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Entice (Need #3)

by Carrie Jones (Goodreads Author)

4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 · rating details · 15,054 ratings · 1,032 reviews

Zara and Nick are soul mates, meant to be together for ever. But that's not quite how things have worked out. For starters, Nick has gone. He has been taken to the mythical place for warriors known as Valhalla. Zara and her friends might be able to get him back, it's just not going to be easy. Meanwhile a group of evil pixies is devastating Bedford, with more teens going m...more

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Published January 3rd 2011 by Bloomsbury (first published December 6th 2010)

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Aug 19, 2011 The Holy Terror rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fairies, borrowed, terrible-writing, made-me-angry, young-adult, fantasy, wtf-is-wrong-with-me, hated-this-book, hate-this-series, 2011

I can't stand this series. I want to punch myself in the face for continuing on and checking these out from the library. That's one thing though; I haven't spent a single dime on these books. Yes, I've spent a few hours reading them, but the investment has been small. I'd advise the same for any others out there who are curious about this series - check them out from the library, because then at least you'll hate yourself a little less when you've finished reading them and realize you've only wa...more

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Dec 31, 2010 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-arc

For some reason I thought this series was a trilogy and that this was the last one.... I was so very very wrong. There is going to be more!

Entice starts right where Captivate stopped.... Zara is a pixie... and she'll stop at nothing to find Nick. And she does not stop.... she will find him... or else. Don't read this next sentence if you have't read the book yet. (Was anyone else a little annoyed in Zara's quest.... I mean I'm glad she found him when she did, because I think if anyone else died...more

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Feb 05, 2011 Sophi rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Feb 27, 2011 Alma E Marquez rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've read Entice more than 5 times. I've listened to the audiobook every night since I got it (Dec 11th). THAT is how much I LOVE this book! I've been Team Astley since he was introduced in Captivate. I won't post any spoilers here. But I truly loved getting to know more about Astley and seeing him and Zara's relationship develop. Issie, Devyn, Cassidy and Grandma Betty were wonderful as well. Zara really matured in this book. And she is learning to accept the changes in herself and her circumst...more

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Dec 18, 2010 Natalie (Mindful Musings) rated it 3 of 5 stars

In a Sentence: Entice is easily the best book in this series so far!

My Thoughts

You know how books in series sometimes tend to either one of two things as they progress: they get better, or they get worse? The Need series definitely falls into the latter category. While I enjoyed reading Need and Captivate, Entice beats the previous two books in every category!

As I mentioned in my review of Captivate, I loved that the main character, Zara, has continued to develop realistically throughout the s...more In a Sentence: Entice is easily the best book in this series so far!

My Thoughts

You know how books in series sometimes tend to either one of two things as they progress: they get better, or they get worse? The Need series definitely falls into the latter category. While I enjoyed reading Need and Captivate, Entice beats the previous two books in every category!

As I mentioned in my review of Captivate, I loved that the main character, Zara, has continued to develop realistically throughout the series. In Entice, we see the biggest jump she's made so far. In the end of Captivate, Zara decides to turn into a pixie in order to save her boyfriend, Nick, who was killed by an enemy pixie king. As a result of this decision, Zara faces her biggest problem yet. By turning into a pixie, she risks losing the love and trust of everyone she holds dear. Yet she does it anyways, knowing that it's the only way that she can save Nick and protect her family and friends. The fact that Zara made this decision in spite of all that risk really made me respect her as a character.

This brings me to the character of Astley. Astley, one of the pixie kings fighting for control of the Maine territory, is the one who turns Zara, by her request. As a result, Zara becomes not only a pixie, but a pixie queen--specifically--Astley's pixie queen. I really enjoyed the characterization of Astley. First off, he's chivalrous and handsome and brave. But in addition to that, there's more to him than just an appealing superficiality. Astley cares so much about his people, and he tries so hard to make Zara understand that not all pixies are evil and untrustworthy. In addition to that, he treats Zara as a valued equal. He wants to protect her and does his best to keep her safe, but at the same time, he doesn't smother her with controlling attempts to keep her out of the line of battle. He allows her to fight, which is one of the things I like most about him.

