Savor (Warm Delicacy, #1)

Oct 28, 2011 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Claire just turned eighteen so her mom is taking her down to the blood bank to be tested as a donor. In Claire's world, the vampire royals rule along with humans and humans donate blood to help feed vampires. They even learn all about vampire politics in school. The vampire King and Queen long ago wanted humans and vampires to be able to live in peace so they set up the donor system. Some humans are against this and protest but Claire's mom is a vampire activist and believes in working together...more

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Oct 11, 2011 Kay (Bookishly Spellbound) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, vampires, for-review

3.5 out of 5 stars
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From the moment I discovered Savor I was on my hands and knees, begging Megan Duncan for a chance to read it in advance. The cover was what had originally caught my eye—it’s just so very pretty—but it was the synopsis that really piqued my interest. At the time Megan had told me she wasn’t quite done writing Savor but she would be happy for me to review it once it was ready. So when I woke up one day to find it w...more 3.5 out of 5 stars
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From the moment I discovered Savor I was on my hands and knees, begging Megan Duncan for a chance to read it in advance. The cover was what had originally caught my eye—it’s just so very pretty—but it was the synopsis that really piqued my interest. At the time Megan had told me she wasn’t quite done writing Savor but she would be happy for me to review it once it was ready. So when I woke up one day to find it waiting in my inbox a few months later, I was very excited.

In a world where vampires reign, everyone who comes of age is required to get their blood tested, receive a “donor ID” and donate blood, monthly, as sustenance for their vampire rulers. Soon after Claire Miller is tested, she finds out her blood is essentially “perfect” and she is invited by the vampire king and queen themselves, to become their heir.

Claire struggles to come to a decision, especially when she finds she can no longer keep in contact with her friends or family but eventually she realizes her becoming a vampire is for a greater cause. As a reader, I thought that Claire not being able to ever see her mother again didn’t faze her enough. I feel like there should have at least been a grief period because realistically, I don’t think that anyone could move on from that so quickly, unless they had a really horrible parent.

Dmitry and Arrick, hmm… I want to point out the fact that I adore both of Claire’s love interests. When I realized the story was leading to a love triangle, in my head I was screaming “No, No! I don’t want her to like anyone else!” because I was really enjoying her relationship with Dmitry and I was eagerly turning the pages to see more of what happened between them. But once Ms. Duncan introduced Arrick my thought process immediately changed, he’s just so mysterious and seductive. So if you asked me to choose which one of them I want Claire to end up with, I simply couldn’t tell you because I cannot choose. While Dmitry and Claire’s relationship is easy going and sweet, Arrick and Claire’s relationship seems like it is going to be sexy and Arrick’s protectiveness for her just makes me swoon.

Though I was thoroughly engaged in Savor, it was a little too slowly paced at times but the ending certainly made up for that, especially the very last chapter. Savor is truly a unique vampire story and after that insanely crazy, astonishing, but good ending, I will be impatiently looking forward to what will happen next in Indulge, the next installment in the Warm Delicacy series.(less)

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Mar 10, 2013 Marni rated it 4 of 5 stars

I’m not big into the vampire scene. Ok, I liked the Twilight books. Hell, I wanted my own Edward. I read all the books before I went and saw the first movie because I wanted to see what all the hype was. Since that series though, I haven’t been able to get into any type of vampire books. I read Vampire Academy after so many people told me how good it was, and it just didn’t do much for me. Now you’re probably wondering why I read Savor. Here’s my honest answer. I wanted to participate in the blo...more I’m not big into the vampire scene. Ok, I liked the Twilight books. Hell, I wanted my own Edward. I read all the books before I went and saw the first movie because I wanted to see what all the hype was. Since that series though, I haven’t been able to get into any type of vampire books. I read Vampire Academy after so many people told me how good it was, and it just didn’t do much for me. Now you’re probably wondering why I read Savor. Here’s my honest answer. I wanted to participate in the blog tour but I hadn’t read any of the books, and I told the tour organizer that. She asked me to read the first book and I said, why not. For further honesty, I never really checked what the books were about, just knew the covers looked good and I know a lot of people were into this kind of series.

Night One: I started reading. First thought was ugh, vampires. Second thought, hmmm, interesting, different take on the whole vampire stories. Third thought, damn, I can’t put this book down! Finally, an original story of modern day vampires, turning into a vampire, selection, etc. Megan Duncan, I could kiss you!

Vampires are reigning over the different regions. Humans, 18 and over are donating their blood willingly and happily to the blood banks that provided the blood to the vampires. This, in turn, keeping the vampires from having to go back to the savage ways of feeding on the innocent and protecting the truce between humans and vampires. The vampires are the government who manage the laws and protect all.

