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18 January 2011

Book Review: Nightshade (Andrea Cremer)


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?

Nightshade is a very unique book. It is beautiful outside I always admire it. But right when I began reading, I realised it was also beautiful inside!

Calla is a very strong character. She is careful about everything and being an alpha means she always feels like she has to endure a lot of things. Even when she isn't exactly happy, she puts her pack first. She is tested heavily in the book, but she is a fighter and never quits. The Nightshades and the Banes are a fun group, even if they initially dislike each other. They make me feel like having a pack of my own! There are other characters to watch out for like the keepers and the wraiths, who are interesting but to prevent spoilers, you have to read the book to find out!

I love the romance! Shay and Ren are both really nice and are perfect in their own ways with Calla. They are both given enough time to interact with her so their chemistry with Calla is really seen in the pages of the book. As readers we can see how she reacts to them and what she feels for them and because it's so balanced it is quite difficult to choose sides. There is a lot of tension in the romance, which only adds to the overall tension in the book.

There is also a lot of mystery and suspense surrounding the plot. The idea of the relationships between guardians and keepers is unique and full of surprises and the laws that bind them together are very strict. If broken, consequences come up so when Calla breaks the rules... I did not know whether to be afraid for Calla or admire her being very brave. I also did not think what happened will happen, so there is a lot of surprises in the book that readers will surely adore! Plus, there are dramas between the Nightshade pack and the Bane pack which are both funny and sad. Readers will love it all I'm sure!

Nightshade will really keep you reading until the end.

Four Stars!

* Thanks you Atomics for my book :) - Hanna

38 comments:

Naj said...

Calla is a strong character and I admire it completely. I agree with you in all parts of your review! Thanks :D

You can find my review here : http://unputdownablebookies.blogspot.com/2011/01/review-nightshade-by-andrea-cremer.html

Melissa (i swim for oceans) said...

I was surprised by how much I loved this book. I thought it was a really great paranormal read with a fun and unique plot that managed to keep me engaged. Brilliant review :)

kirsty at the overflowing library said...

i loved this book - i was worried it would be a twilight rip off but it really wasn't!!

Jasmine Cervik said...

Awesome book! And you're right...beautiful inside and out! It was a quick read, too. Wolfsbane can't come soon enough. :)

Jasmine
The Reading Housewives

Books for Company said...

l loved the relationship between the keepers and guardians. I found it unique too! =)
Glad you enjoyed it

Maggie Desmond-O'Brien said...

Gah, this book is taunting me every time I turn around. I'll definitely have to buy myself a copy. Thanks for the review!

Anonymous said...

I put off reading this for awhile because the last thing I wanted to read about was werewolves, but I suprisingly enjoyed Nightshade. Great review! (:

Krystal said...

So many good reviews of this book. I may have to get a copy for myself and give it a read! Great review.

Kristen said...

I loved this book as well and have yet to write my review, so thanks for the reminder that I need to do that. I can't wait to read the next one. This book leaves off making you want to know more.

Unknown said...

Great review. I haven't had a chance to read this, but it sounds like a good read.

Mrs. DeRaps said...

I loved this book! Cannot wait for Wolfsbane to come out!

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