Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6)

4.5 stars!
Action packed and filled with humor, the Vampire Academy series is a great read for teens. Richelle Mead gives us a new look on vampires; Morois that possess magical powers, Dhampirs (half vampire half moroi) that protect them and Strigois that are immortal and evil. Richelle Mead also gives us a strong and brave heroine who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Forbidden romance and friendship are a huge part of the series. The best part of this series is the friendship and loyalty between Rose and Lissa. Exceptional and refreshing, this is a series not to be missed by fans of fantasy and adventure.

Reader reviewed by Ruthie

I was skeptical to how this series would come to an end. I've read plenty of series where the ending is lame. However, I think Richelle Mead did a fantastic job ending her books. So much happened in Last Sacrifice but I was never confused or overwhelmed. Rose continues her travels and her journey toward maturity. Although she is not my favorite character, far from it, I could truly relate to her. Especially within the first sentence "I hate cages." Who doesn't? I think fans of the Vampire Academy will greatly appreciate this novel.

Reader reviewed by Cari

I thought Last Sacrifice was long and it could have even been
split into two books.  Richelle gives us so much detail about everyday
from both Lissa and Rose's point of view that some points just drag. 
Also Last Sacrifice was close to 600 pages so you would expect
everything to be wrapped up in a nice little package.  Well that wasn't
the case in fact Richelle only wrapped up Rose's story and left a lot
undone for her spin off series.  While I understand that Sidney, Jill,
and Rose's ex will move on so much wasn't finished.



Towards the end of Last Sacrifice Lissa is put in danger and Rose
takes a bullet for her which is so like Rose but Lissa is rushed away
to safety and doesn't see her for days.  Knowing that Lissa can heal her
I would think she would have fought harder to save Rose but that
doesn't happen.  I was also hoping that somewhere along the way Dimitri
would get to visit his family because they think he is dead, but that
didn't happen.



In the end I didn't like Lissa any better.  Dimitri still holds my heart
and Rose will always be one of my favorite characters.  I didn't feel
this book did the series justice but I guess we will see where the spin
off takes us.