Claire is found to have pure blood. She has been chosen to be the King and Queen’s daughter, and will be turned into a vampire to than become their successor. Upon arriving to the palace, she makes a quick friend with another member of the royal family, makes enemies from those that she has now taken out of the succession, and finds herself feeling quite overwhelmed. Turning into a vampire has a unique twist and the after effects are a delight to all. But all is not well in the palace. There is romance but there is also danger and a stranger who has been watching from afar becomes a hero who also is the only one who she finds is brutally honest with her. The ending answers some lingering questions that would nag at me once in a while and the story just explodes into a whole new dimension.

The story moved along at a wonderful pace. Not too fast and not too slow. The details woven into the story complemented the scenes. The only things that felt a little off were some questions you would think Claire would have asked and a bit of the dialogue was flat. Other than that, I found this story to be a wonderful beginning to the series and I can’t wait to read the rest!
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Nov 05, 2011 Avery rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the second book that I have read by Megan Duncan (my first being "Released") and as such I find it difficult not to compare the two. One of my largest complaints about "Released" was that I found the book to be lacking in description (Megan's writing style was very to the point, with little dilly-dallying to it) and therefore I had a difficult time connecting to scenes, however I did not find myself experiencing that feeling whatsoever as I read this book- ever...more ***May contain spoilers***

This is the second book that I have read by Megan Duncan (my first being "Released") and as such I find it difficult not to compare the two. One of my largest complaints about "Released" was that I found the book to be lacking in description (Megan's writing style was very to the point, with little dilly-dallying to it) and therefore I had a difficult time connecting to scenes, however I did not find myself experiencing that feeling whatsoever as I read this book- everything was described beautifully in this book and as such it was almost near impossible to not situate yourself in Claire's position. However, I must admit that there were a few times in the book that Claire very much grated on my nerves (more so in the beginning of the book than the end), as she seemed a bit too superficial for my liking (unlike Abby from "Released" who didn't have enough time on her hands to be worry about superficial things. You know, being busy running for her life and all).

And like "Released", this book has a swoon-worthy male lead. Scratch that- TWO swoon-worthy male leads. I typically hate love triangles so I am astonished to find myself getting excited by the prospect of a love triangle playing a major role in the next book, "Indulge". While Dmitry seems to be perfect- non-judgmental (especially when compared to his slightly psychotic brother), gentle, and good-looking, I must admit that I find myself more interested in Arrick- though we know nothing about him when compared to Dmitry (call me a sucker for the underdog/ bad boy).

Though this book is vampire-based, it is quite unlike any other vampire book I have read to date. While the book does start off quite slowly, the ending of it (especially the last twenty or thirty pages) more than makes up for the slow beginning- you will seriously be kept on the edge of your seat during these ages AND the last two or three pages will leave you flabbergasted and slack-jawed (in the best possible way). Seriously, I need the next book in the series, "Indulge", NOW.(less)

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Dec 19, 2012 Beckie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Let me first start by saying I read Megan's book, Released a while back and did a review on it so when she contacting me to read her newest book, Savor - I was thrilled to be able to read another one of her books and Savor was all that I hoped it would be and more! I loved the whole idea of the beginning of the book. Where in the world, humans know about Vampires and respect them. Once a human turns 18 years of age they are required to donate blood at a local blood bank to help provide food for...more Let me first start by saying I read Megan's book, Released a while back and did a review on it so when she contacting me to read her newest book, Savor - I was thrilled to be able to read another one of her books and Savor was all that I hoped it would be and more! I loved the whole idea of the beginning of the book. Where in the world, humans know about Vampires and respect them. Once a human turns 18 years of age they are required to donate blood at a local blood bank to help provide food for vampire families. When Claire the main character has to go and do her part the day after her 18th Birthday and donate blood, she soon comes to find out that her blood is special: perfect! The Vampire Royal family invites Claire
to come to there home and will make her a offer that she will not be able to refuse.

Claire arrives at the home of the Royal family where she meets the King and Queen who tell her what her blood being perfect will come to mean. They want her to become a Vampires but also their Daughter. Claire makes the hard choice to leave her old live (her Mom and best friends) behind and begin a new as a Royal Vampire. Although Claire seemed eager to leave her old life and become a Vampire she later has many questions about her new life only to meet some new friends, who are also Vampire's living with her. Although some of the Vampires she meets are not as they seem, but very evil. Seems like not everyone in the Vampires home is happy with the choice that was made to have Claire become a Vampire Daughter to the King and Queen. On the night of Claire's "Coming out Party" - A dance to celebrate her joining the Vampire family the humans are far from pleased and try to ruin the ball. Now a decision will be made to find Claire a "blood-mate" to keep her protected from Humans and Vampires as well. This one decision will turn Claire's world around - Once she learns who he is and who he has come to protect Claire from. The ending will leave you hungry for more....