I still really like the character of Nick, don't get me wrong. I haven't quite figured out who I think Zara should end up with. I'm really looking forward to the next book!
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Mar 12, 2011 Solaris rated it 5 of 5 stars

OH MY GOSH! Okay so first of all I thought this book was pretty awesome. It mostly concentrates on Zara and Astley finding Valhalla to save Nick. Along the way they both face a lot of loss and find that people aren't always as they seem. And your friends and family can sometimes leave the deepest scars. With only each other for company most of the time, Zara and Astley become quite close. But Zara soon finds out that he's not being completely honest with her about his past. Zara always says she...more OH MY GOSH! Okay so first of all I thought this book was pretty awesome. It mostly concentrates on Zara and Astley finding Valhalla to save Nick. Along the way they both face a lot of loss and find that people aren't always as they seem. And your friends and family can sometimes leave the deepest scars. With only each other for company most of the time, Zara and Astley become quite close. But Zara soon finds out that he's not being completely honest with her about his past. Zara always says she wants Nick back and stays true to her journey. But when people start dying and her family seems as though it's ripping apart, is Nick really worth all the lives that've been lost? Could they afford another? Or is Astleys love for her the simple answer? Can she let go of Nick? And will he want her back after what she's become...? Guess you'll just have to find out ;) this book is a must read! With treachery, love, and a test of who you choose to be, you'll find yourself sucked into a world of fae, weres, and much more.

For those of you who haven't read the series I recomend it highly. The story is about a girl named Zara who has to move in with her grandmother because her mother is scared of how shes acting regarding her fathers death. She doesnt seem to take interest in anything. Ever since her step-father died (who might as well have been her real father) she hasn't acted like herself. There are things she doesn't understand and has been led to believe that he died an innocent death.

What she doesn't know is that there are such things as pixies but they are far from the sparkly fun creatures that people think. They are human size and they have blue skin and ragged teeth. They take pray on human men when they don't have a queen. A fairy king has his eye on Zara and wants her as his queen. She has the perfect mix of someone elligable to be a queen. But her boyfriend Nick--a werewolf--isn't going to let that happen.

Well I don't want to give anything away so that's about it.

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Jul 15, 2012 Taylor rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Peoplez who like the Need Series

Shelves: series

Darn, I hate where the book ended- sorry but it ended with a sort-of cliffhanger and I don't like cliffhangers very much. Othervise Entice was really amazing. It picks off exactly were Captivate ends and basically all through the book, Zara is on a quest to save and bring back Nick. The plot does twist and turn a bit during the book (not in a bad way) and the relationship between Zara and Astley becomes stronger and as you may have guessed, Zara's got herself stuck in a love triangle.

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Dec 24, 2010 Cinnamon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, young-adult, faeries, shapeshifters, series, 2010, reviewed, fantasy, flamingnet, 3-fairly-intriguing

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3.5/5

Various predicaments have presented themselves to Zara since the death of her stepfather and the unwilling move to Bedford, Maine that followed. There is, of course, the whole pixie situation, but now Nick, her boyfriend and warrior werewolf, is gone, too. Zara, heartbroken and determined, allows the pixie king Astley to transform her into a pixie herself as a last resort to aid in the quest to retrieve Nick. The problem is: the only...more This review may also be found on A Thousand Little Pages.

3.5/5

Various predicaments have presented themselves to Zara since the death of her stepfather and the unwilling move to Bedford, Maine that followed. There is, of course, the whole pixie situation, but now Nick, her boyfriend and warrior werewolf, is gone, too. Zara, heartbroken and determined, allows the pixie king Astley to transform her into a pixie herself as a last resort to aid in the quest to retrieve Nick. The problem is: the only leads they have are the words of a disdainful Valkyrie and the existence of a mythical place -- Valhalla, said to be the ruling place of the Norse god, Odin. As Zara and the crew continue to search for more clues, evil pixies led by the newly appearing king, Frank, are kidnapping boys left and right. Zara, now the Queen of King Astley, also faces entirely new problems as her relationship with Astley and the trust of her friends are brought into jeopardy by these recent turn of events. However, Zara is nothing if not stubborn, and she will not rest until Nick is safely returned to Bedford.

As I read each of the Need books one after the other, the growth of the author was especially evident. Descriptions of the background and setup of each place, which were lacking in the first two books of this series, are found embedded throughout Entice, creating an even more realistic world for the reader. I adore the steadily increasing plot complications, too. A series that started out with a relatively simple concept -- eliminate the evil pixies and their violent ways -- has successfully morphed into an intense story involving mythical places and the existence of benevolence in an initially evil species.

