The Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is a popular book series that follows the story of Lissa Dragomir, a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earth's magic, and her best friend Rose Hathaway, a dhampir who is dedicated to protecting Lissa from the Strigoi, the fiercest vampires. The series includes multiple books, including 'Vampire Academy', 'Frostbite', and 'The Meeting', which is a scene from the first book told from Dimitri's point of view. The books explore themes of forbidden love, danger, and the fight against evil undead.