Yes, Megan Duncan has done it again! Savor is a sensational read! This book will so not disappoint the reader but will leave you hugging the book once you are done wanting more. I so enjoyed Claire's character as well as all of the others, well not all. I did not like Ana one bit - She was always a royal pain in the a**. Other than that each character throughout the book was very entertaining to read about. The story held my attention throughout the book with little or no gaps of being slow or dull. Savor was well written and I could perfectly imagine the story in my head as it played out. Although I believe Vampires book are now coming out at a overwhelming amount per year. I found Savor to have a fresh and unique story-line that was very enjoyable. A very fun, fast read and I loved the ending!! I cannot wait to find out what happens next. I would very much recommend the book to YA-Adults - And to anyone who loves Vampires, Romance, and a page-turning Paranormal Work of Art - SAVOR!!!
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Oct 01, 2011 Sarah Snyder rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks-i-want, indies

Savor begins a bit slow, but quickly picks up momentum. I struggled at first with connecting to the story, but soon enough the story sucked me in. Claire is a likable heroine, but not a particularly memorable one. In a sea of YA vampire characters, she just did not make a big enough splash for me. That being said, I will admit as the book progressed she did in fact grow on me.

Although, I feel it was Robin who really stole the show for me. Robin is a member of Claire’s new royal vampire family an...more Savor begins a bit slow, but quickly picks up momentum. I struggled at first with connecting to the story, but soon enough the story sucked me in. Claire is a likable heroine, but not a particularly memorable one. In a sea of YA vampire characters, she just did not make a big enough splash for me. That being said, I will admit as the book progressed she did in fact grow on me.

Although, I feel it was Robin who really stole the show for me. Robin is a member of Claire’s new royal vampire family and she is an absolute riot. She’s bubbly, sweet and incredibly enjoyable. I also enjoyed both of the love interests in the story – Arrick and Dmitry. They could easily be seen as opposites; where Dmitry is more of a gentle, playful soul, Arrick is intense and rather overwhelming. I honestly do not know who I prefer at the moment; I am not entirely sure I am sold on Dmitry and we really did not get much time with Arrick.

While I was reading the book I found myself questioning little plot tidbits here and there. I thought I was being so incredibly smart, thinking, I’d found plot errors; never bothering to question rather or not they were intentional. Duncan is a sneaky one folks. She definitely leaves you clues and hints, but they are small ones. As the story progressed, I started piecing things together, but I never imagined what Duncan had it store. I mean, holy plot twists, Batman; that was certainly a doozey of an ending. A paging-turning, cliffhanging, hair-pulling, ending.

The storyline itself was also incredibly intriguing; I cannot remember ever reading a story in which the vampires were looked upon as good. Granted, there is still political strife in Savor – people who rebel against the system, but for the most part Duncan presents them as idolized characters. It certainly is an interesting take on things; I have grow very accustomed to the “get out your pitchforks and knifes” kind of plotline.

Long story short… I’ll tell you this; I want the next book pronto. Savor defiantly had some bumpy spots, but overall it is a solid start to a new series. Duncan weaves an intriguing story full of mystery, excitement and romance that is sure to dazzle fans of vampire fiction.(less)

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Apr 02, 2013 Karmin rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: all

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A fast-paced read and I loved it! Megan Duncan takes you on a journey that does spellbind you, even if you don't typically read this genre. From the first page, I was drawn in & instantly began to love Claire, an 18 year old chick that's just stoked that it's her birthday. In a world ruled by vampires, it's not too different from our world, except that there are blood-donations to be made. The day after her birthday, Claire gets a visit that changes her life & is whisked away to what is...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Cami Hensley rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-paranormal, vampire

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WOW, I loved how original Megan Duncan's Young Adult Paranormal Vampire story was! Reading this genre can get VERY repetitive, but this one really stands out!

Claire, is such a likable character. I really felt like she was well developed and easy to relate to and care for as a reader.

The Vampires are not in hiding in this book, they are actually the rulers! They rule over the humans without the humans even ever have seen them. They are still very reculsiv...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Magdalena (Maggie) Nightingale rated it 1 of 5 stars

Holy cow. Can I read this? Can I power through? Will I live to see the end of it?

