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Dec 08, 2011

Wendy Darling rated it:

This was almost a really good book. Angel books are tricky anyway, perhaps because they can't rely so much on the sexy-dangerous vibes of other paranormal creatures such as vampires or werewolves, and then there's a certain expectation of a higher purpose being fulfilled. It's a fine line to balance that greater calling along with making a character relatable and sympathetic, so it's no wonder that we don't see very many good ones. It's very strange, then, to find an angel YA book that does the More...

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Dec 01, 2011

Emily rated it:

On the plus side, I have managed to complete one of my winter challenge books on the very first day it started. And no, I didn't cheat, I listened to all seven boring hours of this thing - sorry if you liked it, but this book is just dull.

It wasn't the cheesy romance, it wasn't the whole angels and emphasis on religion thing, it wasn't even the annoying voice of the audio narrator... it's just that this story is so blah. So very very blah. Haven't I read this story a million times? Don More...

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Nov 26, 2011

Karen rated it:

For the first time ever, NO SPOILERS!! (yes, it really is a miracle)

What’s the first thing you see when you look at the cover? Here take a closer look:

A recommendation by Carrie Ryan, the author of “The Forest of Hands and Teeth” (well that’s the first thing that caught my eye)! Surely a book recommended by HER would be awesome right?

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WRONG.

Although the book in itself was not bad (quite enjoyable actually), the cha More...

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Jul 04, 2011

Stephanie rated it:

I hate to sound like a pessimistic reader, but I found this book to be a bit anticlimactic and characters, a little irritating. EXCEPT FOR THE VERY LAST PAGE! THAT really threw me for a mind-f*ck and I'll admit to wanting to read the sequel for that reason alone. It wasn't so much a cliff hanger...the one that enrages a reader with anger or need for the next book, but It's truly compelling. Perhaps it was just me, but I felt a bit underwhelmed, but I decided to change my original rating of 2 sta More...

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Jul 10, 2011

Isamlq rated it:

I'll be honest, I could have given A Need So Beautiful just one star for all the "Oh, I love him so" moments, but that wouldn't be fair, because it has this one really great thing going for it, an out of the box concept of a non- angel (the Forgotten) with purpose. The combination of my going in blind plus my particular brand of cover-love did wonders on me wanting to know what the story was. And once all is said and done, I'm divided: a two or a four? There were good parts, there’s th More...

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Jul 21, 2011

Darkfallen rated it:

This book is truly a different spin on the supernatural. I almost wanna say it's a different spin on angels...but to be honest I'm not sure it is.

In fact I think it is something else entirely...The Forgotten.

What would you do if you found out that you were....quite literally...no one?

Charlotte's character is great. I love her voice. I loved the fact that like any teenager these days, she is completely head over heals in love with her boyfriend, and they express it More...

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Jul 08, 2011

Jessica rated it:

This story is breathtakingly beautiful inside and out. I laughed, I cried, and I connected with the characters in a way that is rare and wonderful. Charlotte has not had an easy life. She's been in a foster family since she was young and has no real memory of where she came from. She has the Need, a driving force that leads her to helping complete strangers. She doesn't know where it will take her, or what she will face while she's there but the urge can't be stopped. Once she's at her destinati More...

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Jan 07, 2012

Rachel rated it:

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Jun 30, 2011

Trish rated it:

I had the pleasure of reading A Need So Beautiful while it was being written, so I wasn't sure how the story was going to affect me when I finally read the finished book. When I reached the end I had tears streaming down my face, which is saying something because books don't normally make me cry...and I'd read it before!

Suzanne Young has done something special. She's created a fresh mythology in a genre that's gotten really old for me; her characters are flawed and authentic; and her w More...

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Apr 16, 2011

Christie rated it:

“You’ll make a sucky father someday,” I tell him with a smile. “I feel sorry for the kid that doesn’t get to burst into light to get out of your house.”

He chokes out a laugh. “Is it my sarcasm?”

“Definitely. And that obnoxious accent.”

I <3 Charlotte & Monroe & this book! Full review soon!

