I went into this hearing a lot about this book. It had been described to be as a new Twilight and if anyone knows me, I was obsessed with that series back in the day so I jumped on the opportunity to read this ARC.

What did I like?
1. First of all, the entire setting was something I loved. Coincidentally, I am writing a book about a school in Alaska so it was funny to read a book that is also set there. I think the concept was interesting and I liked that our main cheat after didn’t know what was happening when she arrived.
2. The characters carried this book! I think the dynamics between everyone were interesting and unique and I really could see the threads of friendship and romance.
3. I loved Jaxon. That’s it. Loved him.

I think the one thing I thought could have been expanded on was her parents death. The book starts off saying they are dead but doesn’t explain how or why. I also think it’s strange we never explored more about the reasoning behind why they were killed when we find that out.

Overall, I would 100% recommend this paranormal romance. It felt like such a nostalgic book and I adored every minute of this!

I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Crave, it literally kept me up all night, turning page after page.
There are always going to be comparisons to ‘other’ vampire books in the marketplace, but what makes this stand out is the use of language, imagery and dragons!
I really liked how Wolff kept you in suspense, not revealing the big twist until 3/4’s of the way through the book.
I can’t wait to read the next instalment in the series.

Grace’s life changes irrevocably in an instant when her parents are killed in a horrific car accident. She has to leave behind the only life she knows in California to move to frigid Alaska with her last remaining family, her uncle Finn and cousin Macy. Finn is the headmaster of a prestigious boarding school which Grace will attend.

When she arrives at Katmere Academy, all eyes are on Grace. She immediately feels like she doesn’t belong, which isn’t helped by the handsome, mysterious stranger she meets who makes it clear she’s not welcome there and should leave immediately.

Grace realises something is a little weird at Katmere, everyone seems to be hiding something from her but that secret is soon revealed and Grace learns she’s the only human at a school full of witches, dragons, wolf shifters and vampires.

I’ve read a lot of supernatural academy type books over the last few years.. some good and some not so good, but I really enjoyed Crave. It’s a long book (almost 600 pages) but I don’t mind that, in fact I preferred it in this case because I didn’t want the story to end. I actually read it cover to cover in just one sitting.

Are there parallels with Twilight.. yes.
Is it a little bit cheesy and predictable at times.. yes.
Did I care.. absolutely not! I live for these kind of books.

I enjoyed the authors writing style and pacing, it didn’t feel too long.. in fact the ending crept up on me when I wasn’t expecting it (and didn’t want it!). I loved the host of different characters she created, especially Grace, Jaxon and Macy! Grace is sassy and takes no nonsense from anyone, Macy is just lovely (I hope we get to see more from her in the next instalment) and Jaxon is the typical beautiful, dangerous, brooding lead. He’s secretly a softy though,

My only concern is... when is book 2 coming out?!

Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder & Staunton for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If, like me, you grew up on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Vampire Diaries and Twilight, then read this book...like NOW!
I read this book at the beginning of lockdown after being stuck in a massive reading slump for years. This book reignited my love of YA books and fantasy! It's such an addictive read - I couldn't get enough! I've already pre-ordered the sequel, Crush.
The story follows Grace who finds herself at Katmere Academy, her Uncle's boarding school in Alaska, and totally drawn in by the school's most well known student, Jaxon Vega. But, in true YA Fantasy fashion, things are not as they seem...
The characters are fantastic - Grace is very likeable and understandable, Jaxon is every YA fantasy reader's dream and we see other characters, like Flynn and her cousin who add nicely to the mix. We have a range of mythical creatures represented at the school, including one that's very unique! (I'll not spoil that)
I adored the three chapters at the end that conveyed pivotal scenes from Jaxon's POV - it was a welcome bonus!
A well-written and enjoyable book!