I'm not sure if it's because I'm reading a kindle-version of the book, but this thing has so many grammar mistakes that it's making my head hurt. And it's not just a typo here or there, a missing apostrophe every once in a while. No, it's the whole darn thing. Every time a character opens his or her mouth, it makes me want to cry because it's so outlandish, so not the way people speak. The random switchoff between c...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Tiffany rated it 4 of 5 stars

The book takes place in a world where vampire royalty rules the land. When you turn 18, you get your blood tested and get a donor card. When Claire gets her blood tested she is soon visited by an ambassador of the royal vampire family. Claire is told her blood is perfect and is invited to the palace to become a princess, adopted vampire daughter to the reigning monarchy. Claire's mother is ecstatic, Claire...not so much. Eventually, Claire decides to accept the proposition. She likes the idea of...more

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Nov 13, 2011 Connie rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is an interesting story. Good plot, good world-building, likable characters.

It fell short due to run on and/or awkwardly worded sentences. There were also instances of wrong word usage.

It was slow at times, and the villains were completely predictable.

That said, I enjoyed the book for the most part. I liked this different version of vampires and their society. I am left intrigued by the other regions. Dmitry, Robin, and Arrick are great supporting characters. I don't trust Fox and- this may...more

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Oct 15, 2011 Kim rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new series by Megan Duncan, the author of Released. Claire Miller is your average girl, living in a region where vampires and humans coexist relatively peacefully. She and her best friend Liz are freshly 18, dreaming of what comes next for them. Nothing could have prepared Claire; not even 18 for more than 24 hours and Claire's life turns upside down.

From the moment I started the book, I was hooked. With so much vampire fiction on the market, as much as I love it, som...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Kayla rated it 3 of 5 stars

Savor wasn't that bad of a book. It was pretty typical in a vamp story sort of way and I actually liked it. But there were somethings that bugged me about it.
First, I have to say, this is like my third kindle book that I have read, and I have noticed with all of them there is a LOT of grammar problems, this book probably being one of the worst so far. But, though it can be very irritating, I can look past them and continue with the story.
Another thing, that kind of went along with this, was som...more Savor wasn't that bad of a book. It was pretty typical in a vamp story sort of way and I actually liked it. But there were somethings that bugged me about it.
First, I have to say, this is like my third kindle book that I have read, and I have noticed with all of them there is a LOT of grammar problems, this book probably being one of the worst so far. But, though it can be very irritating, I can look past them and continue with the story.
Another thing, that kind of went along with this, was some of the spoken writing. I know that the vampires are supposed to be old, and would speak differently, but how it was put together (old English mixed with new) didn't really work. It came out sounding a little awkward and just didn't go together well.
Okay, now about our heroin, Clair. In the beginning, I had a hard time connecting with her. She seemed a little to superficial and wish-washy. One of the things that really irritated me, was her way of making decisions. She would disagree with whatever was offered, or whatever situation was at hand, then she would talk herself into it, and go along with it.
Like she did with the decision to become a vampire. First she didn't like the idea. She didn't want to lose the life she had already planed, didn't know why they wanted her in the first place, and was afraid of being used for some big plan that she didn't know about. All of these very good reasons to back out, right? But after talking to a few people, getting very little information, and a whole bunch of promises to tell her everything later, she agrees. Why? Well, maybe it had a little to do with feeling sorry for them, still, not a good enough reason for me. Or, is it because if she didn't, there would be no reason for this book in the first place, more likely.
But anyways, this way of making decisions continues, over and over again, repetitively in the book.
As for the story itself. It took a long time to get to the actual plot, but when I finally got there it seemed interesting enough, and I am eager to find out what will happen as this series continues. Definitely looking forward to more Arrick!!!
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Oct 19, 2011 Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

After reading this book I was in love. In love with the writing, the characters and the plot line. I just loved the book so much!

What I loved the most is the plot line. It was intense and kept me reading faster. I love how easy it was for me to fall into the book and not looked back. I liked how Ms. Duncan threw surprises at every pages turn. A new secret, a new rule, a new hate, a new person! So much to gobble down that it is extremely filling!

I love how the characters feeling were well detaile...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Gaele rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: review-reads, lov-of-para

Within a week of turning 18, Claire Miller has realized she has “perfect blood” was claimed by and turned into a vampire by the ruling family, found a new family, a new best friend, a pair of mortal enemies and a crush. A pretty exciting week in the life of anyone, let alone a girl who thinks of herself as nothing special, and feels both forgotten and misunderstood by her mother.

