Last Sacrific: A Vampire Academy Novel by Richelle Mead

Synopsis:
Rose Hathaway doesn’t like feeling caged, but jail will do that to you. What she really resents is that she didn’t do it—she didn’t kill Queen Tatiana. But tell that to the throngs of Moroi and Dhampir—half vampires like her—gathered for the funeral…and calling for her blood!
Last Sacrifice is the final novel in Richelle Mead’s epic vampire series…and she’s saved the best for last. Murder…love…jealousy—it all plays out in this last chapter as Lissa, Rose’s best friend, faces foes who don’t want to see her ascend the Royal Throne. When Rose is rescued from confinement by her one true love, Dimitri, time is of the essence. She must prove her innocence and save her friend, even if it means having to make the ultimate sacrifice.

My Review:
(Spoiler Alert!)
It was SO good! I have been anticipating this book release since I finished “Spirit Bound” a few months ago. The wait was absolute torture so all I have to say is thank goodness it was only a few months for this book! I have loved this series since the first moment I discovered the Vampire Academy (VA) world and it is one of my favorite series of all time. The plot, the pacing, and the character development were all so well done and I became invested very quickly in the lives of the characters. Rose is someone to be admired for her ability to put others first while also being able to stand up for herself, fight her own battles, and be her own person. And speaking of battles, Rose’s love life throughout this series was heart wrenching and I so badly wanted her to end up with the love of her life, Dimitri, in the end. Dimitri takes the prize for my biggest book-character-crush and it will be very hard for someone to take his place. I pretty much smiled and swooned whenever he entered the scene.

I thought this book had a great mix of intensity, romance, and humorous moments. I laughed out loud so many times at things the characters would say and felt for them when they had to face tough situations. Part of me wanted to cry when I finished but a bigger part of me was so happy that it ended on a satisfying note. It ended in a way that is even better than what I had imagined and I had such a good feeling when I read the last line that I could not stop smiling. I wanted to go back to the very first book and start over. I have heard that Richelle Mead is planning a spin off series involving some of the other VA characters so I am completely thrilled about the chance to be a part of this world again in the future. Can’t wait!!!