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    Covet

    By Melissa Darnell

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    Dangerous to be together. Painful to be apart.

    Savannah Colbert knows she broke up with Tristan Coleman for the right reasons. Most of all, to keep from killing him with her new vampire abilities. But try telling her heart. Now, lost in a sea of hostile Clann faces, Sav tries to come to terms with what she's becoming and what that means for her future. And that someone is doing their best to bully her into making a terrible mistake.

    Tristan can't believe Sav won't even talk to him. If being apart is her decision, fine. Just don't expect him to honor it. But even as he prepares to fight for the girl he loves, forces beyond their control take them both in directions neither could have foreseen or prepared for.

    A reckoning is coming and not everyone will survive.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin
    Release dateOct 1, 2012
    ISBN9781459241282
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    • 4/5
      After reading book 1, Crave, in less than a day, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this novel. Overall I wasn't disappointed. At first, I was a little worried as I wasn't sure where it was going to go then Wham! the first few chapters unfolded and once again I was hooked.

      This has a different feel to the first book. While the first one was mostly (obviously) about Savannah and Tristan and their secret love, there was a lot more happening in this second instalment, peripheral characters came into play and become less peripheral as the story broadened and deepened and more threads unravelled. We got to learn more about these characters and understand them and their point of views more which changed our perspective of the story as a whole.

      Some of the revelations I saw coming, some I merely suspected and some I just did not see coming at all but all of them felt right for the story and I loved the direction it took.

      And even though, there was more conflict, more mystery and more suspense, there was still just the right amount of angst between Savannah and Tristan and enough of their story to tie all threads together.

      The ending left me breathless and all I can say is bring on book 3: Consume

      I give this book 3 3/4 stars!
    • 3/5
      NOTE: I received this book from Netgalley.

      Okay, so I thought that I wouldn't be able to understand whatever happened in the book because I haven't read the prequel. Well, I must say that the author made a pretty good (and sometimes even too much) of a reference to the first book, that I felt like I'd already read it. Still, there were lots of times when I felt like I was missing in on the development of the characters' relationship. I mean, I started off with them already being together and all, and I really love the whole process of the "getting together". In that aspect, I believe one should ALWAYS start a series from book one. Duh.

      Anyways, I think that the book was okay on average. It couldn've definitely be shorter. There were large ranges of pages where nothing interesting happened. There was just a constant droning from the POV characters, and that got me irritated and bored. I was flipping through those pages pretty quick, only skimming to see if I had missed anything important. Which I had not.

      The rest of it was good. Not I-can't-tear-my-eyes-off-the-page good, but still good enough to finish the book. I honestly wish that it was 250 pages instead of 400 , but hey, who am I to say how long a book should be?

      Umm, the characters... I honestly believe that both Savannah and Tristan can be improved. Sometimes their dialogues sounded pretty lame and incoherent, or inconsequential. The way they spoke to each other and the rest of the characters didn't seem realistic for teenagers. I wasn't particularly impressed with either of them. Savannah's dad sounded like he had only lived in the past. Sure, he was a centuries old vamp, but hey, don't those creatures adapt to the present times? Won't they attract too much attention if they speak like they're from Shakespeare's age?

