"This is a fantastic read that's unlike any other I've read. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the werewolf/vampire craze (admit it...) — this is unique read and you'll find yourself on the new pixie craze next!" — Miss Remmers
From Goodreads...
"Zara White suspects there's a freaky guy semi-stalking her. She's also obsessed with phobias. And it's true, she hasn't exactly been herself since her stepfather died. But exiling her to shivery Maine to live with her grandmother? That seems a bit extreme. The move is supposed to help her stay sane... but Zara's pretty sure her mom just can't deal with her right now.
She couldn't be more wrong. Turns out the semi-stalker is not a figment of Zara's overactive imagination. In fact, he's still following her, leaving behind an eerie trail of gold dust. There's something not right — not human — in this sleepy Maine town, and all signs point to Zara.
In this creepy, compelling breakout novel, Carrie Jones delivers romance, suspense, and a creature you never thought you'd have to fear."
Why I read this: I received an awesome poster at BEA advertising Need, Captivate, and Entice and I figured I had better have these books on my classroom shelves if I was going to hang the poster. So I purchased Need and Captivate. I love the covers, very eye catching.
Plot: It took me a while to get into the plot because it was SO mysterious. I felt like there were a few too many factors left out. When questions started to be answered, I also felt like it was done in a very sneaky way. There were parts I had to reread because I had assumed I missed the big "oh, yea... " moment only to find out that the moment was three chapters ahead. Apart from that, the plot was fast moving, captivating, and addicting. I hated putting this book down. There were some fantastic "twists" in the plot that I never saw coming — never even considered! That doesn't happen a lot! I love the idea of pixies as well, it kind of threw me off at first and I had to overcome the urge to say, "Pixies?! Come on." But it's written so well that by the end I really was afraid of these man-eating, soul-sucking pixies!
Characters: I really connected with Zara, although I dislike the name. Witnessing her father dying and having to leave home to live with her Grandma in unfamiliar territory. Her personality and fear of life was really easy to relate to for me and for I think most people. I loved Nick! I'd love to see him portrayed on the big screen. I really adored Issie and Devyn as well, reading about their cute innocent romance made my day. I hate to admit it, but I really felt for the Pixie King; I don't want to give anything away, but I could see myself liking his character in the next book.
Cover: I adore this cover. When my students saw it on my desk, especially the girls, they were drawn to pick it up and see what it was about.
Random Thoughts: I love Betty!!
Final Thoughts: This is a fantastic read that's unlike any other I've read. I highly recommend it to any YA reader, but especially to anyone who loves the werewolf/vampire craze (admit it...) — this is unique read and you'll find yourself on the new pixie craze next!
Originality: 10/10
Ending: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Plot: 9/10
My reaction/enjoyment: 9/10
Theme: 10/10
Imagery: 10/10
Setting: 5/5
Voice: 5/5
Style: 5/5
Tone: 5/5
Cover: 10/10 (LOVE!!!)
Overall: 98/100 A
To the FTC, with love: Bought