I had purchased this book a few months back, and it has been updated by the people at Amazon once, with a note that s...more Within a week of turning 18, Claire Miller has realized she has “perfect blood” was claimed by and turned into a vampire by the ruling family, found a new family, a new best friend, a pair of mortal enemies and a crush. A pretty exciting week in the life of anyone, let alone a girl who thinks of herself as nothing special, and feels both forgotten and misunderstood by her mother.

I had purchased this book a few months back, and it has been updated by the people at Amazon once, with a note that significant editorial issues were present. I was asked for an honest review, and have not been compensated for the review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Let’s start with the good parts. First: the cover art is amazing and beautiful. It reaches out to say “get me”. And if you are a book junkie like me – covers are the first “I want” tingle. This book has a very interesting premise: the world has been structured to provide a registry of sorts. You reach your 18th birthday, and you are blood typed and identified – and then donate twice a month. You are providing the ruling family with the blood they need to survive, and you are obeying the law. But, this also means that feeding on humans and ‘turning’ humans is frowned upon.

Claire is a fairly ordinary, self-absorbed teen. Full of dreams for the future: university, become “important” and to raise her children next door to her best friend. All of this changes the day after she turns 18 when it is revealed that the vampire rulers wish her to become their heir and princess.

In less than 72 hours, Claire is introduced to her “new” family, made a vampire and has her coronation ball where she is presented to the dignitaries and families in the region.

This is where things get sticky. The story moves fast – which is great, if life were to move that fast. But you can’t help but be left with the feeling that Claire is reacting with a childish carelessness to consequence, without actually seeming to consider just what the changes could mean. While this is titled a ‘romance’ it is more a puppy love first crush sort of reaction, and perfectly appropriate and tame for a YA level novel. I’d like to see Claire display more of the strength everyone keeps telling her she has. There were far too many “eager to please” moments from her, which are far from creating the impression of a character that will be able to manage the trials to come.

Yes, the author did a really good job of moving the story forward, and left enough questions unanswered to alternately annoy and create interest in the next book in the series. However, I do hope that more care will be paid to word choice when editing, especially taking care to NOT rely on spellcheck suggestions for words. There were enough errors in this version to cause some break in the flow. At times, the conversation seemed stilted and unrealistic, with word choices not appropriate to the age or position of the person speaking.

I can unreservedly give this book a solid 3 stars in its current version. There are some rough patches to work out, but as a starter for a series it’s not a waste of time to read for a YA /Paranormal book – and I would be interested in seeing book 2 and how the story progresses.
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Nov 15, 2011 Heather Robbins rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: EVERYONE

5x5 *throw in a WOAH!*

Is that cover not beautiful? Ok, so when I won this I hadn't heard of the series before and was ready to give it a go. I am so glad I did!

Everyone knows there are Vampires and The Royal Vampire family rule over Claire's region. I loved the storyline it's a unique take on Vamps. Everyone over 18 makes "donations" to the royal family. You get a donor card just like a drivers licence, wicked cool. You get a glimpse of the human characters that surround Claire and well I thou...more

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Feb 14, 2012 Marsha rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Young Adults

If you are like me and seek the truly unique story lines, "Savor" is the book for you. Yes, the story is about vampires; but, not like any other vampire series you have ever read.

On Claire Miller's 18th birthday, she heads down to the vampire blood bank with her mother to have her blood tested and obtain her donor i.d. card. After going out on the town with her best friend, Liz she decides to sleep in late the next day. Unfortunately, her mother has other plans for her when an unexpected visitor...more If you are like me and seek the truly unique story lines, "Savor" is the book for you. Yes, the story is about vampires; but, not like any other vampire series you have ever read.

On Claire Miller's 18th birthday, she heads down to the vampire blood bank with her mother to have her blood tested and obtain her donor i.d. card. After going out on the town with her best friend, Liz she decides to sleep in late the next day. Unfortunately, her mother has other plans for her when an unexpected visitor arrives at their door. It seems that Claire has the purest blood that has been discoverd in over 100 years. Therefore, vampire King Nicolae Noire and his Queen plan to take Claire into their kingdom and turn her into their new vampire daughter.

After moving to the palace and meeting the vamp royalty, Claire gets the unshakable feeling that someone is watching her. During the rare moments she is able to catch a glance from the stranger, she is instantly drawn to him. But, there is another who has captured Claire's attention, the handsome and witty vampire Dimitri.

There is a new method for turning vampires and it is said to not be as painful as the old. However, the new vamps do not gain their full fangs or other abilities immediately. In Claire's change, it is painful and she immediately obtains her full length fangs. She also has the ability to glance into other people's minds.