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Feb 03, 2012

Annabelle Marie Veronica rated it:

FINAL RATING: 2.55 STARS

I adored this book. It had an original concept, a fairly likable heroine, a hot, hot bad boy, and lovely, detailed writing.

This review contains minor spoilers.

THE HEROINE:
Charlotte was not the worst heroine I've ever some across by far, but she was not my favorite, either. For one, she was somewhat stupid, making dumb choices about half of the time. I understood her desire to be remembered. We all want to be remembered. (A line fr More...

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Oct 27, 2011

Cindy/Books Complete Me rated it:

Charlotte has Needs. Not the kind of needs you normally think of when talking about a teenage girl with a hot boyfriend. I mean, Charlotte has Needs that will one day render her Forgotten. If you think you've had your fill of angel books, you couldn't be more wrong when it comes to A Need So Beautiful.

Charlotte is a likable, real heroine who is struggling with something that she can't tell anyone about. If she did, she'd likely lose them all, including her best and only fri More...

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May 31, 2011

Sara added it

I'm a fan of Suzanne's Naughty List series, so I was nervous because A Need So Beautiful sounded so different. (Well, it also sounded AWESOME, but still.) As it turns out, I had absolutely no reason to be nervous. Yes, this book is way different, but it's also way way way good. I'll definitely be reading the sequel as soon as I can get my hands on it.

The premise is super original. I haven't read anything like this in recent memory. I wanted to take my time reading the book, because I More...

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Apr 22, 2011

Kim rated it:

My mind is still trying to make sense of the ending. I keep rereading the last few pages, and all I can think is: Wow, did that really just happen? Has there been a more beautiful ending? This book takes me to places no book has ever taken me before. I rarely ever cry when I'm reading (Those If I Stay books? Yeah, I didn't get why people cried over them), but this book? It was as if everything bottled up inside of me came out. I got really emotional. I just closed the book up and I'm sniffling a More...

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Dec 09, 2011

Sasha rated it:

A Need So Beautiful is the story of Charlotte, a seemingly normal 17 year old girl, who has these "needs" to help people that she doesn't know. And while it helps the person, it is physically killing her at the same time. This is the story of how she changes people's lives and how she tries to figure out how to try and stop from fading away.

I'm so torn on this book. Anna from Literary Exploration always harps on me for listening to audiobooks and for once, I wish that I had r More...

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Jun 09, 2011

Loretta rated it:

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Jun 26, 2011

Jessica rated it:

Wow. Just....yeah, wow. I've been trying to write this review for days, and I can't seem to find the right words to share with you how gorgeous A Need So Beautiful really is. See, it's unlike anything I've ever read in so many ways. Suzanne Young has written a story that entranced me, broke my heart, and made me believe in hope all at the same time. I'm being truly honest when I say that this book needs to go on your wish list.

Charlotte is an amazingly multifaceted character. On the More...

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Sep 01, 2011

Alyssa rated it:

A Need So Beautiful was one of my most anticipated books of the whole year. I’m not quite sure why it sounded so appealing to me, to be honest, and maybe the cover did influence me a bit more than I should have let it, but I’m not lying when I tell you it was one of the biggest letdowns. Ever.

Charlotte lives with her foster mother and foster siblings in a big city and she goes to an expensive prep school with her best friend Sarah, who’s the pretty, annoying girl who doesn’t have ma More...

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Jan 24, 2011

Kari rated it:

The Short Version:
Unique in premise and brilliant in execution, A Need so Beautiful weaves a fresh, fantastic new take on light and dark. Creating an angel of sorts while not relying heavily on actual angel principles, Young has made a stellar blend of contemporary with a supernatural twist. With a sympathetic protagonist, a hot love interest, and a well paced story line, A Need so Beautiful is engaging from the start and fulfilling in the end.

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Aug 05, 2011

Kristi (The Story Siren) added it

EPIC!

I've read a few books by Suzanne before, her 'Naughty List' books are hilarious and fun, so I had big expectations for A Need So Beautiful. I was not disappointed. In fact, I was a little blown away. Especially when I was able to interview Suzanne and learn a little bit more about the story. I was expecting Suzanne's whit and humor, and I got that. But I also got this emotionally charged, and stunning story.