Young adult books nowadays all seem to contain the classic love triangle scenario, and this book is not an exception. There does seem to be an almost two-dimensional quality to Zara and Nick’s relationship, though. Why are they even in love? I suppose there was a time limit on the development of their relationship since Nick was whisked away to Valhalla so soon after the series started. On the other hand, the author did a great job with Zara and Astley, whose relationship is multi-faceted and angst-filled enough to keep me interested. It also seems obvious who Zara will choose at the end, if one were to observe the popular trend followed by other YA novels. But who knows? Maybe Carrie Jones will spring out a surprise for us at the end of the series.

Entice is packed with action and is easily my favorite book out of the Need series so far. I will be looking forward to the next installment of the series.

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Dec 29, 2010 Ally rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: series-i-love, beautiful-covers, i-love-their-love, cliffhangers

At the end of Captivate I was a complete Nick supporter. I was so sure that Zara and Nick were soul mates that it was almost religious... All that has changed. I am pro-Astley. Throughout Entice you fall in love with Astley. Its inescapable, he is caring and personal in a way that Nick can't possibly be as he lives in Valhalla, worlds apart from Zara. Where things will go from here, I am excited to find out!

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Aug 08, 2011 Dani rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was freaking amazing!

I really hope that Zara gets with Astley because he is the sweetest thing ever. I can't wait until the fourth book!

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Aug 06, 2012 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: couldn-t-put-it-down, finished-in-one-sitting, young-adult, were-animals, urban-fantasy, pnr, love-triangles, faye-fairies-seelie-unseelie, fantasy, supernatural, other-supernaturals, myth, norse, need-to-review

This book was too short. I loved it mostly because of Astley, who I adore. I personally feel that Nick is a jerk and I cannot stand how often female characters are written to be with the jerk boyfriend. Now I know often in life girls pick the jerk, but that is because the nice ones never looked or acted like Astley. I not sure how I feel about this whole Valhalla thing, for some reason it felt a little campy to me. I enjoyed the time without Nick, Zara growing up and realizing the world has shad...more

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Dec 31, 2012 Sally-Anne rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-paranormal, favorites-paranormal

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Entice starts off right after Captivate where Zara’s friends are still struggling to accept that she is a good pixie and Zara is determined to rescue Nick from Valhalla.

This is basically about Zara learning about Valhalla and Norse mythology to find a way to rescue Nick both for her and as the defender of Bedford. At the same time Zara worries whether Nick will even accept her as a pixie. Also Frank and his evil p...more

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May 15, 2011 Melanie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Entice, the third book in the Need series picks up right where the second book (Captivate) ended. Zara is now "pixified" as she says and is attending the school dance. It won't be long until Pixie troubles arise though. Determined to protect her town, even though she's not human anymore, Zara will take matters in her own hands, all the while trying to find her way to Valhalla and save her werewolf boyfriend Nick.

This installment was once again full of adventure and enormous obstacles stands in...more

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Jan 18, 2012 Patricia (Patricia's Particularity) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, own-kindle

While this series has not been one of my favorite, Entice was by far the best one of the series. It is no secret that I never felt the 'connection' between Zara and Nick. Their love happened to fast for me and was not built upon something real. However, Zara's connection and relationship to Astley is believable, and not just because they are both pixies and she is now his queen. In one book their connection becomes real. And of course where would Zara be without her friends. I have loved these c...more

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Dec 29, 2010 Michelle rated it 2 of 5 stars

**A disclaimer to anyone who doesnt like this review, New Moon & Breaking Dawn were my favorite Twilight books. I dont need action, but I DO need character development in a series!** Even though I put this book on my Amazing YA bookshelf I really wanted to put it on the Total Dissappointments shelf! If youve read the past 2 books you know that Zara changed into a Pixie to save Nick from Vallalah. SO one would expect that Entice is all about dealing with that change, a growth book, if you wil...more

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Jan 18, 2011 Kerri O'C rated it 5 of 5 stars

Zara and Nick are soul mates - they are meant to be together for ever. But that's not quite how things have worked out. For starters, Nick is dead, and has been taken to Valhalla, a mystical resting place for warriors. If they can find the way there, Zara and her friends will try to get him back. But even if they do, Zara's turned pixie - and now she's Astley's queen! Meanwhile, more teenagers go missing as a group of evil pixies devastate the town of Bedford. An all-out war seems imminent and Z...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, romance, teen, favorites-hm-2011

