Plot Summary

Spirit Bound

Richelle Mead
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Spirit Bound

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Richelle Mead

Spirit Bound

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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Super Short Summary

In Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead, 19-year-old Rose Hathaway, a guardian in training at St. Vladimir’s Academy, receives a threatening love letter from her former lover, Dimitri, who has become an undead vampire. Rose, determined to save Dimitri, embarks on a dangerous mission with her best friend, Princess Lissa, to reverse his transformation. Their journey involves prison breaks, secret rituals, and ultimately leads to a dramatic rescue and confrontation, with a cliffhanger arrest concluding the novel.

Adventurous

Romantic

Mysterious

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

303,394 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead has received mixed reviews. Readers praised the book for its engaging plot and character development, particularly highlighting the emotional intensity and complexity of relationships. However, some critics noted a slower pace and predictable elements in the storyline as drawbacks. Overall, it's a compelling addition to the series with both strengths and weaknesses.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Spirit Bound?

Readers who enjoy Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead typically relish young adult urban fantasy with strong female protagonists and complex relationships. Fans of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare will find the blend of supernatural elements and romantic drama compelling.

4.5

303,394 ratings

84%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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