I almost wish they would have written the summary different, per More...

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Jul 31, 2011

Cindy rated it:

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Jan 03, 2012

Amanda (Born Bookish) rated it:

I have to say that I went into this book with high hopes, hopes that did not live up to their expectation. I thought the plotline for the book was unique and very interesting, but it stopped there.

I felt like all of the characters were shallow and stereotypical: Harlin the bad boy who’s really soft at heart, Sarah the flirty best friend, Seth the popular guy/jerk at school. I just didn’t really care for or connect with any of them, not even Charlotte.

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Feb 05, 2012

Emma rated it:

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The Good

This book had such an interesting premise, it was literally unputdownable. I thought that it was great how she covered this topic, because the book could have turned into something very preachy and religious – and that would have really made me hate it. Instead, the topic was covered eloquently and with a great writing style. I loved this book, I really did. I thought it was a perfect mix of plot and More...

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Jan 14, 2012

Danielle rated it:

Charlotte has a problem. Ever since she was found in a hospital waiting room at the age of six, she's had a problem. A pressing, urgent Need comes upon her sometimes and she has to go somewhere and help someone. The circumstances change, but one thing never does. She is always forgotten after. And now, it's happening more and more often and nothing can stop it. Not the love of her boyfriend or her best friend. She will give and give until she disappears and she really will be Forgotten.

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Nov 23, 2011

Shelby rated it:

Frankly, this book was pretty boring. It didn't do anything unpredictable, so each plot "twist" made me think, Great...sooo...when's dinner? The only thing that really kept me reading was the question of if Charlotte would give into being a Forgotten or end up living immortally on Earth like Onika (Okina? How's it spelled? I'm too lazy to look it up).

The book is well-written, and I think the problem is that the writing was wasted on a pretty standard plot line. I can tell Yo More...

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Nov 03, 2011

Harmony rated it:

A Need So Beautiful is the story of Charlotte, who is one of the “Forgotten”, forced by a compulsion to help people around her and make the ones she loves forget about her. The more she responds to the need, the more her family and friends forget little things, then big things altogether.

Absolutely stunning. Suzanne Young blends angelic traits and her own amazing ideas to get this fabulous novel about want and need. I couldn’t put the book down! Suzanne has a way of writing that connec More...

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Oct 31, 2011

Jane rated it:

Charlotte Cassidy loves her life - she is attending the best high school in town, has a beautiful, smart and loving best friend, Sarah, and her and her boyfriend, Harlin, have made plans for happily ever after. Charlotte was adopted by Mercy, an ER nurse, when she was a young girl and has no memory of her life before she was six years old. Charlotte's life would be perfect except she increasingly feels the overwhelming compulsion to help strangers who are in need of divine guidance. Charlotte More...

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Oct 22, 2011

Victoria rated it:

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Charlotte has a great life with people who love her, but the Need comes at very inconvenient times and she has no way to explain it to her loved ones. It gets harder to deal with since the frequency of the Need increases, and becomes more painful. Being a Forgotten is not something Charlotte wants, or knows how to handle. She tries to fight off the pain of her Needs and attempts to find a way to stop it.

This story wasn’t ex More...

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Aug 31, 2011

Jessica rated it:

Until her skin starts to peel off, revealing shining gold skin below, Charlotte just assumed she had experienced post-traumatic stress that caused her to remember nothing of her life before the age of 6, when she became Mercy's foster daughter. While she knew she wasn't psychic, as her best friend Sarah believed, or asthmatic, as her boyfriend Harlin thought, she didn't know what was causing these painful Needs that would only go away once she had helped a specific person. When she confesses t More...

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Aug 12, 2011

Sophia rated it:

Again, I got this magnificent book from the lovely people at Harper Collins. I have read Suzanne Young before (The Naughty List) and loved the cuteness of it. This book was so different. It was nothing like the fluffy, light read that The Naughty List was. This book was more thoughtful, deep, and memorable.

Right from page one, there's something interesting going on in this novel. It grips your attention and doesn't allow for you to let go until you've read the last page. Our main c More...

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