Life has gotten really crazy for Zara. Her soul mate Nick has been taken to Valhalla. She might be able to get him back, but she had to allow Astley, the Pixie King to turn her into a Pixie to save her life and make it possible to get to Valhalla. Nick may hate her for that but they still need him, because rogue Pixies are kidnapping teens from Bedford. [return][return]I will admit that I felt Captivate was pretty weak story and overall this was a more enjoyable read. Most of the focus of this s...more

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May 13, 2013 Britney rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Series: Need
Characters: Frank: Tall, dark haired, pixie king, evil, Astley's uncle dun dun dun
Cassidy: Tall, elf
What happened: Okay this book was so drama filled omg i can't even remember everything. Basically Zara is now a pixie and they have to figure out a way to go to the place Nick is being held and rescue him. So first her and Astley go to like Germany or Sweeden or some country over there where there is supposed to be a passage for them but Zara's dad comes and is like let me go because I...more Series: Need
Characters: Frank: Tall, dark haired, pixie king, evil, Astley's uncle dun dun dun
Cassidy: Tall, elf
What happened: Okay this book was so drama filled omg i can't even remember everything. Basically Zara is now a pixie and they have to figure out a way to go to the place Nick is being held and rescue him. So first her and Astley go to like Germany or Sweeden or some country over there where there is supposed to be a passage for them but Zara's dad comes and is like let me go because I don't trust the person who told you guys this information. And then a wolf pops up and eats her dad so he basically let himself be killed for them and omg i love him and miss him already. Then they go visit Astley's mom were she is like oh did Astley tell you about his first wife who he killed and Astley gets all upset and runs. And it turns out he didn't actually kill her but whatever his mom is a psycho bitch who gave them false information in the form of the book and Ms. Nix ends up dying. Then Astley goes to the council for help and they agree to tell him the way. OH and it turns out Astley's uncle is Frank and him and his mom are trying to kill Zara and Astley so there is that. So anyways Zara must fight Frank for Nick in the Vallahula place or whatever. And she ends up winning. And the god Odin is like you're the leader Zara not Nick. And then she saves Nick and he's all omg you're a pixie. No who did this to you. And then his memory gets erased so he can't remember anything from his stay up there. But he is back. But Astley is still my baby no matter what. And I really love them. And i hope Zara and him get together for good. AND THEY KISSED AGAIN I FORGOT THAT. BUT ASTLEY FUCKING KISSED ZARA.
Quotes: "Do you know how hard it is to be king? To always have to try and be good, to be perfect? Do you have any idea how hard it is to help you go after your stupid idiot of a were, all the time thinking you should just be satisfied with me, because that is how it is supposed to-"
-Astley

"He saved me. He had an instant to choose my life or his and he chose mine to save. That's how I know that pixies can be good. I have seen it with my own eyes. I know what my father was. He was good. And that's what I want to be, what I want my people to be."
-Astley
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Mar 29, 2013 Lucinda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Utterly enchanting and supremely magical this is a captivating trilogy that will dazzle and delight!

Beautifully blending magical, mythical and fantasy with a generous sprinkling of inspired creative vision Carrie Jones’s trilogy is certainly distinctive. As a lover of all things fantasy and Young Adult, I really enjoyed this wonderful creation in which extraordinary creatures enchant and intrigue. Entice is the third and final installment, which concludes the story that began in Need and Captiv...more Utterly enchanting and supremely magical this is a captivating trilogy that will dazzle and delight!

Beautifully blending magical, mythical and fantasy with a generous sprinkling of inspired creative vision Carrie Jones’s trilogy is certainly distinctive. As a lover of all things fantasy and Young Adult, I really enjoyed this wonderful creation in which extraordinary creatures enchant and intrigue. Entice is the third and final installment, which concludes the story that began in Need and Captivate, as Zara’s future as a Pixie is uncertain. The intense relationship and connection between the two main characters (Zara and Nick) I felt was reminiscent of Bella and Edward from Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga, for I feel that any stand-out Young Adult novel must contain tangible realism and depth; especially in the aspect of relationships. This easy-to-read, exciting tale is one that certainly forms an entirely new perspective on Pixies that is fresh and fun.

