Frostbite (Vampire Academy #2) by Richelle Mead: Plot Summary

Frostbite continues Rose Hathaway and Lissa Dragomir's training at St. Vladimir's Academy amid escalating Strigoi threats. Key arcs:

1. Strigoi attacks intensify; guardians and Moroi on high alert.
2. Rose and Dimitri's forbidden bond deepens.
3. Christian Ozera revealed as secret royal sibling.
4. Journey to Russian dhampir communities for alliance.
5. Spirit guardians lore expanded.
6. Sinister Strigoi-human cult conspiracy uncovered.
7. High-stakes battle; sacrifices made.
8. Cliffhanger sets up Shadow Kiss.

Themes: loyalty, duty, love vs. duty, identity, power. Character growth amid supernatural danger.