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Synopsis
The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling Series Everything feels off—especially me. I’ve returned to Katmere Academy, but I’m haunted by fragments of days I have no recollection of living and struggling to understand who, or what, I really am. Just when I start to feel safe again, Hudson is back with a vengeance. He insists there are secrets I don’t know about, threatening to drive a wedge between Jaxon and me forever. But far worse enemies are at our doorstep. The Circle is caught in a power play, and the Vampire Court is trying to drag me out of my world and into theirs. The only thing Hudson and Jaxon agree on is that leaving Katmere would mean my certain death. And not only am I fighting for my life, but now everyone else’s is at stake—unless we can defeat an unspeakable evil. All I know is that saving the people I love is going to require sacrifice. Maybe more than I’m able to give. Don’t miss a single book in the series that spawned a phenomenon! The Crave series is best enjoyed in order: Crave Crush Covet Court Charm Cherish
Is Crush: An Epic Dark Academia Paranormal Romance appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This paranormal romance features supernatural violence, vampire politics, and romantic tension between multiple love interests. While it includes perilous situations and some dark themes, sexual content remains at kissing/fade-to-black level appropriate for older teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, amnesia, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the academy setting, complex love triangle, and mysterious heroine discovering her true identity while navigating dangerous supernatural politics.