The human public who are against vampire rule are picketing throughout the city. During Claire's coronation, they attack the palace. However, Claire sends them away much to the dismay of her arch rival, the all around nasty vamp, Ana. King Noire announces that Claire will receive the protection of a blood mate and when the ceremony is performed, she discovers that Arrick is her mystery stalker.

I will not say anymore because I do not want to spoil it for anyone. Let me just say that the plot is fast paced and suspenseful. I normally loathe love triangles but this one enhances the story line. If I had a complaint, it would be that at times it feels as though Claire is younger than 18. At this point, for those who care, I believe that the book in on the younger side of YA. However, we will see what future installments hold. I for one cannot wait to read the next book, "Indulge." Pick up this book, you will not be sorry.(less)

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Sep 30, 2011 Aeicha rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Vampires are everywhere these days- in books, on tv, in the movies-so much so, that for a paranormal novel about vampires to standout amongst its peers it must truly be fresh, original, and captivating. Megan Duncan’s Savor is all these things. Savor is an edgy, sexy, fast paced, exceptionally well written vampire novel.

Claire is a normal 18 year old girl living in a world where vampires rule. Human...more (There are very slight spoilers of the romantic kind and this paragraph will be marked with a ***)

Vampires are everywhere these days- in books, on tv, in the movies-so much so, that for a paranormal novel about vampires to standout amongst its peers it must truly be fresh, original, and captivating. Megan Duncan’s Savor is all these things. Savor is an edgy, sexy, fast paced, exceptionally well written vampire novel.

Claire is a normal 18 year old girl living in a world where vampires rule. Humans are required to get their blood tested once they come of age and donate blood monthly in order to sustain their rulers. The day after Claire turns 18 she learns that because of her perfect blood the royal vampire king and queen wish to turn her and make her their new daughter and future heir. Claire is quickly whisked away to the Royal home and a brand new life. Claire’s new life comes with new abilities, new responsibilities, the kind of family she always wanted, and complicated romances. The more Claire learns about her new family and about herself, the more she begins to question everything.

Savor starts off a bit slow in the first two chapters, but quickly finds its pace and flow, and by the 5th chapter I found myself completely engrossed in Duncan’s words. Duncan has created a fresh twist on the world of vampires and filled that world with entertaining characters, a captivating storyline and some complicated, fun romance.

I haven’t come across too many stories that, for the most part, do not depict their vampires as the dangerous bad guys, but instead as the revered, and even adored, saviors and leaders, as Duncan has in the beginning of this book. I found this twist quite refreshing, yet at the same time I worried at first that this would take away all the dark edginess that vampires are so well known for. But the more I delved into this book, the more layered and less black and white Duncan’s vampire world became, which I think gives it not only a refreshing paranormal quality, but also a gritty, refreshing realism as well. No matter how fantastical or supernatural Duncan’s characters or situations may be in this book, there is always an underlying sense of relatablity.

The characters are a lot of fun to get to know; I enjoyed meeting them and seeing them develop throughout the novel. Claire is a realistic and relatable teenage character. There are moments where I loved her sharp wit, her stubbornness, and her refusal to take crap from anybody, but there are also moments when I wanted to roll my eyes at her, yell at her, and even smack some sense into her. Robin, a fellow vampire who quickly becomes Claire’s BFF, was very easy to like; I found her upbeat optimism and silly humor to be infectious and I always looked forward to her appearances. Ana, another fellow royal vampire who hates Claire, is nasty and vindictive in the most enrapturing way; she’s a lot of fun to love to hate.

***Then there are Claire’s two romantic interests- Dmitry and Arrick. These two guys are both sexy, enticing, and swoon-worthy in their own unique ways. I think readers will be just as enchanted and conflicted by these two as Claire is. I can already predict a Team Dmitry vs Team Arrick battle amongst readers…and yes, this reviewer has already chosen her team, but I’m not telling! The romance and chemistry between Claire and each of these two guys really sizzles. Duncan describes every touch and look in such a delicious, shiver inducing way that I found myself anxiously longing for each guy to appear in every scene. And in case you’re wondering, in my fanciful head Dmitry looks like Ian Somerholder and Arrick looks like Jensen Ackles.***

I really liked how vivid the imagery in this book is. Duncan’s attention to detail and her complete descriptions made it very easy to picture the palatial royal house in my head, or imagine the velvety feel of a dress or the taste of warm blood sliding down my throat.

