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Summary: Strange name - fantastic book
Review: I read this book because a friend suggested it, and since then I have read it twice. This book is incredible. The main character Vivian will make you think what it is like to be a teenager - even if you aren't a werewolf. This book is unusual in that Vivian can control her being a werewolf except during the full moon. The only other book that I have read about werewolves that has this is "Blood Trail" by Tanya Huff. Vivian's "pack" has moved to the suburbs after their farm was burnt down and their leader (Vivians father) died. In the suburbs there are constant fights for leadership, and Vivians mother must deal with the threat from a younger female. All that conflict is made worse when Vivian starts seeing a "meat boy". Vivian must decide whether or not to reveal her true nature to her new love - and she must also deal with the advances of the Five.Vivian was a character that became like an old friend. You completely enter her world of scornful teenagers and pack-rules of her family. Gabriel makes you love him and hate him in turn as he becomes Vivians hunter and protector. At times I was frustrated with this book because it seems as if the author was keeping a secret from you - only to have the story engulf you. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone with a taste for the unusual. If you enjoy this book then you should also try "Blood Trail" - which has a vampire as well as werewolves.
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Summary: VERY good
Review: Vivianne is what people would call a werewolf. She is sleek and beautiful, and at night her body transformes into something beyond human comprehension.
It is only one day at school, when she submits her "wolf art" into a school newspaper, that she notices the poem next to it. A poem that describes the change and what it is to be a wolf. It is written by a boy named Aiden, and who she initially seeks out to meet.
Aiden has an unusual interest in magick. All things wierd. Him and Vivianne fall in love despite the fact that Vivianne knows that she is forbidden to date a "meet boy" and she belongs to the clan leader Gabriel.
But will her and Aiden's relationship survive? Will love conquer all, as they say? What will Aiden do when he finds out what and who Vivianne really is? Woo hoo!! Great read!! I have to say that, unlike some people, i LIKED Gabriel. He was strong, aggressive, and the gorgeous bad-boy type. This was an AWESOME book!! )))))~~)O(Aurora)O(~~(((((
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!
Review: This is the best book I have ever read! So far I have read it like five times. I read it the first time in one night. It was that good.
The book starts out explaining things and after a few pages in, it's awsome! It got very romantic too. I couldn't put the book down! I suggested this book to tons of my friends and now we are fighting over who gets to read it over the weakend. And I would suggest to Annette Curtis Klause to write more books just like this. Because if she would happen to, she would be my new best friend!!!!!!!!! READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Romance and horror, love and jealousy, human and werewolf
Review: I absolutely loved this book!!! A review that said "Annette Curtis Klause does for werewolves what Anne Rice did for vampires" is what pushed me to buy this book and I never regretted it. I finished it the first night I bought it, it is definitely a page turner. Blood and Chocolate is a story about Vivian, a young werewolf, and her struggles on her journey to womanhood. She is a strong character with many conflicting emotions, and she is enough of a human for us to be able to relate to her. She falls in love with Aiden, a forbidden "meat boy" but it can never be between them. Her animal instincts are too strong for her to ignore. Amidst the trials of her leaderless pack, trying to lead a normal life, the pulls of the moon, and finding her identity, Vivian realizes where she belongs and follows her heart. This is a truly compelling story of love, anxiety, and every other screwed up emotion a teenage werewolf could possibly experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the way Anne Rice writes.
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Summary: Blood and Chocolate is a tasty treat for horror fans
Review: Blood and Chocolate incorporates werewolf mythology, sexy teen romance, and gruesome violence. Annette Curtis Klause is a fine writer with a flair for detailing plot sequences around well-developed characterizations. Group scenes at concerts, in barrooms, and while battling it out in the woods are particularly vibrant and fast-paced. Vivian sets the stage for the book as a beautiful, confident teen who is set apart from her classmates but doesn't know why. While it is true that having the gift to transform oneself into a "wolf" (Vivian does not believe the word accurately describes her transformations) is not typical fare for most teens, the concept of being different and misunderstood is a common adolescent theme many readers will be able to relate to. Despite her outsider status, Vivian attracts a senior at her high school, Aiden, and falls for his sweet kisses and affection. This alluring connection between humans and werewolves hints at the erotic and the dangerous. It is also an effective metaphor for exploring more realistic taboos facing contemporary teens. Not for the faint of heart, Blood and Chocolate gives readers a taste of what it would be like to live with (and among) a pack of werewolfs on the outskirts of a modern-day suburb.
