Richelle Mead continues to write dramatic, adventure twisting stories for teens and The Glittering Court continues with a kick ass heroine in Adelaide, a countess of Osfrid, who leaves all of her future well cared for life behind for the unknown world in The Glittering Court.  While the Court sounds like her life will still be jewels and parties, it is actually a version of arranged marriages where girls are paraded around to colonists in a new land.  What makes Mead a master of her craft is the twists and turns she plays like a well groomed poker player.  Adelaide remains true to her inner beliefs, lifts up others, and is super smart.  Mead creates wonderful role models for teen readers and The Glittering Court will entrance many.  Recommended.