      Perhaps I'm a bit biased because this is a vamp book and I'm not really into those. But even a non-fan can realize when a book is brilliant and when it's just average. In my opinion, Covet was a pretty average book.
    • 3/5
      Favorite part of the book: the ending
    • 3/5
      This one was actually much better than Crave. Savannah still annoyed me, and Tristan was kind of aggravating, but they were much better overall. Not loving the cliff hanger though. I know, this review is short, but I think that if I start analyzing it more, it'll go from 3 stars to 1 star and turn into a rant. But anyways, it was better than the first one so.. Yay!
    • 4/5
      I fell in love with Tristan and Savannah in book one and the love kept on going strong through COVET. Savannah is back in her hometown but the homecoming she received was not what she was expecting. Savannah is now living with her dad and back to attending school, but without her love by her side. The plot in book two is more about Sav and Tristan trying to stay away from each other instead of together like book 1. Savannah is now living with her Vampire dad which is a huge adjustment on top of her learning to control her vampire side. Savannah continues to break rules but I happen to agree with everything she does in the quest to help those she cares about. Savannah's friends continue to be in the picture as great support and their side stories were just as fun to read about. Some great twists are thrown into COVET that will leave you open mouthed and we lose some well loved characters. The pace continues to move nicely and the story keeps you interested.Melissa brought us an action packed, situation heavy sequel that ended with a doozy cliffhanger. What could possibly happen next?
    • 5/5
      Wow. I thought Crave was intense, but Covet completely blew it out of the water. I could not put this book down! The characters surprised me, the plot was extremely captivating, and I did not see that ending coming! Darnell was able to keep me guessing throughout the entire novel. I really had no idea how things would end up. There was also a teaser for book 3 at the end, and I can't wait for it to come out! If you haven't read this series yet, you need to give it a try ASAP. You won't be sorry.Savannah really impressed me in this novel. She's grown a lot since Crave, and she has to make some tough decisions. However, she makes the most mature and selfless decisions possible. Instead of moping about how unfair her life is and refusing to get out of bed *coughBellaSwancough*, she tries to keep herself occupied in an effort to ignore the pain she feels from being forced to break up with Tristan. Tristan, for his part, is a giant brat at some times, but it all stems from a hurt that he has no idea how to deal with. Guys aren't very good at dealing with emotions, and that is illustrated nicely with Tristan. We also get to learn more about Rob, Anne, and Mr. Colbert, Savannah's dad. I really enjoyed getting to know each of these characters better. The plot was full of suspense, and toward the end, it was also full of action. So much was going on that I was kept guessing the entire time. The pacing was perfect, though, and nothing felt rushed. Everything was clear. I just couldn't figure out who the "bad guys" were. Also, I enjoyed learning more about the world of the vampires and the Clann. At the end of the novel, it was plain to see how everything fit together. This book has a bit of a "destiny" feel to it. In other words, it feels like things are fated to happen, and because of that, no matter what happens in between, those things still occur. I'm not sure if Darnell intended that or if it is just my take on the novel. The end was a bit of a cliffhanger, and the teaser of book 3 didn't help matters any. That's my main complaint. Now I have to wait until 2013 to find out what happens with Savannah and co., and I don't want to wait that long!Overall, I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants a different twist on vampire/witch/YA romance stories. Darnell has created an interesting world with complex characters that paranormal fans are sure to enjoy.
    • 5/5
      Alright so here we go! Ms. Darnell certainly delivers an awesome story to the reader. Chapter after chapter, I dove myself deeper into the story never wanting to step out.What I loved most about this book is the characters. Much has happen since and Savannah is learning thing the hard way. She is stronger and much wiser in this book. She knows what she needs to do despite how is affects her feelings. Plus, with her growing vampire side, Savannah is also growing her culture. She is learning more about being a vampire and becoming more aware of consequences. Tristan has unwavering faith. With all that is said to him he still won't listen. It's only makes me want to grab him and kiss HIM! He is amazing in helping Savannah in every way possible. NO matter what, he makes sure that he will always find a way. And boy does he ever...The plot of the book is fast-paced with lots of juicy secrets. The Clann has members who are not who they seem to be plus with some added crazies to the side. I like that the action is spread evenly through out the story. It's not thrown at you all at once, but little by little the reader become self aware of what the bigger picture is. Those parts are the coolest!Love. Faith. Courage. Their love has sustained through so much, and I can only hope that is continues to do so. I like that they truly were friends to each other till the end. When one was down, the other helped get them back up and vice versa. This is a love that continues to grow even with all the hatred being thrown at them.Covet is an awesome sequel! With much action, Covet takes down the reader leaving the door open with many opportunity to do so much more! I'm so excited to see how this story will end. Covet is dynamic with an explosive ending, leaving me wanting more!
    • 5/5
      This is awesome! I was able to talk about the book after I read it. You did well! ... If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on Novel Star, just submit your story to hardy@novelstar.top or joye@novelstar.top
    • 5/5
      Things just never seem to go easy for Savannah Colbert and Tristan Coleman. Just when Savannah manages to prove to the Vampire Council that she can be around Tristan without giving into the siren's call of his Clann blood, they give her an ultimatum and force her to break things off with him. She doesn't have the heart to tell him right away, instead waiting until their plane lands back home so she can enjoy the last few hours they have together, but things go from bad to worse when they get a phone call letting them know that the Clann thinks Sav and her father have kidnapped Tristan and done God knows what to him. In retaliation, they kidnap Sav's grandmother and when tragedy strikes, Savannah finally realizes that a relationship between herself and Tristan can only ever bring heartache to all of their loved ones, not to mention the two of them, and she keeps her word to stay away from him. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done because Tristan refuses to accept her decision, and goes to great lengths to be with her again.I love the relationship between these two star crossed lovers just as much in this book as in the first! There's just something about them that makes you pull for them to get their happy ending, despite incredible hurdles placed in their way by both the Vampire Council and the witch Clann, with particular emphasis on Tristan's parents. There's real character growth here and the pacing of the story makes for a very quick read. I enjoyed this book very much and am looking forward to reading the third installment in this series, Consume! :D

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    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: A different spin on paranormal vampires and witches, which add to the appeal of the story.Opening Sentence: The vampire council’s private jet, a giant cocoon of white leather and exotic wood trim, hummed a false lullaby around us, trying to lure me into sleep.The Review:Melissa Darnell’s second book in The Clann series is Covet. A highly anticipated sequel, Covet is a series that has won the hearts of many readers. The Clann series is a different spin on paranormal vampires and witches, which add to the appeal of the story. I was lucky enough to receive a copy, and after eyeing the pretty cover, I couldn’t wait to start reading it.Starting off immediately after the end of Crave, Covet begins on the journey back from meeting with the council of vampires. Savannah and Tristan had tried to appeal things in their favor, but in a last minute decision, Savannah had agreed to stay away from Tristan. Coming home isn’t as sweet as other homecomings, and the first between vampires and the witches ignite once again, threatening the treaty that has been in place for years. Breaking up is the best thing for everyone, except for Savannah and Tristan, but they will have to endure. Changes are happening all around Savannah, and that includes changes of mischief and trouble, most that she isn’t prepared for.Savannah struggles in Covet. Not only has she been going through emotional turmoil from the break up. But aside from the emotions, she’s also going through physical changes as well. Her vampire side is surfacing, and even with the help of her head, Savannah is having a little difficulty adjusting to the changes. For her witch side, she’s seeking out the past, learning from things and people before her. Savannah’s transformation was fun to read about. Formerly sheltered, Savannah had the chance to show backbone, protecting others when needed. It was a different dynamic, and one that I enjoyed.Darnell expands the cast past Savannah and Tristan, allowing to see a little more into the Clann and the council of vampires. It was interesting to see the culture within the two groups, and how the hierarchy of command went. I must say that I felt the love story was a little too predictable, knowing that even if Savannah and Tristan went their separate ways, there would have been something that would eventually bring them back together. But I will admit that I felt the emotions.Darnell knows how to write. The plot lines were seamless and they were engaging. The pacing was fast, but not enough where I couldn’t focus on what was going on. Despite my feelings for things that were going on in the book, I enjoyed Covet and the story. I didn’t care for the teenage angst, but they’re teenagers in high school, it was bound to happen.Covet is a fresh take on the paranormal genre. Darnell made it interesting, giving strong voices to defined characters. Overall, I enjoyed Covet, and I think you will also.Notable Scene:No amount of football game losses could have prepared me for the crushing defeat that slammed me now. I’d never been in this situation before. I’d always been able to find a way to get what I wanted in life. Not because I was spoiled, as Emily teased me, but because Dad had always said if you wanted something enough and kept working at it, you’d find a way.He was wrong. The one thing I wanted more than anything else in life was to be with Savannah. But I couldn’t. Not now, and if her father was to be believed, not ever. Not as long as the Clann and the council hated and feared each other.I made my feet carry me down the porch steps to my truck, and then I headed for the prison that my home had become.FTC Advisory: Harlequin Teen provided me with a copy of Covet. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 4/5
      Whereas Crave is a cleverly realised story about the forbidden romance between a witch and a vampire, Covet is a tangibly different book in that it tackles how Savannah and Tristan handle being forced apart by their families. The previous book was filled with sweet agony and stolen kisses, but this one has a lot of heartbreak and tears, and focusses on the ties and promises that pull the duo apart, even as they struggle toward one another. I liked the book, and while I think the plot could have been stronger, I am eagerly waiting for the final instalment of the series: Consume.One of my favourite things about this series is that it puts Tristan and Savannah on equal ground: they are both powerful and resilient and have the ability to save one another, which is refreshing in YA where protectiveness and power tends to be one-sided. I think both of them could have made different, smarter choices – Tristan should have seen sooner how everyone was interpreting his friendship with Bethany, and Savannah should have realised how her friendship with Ron looked to Tristan. Neither of them was doing anything wrong, but I felt their angst, caused by multiple misunderstandings, was a little prolonged. In contrast, I think the relationship between Ron and Anne provided a perfect counterpoint to Tristan and Savannah, and didn’t begrudge the amount of time the book spent on it. It was wonderful to see that Savannah has such wonderful, supportive friends.I liked the journeys of the other characters in the book, but feel that most of the big reveals are poorly executed. I figured out Ron’s big secret as soon as he made his first deliberately vague statement, I thought it was clear who was tormenting Savannah and why, and Emily’s secret was anything but – I saw through it the moment it began. I don’t think these things were meant to be as glaringly obvious as I found them to be, so I feel like there should have been more effort put into this aspect of the book. Otherwise the plot is wonderful – Savannah’s relationship with her father grows, Tristan becomes increasingly dissatisfied with his family and the Clann, and both of them expand as individuals and explore their powers, all to the backdrop of the Council and the Clann warily circling one another, eager for first blood.How could two people seem so perfect together, be so happy together, and yet be so wrong in so many others’ eyes?Another thing that I liked was that Tristan respected Savannah’s decision to break up with him – in a lot of YA the dumped party tends to become stalker-ish and forceful, but Tristan handled it pretty well. Having explored all his options and realised that there is no way out, I commended his maturity in letting go. This book is also blissfully devoid of the usual ‘I have to stay away from you, but let’s make out heavily and then feel guilty afterwards‘ moments — while there are a few moments of weakness for both of them, Savannah and Tristan are admirably strong and genuinely try to move on.Despite finding the execution a little lacking, I am pleased to say that I really enjoyed Covet – it’s a great follow-up to Crave. This series will make your heart ache, and I recommend it to fans of paranormal romances who are looking for something new. Bring on 2013 and Consume I say!
    • 5/5
      Savannah and Tristian’s story was left on a cliff hanger in Crave. With what appears to be a dead end we begin this still with on a sliver of hope that our beloved characters can find a way out of the this mess. With the Vampire Council and The Clann both aware of the recent developments between Savannah and Tristian it seems almost impossible that a future can exist. With their love on the line they are tested to the limits in this second installment, and I was anxious to get started. Unlike book one this story covers almost a years times in a slow, but stead pace. This commonly would prove to offer a struggle, but Darnell can create such an incredible story that readers will barely notice the length. The developments over this novel changes the direction of this story, and will continue to captivate readers. I can not wait to see what book three will offer, and just where this story will lead with it’s seemingly repeated DEAD END! ~BookWhisperer Reviewer Jo~