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Dec092010
Vampire Academy Week – BOOK REVIEW: ‘Spirit Bound’ by Richelle Mead
by Carolyn • Posted in 4.5 Star Reviews, Authors M-P, Book Reviews, Paranormal, Richelle Mead, Vampire Academy Week, Young Adult
Title: Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy #5)
Author: Richelle Mead
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Date: May 2010
Paperback: 479 pages
Genre: Paranormal
Young Adult
RATING: 9/10 – excellent
GOODREADS SUMMARY:
After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri’s birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St Vladimir’s Academy – and to her best friend, Lissa. 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.
REVIEW:
**warning – may contain spoilers**
After the amazing emotional rollar coaster of ‘Blood Promise‘, this 5th instalment did slow things down a little bit, but only for the first half of the book. It begins slowly with Rose and her friends settling in to life after school. They are out in the real world and as fully-fledged Guardians are now awaiting their assignments.
However, things are not running smoothly for Lissa and Christian and Rose is still reeling after her encounters with Dimitri, but the lovely Adrian is there to help her through it. Things between these two are getting a little more serious and Adrian plays a much bigger role in Rose’s life.
Other than ‘Shadow Kiss‘, Rose has been a fantastically strong female character. She’s determined, loyal and a fighter, and in ‘Spirit Bound‘ she’s no different. Occasionally her mouth runs away with her and she sounds a little bit petulant, but I’ve come to expect that of Rose. It’s not a sign of immaturity anymore, it’s just who she is. She speaks her mind and doesn’t care who she’s speaking it to, even the Moroi Queen.
As with all the books, I’m just waiting for the entrance of Dimitri…Dimitri, Dimitri…*sigh* This man is just gorgeous. It really doesn’t matter whether he’s Dhampir or Strigoi, he’s captured my heart completely.
When the time arrives and Dimitri is back once more (which takes nearly the first half of the book – far too long in my opinion), it’s with a bang. Lissa wants to help Rose, especially after all she’s been through with regards to Dimitri and her time in Siberia and shows a lot of determination and courage as she devises a plan with her boyfriend, Christian to bring Dimitri back from the Undead to the living. When Rose realises what they are planning it worries her as neither really have any experience with Strigoi. This is where the book really picks up and starts breaking my heart all over again.
I absolutely love all the interactions between Rose and Dimitri and they have truly become one of my favourite literature couples. And although I like Adrian, who’s sweet and funny, he just doesn’t come close to Dimitri and I’m a little worried where he fits in to Rose’s life now Dimitri is back….I’m a little afraid to read ‘Last Sacrifice‘…
VERDICT:
Richelle Mead can do no wrong in my eyes, so far this series has been exceptionally good. I cannot wait to read ‘Last Sacrifice‘ – I just hope it ends the way I want it to…
SOURCE: Thank you to Penguin for sending me this book for review.
Look out for my review of ‘Last Sacrifice‘ tomorrow! Also, winners of both giveaways will be announced too 
Read my review of Book #1: Vampire Academy
Read my review of Book #2: Frostbite
Read my review of Book #3: Shadow Kiss
Read my review of Book #4: Blood Promise
1 Comment
Hmm Dimitri…
Looking forward to your review for Last Sacrifice – can't wait to see what you think:)
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