Rose's actions in liberating Victor cause several innocent human guards to be killed by Dimitri and his Strigoi vampires. Is Rose responsible for these deaths? If so, does she pay any price for her immoral actions? What are the personal and professional costs to Rose for betraying the Moroi rules?

Dhampirs are dependent upon Moroi for livelihood and sustenance. Moroi are dependent upon Dhampirs for protection and survival. Does one or the other enjoy an advantage socially over the other class of vampires? Would you prefer to be a Dhampir or a Royal Moroi?

The Strigoi exist and feed on humans because the Dhampirs and Moroi cannot yet fathom a manner to control or kill of the murderous Strigoi. What would happen if the secretive Moroi and Dhampir worlds entrusted humanity and enlisted humans in the fight against Strigoi? Would humans accept the peaceful...