vampire academy graphic novel shadow kiss

Shadow Kiss is probably my favourite book of the Vampire Academy series – what’s not to like? Rose is Rose. They have to showcase a range of emotions and put the extra words the reader needs into their head. The pictures have to tell the story – the bonds between characters or the animosity. As I mentioned, there are very few words that make it from the book to the graphic novel.

Emma Vieceli does an awful lot of capture not just the physical appearance of the various characters in this series, but also their personality. Vampire Academy was only the second graphic novel I’ve ever read and although the illustrations aren’t exactly the style I prefer, I think that they’re very well done. I read the first two last year, Vampire Academy and Frostbite after I read the series in its entirety because I was desperate for more and my local library had them both. Shadow Kiss is the third novel of six in the Vampire Academy series and the third to be adapted into a graphic novel. It’s nice to have a visual, especially for some scenes. And although they are quick, since I waded in last year, I’ve come to really appreciate their qualities.

Graphic novels always seemed like they’d be far too quick for me to bother with. I thrive on words and like to paint my own picture in my head what the characters look like. I’m not much a reader of graphic novels – in fact until last year I’d never read one. Richelle Mead (creator), Leigh Dragoon (adapter) & Emma Vieceli (illustrator)

Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy #3) Graphic Novel

Vampire academy graphic novel shadow kiss