Jam packed with pesky Pixies and raging battles this thrilling saga is one that keeps you glued to the page throughout, as significant events unfold that ultimately lead to an epic conclusion. With a gutsy, likeable heroine and dynamic battle scenes this is a cleverly crafted tale that epitomizes the best within its genre. This is a truly hypnotic paranormal romance with sublime supernatural themes running through it, and a magical quest that is exciting and multi-layered. The detailed mythology and world-building is exceptional, which together with such well-written prose makes this an addictive read. I must also mention how I love the distinctive, eye-catching covers of these books and how as a whole they are like nothing I have encountered within this genre of similar style or content.

Carrie Jones’s Need series is very beguiling and quite ambitious since she has created something which slots into its very own niche. If you are looking for something different and exquisitely enchanting that almost is Twilight esque, I cannot recommend anything more highly… as you will be in for a real treat!

www.needpixies.com – if you need a further fix!
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Dec 11, 2012 Brandyann Matson rated it 4 of 5 stars

[spoilers]
So Nick is gone. Dead but alive and it is Zara responsibility to save him. Why? Love maybe?
I really like the Astley Character and wish Zara would get over nick and see that Astley is all she needs! She hates what he is: a pixie king, but needs him in order to save her one true love which in this case is Nick. So she does the unspeakable….she asked him to pixie kiss her which turns her into his queen, and a pixie. The reason she does this is to reach Valhalla where Nick was token to be...more

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Aug 09, 2012 Monica&spikey rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fairies

Okay, I actually read this book a week and a half ago, so if this review isn't as up-to-par as others, it's because I'm fuzzy on the details of this book, having read 6 books since this one.

Okay, so in this book, something very exciting happened! Some of our main characters starting showing maturity at moments! like, I could actually believe they were seventeen-year-olds instead of sixth graders! yay!

which brings me to my next point: I think these books were named backwards. see, the series star...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Sara Hashem rated it 2 of 5 stars

Hmmm. I can't say that on my book-o-meter this one was very high, but if I'm comparing it to the rest of the Need series, it was less grating. Zara is still hell-bent on getting Nick back, and I will take this opportunity to rant a little. Why does evveryone, including herself, think she is so valiant, and that she is saving lives, when all she does is WASTER HER TIME AND PEOPLES LIVES TO SAVE HER BOYFRIEND? I think Zara is amazingly shallow and self-centered. She's a terrible heroine. And what'...more

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May 03, 2012 Sarah rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, paranormal, reviewed, fairies

I'm sad. I thought Need was so interesting and couldn't wait to get my hands on Captivate, but I'm not sure I can go on. At first I just thought she hit a little roadbump with Captivate, but Entice wasn't much better either. I don't think it's the story as much as it's the snail-like pace. There has been an all-encompassing, apocalyptic war on the horizon for all three books now; but so far it's just talk. They keep hearing about it, but nothing has happened to really prove that it's happening....more I'm sad. I thought Need was so interesting and couldn't wait to get my hands on Captivate, but I'm not sure I can go on. At first I just thought she hit a little roadbump with Captivate, but Entice wasn't much better either. I don't think it's the story as much as it's the snail-like pace. There has been an all-encompassing, apocalyptic war on the horizon for all three books now; but so far it's just talk. They keep hearing about it, but nothing has happened to really prove that it's happening. Everything that does happen seems to have little relevance to what the story is actually supposed to be about or is just put in there to make you think there still might be a point.

Entice, as a whole, is just one big tangent. Jones uses the entire book to get Nick back. While I do think that it is an important event and shouldn't be rushed, I'm not sure it was wise to use the whole book for that one thing; especially with this supposed war closing in. And two other people had to die to find him. I was REALLY dissapointed in the first death too (I wont tell you and spoil it). I was sure he would come back and have a huge part in the rest of the story, then he just dies for no particularly spectacular reason. Then there's how Zara got Nick back. It all happened a little too easily, especially for how long it took her to get there. And it made little sense to me how or why the evil king guy was there. It was a mess. I don't like it, I don't like it, I don't like it!

I'm also starting to hate Zara, or just starting to realize how much I hate her. She's turned into an ungrateful brat who takes advantage of her friends. I feel like poor Astley gets so abused and neglected by her and he's trying so hard to be polite and nice to her just for one chance. It's frustrating and sad. Then she sacrifices two people to get Nick back when she's not even sure that he wants to come back or that he'll accept her now that she's pixie. It's just too much of a job to be understanding.