BOOK REVIEW: Crave by Tracy Wolff @tracywolffbooks

4 stars

I really enjoyed this book!!
It was pretty twilight like with the atmosphere and some of the characters. So if you didn't like twilight, you probably won't like Crave!
I really liked the characters and found the side characters played some important roles which was nice to see.
The writing was good although some of the dialogue was a little cringeworthy at times! However I didn't really mind!
I was hooked from the start. It was a VERY bingeworthy and addictive book. Since finishing it I have definitely CRAVED it....! See what I did there?? Oh dear. *shakes head*
Aaaanyway. I loved Jaxon. He was awesome and in my opinion I already prefer him to Edward Cullen. The magic and all the magical creatures was fantastic with some epic imagery too!
The plot wasn't as simple as I thought it would be and I'm super excited for the next book!!

I must say - the cover openly shows this is at least a bit inspired by Twilight and I was damn curious if that would be as bad, or if Crave had something new to offer. And I wasn't disappointed.
We have a cliche story of our main character - Grace finds herself in a situation where she has to move to Alaska, to her uncle's very remote boarding school, that's secretly a school for monsters. She of course meets *the* vampire and they fall in love.
The book, however, doesn't take itself too seriously, which makes it so fun to read - it's written from the point of view of Grace and her head is the exact mess any 17 year-old person's head is. She also has an attitude, and I loved that! When it comes to YA books, many times the MC is a selfless shell, empty enough for the reader to feel like they themselves are in the place of said character. In this case however, it feels more like Grace is telling you her story, no matter if you can relate 100% with her.
I also loved that the book was more action-packed and had less of the very weird and drawn-out YA style descriptions that feel like they were written in a use-your-thesaurus-for-every-second-word competition.
The cliches and tropes are there, but they had some twists and turns that just made them fit well.

Overall, I would say this was a very fun read, satisfyingly light and I'll definitely be on the look-out for the next book in the series. I do love to read a sappy vampire-romance once or twice a year.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

Crave is an amazing read that has you hooked from the first page, right till the end. With an original plot that breathes new life in certain overdone writing tropes. This book is an exciting and gripping page turner that you will not regret reading.

Crave that is definitely what this book will have you doing craving more, This book is cleverly written with detailed characters, plot, and twists that keep you guessing to the very last sentence. If twilight, morganville or women of the other world are your bag then this story is right up your street and will pull you in with every word from the start. The author is new to me but I can assure you it won’t be my last and I am already wanting to read book 2.

Well then, that was one heck of a crazy experience. It had unapologetic shades of twilight but it was original enough to carry a fresh story. CRAVE was full of violence, wars and rivalry at a boarding school for all sorts of paranormal creatures. I found it addictive and fun with some good twists, whilst also being somewhat predictable.

The reading experience was an addictive one, it was hard to put this down and reading this with buddies made that feeling even worse as we egged one another on and built up the angst (as if it needed any help).

I’m pleased to say that both the main characters, Grace and Jaxon had more actual personality than Edward and Bella but the story wasn’t as good (if you are a Twlight fan). There were sercrets to make the reader infuriated and lots of guesswork about who, what creature and again…who. I really enjoyed the guessing and laughed at how involved I got in the book, it really did take me back to the original feeling of reading it’s cover inspiration.

I’m really not going to tell you anything about the story but it ended in a really unexpected way, knocking the rating up to 4 stars. I respect the story so much more for that ending despite the dramarama and angsty fun on the way.

So, should you read it, hell yeah, why not! Oh and if you have a first edition, you get some alternate POV chapters at the end, which is a nice touch.

This book was an unexpected delight! It is written very much in the style of YA books when I was younger (don't want to mention the T word...), with slightly over the top drama. However, it definitely had a degree of self awareness and a tongue in cheek humour that set it apart.

Vampires were popular for a reason, and this book is a fantastic reminder why. I found myself feeling quite nostalgic!

The plot was generally pretty fast paced, but overall the book felt longer than it needed to be. Otherwise, I thought it was a really interesting take on the supernatural with characters that I wanted to learn more about.

This won't be for everybody, but I really enjoyed Crave and look forward to reading the next book!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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