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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 14 and up.
This paranormal fantasy contains moderate vampire-related violence, blood-drinking, and stalking themes as a turned vampire hunts the protagonist. Romance remains at kissing level with emotional intensity but no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Rose's impossible choice between saving the boy she loves and protecting herself from the monster he's become.