The last few chapters through to the end left me breathless. Duncan ends the book with plenty of surprising twists and turns and questions that have me very excited and anxious for the next book in the Warm Delicacy Series. Overall, I found Savor to be quite the delectable read and I think anyone who is looking for a unique vampire paranormal-romance will want to take a bite outta this book!

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Sep 07, 2012 Amy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: vamp, ya-jf, r2r, nook-own, series-to-continue

You know you are really into a new book/series/author when you go and buy the next book before you even finish reading the first one. I loved this book. It sucked me in from the first chapter, no struggling to get into this read to review book here. There was some things that I found peculiar like the fact the Claire's birth mother would let her go so easily, but with what you discover at the end of the book maybe it makes sense. This is a very interesting world Ms. Duncan has created and I look...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Gabbi Calabrese rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Megan Duncan created a brilliant piece of work here. A combination of a unique and interesting plot, fun characters, and an intriguing world create an enthralling read for every paranormal lover out there.

When I first began blogging, Megan sent me an eCopy of her debut, Released. It was the first self-published book I had ever read. I absolutely adored it. When she told me she was writing a vampire book and asked me to be a part of the tour, I jumped on the...more

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Mar 09, 2012 Octavia rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: please-grow-up, meh-it-was-ok-i-guess

So Savor was a solid 3 stars for me. I liked reading it but it's not something I'm gonna shout to the mountains about. Claire was hard for me to wrap my head around. One minute I was completely on her team the next second I wanted to hit her upside her head. The whole "I love Dmitry" thing kind of rubbed me the wrong way especially when she was all "my mystery man", I just kind of felt that she was trying to fight this "bond" she has with Arrick and settle for Dmitry someone she knew for all of...more

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Oct 08, 2011 Becky rated it 5 of 5 stars

I just want to say WOW. I love Megan Duncan's style of writing and this story is original and captivating.

Claire has just turned 18 and has to register for a Blood ID card. The Royal Family are all vampires, and the people of the land have to donate blood each month as food for them. The land is peaceful and the vampires rule fairly. Claire then gets invited to be adopted by the royal family - to become their princess. Leaving her world behind Claire embarks on a dangerous journey.

I loved the id...more

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Feb 05, 2012 Fallon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, paranormal, pnr, vampire, young-adult, series

Ok, I absolutely loved this cover, it is gorgeous! Actually all of Megan Duncan’s book covers are fantastic they really make you want to pick up all of her books, and honestly I’m attracted to any (pretty) red cover. So, does the book hold up to cover? Well, mostly, there are some serious redundancy issues, there were a couple of sentences where the word ‘family’ was repeated 5 or 6 or more times and you just want to yell “I GET IT, MOVE ON” but really those instances are sparse. Also there were...more

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Feb 22, 2012 Lyndsey rated it 4 of 5 stars

At first, all I could think of was that this book was Princess Diaries mixed with Twilight. Girl gets plucked out of her real life and placed into one of royalty and a love triangle develops. However, the political games and danger are all a work of Megan Duncan. The relationships are heartfelt and the romance is just under the skin, waiting to explode. Considering the main character is only 17, you can understand why its not as fiery as it could be. The more I got into this book, the more I lov...more

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Nov 11, 2011 Amy The Book Diaries rated it 4 of 5 stars

What a great story! It was so different than the traditional vampire stories. I like that they were apart of normal society. They are treated as royalty. It was intriguing in the beginning trying to figure out where the story was going. At the end I was completely blindsighted with the story behind Claire. Way to go, I can't wait for the second book.

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Oct 28, 2011 Cassandra (The Book & Movie Dimension blogger) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires

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Claire a teen girl lives in a society where vampires rule and actually respect humans. Although other regions not of where she lives would probably frown on her region's vampires. The vampires in her society require one thing though from humans: blood donations. During her visit to a blood donation center a most surprising thing happens. Claire would have to decide whether the vampire royalty in her society really need her for...more

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Oct 03, 2011 TheBookAddictedGirl rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: All Vampire Lovers, Who Want Gorgeous Guys, Brilliant Best Friends and a Strong Lead

Shelves: for-review, in-my-mailbox, amazing-worlds, arc, ebook-read, dark-romance, fantasy, magic, paranormal, read-2011, romance, urban-fantasy, thriller-suspense, ya, the-book-addicted-girl-giveaway-boo

