About this book
The international number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is now a major motion picture. Read it before it hits cinemas in 2014! BOUND BY LOVE, BUT SWORN TO KILL . . . Readers who fell in love with Rose, Lissa, and Dimitri won't want to miss Blood Promise, the much-anticipated, epic fourth novel in Richelle Mead's enthralling Vampire Academy series. The recent attack on St. Vladimir's Academy devastated the entire Moroi world. Many are dead. And, for the few victims carried off by Strigoi, their fates are even worse. A rare tattoo now adorns Rose's neck; a mark that says she's killed far too many Strigoi to count. But only one victim matters . . . Dimitri Belikov. Rose must now choose one of two very different paths: honoring her life's vow to protect Lissa - her best friend and the last surviving Dragomir princess - or dropping out of the Academy to strike out on her own and hunt down the man she loves. She'll have to go to the ends of the earth to find Dimitri and keep the promise he begged her to make. But the question is, when the time comes, will he want to be saved? Love and Loyalty Run Deeper Than Blood penguinteenaustralia.
Why it was banned
In 2024, "Blood Promise" by Richelle Mead was banned at the school level in the United States due to concerns over sexual content, violence, and immorality. The specific banning authority cited these reasons as justification for the removal of the book from school libraries. There are no documented legal challenges or public statements from the author or publisher regarding this ban.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Blood Promise" by Richelle Mead faced a ban at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over sexual content, violence, and perceived immorality. Notably, the book was challenged during a school board meeting in a district in Texas, where parents voiced their objections, leading to a vote that upheld the ban. This decision reflected a broader trend of increasing scrutiny on young adult literature, particularly those featuring themes of romance and violence. As of now, the ban remains contested in various districts, with ongoing discussions about the appropriateness of such content in school libraries.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | SexualViolenceMoral |
