Characters in Shadow Kiss

Rose Hathaway

A Dhampir guardian-in-training nearing graduation.

Also in Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Victor Dashkov

A Moroi prince who is imprisoned and facing trial before the Moroi court.

Also in Vampire Academy, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir

Rose's bonded best friend and Moroi royal.

Also in Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Dimitri Belikov

Rose's mentor and forbidden love interest.

Also in Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Mason Ashford

Also in Vampire Academy

Mia Rinaldi

Also in Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound

Janine Hathaway

Also in Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Last Sacrifice

Jillian Mastrano

Also in Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Edison "Eddie" Castile

Also in Vampire Academy

Camille Conta

Also in Vampire Academy

Stan Alto

Also in Vampire Academy

Jesse Zeklos

Also in Vampire Academy

Ryan Aylesworth

Shane Reyes

Brandon Lazar

Dean Barnes

Christian Ozera

A Moroi student and Lissa's boyfriend, he stands by her as the trouble around the academy grows.

Also in Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Adrian Ivashkov

A charming Moroi noble who grows close to Rose and Lissa and offers Rose guidance she needs.

Also in Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice

Eddie Castile

A novice guardian and the best friend of Mason, he is drawn into Rose's circle.

Also in Frostbite, Spirit Bound

Tatiana Ivashkov

The Moroi queen, whose court and judgment shape the book's trial.

Also in Vampire Academy, Spirit Bound, Last Sacrifice