I'm not sure I'm going to read the next book - or if I'm just going to finish the series out of obligation - but for now I'm taking a break. (less)

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Apr 16, 2012 Daphne rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: pixie-fairie lovers

Recommended to Daphne by: NOOK

Shelves: not-your-typical-paranormal, ya-romance, honestly-i-skimmed-it

I really liked the first one. It was a recommendation from my NOOK and I bought the second one on my NOOK immediately following the first one (which I don't often do, I usually wait a little bit before I read a sequel). I wasn't as crazy about the second one. I really got annoyed with Zara and Nick in that one. What happened to hear chanting the phobias? I kinda liked that quirky side of her in the first one. What I did like (a whole lot) in the second one is Astley. Can I get a team Astley shir...more

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Apr 12, 2012 Pearl rated it 4 of 5 stars

One Word? - (A little) Depressing

Not to down play the total awesomeness of it, coz I loved the book. i was amazing. Nut the only tiny, weeny, inconsequential criticism I would have is that until it got real good at the end a lot of the plot twists in the book were a little depressing. it just seemed that no matter how hard they tried, they just couldn't get anything right and that meant a lot of heart ache the whole way through the book.

The characters and the witty banter between them all was al...more

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Feb 21, 2012 Bitten By Books rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

My Review:
It has been weeks since Nick disappear and was taken to Valhalla, a mythic place for warriors.... Zara and her friends might be able to bring Nick back.. But it's taking time to search for it's whereabout.... But also there is a group of evil pixies that is devastating Bedford, with more and more teens going missing every day... While there is also a war going on between evil pixies and good... But how will they find the gates to Valhalla in time?

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Feb 18, 2012 Jocey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 10th-grade-advisory-reading-shelf

Entice is a book about a girl named Zara White. She has now been pixie kissed and has turned into a pixie queen. She did not turn to a pixie queen because she truly wanted to, but because she wanted to go to Valhalla and get her boyfriend Nick. Nick has died and is now in the resting place for warriors. Now as a pixie queen, Zara has the ability to go to Valhalla and get him.
My favorite part of this book was one she finally got to Nick. It was nice to know that she did this transformation for...more

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Feb 14, 2012 Mrs.mckoy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Oh Carrie, Carrie, Carrie...
When I saw this book I thought it would be nice to see another take on the fae world, instead I get this mind-numbing crap. There was SO much promise, so many areas that could have been explored, and the only thing focused on is Zara's ignorant, arrogant boyfriend. News flash: no one cares!!
I dont know how the author could destroy such a great idea and reduce it to this. Your in the world of the Fae, you should have so many things to ask; how the systems works, what...more Oh Carrie, Carrie, Carrie...
When I saw this book I thought it would be nice to see another take on the fae world, instead I get this mind-numbing crap. There was SO much promise, so many areas that could have been explored, and the only thing focused on is Zara's ignorant, arrogant boyfriend. News flash: no one cares!!
I dont know how the author could destroy such a great idea and reduce it to this. Your in the world of the Fae, you should have so many things to ask; how the systems works, whats their powers, whats their domain, how did they start, etc. Instead I found out they can smell well (pointed out so many unnecessary times), some can fly, and all jump high....thats it. Even when you get to a part thats interesting (FINALLY -something is explained) you get Zara's take on it which is boring and includes alot of 'blah, blah, blah's and 'whatever's; basically seeming like a copout so the writer doesnt have to research or thinking of anything thought provoking... Very nice.
I would find myself skipping ahead pages just so I didnt have to hear about her drawn out feelings over the same shit OVER AND OVER AND OVER; worrying over Nick and her acceptance as a Pixie...ok,ok,ok! I got that in the first two Fing books, GOT IT. How about you grow a pair and start looking at the bigger picture? Even when Zara went to go meet her people/pixies, she chickened out and acted like a total spoiled pansy. If I was Astley, I would be thinking maybe I should kill her and start over like I did with the last queen. She a bigger weakling than her father and who the hell wants that as a leader??
Mostly, I think Im pissed at myself for reading all three of these books and continuously hoping it would get better...it didnt. Big scenes, like the fight with Frank were dismal and short lived, not to mention the detail of Valhalla was meager and uninventive. Christmas trees? Really? How can you get in so much detail about smells but you cant make scenery come to life? Especially in a magical place called Valhalla? FAIL!!!!! Major fail!
I honestly dont know if I will stick around for the 4th installment. Its like watching a train wreck in slow motion. I picked up these books mostly for fillers between my other more well written series release dates. I give this a 3 out 5 and thats probably a little more giving than necessary. Its really hard to take someone serious that uses so many 'squee's and whatevers in her books. My God Carrie, you really screwed this one up...*shakes head, and walks away.*
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Dec 17, 2011 Anya rated it 4 of 5 stars

