cnsharp11's review
1.0
I couldn't even finish it. Maybe it would be better for a middle school or elementary school kid.
jascel23's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
apetruce's review against another edition
3.0
This is a Hoosier author and co-worker's friend. I didn't realize when I started that it's a YA book. It held my interest enough to finish, but not enough to read the entire series. I liked that it is from a primarily female perspective but there are a few holes and sappy teen stuff that prevent it from being the next Twilight.
tynga's review
4.0
Claire has never really lived a normal life. Missing dad and a mom always away for work or locked in her dark room, Claire has pretty much been raised by her housemaid Lisbeth. Her weird life got from bad to worst thought, on her 16th birthday, when a werewolf sighting crashed her party.
My review will be a little vague because I really don’t want to give away the plot. Christine built a very unique lore in her book, some twists to the traditional werewolves myths I’ve never read elsewhere before. And it made discovering Claire de Lune’s world that much more interesting. One of the sub plot was turning around a rogue werewolf killing humans and putting the pack at exposure risk. Christine made a good effort trying to mystify the reader, but I didn’t catch the lure. I think it was somewhat too obvious she was throwing a bone, but I’m confident she will develop more subtlety in her next books.
I loved the characters and I really believed Claire’s emotions. She was scared and lost and had no one to confide into. Worst, she had to hide and lie to her bestfriend and her crush. Her emotions were raw and true, and she fought for what she think is right. Claire’s crush, Matthew, is a very nice boy. Caught between a rock and a hard place because his convictions are different from his father, he will do his best to stand up to him.
I thought the plot was slow to develop but once you’re caught up in the action you can’t put the book down. I really liked the end, and I think Christine wrapped-up everything nicely while leaving a opened door for a sequel!
I must also mention that I LOVE the French title. I love how they used the main character’s name and the werewolf reference to create a fantastic title, that fits perfectly to the story. For those of you not familiar with French, Claire de lune means Moonlight. Kudos to the brilliant spirit who came up with it!
Claire de Lune is a great story about being true to yourself wrapped-up in an original werewolf lore. Fast read with a cute forbidden love story, this book will win over many young adult (book) lovers. You don’t want to miss out!
My review will be a little vague because I really don’t want to give away the plot. Christine built a very unique lore in her book, some twists to the traditional werewolves myths I’ve never read elsewhere before. And it made discovering Claire de Lune’s world that much more interesting. One of the sub plot was turning around a rogue werewolf killing humans and putting the pack at exposure risk. Christine made a good effort trying to mystify the reader, but I didn’t catch the lure. I think it was somewhat too obvious she was throwing a bone, but I’m confident she will develop more subtlety in her next books.
I loved the characters and I really believed Claire’s emotions. She was scared and lost and had no one to confide into. Worst, she had to hide and lie to her bestfriend and her crush. Her emotions were raw and true, and she fought for what she think is right. Claire’s crush, Matthew, is a very nice boy. Caught between a rock and a hard place because his convictions are different from his father, he will do his best to stand up to him.
I thought the plot was slow to develop but once you’re caught up in the action you can’t put the book down. I really liked the end, and I think Christine wrapped-up everything nicely while leaving a opened door for a sequel!
I must also mention that I LOVE the French title. I love how they used the main character’s name and the werewolf reference to create a fantastic title, that fits perfectly to the story. For those of you not familiar with French, Claire de lune means Moonlight. Kudos to the brilliant spirit who came up with it!
Claire de Lune is a great story about being true to yourself wrapped-up in an original werewolf lore. Fast read with a cute forbidden love story, this book will win over many young adult (book) lovers. You don’t want to miss out!
shelleyrae's review
2.0
I picked up Claire de Lune from the new release shelf at my library, and conveniently it fit with a current challenge requirement. I've been more willing to give the YA genre a chance after reading some wonderful books with the designation, such as Graceling and Shiver.
I'm having the hardest time writing a review for this book though. The premise itself is interesting, with a unique twist in accepted werewolf lore, but I am too removed from the target audience as a reader so I can't decide how to review it.
As a mother, I think for a tween, or young teen, audience, Claire de Lune is a gentle introduction to the paranormal genre. It's an easy read with a linear plot and predictable progression so the suspense is largely non-threatening, perfect for those a little nervous about things that go bump in the night. There is a positive message about self acceptance and tolerance which I like.
I found Claire annoying, but I believe younger girls will comfortably relate with her inner angst. The romance between Claire and Matthew is sweet and mostly chaste (comments by BFF Emily aside).
As an older reader however, I found the the story bland. It lacks complexity in plot and characterisation, and it didn't really hold my interest.
I wanted more, but I'll pass it on to my daughter happily enough.
I'm having the hardest time writing a review for this book though. The premise itself is interesting, with a unique twist in accepted werewolf lore, but I am too removed from the target audience as a reader so I can't decide how to review it.
As a mother, I think for a tween, or young teen, audience, Claire de Lune is a gentle introduction to the paranormal genre. It's an easy read with a linear plot and predictable progression so the suspense is largely non-threatening, perfect for those a little nervous about things that go bump in the night. There is a positive message about self acceptance and tolerance which I like.
I found Claire annoying, but I believe younger girls will comfortably relate with her inner angst. The romance between Claire and Matthew is sweet and mostly chaste (comments by BFF Emily aside).
As an older reader however, I found the the story bland. It lacks complexity in plot and characterisation, and it didn't really hold my interest.
I wanted more, but I'll pass it on to my daughter happily enough.
hollylynna's review
3.0
Great twist on the legend of werewolves. Claire's 16th birthday party is a blast..and the hot guy has just asked her out. And the, a few hours later her world is rocked when her mother announces that Claire is werewolf. So begins the story of world were werewolves exist and the power is handed down generation through generation through women.
amandawoodruff's review
2.0
So-so. It's engaging after chapter 3 (the set-up is a little meh). But I have to remind myself that it's a YA book. I would have totally eaten it up, first three chapters and all, as a pre-teen. I did like the author's spin on the werewolf legend, though.
heyshay07's review
2.0
I would put Claire De Lune in the same category as Twilight. It's quintessential YA fantasy. Claire is the whinest, most annoyingly stupid female protagonist. Everything is ruining her life and the only thing that could possibly make it worth living is the love of her boyfriend, Matthew. You would think she might at least find something good about being a werewolf, but she pretty much just complains the whole book. Matthew is exactly perfect and gorgeous and boring. He just happens to think werewolves are not bad despite his werewolf hunting father and this point is emphasised over and over again which makes the ending all happy, convenient, and not much of a struggle at all. (Another page from Stephenie Meyer's book.) All the adults are either werewolf hating bad guys or aloof and stupid. Claire' mother sticks to stupid rules because it drags the book or another 100 pages. Also, it swears too much. This could have been an OK Middle school book but the author seems to think swearing will make it more adult and YA but I found it distracting and unnecessary and I typically don't care about that stuff. The book is at least a little bit readable and at least there isn't typos everywhere like Amanda Hocking books. She is another author who if your enjoy her, you'll like this book. I don't and thought it was mostly a waste of time.