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Summary: Loved It!
Review: Honestly I loved it! It's technically a YA novel but so well
written that I found myself completely engrossed after only the
first few pages. The main character was confident and sensual without being completely overdone. She even had a few flaws that made it possible to sympathize with her. Overall a book that not only appeals to YA readers but people of all ages who enjoy a well written, fast paced werewolf novel.
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Summary: Silky, sensuous, and sexy
Review: "Blood and Chocolate" is Annette Curtis Klause's third novel (following "The Silver Kiss" and "Alien Secrets"). Here, her writing darkens, yet we can't help but love every lightening-paced second of it. Vivian Gandillon is a vivacious teen werewolf who doesn't know her place anymore. Stricken by her father's recent demise, and feeling half-responsible, she feels separated from her mother and other packmates and finds refuge in her artwork. Then she meets Aiden, a modern hippie poet who's intrigued by her raw and tenacious spirit. Vivian is torn between this human boy (who knows nothing of her true nature) and her pack (who hates humans altogether). A few late-night drinking binges cause Vivian some major black-outs, followed by gruesome murders. Vivian can't remember anything; is she a killer? With humans closing in all around and her beloved Aiden in the proverbial dark about her secret, Vivian is at a complete loss. Is she a sexy young woman or a violent werewolf? Klause's descriptions are smooth and flawless with all subplots neatly stitched together. Particularly wonderful is Vivian's slow descent into madness and the way she tells off the people who get in her face. Everyone can understand Vivian being unable to connect with her mother and being courted by a persistant (and annoying) guy. The fact that Vivie can take this on by herself makes me want a sequel. I can't wait for the movie!
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Summary: Not your average YA Horror Novel...
Review: Annette Curtis Klause's Blood and Chocolate brought together all of the components of a good read: an intricate plot, romance that isn't overdone, and believable characters. When you read this book, you can't help but fall in love with the characters, and unlike a lot of books, Klause's characters have flaws that she doesn't try to hide. That adds a little realism to the storyline and depth to the characters. Also, in BaC, Klause describes the settings and history of the story so well that one can almost believe that she witnessed these events herself. Since I bought this book, I have reread it countless times and there is nothing about it I would change. If you have a few spare hours or are looking for a good read, pick up a copy of Blood and Chocolate. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Vivian is a little too much...
Review: Several things really irked me about this book, making it very painful for me to read...
Problem one: The cockiness of the main character
In the beginning of the book, it says that Vivian doesn't fit in very well at school. But what got me was the REASON she didn't have friends: Everyone was intimidated by her amazingly good looks. Give me a break.
Problem two: Vivian is a horndog
The girl's so horny she would jump the bones of any cute guy she could get her hands (or claws) on. She sees her love interest Aiden for the first time out the window of the art room and decides to go talk to him about the wolf poem he wrote for the school paper. Turns out that's not the ONLY thing she wants to discuss. She flirts with him mercilessly and acts super seductive. It wouldn't be that bad, but she had never met or talked to the boy before!
Not to mention, in later chapters, she thinks about sleeping with Aiden every time she sees him. Shame, shame Vivian!
Problem three: She decides to go off with someone she hates
The werewolves in Vivian's pack all look up to their leader, just like real wolves. Unfortunately, Vivian's scared of him and hates his guts. I don't blame her though. The book describes him as good looking, but the guy acted like he was about to jump her and start raping her at any minute!
Isn't it ironic that she gets naked and walks off to live happily ever after with him in the end? Bottom line: The book was well written, but the main character was perfect in every way and she knew it. Extremely annoying for those of us who have flaws :)
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Summary: So-so...
Review: Maybe it's just me, but I have NEVER liked books or movies where the heroine is a stunningly beautiful girl with boys hanging all over her. And having her be a tough, in-your-face, nobody-messes-with-me don't-even-try-that-girlfriend stunningly beautiful girl makes it even worse. I do like strong heroines, mind, but there can definitely be too much of a good thing. Aside from the fact that I strongly disliked the main character, I did sort of enjoy the book, although the premise is overdone. There are some beautiful passages and strong descriptions, but aside from those points, this book isn't one of the best I've ever read.
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