Man I love this series! I'm never saying I'll never read a certain series/book again, because I would have deeply regretted not reading this series. Well, maybe not, because I wouldn't know what I was missing, but since I know what I'm NOT missing, yeah, I would've regretted not reading it. 
 These books literally get better and better. No, I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first three, but I still love it, anyway! The feel and the atmosphere in this one are just different. It's understandable and expected considering the turn the story has taken, but it took a little getting used to. The first part was a little slow, but it got much better almost halfway through...and much sadder. I love these characters so much and I HATE what has happened. I love it, too, for the sake of story and development, but my heart...my poor heart. A certain character is just not the same...at all...and it's just so sad for that character and everyone who loves that character. BUT, if the story is going in the direction I hope it's going, it will make me so happy! If not...well, pooh. 
 I love how strong Rose still is in the midst of everything that's happened. She's a great protagonist, and I usually don't care for the main female character in fantasy books for whatever reason, but, luckily and thankfully, I love Rose. She wants to follow her heart, yet she knows what's best for her and the people she loves. She struggles, she has flaws, but, at the end of the day, she'll fight for herself and for what's right. 
 OK, off to Spirit Bound!