The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 12 books · 2007 to 2015 · Mostly set in Palm Springs

Richelle Mead

RomanceFantasyYoung adultParanormal romanceUrban fantasyYA fantasy

Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy follows Rose Hathaway, a half-vampire guardian in training, sworn to protect her best friend, the vampire princess Lissa. The Bloodlines spin-off follows Sydney Sage, a human alchemist who keeps vampires secret.

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Richelle Mead books in order

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Vampire Academy

6 books · Set in St Vladimir's Academy, MontanaYA fantasyUrban fantasyParanormal romance
  1. 1Vampire Academy2007With Rose HathawayBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Frostbite2008With Rose HathawayBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Shadow Kiss2008With Rose HathawayBuy on Amazon
  4. 4Blood Promise2009With Rose HathawayBuy on Amazon
  5. 5Spirit Bound2010With Rose HathawayBuy on Amazon
  6. 6Last Sacrifice2010With Rose HathawayBuy on Amazon

Bloodlines

6 books · Set in Palm SpringsYA fantasyUrban fantasyParanormal romance
  1. 1Bloodlines2011With Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney SageBuy on Amazon
  2. 2The Golden Lily2012With Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney SageBuy on Amazon
  3. 3The Indigo Spell2013With Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney SageBuy on Amazon
  4. 4The Fiery Heart2013With Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney SageBuy on Amazon
  5. 5Silver Shadows2014With Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney SageBuy on Amazon
  6. 6The Ruby Circle2015With Adrian Ivashkov and Sydney SageBuy on Amazon

Characters

7 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

St Vladimir's Academy