Claire has just turned eighteen. She’s looking forward to partying with her best friend, Liz. But first she has to get her Donor ID card. Claire lives in a society protected by the Vampire Royal family. All the vampires ask in return for this protection is regular blood donations. Now she’s eighteen, Claire must get her blood checked out, to make sure it’s all ok for the royal family. Only, Claire’s blood is special. And she is chosen to be the vampire Princess. Should be a dream come true, shou...more Claire has just turned eighteen. She’s looking forward to partying with her best friend, Liz. But first she has to get her Donor ID card. Claire lives in a society protected by the Vampire Royal family. All the vampires ask in return for this protection is regular blood donations. Now she’s eighteen, Claire must get her blood checked out, to make sure it’s all ok for the royal family. Only, Claire’s blood is special. And she is chosen to be the vampire Princess. Should be a dream come true, shouldn’t it? Well, it isn’t. Claire has to leave her family, friends and the only life she’s ever known. And once in her new home, she finds out that someone is out to get her. But all is not as it seems – including Claire herself…
I loved this book! It had blood, mystery, romance and friendship. I was sucked into the world, with all the different regions, different behaviour, and order in each. It was really interesting. And I loved the characters! Robin especially. Though I wasn’t sure who I could trust sometimes! Plus, Megan did the story in a way that had obvious meanies, but hidden threats. I may have to reread the book, see if there are any clues…
Claire was cool, just an ordinary, relatable teenage girl who happens to have been chosen to be a vampire. She did ‘normal’ stuff, such as talking to herself when she got really mad, and was also scared of needles. I loved that teenager side: the way she refused to pay attention in class and therefore knew next to nothing about vampires. She was also very independent and stubborn as hell. But, sometimes, there were just moments when I felt like yelling at her. In her defence, though, she did just have to leave behind everyone she loved, everything she knew and she didn’t even have a choice. Even in the moments when I wanted to shake her, I felt so sorry for her!
Robin Willow was really cheerful and super nice. She was incredibly hyper, cheerful and her bonkers moods were just unbelievably infectious. Obsessed with history, she was so cute and just like a little kid sometimes. Also, she was completely, wonderfully mad. I already mentioned this, but she was my very favourite character! And the friendship between Claire and Robin was too cute! They were so sweet, teasing one another, and their relationship felt completely believable.
There were many vampires. You have King Nicolae and Queen Evilyn, both of who were kind and regal. The Willows, who were responsible for documenting history, were also very loving. The Ravens… not so nice. They were ‘real vampires’, dressed all in black, cold and quiet. And the daughter, Ana, urgh! Hated her! Though, I have to admit, hating her was rather addictive! And the Orlovs: the family who have the gorgeous Dmitry. He was so cute, and his fascination with humans was just downright adorable. And the scenes between him and Claire… perfect. He was wonderful: a perfect, swoon-worthy love interest.
But, the plot thickens. There is a second, mysterious guy. I see the potential for Teams. I have chosen mine.
The world was great, but what made this book truly special was the vampires. They were like our celebrities. Everyone looked up to them, almost as if they were some sort of gods or higher beings. It was really different, seeing as in most books the vampires are hidden or hated – or often both.
Although there were a few points that I was uncertain of, such as Claire’s irrational reaction of being chosen (she didn’t seem overly resentful after, which I know I would be) and the occasional lack of contractions, overall I loved this book. Honestly, I was hooked, desperate to know what would happen to Claire. Plus, there was a massive twist at the end! One I honestly did not see coming. Which is why I will end with: I need book two! I HAVE to know what happens next!(less)

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Mar 25, 2013 Catherine rated it 2 of 5 stars

Interesting concept - I like the completely different take the author gave the vampire leaders in this region. She accounts for the hows and whys, and definitely gives this radical faction opposition.

What I didn't find 'believable' was the modern speech patterns and, more importantly, the lack of relationship development. Claire just starts feeling certain ways - even before she turns in to a vampire - and you're supposed to just swallow that pill as is. I really didn't feel her and a certain lo...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Jen rated it 1 of 5 stars

The premise was good, but as I kept reading I got more and more bored and fed up with how juvenile and lame the characters behaved. The two main girls, Claire and her friend, are supposedly 18 (her friend technically older as she's been a vamp for several years) but they act like boy-crazy 15 year olds. If I have to read any more inane banter between the two of them I think I'll quit reading...oh wait. I already quit reading. Claire is boring and tedious and stupid, and if there's a single chara...more

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Mar 13, 2012 Fry rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-paranormal-reading-challenge, ebooks

Savor was one of those books that I whimsically downloaded because Amazon had it for free on their site. There were some glaring typos, unfinished sentences and a few cases of homonym replacement. I'm used to reading something more polished, but it was free.

The story itself was closer to a short story than a novel. I felt it could have been fleshed out extraneously in order to fix some of the issues I had with the pacing. The romance, from the presentation, felt forced, as though the characters,...more

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