Crave
Crave #1
By:
Tracy Wolff
Publisher:
Entangled Teen
Published:
April 7, 2020
Source:
ARC from the publisher via FFBC
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Book Synopsis:
My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods…or monsters. I still can’t decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.
Then there’s Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn’t felt anything for a hundred years. But there’s something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what’s broken in me.
Which could spell death for us all.
Crave #1
By:
Tracy Wolff
Publisher:
Entangled Teen
Published:
April 7, 2020
Source:
ARC from the publisher via FFBC
Add to:
Goodreads
Book Synopsis:
My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods…or monsters. I still can’t decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.
Then there’s Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn’t felt anything for a hundred years. But there’s something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what’s broken in me.
Which could spell death for us all.
Because Jaxon walled himself off for a reason. And now someone wants to wake a sleeping monster, and I’m wondering if I was brought here intentionally—as the bait.
My Thoughts:
Crave was a book that immediately pulled me in. In a challenging time where reading, watching tv, or focusing on any other enjoyable activity feels impossible, this story was the escape that I desperately needed.
Grace has been forced to leave San Diego, after her parents were killed in a car accident. Now she's moved to Alaska to attend Katmere Academy, where her Uncle Finn is the headmaster. Things don't go so well when Grace arrives. While she's impressed by the architecture of her boarding school, which resembles an elaborate gothic castle, she gets severely ill with altitude sickness, isn't received well by most of the other students, and finds her life in danger too many times to count!
Her cousin Macy, also her new roommate, goes out of her way to try to make Grace feel welcome, but the rude, brooding, and gorgeous Jaxon Vega, comes off as cold, as he warns her that she needs to leave, because she isn't safe at Katmere. Then there's Flint, who is Jackson's opposite in every way, from his warmth, to his flirty and teasing manner. He makes Macy comfortable, but doesn't make her heart beat or her stomach flutter the way Jackson does. One thing is for certain, the students at Katmere Academy are very different from Grace...
Fans of the Twilight franchise, as well as the Lux franchise, are going to love this story. We have Grace and Jaxon, two characters full of combustible chemistry, that will leave you giddy and spellbound at their every interaction. Crave is told exclusively through Grace's eyes, and I enjoyed her viewpoint. We see Jaxon start off as a bit cold, but he still goes out of his way to protect Grace right from the very beginning of this story, and it was an Edward and Bella type of Twilight dynamic.
Ms. Wolff did a great job of entertaining me throughout the entire story. The pacing was perfect! For being a 592 page book, this story flew by! The characters were fascinating, and I enjoyed the air of mystery that surrounded them all, as well as trying to guess at what kind of paranormal being they were. There was such a fun and eclectic variety too; with vampires, witches, and dragon and wolf shifters!
Crave was such a high energy read! Bookworms are going to love the book and movie quote references, the romance, magic, danger, and lure of a book full of exciting magical paranormal creatures. If you are looking for light, entertaining, and exciting, then look no further for the perfect reading escape!
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About the Author:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tracy Wolff wrote her first short story—something with a rainbow and a prince—in second grade, around the same time she forayed into the wonderful world of girls lit with her first Judy Blume novel. By ten she’d read everything in the young adult and classics sections of her local bookstore, so in desperation her mom started her on romance novels. And from the first page of the first book, Tracy knew she’d found her life-long love. A one-time English professor with over fifty novels to her name, she now devotes most of her time to writing romance and dreaming up heroes. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family.
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Ooh, this cover is simply haunting. I love the red blood dripping from the white flower, the contrast is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeena @ Beena Khan
I agree :)
DeleteI've been seen this one around, that cover definitely catches your eye!
ReplyDeleteYes it does :)
DeleteNiceee! This sounds like a good read to keep the real world at bay for a good long time
ReplyDeleteIt was :)
DeleteGlad to see you enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim :)
DeleteGreat cover and I am glad that you liked this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy :)
DeleteI enjoyed both those series you relate this one to and its been a while since I read anything like it so you definitely got my attention with your fab review, Lindy. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sophia :)
DeleteI've seen this around Lindy, great review and what a cool cover thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie :)
DeleteIt must've been addictive for 592 pages to fly by. It is tough for a book to totally grab my attention right now. Fab review, Lindy! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel :) Audiobooks have been my saving grace right now.
DeleteOh so much fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was :)
DeleteI have been so curious about this one and your review has convinced me to give it a try. The comparisons to Twilight and Lux series is an even bigger bonus. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it Tanya :)
Deletei have everything crossed. i want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
I hope you get to read it Sherry :)
DeleteI want this. It is a pity I am unable to enter the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI hope you still get the chance to read it Nadene!
DeleteThis looks like a great read!
ReplyDeleteIt was :)
DeleteI love Tracy Wolff's writing, I am so bummed I haven't read this one yet! I really want to know Grace and Jaxon!
ReplyDeleteNaomi @ Naomi’s Reading Palace
I think you'll really enjoy it Naomi :)
DeleteGrace especially seems like a great character and I'd love to dive in! The cover is gorgeous, too!
ReplyDeleteGrace was such a fun character! I enjoyed reading from her POV.
DeleteI love all the book quotes at the end. I'm glad you enjoyed this one - and that it flew by!
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Me too :)
DeleteVery cool cover. Looks like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteI've been having a hard time reading lately too. Guess I should have accepted this book for review, since it was such a good escape for you!
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Audiobooks have been easier for me than reading my usual ebooks. Maybe you could try it out, and see if it works for you :)
DeleteI am so happy you got the escape that you needed especially with everything that is going on here.
ReplyDeleteMe too :)
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