some seriously badass women with equally badass guys. And while I’m enjoying revisiting these characters, I have to report that I’ve been somewhat disillusioned with Richelle Mead’s writing style.ĭon’t get me wrong – Frostbite, and Vampire Academy as a whole, is deliciously addictive. I figured it was about dang time that I rolled up my sleeves and finished reading the series. This year I’ve come back to Vampire Academy.

But heroism rarely comes without a price. When three friends run away in an offensive move against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. Vlad’s annual holiday ski trip is mandatory.īut the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. And if hand-to-hand combat with her mom wasn’t bad enough, Rose’s tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Mason’s got a huge crush on her, and Rose keeps getting stuck in Lissa’s head while she’s making out with her boyfriend, Christian! The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy’s not taking any risks… This year, St. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academy’s crawling with Guardians-including Rose’s hard-hitting mother, Janine Hathaway. Vladimir’s, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. When love and jealousy collide on the slopes winter break turns deadly

Frostbite by Richelle Mead