Title: Nightshade (Nightshade #1)
Author: Andrea Cremer
Classification: YA Fiction, Paranormal
Source: Bought
Classification: YA Fiction, Paranormal
Source: Bought
Overall Grade:
B+
Would I read it again?
... Maybe.
Would I recommend it?
Yes
B+
Would I read it again?
... Maybe.
Would I recommend it?
Yes
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Summary (from Goodreads):
Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything- including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?
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My Thoughts:
While Nightshade was a thrilling paranormal book that I couldn't put down for the life of me, there was something about the novel that hindered my ability to enjoy it.
For instance, it is no surprise to learn that there is a love triangle in this book, so I don't think that skimming over this is going to spoil the book for those who haven't read it yet! I liked the individual relationships if Calla/Shay and Calla/Ren. However, what I did not enjoy was how easily Calla switched between the two boys without a second thought about being loyal to one or the other. Sure, she feels compelled by different forces, both external and internal, to be with both of these guys, but why doesn't she try to sort out her feelings before she kisses both boys freely, without the other even knowing about it?! That was bothersome.
Other than this one major complaint, I enjoyed the rest of the book immensely! I think that world that Cremer created was new and interesting, as well as the mystery aspect. At first I felt confused, as the reader is simply thrown into the thick of things without an explanation of the world, but I soon grew accustomed to it and thought that it was a great way to get the story moving quickly.
For instance, it is no surprise to learn that there is a love triangle in this book, so I don't think that skimming over this is going to spoil the book for those who haven't read it yet! I liked the individual relationships if Calla/Shay and Calla/Ren. However, what I did not enjoy was how easily Calla switched between the two boys without a second thought about being loyal to one or the other. Sure, she feels compelled by different forces, both external and internal, to be with both of these guys, but why doesn't she try to sort out her feelings before she kisses both boys freely, without the other even knowing about it?! That was bothersome.
Other than this one major complaint, I enjoyed the rest of the book immensely! I think that world that Cremer created was new and interesting, as well as the mystery aspect. At first I felt confused, as the reader is simply thrown into the thick of things without an explanation of the world, but I soon grew accustomed to it and thought that it was a great way to get the story moving quickly.
All in all, this is a great paranormal read for fans of Vampire Academy and The Mortal Instruments series!
Stay tuned for my review of Wolfsbane, the 2nd book in this series that is going to be released on July 26th!
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Overall Grade:
B+
Would I read it again?
... Maybe.
Would I recommend it?
Yes
B+
Would I read it again?
... Maybe.
Would I recommend it?
Yes
Thanks for stopping by my blog! This is very similar to how I felt about Nightshade, as you probably got from reading my review. I'm holding out for the second book though, and hoping I'll see a little improvement with Calla!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Natalie!
ReplyDeleteI'm also going to be reading Wolfsbane, next. Let's hope it's better in those areas that need improvement!! :)