Prized; the sequel

I read Prized, the sequel to Birthmarked, and it was pretty good.  Two small FYI's: 1. It had some liberal undertones.  2. It was also a little more...what word should I use...graphic maybe...than Birthmarked.  It's not blood and guts stuff; she's a midwife and they talk more about bodies and such than the first one.  It is a YF and I don't think it turned inappropriate, but just so you all know.  I still think it was worth a read.  The third book is due out this fall.