Personally,I think Entice was great. Jones drops all the crazy hullabaloo and gets on with the story fast. Maybe a little to fast to follow, but fast is good in fiction. Sort of. Anyway, despite the fact that the logic of the books mythology seems slightly mushed together by either word-weaving genius or plain-ol desperation, the book is intense, and the characters seem to have toughened up, faced reality and most importantly come alive. It seemed like real people facing a dreaded pixie invasion...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Xustine Yee rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. this is another typical paranormal, supernatural, romantic, fun reads that i'm sooooo into.
it's the 3rd installment of a series called "NEED" by Carrie Jones. The other 2 books and this one have the same plot as every other paranormal romance story line;

1. Girls moves to a new place. she sees boy. she likes boy. boy likes her. they go out. She LOVES him.
2. turns out theres more to the new place and to the new friends around her: her bf, nick, is a werewolf, her grandmother is a powerful white we...more

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About Carrie Jones

Carrie Jones likes Skinny Cow fudgsicles and potatoes. She does not know how to spell fudgsicles. This has not prevented her from writing books. She lives with her cute family in Maine, but she grew up in Bedford, NH where she once had a séance with cool uber-comedian Sarah Silverman.

The Meyers brothers are from Bedford, too, so you’d think it would make Carrie funnier, coming from Bedford N.H. Ob...more Carrie Jones likes Skinny Cow fudgsicles and potatoes. She does not know how to spell fudgsicles. This has not prevented her from writing books. She lives with her cute family in Maine, but she grew up in Bedford, NH where she once had a séance with cool uber-comedian Sarah Silverman.

The Meyers brothers are from Bedford, too, so you’d think it would make Carrie funnier, coming from Bedford N.H. Obviously, something didn’t work.

Carrie has a large, skinny white dog and a fat cat. Both like fudgicles. Only the cat likes potatoes. This may be a reason for the kitty’s weight problem (Shh… don’t tell). Carrie has always liked cowboy hats but has never owned one. This is a very wrong thing. She graduated from Vermont College’s MFA program for writing. She has edited newspapers and poetry journals and has recently won awards from the Maine Press Association and also been awarded the Martin Dibner Fellowship as well as a Maine Literary Award.

Here’s the lowdown about Carrie…

1. Carrie can not drink coffee. It makes her insane. Do not give her caffeine.
2. Carrie is very responsive to loving strokes on the hair, kind of like a puppy. However, do not do this without asking first unless you are a ridiculously handsome man or an editor who is about to offer her a trillion dollars for the first draft of her novel.
3. Carrie is secretly really, really shy even though she’s pathetically outgoing in person. She has a very hard time calling people. So, if you want to talk to her, make the first move. And, if you’re her in-Maine female best friend, Jennifer, do NOT get mad at her because she is so bad at returning emails.
4. Carrie sometimes wears mismatched socks, if you do not think this is cool, do not tell her. You will hurt her feelings.
5. Carrie really, really wants you to like her books. Please like her books. PLEEEAASSSEEEE. She’ll be your best friend forever. That is, if you want a friend who is shy about calling and emailing and who wears mismatched socks and can’t drink caffeine and likes being pet on the head. Hhmmm….
6. Carrie is not above begging.
7. Carrie, like Belle in TIPS ON HAVING A GAY (ex) BOYFRIEND drinks Postum. It’s for the same reason, too.
8. Carrie loves Great Pyrenees dogs. They are huge and white, and furry and it looks like they have white eyeliner and mascara on, which is way too cute. Do you have one? Send a picture!
9. Carrie lives in Maine. She has a hard time with this in the winter. It is bleak in Maine in the winter. Imagine everything shades of gray and brown and no green anywhere except for in people’s noses. This is Maine in Winter. Maine in summer is the best place in the world, so it’s a trade-off. Feel free to invite Carrie to your house in the winter, but not if it’s in Greenland, Canada, or anywhere north of Florida.
10. Forget that. She’d still probably come.
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