#128 in Young adult
Blood Promise
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Our view
“Blood Promise” is a slow, grief-heavy fourth volume that, for some readers, only comes alive in its second half. Rose goes to Russia in search of Dimitri, bound by the pact they made, and a long stretch of mourning and new acquaintances comes before the action and revelations. Others find her pining and recklessness hard to bear, or see the book as filler. Only for those already committed to “Vampire Academy”.
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About the book
Blood Promise is the fourth book in the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead. Previously in the series, the main character, Rose, and her true love Dimitri made a pact that if either of them were turned into strigoi, the other would kill them rather than let them roam as an evil vampire. Blood Promise follows Rose's emotional struggle as she travels to Russia to hunt down Dimitri and fulfill this promise.
Reading order · Vampire Academy
Full order & progress →- Vampire AcademyStart here
7.67.6 / 10 - Frostbite
8.08.0 / 10 - Shadow Kiss
8.28.2 / 10 - Blood PromiseThis book
8.08.0 / 10 - Spirit Bound
7.97.9 / 10 - Last Sacrifice
8.18.1 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 373 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 72% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Young adult average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 25 | 7% |
| Hardcover | 8.0 | 348 | 93% |
Frequently asked
What age is Blood Promise for?
Blood Promise sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating.
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