When I picked up CRAVE from Borders I was ecstatic, I’ve been waiting for this book forever and it took me long enough to finally get it. And that wait was completely worth it. I loved every moment of CRAVE even though I wanted to shake Shay the main character more than once. It drew me in from the beginning and it’s definitely a quick read; it took me less than a day. But once you start reading you won’t want to stop.Shay has lived with a blood disorder her entire life, she’s known as the “Sick Girl” to everyone in town. Her best friend is as obsessive about her health as her mother and her stepfather is a famous doctor. When her stepfather finds a new concoction of blood for Shay that seems to work miracles, Shay begins to take risks she was never able to before. But with the new blood comes visions, visions of Gabriel. And Gabriel is more than he seems.
I really enjoyed this book and the cliffhanger in the end definitely annoyed me because now I have to wait for the next book. Is it sad that I’m getting used to books stopping right in the middle of the action? Almost as if they intended to write a longer book but the word count was too high so they chopped it in half? Other than that this book was great, Shay is a relatable character (even though I wanted to yell at her sometimes because of her “I feel better, I can do anything without consequences” attitude) and her wants and dreams are recognizable. Although I did want to kind of roll my eyes at the romance aspect (which kind of just popped up) I would definitely recommend this book and the next one ARISE when it comes out in September.
Random Quote: “And it needed a home. So did all the other sad toys in big bin at the end of the aisle, but she couldn’t rescue everybody.”
Coming up: HUGE gift (not only books) giveaways… (I need to let go of some books…) And some giveaways for Vampire lovers... :)
I haven't read this book yet, but it sounds good. I know I purchased it for my library and have seen it sitting on the shelf--I think now I might need to pick it up. I am with you though on the cliffhanger endings--they are getting a bit old. :) Thanks for the review--one more to add to my TBR list!
ReplyDelete@Melissa @ Mel's Books and Info - You should definitely check it out! And I have definitely had enough of these cliffhanger endings. They drive me nuts. Right when the action starts they stop.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I like the sound of this one. I have a blood disorder too so I really enjoy reading about other "sick kids." Although I agree, that the cliffhanger endings do get so old!!
ReplyDelete@Kelli - Then you'll definitely relate to the main character! Definitely check it out! ;) And those cliffhanger endings are old!!! Drives me batty!
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