Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

Mead, Richelle Spirit Bound, 489 p. Razorbill (Penguin), 2010.  $17.99.  Language: PG-13 (50+ swears, 2 “f”), Violence:PG, Sexual Content: PG-13 (steamy, but off page).  Dmitri is still alive – and threatening to end Rose’s life as soon as she steps off the Academy campus.  Rose is involved with Adrian now, but she is determined to pursue a hint of a chance to turn Dmitri from Strigoi back to dhampir – even if it means springing Lissa’s former torturer from a high security prison.  Rose’s life is never dull!  I enjoyed this one much more than the last.  And yes, the door is left wide open to a sequel.  The circumstances look very promising for a great story line. MS – OPTIONAL, HS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher.