Crew (Crew, #1) in Addicted to Tijan's books

Aug 27, 2018 Preet rated it it was amazing

It's always a good sign when you're still thinking about a book 24 hours later and haven't been able to move past it. Crew is phenomenal! Tijan starts this new series with new characters by taking us back to a place many of her long time readers will be familiar with.

Speaking of it's characters, Bren is one heck of a heroine. She's something else, and I might be a tiny bit in love with her. I mean she's only 17, but she's fierce, loyal to those she loves, and hurting so badly. There were moment It's always a good sign when you're still thinking about a book 24 hours later and haven't been able to move past it. Crew is phenomenal! Tijan starts this new series with new characters by taking us back to a place many of her long time readers will be familiar with.

Speaking of it's characters, Bren is one heck of a heroine. She's something else, and I might be a tiny bit in love with her. I mean she's only 17, but she's fierce, loyal to those she loves, and hurting so badly. There were moments when I wanted to cheer her on, and others when I wanted to hug her and offer her words of comfort. I really related to her and I admired her so much. Finding out what made Bren wasn't easy, especially since she guarded herself fiercely. Watching her lower her guards was as nerve-wracking as it was enlightening.

Her crew, the Wolf Crew, is something else. If I'm a little in love with Bren, I'm straight over the moon for Cross. This guy maybe Bren's best friend, but he has her back unconditionally. I was in love with him almost from the beginning. I mean he's there for Bren, and there's something really sexy about that. He was intense, intelligent, focused, and just everything I've come to expect from a Tijan hero. Jordan and Zellman aren't far behind. Each has their moments, but no one is truer to Bren than Cross.

The story itself is a masterpiece. It's full of unexpected twists and reveals, and always kept me on my toes. After all a story by Tijan is not just addictive, but it's enthralling and exciting too! I can't even explain how deep a hold this story got of me. Not only was it unpredictable, but it was well written and ensnared me mind, soul, and body too. I cried while reading the book at times, but I don't see that as a bad thing. I just see it as me being completely invested in the characters and their story.

One of the amazing things about any book Tijan writes, is her excellent development of secondary characters. There is so much potential for more books beyond CREW #2. I must say I both love Tijan and am a tiny bit unhappy with her for how the book ended. I didn't want the book to end and I wasn't expecting that ending at all! I will say that CREW #2 is now one of my most anticipated reads for 2019! I don't doubt it'll be one of yours either, especially after you finish Crew! ...more

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Sep 01, 2018 Tiffani rated it liked it

Shelves: angst, ya, friends-to-lovers, reviewed

I probably really woul've like it, if I hadn't already read the story before... In Fallen Crest High. I love Tijan's earlier work, but lately I feel like she's just recycling the FCH storyline because she knows that was a success.
Close-knit crew, brotherly type, semi depression, quiet but smart and sexy brooding secret boyfriend, bitchy clique and a cute but too 'fluffy' girl sidekick that gets neglected too much by the herione... Ring a bell?

Wish we'd get some originality like we had with The ...more

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Aug 28, 2018 GTR33GURL rated it really liked it

Excited

What a great start to a new series channing’s sister Bren was an awesome heroine she’s tough and loyal and her and cross’ relationship was great to see unravel and crew life was definitely interesting can’t wait for book 2

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Oct 30, 2018 Heather rated it really liked it

Shelves: kindle, borrowed, 2018-reading-challenge

I was so happy to be back in this world! Looking forward to the next book.

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Sep 02, 2018 Jennifer Shiels rated it it was amazing

Crew is an incredible book and beginning of a new series. Tijan has an amazing talent to create strong female heroines that have survived tragedy. In Fallen Crest Forever, Heather mentioned Channing's sister and this is her story. Bren Monroe's a remarkably strong young woman and she's a phenomenal fighter. She's part of one of the Crews in Roussou and it's the smallest but still one of the strongest - The Wolf Crew.

Crews are not like gangs or clubs. They are groups of people that will always h Crew is an incredible book and beginning of a new series. Tijan has an amazing talent to create strong female heroines that have survived tragedy. In Fallen Crest Forever, Heather mentioned Channing's sister and this is her story. Bren Monroe's a remarkably strong young woman and she's a phenomenal fighter. She's part of one of the Crews in Roussou and it's the smallest but still one of the strongest - The Wolf Crew.

Crews are not like gangs or clubs. They are groups of people that will always have your back and they will do anything for another member. Bren's older brother Channing created the Crew system and she's considered Crew royalty. There are only 2 female Crew members and Bren can definitely hold her own. Cross, Jordan, Zellman, and Bren are Wolf Crew. Cross is Bren's best friend and knows most of her secrets. Zellman's pretty much the joker and Jordan likes to think he's the leader.

Bren's only 17 years old but she's had way too much tragedy and loss in her past. She was only in 7th grade when her mother died but before that she was there watching and helping her mom wither away. Her father couldn't deal and started drinking and he wasn't really much of a parent. Her brother Channing left early on and she was had to deal with everything at such a young age. Now her only parent is her father and he's in prison and Channing has taken her in but he left her alone too much. Channing and Heather are a couple and Bren feels like she's in their way and don't want her around. She has her crew and Cross and her are together most of the time. She has major abandonment issues and it's understandable considering her life.

Cross Shaw and Bren have been best friends and there for each other for so long. His twin sister Taz is pretty much the only female friend that Bren has. But she's no way strong like them and she's pretty much normal. She has moments of jealousy where it comes to Cross and the others in the Crew. He's gorgeous and he's one of those strong but only voices things when he wants to.

Looking forward to the next book in the Crew Series and Heather's book! Definitely worth reading. ...more

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