Entice by Carrie Jones

Rating:
Characters: 19/20
Plot: 18/20
Originality: 20/20
Writing: 19/20
Recommendation: 18/20
Overall: 94/100 or B
Source: Publisher
Zara and Nick are soul mates, meant to be together forever. But that's not quite how things have worked out.
For starters, well, Nick is dead. Supposedly, he's been taken to a mythic place for warriors known as Valhalla, so Zara and her friends might be able to get him back. But it's taking time, and meanwhile a group of evil pixies is devastating Bedford, with more teens going missing every day. An all-out war seems imminent, and the good guys need all the warriors they can find. But how to get to Valhalla?
And even if Zara and her friends discover the way, there's that other small problem: Zara's been pixie kissed. When she finds Nick, will he even want to go with her? Especially since she hasn't just turned. She's Astley's queen.
This series just keeps on getting more enchanting and exciting. I love Zara, she is just as sweet as she was in the last book and I can still relate to her. Astley becomes so sweet in this book and he has to deal with so many probelms in this book, but Zara's happiness is a pirority to him. Devyn, Issie, and Cassidy are as great in the last books. Entice will capivate your attention from the first word and it is hard to not finish this book in one sitting. The obstacles in this book were thrilling and left you wanting more. This book is still extremely original and unlike anything that I have ever read. Jones is a stunning writer that knows what a book needs and writes it in an elegant and magical way that engages you the whole time. Just like the title, this book will entice you into wanting more. I recomend this series to anyone that hasn't read it yet. You won't regret it.
Here is a link to the Astley VS Nick poll. There is also a contest going on at the facebook fanpage. I also have a copy of Entice to give away. Enter in the form below.

Captivate by Carrie Jones

Rating:
Characters: 18/20
Plot: 19/20
Originality: 19/20
Writing: 18/20
Recommendation: 19/20
Overall: 93/100 or A
Zara and her friends knew that the pixie problem wasn't solved. The king's needs grow deeper each day, while he is in captivity. While the control of the king's subjects grows weaker everyday. It makes him more vunerable and now their is a new king in town. A war over this territory will start any day and the new pixie king, Astley has an immense interest in Zara. Astley says that Zara and him are destined to be together and that there is also a such thing as a good pixie. It also doesn't help that Zara rescued him one day in the woods. Nick isn't buy it, though Zara isn't as sure. Despite everything that Zara knows about pixies, she wants to trust the new king. But it's a lot more than her relationship with Nick that is at stake. It's her life -- and his.
Captivate picks up shortly after Need. Zara is such an amazing character and it was awesome to see all of the growth that she had in Need and how she continued to grow. I also love Nick, he is awesome and super sweet. He called Zara, "baby" during the whole book and it was a bit annoying. He also was way too protective. I liked Astley, but I just feel like I can't trust him. Devyn and Issie are great together and they are meant to be with one another. I loved how much action there was in Captivate and the story was really interesting. It was a really original story and had tons of twist and turns. Carrie Jones is an amazing writer and knows how to plot a book well. Jones is also great at making sequels and she smoothly picked everything up. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes Need or paranormal romance. It will do just what the title says, captivate.

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I want to read Captivate, so much. I loved Need.

Waiting on Wednesday (Week Twenty Three)

Title: Captivate
Author: Carrie Jones
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Release Date: January 5th, 2010
I can't find a summary for this, but it has a lovely cover and it is the squeal to Need. To say that I want it, is an understatement. I am so excited for this book.