In which Bethanie and Ash discuss chapters 1-3 of Frostbite by Richelle Mead, the second book in the Vampire Academy Series!

Chapters 1–3 Summary:

Rose Hathaway, a fierce dhampir guardian-in-training, prepares for her Qualifier exam while managing concern for her best friend, Lissa, a Moroi royal struggling with her mental health. During a road trip with her mentor Dimitri, their growing romantic tension is interrupted when they discover the aftermath of a brutal Strigoi attack that killed the legendary guardian Arthur Schoenberg. The attack hints that Strigoi may now be working with humans, a chilling escalation of danger.

In Chapter 2, Rose is shaken by the massacre at the Badica family home but tries to stay strong. The presence of experienced guardians highlights her emotional inexperience. As the news spreads, Rose reunites with Lissa and processes the deeper threats against Moroi royalty. Her resolve to protect those she loves strengthens, despite her inner turmoil.

Chapter 3 brings a brief shift in tone as students learn of a surprise ski trip designed to keep them safe after recent attacks. Rose shares a playful moment with her friend Mason, though her feelings remain conflicted between him and Dimitri. Just as things start to feel lighter, Rose’s estranged mother unexpectedly appears at the Academy, bringing new emotional tension and unresolved issues to the surface.

Bite Me is a Three Sisters Podcast Network podcast. Hosted by Bethanie Finger and Ashleigh Tanner and featuring the literary works of Richelle Mead. The logo art was created by Bethanie Finger and the intro/outro music was composed by Something Weird.

In which hosts Bethanie and Ash discuss chapters 21-24 of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.

Chapter 21 Summary:

Rose and Dimitri kiss under the influence of an enchanted necklace, which clouds their minds with lust until Dimitri discards it. Rose warns him about Lissa’s kidnapping, but guardians and Kirova are skeptical. Using her bond, Rose tracks Lissa to a cabin where Victor reveals he kidnapped Lissa to make her heal his debilitating illness and admits he and Natalie spread rumors to discredit her.

Chapter 22 Summary:

Victor explains Lissa’s rare elemental affinity: spirit, which allows her to resurrect and heal but damages the mind if overused. He reveals Lissa resurrected Rose after a fatal accident. Victor wants Lissa captive to control her healing for his own survival and plans to claim the Moroi throne by promoting Moroi-guardian combat. Lissa resists but agrees to help under torture. Christian is a stowaway on the rescue convoy as Lissa attempts escape.

Chapter 23 Summary:

Rose pursues Lissa through the woods, fights off psi-hounds sent by Victor, and Christian helps with fire magic but is badly injured. Lissa heals Christian using Rose’s blood, draining Rose in the process. Rose recovers in the infirmary. Victor is imprisoned; Natalie’s fate is unclear but later revealed. Lissa reconciles with Rose, breaks up with Aaron, and starts dating Christian. Dimitri admits their age gap prevents a relationship but encourages honesty about the spell. Rose visits Victor, who reveals the “shadow-kissed” bond and hints at ongoing power struggles. Natalie suddenly attacks Rose as a Strigoi.

Chapter 24 Summary:

Rose battles supernaturally fast Strigoi Natalie until Dimitri arrives and kills her. Dimitri confesses his love for Rose but insists they cannot be together due to their roles and age difference. Lissa is prescribed medication that controls her self-harm urges but suppresses her magic. Rose understands Ms. Karp likely became a Strigoi to escape the mental toll of spirit powers. Rose investigates St. Vladimir’s death, learns he died peacefully, and gains hope for helping Lissa safely use her magic.

Bite Me is a Three Sisters Podcast Network podcast. Hosted by Bethanie Finger and Ashleigh Tanner and featuring the literary works of Richelle Mead. The logo art was created by Bethanie Finger and the intro/outro music was composed by Something Weird.

In which hosts Bethanie and Ash discuss chapters 17-20 of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.

Chapter 17 Summary:

Lissa tells Rose that Dimitri and Victor are arranging for Rose to go shopping as part of Lissa’s protection. The trip almost falls apart when Lissa finds a dead dove in her bag, but the outing proceeds. During the trip, Dimitri warns Rose about Strigoi and shares personal insights. At the mall, Rose enjoys a moment of normalcy but injures her ankle when a bench collapses, causing her to faint.

Chapter 18 Summary:

Rose wakes with no serious injury despite the fall, puzzling her. Dimitri cheers her up with gifts, and they share a tender moment. Rose realizes Lissa’s healing saved her from a previous car accident. Rose enters Lissa’s mind and finds her upset in the chapel attic. After a tense conversation with Christian, Lissa self-harms again. Rose manages to return to her body just in time to get help.

Chapter 19 Summary:

Rose worries about revealing Lissa’s self-harm to Dimitri and considers telling him about Lissa’s powers. Gossip about Lissa and Rose spreads, hurting both socially. Rose plans to skip the school dance but agrees to go after Mason invites her. At the dance, Jesse and Ralf apologize for spreading rumors at Mia’s urging.

Chapter 20 Summary:

Rose is shocked by Mia’s ruthless efforts against her and Lissa. She punches Mia to protect Lissa from exposure. Rose finds comfort in Christian calming Lissa’s mind but then sees Lissa attacked by dhampirs in a mental vision. Confused and worried, Rose seeks Dimitri, struggles with her feelings for him, and they share a kiss.

Bite Me is a Three Sisters Podcast Network podcast. Hosted by Bethanie Finger and Ashleigh Tanner and featuring the literary works of Richelle Mead. The logo art was created by Bethanie Finger and the intro/outro music was composed by Something Weird.