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I have the ARC for the fourth book in the series, so I figured I'd better get a move on. There may be some mild kissing spoilers.

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer is a book about teenaged werewolves. It stars the stuffy Calla, who is the alpha of her pack. She's destined to mate with Ren, the alpha of another pack. And these two packs stroll the halls as the most popular kids. During the very first pages, Calla rescues a mere human, named Shay, and introduces him as the third wheel in the love triangle. With Shay, Calla teaches him the background of her people, the Guardians, and he shows her that not all is how it seems. Will Calla be able to become the individual that she's always dreamed of becoming?

I can see why people like this book. It's pretty fast paced, and there's some interesting world building. I like the ideas that stem with the mythology of the Guardians, Keepers, and whatnot. I also liked how Cremer shows us a lot of this as Calla is explaining her world to Shay. There are some pretty good twists that develop throughout the plot, and leaves me interested enough to stick around for the sequel.

That said, I had a ton of issues with this book. I wonder if I'd have liked it better three years ago when it first came out. The dialogue is so stuffy and stilted-- all of the characters sound middle aged, especially Calla. And she is way too easy with her lips. She very frequently kisses different boys right after one another. Sorry if that's a spoiler, but if you don't know there's a love triangle by page 5, shame on you! Also, I don't understand why these kids are taking some high brow college courses in high school. Are they in a magnet school or something? Organic Chemistry? Some other crazy philosophical course? Most kids would be lucky to be in a school like that separating caffeine from tea. I'm rather jealous actually. Both of the boys seem pretty pushy, so I'm not really digging either one of them. I wish Calla would just tell them both to take a hike and go on a girly vacation with Bryn or something.

Overall, good world building and some interesting twists, but I'm not yet convinced by the characters, how they talk, or where this is going. We'll see how the next 3 books go.


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Nightshade Andrea Cremer Books Reviews

Title NightShade
Author Andrea Cremer
Publisher Philomel
Number of Pages 454
Date of Release October 19, 2010
Synopsis From Jacket Flap
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?
Review This quite possibly could be one of the best books I have ever read! It did not disappoint one bit! I don't know if I can do this review justice, because I am not sure how to say what I want to say about this book. So please bare with me.
First off the cover is so pretty! It is shiny raised and striking! The inside of it is also sparkly. The hardcover part is purple with silver righting. The pages are torn and look worn which is so cool! That is the first reason you should read this book! That is right, I am a cover snob!
The plot is amazing I didn't know what was going to happen at each turn. I mean I thought I did, but I didn't. Which is brilliant for I usually can predict everything. Also the concept of this book really may have been done before but not as well as Andrea has written it. The flow of this book is genius and I am in awe of Andrea's writing!
Calla was a wonderful protagonist. She was strong and smart. I found I wanted to be there for her and help her out. I think Calla and I would have been great friends. Shay is a tossup for me. I love him yes I do! I mean what is hotter than a guy who speaks Latin and reads old books? I know you can't think of anything either! I found he kind of annoyed me I mean he wasn't entitled to Calla and he did help her, but I loved another guy more! That leads me to Ren what a complicated guy he is! I love my characters complex. Just when I wrote him off as a jerk he completely transforms into someone that I would be proud to call a friend. Seeing this transformation under the things he had to deal with as a child is completely and utterly remarkable!
Go get this book now! I mean it you will not regret it! It may be the best advice you ever take!
A heart wrenching tale of forbidden love and those choices you are willing to make for it.
I can't wait for book two in the series Wolfsbane!!
I have the ARC for the fourth book in the series, so I figured I'd better get a move on. There may be some mild kissing spoilers.

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer is a book about teenaged werewolves. It stars the stuffy Calla, who is the alpha of her pack. She's destined to mate with Ren, the alpha of another pack. And these two packs stroll the halls as the most popular kids. During the very first pages, Calla rescues a mere human, named Shay, and introduces him as the third wheel in the love triangle. With Shay, Calla teaches him the background of her people, the Guardians, and he shows her that not all is how it seems. Will Calla be able to become the individual that she's always dreamed of becoming?

I can see why people like this book. It's pretty fast paced, and there's some interesting world building. I like the ideas that stem with the mythology of the Guardians, Keepers, and whatnot. I also liked how Cremer shows us a lot of this as Calla is explaining her world to Shay. There are some pretty good twists that develop throughout the plot, and leaves me interested enough to stick around for the sequel.

That said, I had a ton of issues with this book. I wonder if I'd have liked it better three years ago when it first came out. The dialogue is so stuffy and stilted-- all of the characters sound middle aged, especially Calla. And she is way too easy with her lips. She very frequently kisses different boys right after one another. Sorry if that's a spoiler, but if you don't know there's a love triangle by page 5, shame on you! Also, I don't understand why these kids are taking some high brow college courses in high school. Are they in a magnet school or something? Organic Chemistry? Some other crazy philosophical course? Most kids would be lucky to be in a school like that separating caffeine from tea. I'm rather jealous actually. Both of the boys seem pretty pushy, so I'm not really digging either one of them. I wish Calla would just tell them both to take a hike and go on a girly vacation with Bryn or something.

Overall, good world building and some interesting twists, but I'm not yet convinced by the characters, how they talk, or where this is going. We'll see how the next 3 books go.