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Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
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Synopsis
Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong... After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives beyond the Academy's iron gates to begin. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere. She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. And this time he won't rest until Rose joins him... forever.
Is Spirit Bound appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains moderate vampire violence including blood drinking and combat scenes, as well as steamy romantic content between teens. The central relationship involves a predator-prey dynamic with stalking themes that may be intense for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the high-stakes forbidden romance between Rose and her vampire mentor-turned-hunter, with graduation looming and impossible choices ahead.