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A review by librarian_nic
Cryptic Cravings by Ellen Schreiber
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Raven and Alexander may be teenagers, but they have a healthier relationship than some other contemporary human-vampire couples. Raven has the mind to question the decision to become a vampire, and think about what life would be like with her prep-jock nemesis. AND FINALLY SHE’S ABLE TO SHARE WHAT’S GOING ON. The repetitive narrative is starting to grate on me.
Pro: The romantic prose feels overdone and flowery enough to make me laugh, but that’s what makes these books fun.
Con: The plots draw out and suspension of disbelief wears thin (who gives teenager permits to build a bar in an old factory?!)
I’m in deep enough now that I have to finish the series, but likely won’t reread them. I wouldn’t be surprise if the author accepted a contract to write more books in order to compete with the Twilight-craze at the time. (And earn a bit more money.)
Pro: The romantic prose feels overdone and flowery enough to make me laugh, but that’s what makes these books fun.
Con: The plots draw out and suspension of disbelief wears thin (who gives teenager permits to build a bar in an old factory?!)
I’m in deep enough now that I have to finish the series, but likely won’t reread them. I wouldn’t be surprise if the author accepted a contract to write more books in order to compete with the Twilight-craze at the time. (And earn a bit more money.)