LAST SACRIFICE Vampire Academy, Book 6

In this final volume in the original Vampire Academy series, Rose Hathaway has been locked up for the murder of Queen Tatiana, but she swears she’s innocent. With a sentence of execution hanging over her, Rose struggles to find a way to prove her innocence and at the same time carry out the last mission she received from the queen. Emily Shaffer uses accents for various characters, some of which are not consistently carried through. But she keeps the characters down to earth, even when they’re a bit otherworldly. Their interactions are lively, and their sense of adventure and instinct for survival are keenly evident. The pace moves quickly, and Shaffer’s sense of engagement never lags. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2011]