01/14/10
Captivate by Carrie Jones
Posted In: Book Review
Captivate
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 257
Source: Publisher & Book Fairy
Interest: Series
Challenge: None
Other Titles in the Series: Need
Zara and her friends knew they hadn’t solved the pixie problem for good. Far from it. The king’s needs grow deeper every day he’s stuck in captivity, while his control over his people gets weaker. It’s made him vulnerable. And now there’s a new king in town.A turf war is imminent, since the new pixie king, Astley, is moving in quickly. Nick nearly killed him in the woods on day one, but Zara came to his rescue. Astley swears that he and Zara are destined to be together, that he’s one of the good guys. Nick isn’t buying it, though Zara isn’t as sure — despite herself, she wants to trust the new king. But it’s a lot more than her relationship with Nick that is at stake. It’s her life — and his.
I Need more! I was completely Captivate-d….. I devoured this novel. This is such a fun and entertaining series, I absolutely loved it.
Zara, my favorite phobic is back, and even more entangled in a pixie web. I did not see the story developing this way at all. The introduction of Valhalla, took the story to a whole new level and I can not wait to see what Jones has in store for us next.
The plot was an emotional roller coaster, I was up, I was down, I was thrown for a loop and it came screeching to a stop all too quickly. I mean really! How could you do this to me Carrie Jones, you KNOW what I am talking about!
Loved the new character of Astley. I still don’t have him figured out and I think that is exactly where Jones wants readers to be. Is he good, is he bad? Is he playing Zara for a fool, or is he really there to give a helping hand? I DON’T KNOW! And I can’t stand it.
Overall Captivate is a fantastic read! Intriguing characters, engrossing plot, blood thirsty pixies… can it get any better?
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42 Comments
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I really want to read this series! They look so fantastic. Nice review.
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I really want to read this series! They look so fantastic. Nice review.
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Wow, 5 stars for all categories. This book must be stunning
) Thanks for the review 
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Wow, 5 stars for all categories. This book must be stunning
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Great review! Need was just what I needed this summer, I was having a hard time finding something to entertain me in the heat and I devoured it! I'm waiting to be Captivated just like you =D
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Great review! Need was just what I needed this summer, I was having a hard time finding something to entertain me in the heat and I devoured it! I'm waiting to be Captivated just like you =D
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Wow. It must be SO good! I haven't read Need yet, so I gotta wait a little, huh?
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Wow. It must be SO good! I haven't read Need yet, so I gotta wait a little, huh?
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I almost bought this the other day, and now I'm regretting choosing something else!
Wait. What am I talking about? This is an excuse to go BACK to the bookstore! Yay!
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I almost bought this the other day, and now I'm regretting choosing something else!
Wait. What am I talking about? This is an excuse to go BACK to the bookstore! Yay!
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Awesome review, Kristi. I completely agree- I am pretty sure Astley is just the most amazing char ever- even if he ends up being evil. He is written so perfectly- cocky and jerky but just the right amount of unexpected bashfulness and awkwardness. So cute….
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Awesome review, Kristi. I completely agree- I am pretty sure Astley is just the most amazing char ever- even if he ends up being evil. He is written so perfectly- cocky and jerky but just the right amount of unexpected bashfulness and awkwardness. So cute….
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You make me feel excited about this book as well as the series. Need is coming here to Vietnam soon so I hope Captivate will, too.
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You make me feel excited about this book as well as the series. Need is coming here to Vietnam soon so I hope Captivate will, too.
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I finished Captivated this week and loved it too. The ending drove me crazy, I want more! Can't wait to see what happens in book 3.
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I finished Captivated this week and loved it too. The ending drove me crazy, I want more! Can't wait to see what happens in book 3.
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You have made me want this book sooooo much more than I already did!
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You have made me want this book sooooo much more than I already did!
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Great review, this series is on my wish list, I am glad to hear it is worth the wait.
Elie
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Great review, this series is on my wish list, I am glad to hear it is worth the wait.
Elie
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I'm not normally a fan of paranormal type books, but this series really does sound great. Carrie Jones seems like such a wonderful writer, and this 5-star review may just have me convinced.
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I'm not normally a fan of paranormal type books, but this series really does sound great. Carrie Jones seems like such a wonderful writer, and this 5-star review may just have me convinced.
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Great review, I guess I'll have to give Need another try…I think I stopped reading when it took Zara so long to figure out that her crush was a werewolf, even though she already knew they existed and didn't seem to have trouble believing in pixies…
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Great review, I guess I'll have to give Need another try…I think I stopped reading when it took Zara so long to figure out that her crush was a werewolf, even though she already knew they existed and didn't seem to have trouble believing in pixies…
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I love this series as well! And I felt the same way about Astely…I felt like I shouldn't like him and that there was something tricky about him, but I did like him! I can't wait for the next one!
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I love this series as well! And I felt the same way about Astely…I felt like I shouldn't like him and that there was something tricky about him, but I did like him! I can't wait for the next one!
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Reading right now and loving it
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Reading right now and loving it
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Great review Kristi! This is a book that i have seen everywhere, but for some reason, wasn't interested in it at all.
After reading this review, I am going to have to pick it up!
Also, I gave you an award on Book Bound. (Hopefully you don't already have it…I am trying to spread the love.)
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Great review Kristi! This is a book that i have seen everywhere, but for some reason, wasn't interested in it at all.
After reading this review, I am going to have to pick it up!
Also, I gave you an award on Book Bound. (Hopefully you don't already have it…I am trying to spread the love.)
Link:
http://b00kbound.blogspot.com/2010/01/splash-award.html -
I really like this series! And I agree with you, I love Astley! There's something intriguing about him.
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I really like this series! And I agree with you, I love Astley! There's something intriguing about him.
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I've been thinking of this series now you've pushed me to go get Need & Captivate! Thanks for the review
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I've been thinking of this series now you've pushed me to go get Need & Captivate! Thanks for the review
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I didn't enjoy this as much because… well I didn't I really hated the ending though
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I didn't enjoy this as much because… well I didn't I really hated the ending though
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I loved Need! I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel! School needs to get over so that I can read this!!!
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I loved Need! I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel! School needs to get over so that I can read this!!!
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this book as well as Need is amazing! there is a third book but it doesnt come out till next Jan.! i cant wait that long!
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this book as well as Need is amazing! there is a third book but it doesnt come out till next Jan.! i cant wait that long!
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I wasn't wowed, but I did enjoy this one, especially the addition of Astley. I love bad guys.
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I wasn't wowed, but I did enjoy this one, especially the addition of Astley. I love bad guys.
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