Nightshade by Andrea Cremer - ESSENTIAL

Cremer, Andrea.  Nightshade.  Philomel Books, 2010. $17.99  pgs. 454  Language-PG-13 (18 swears, no “F”)  Sexual Content-PG-13   Violence-PG-13.  Calla was born to be the alpha female of her wolf pack, destined to marry Ren the alpha male from another pack on the mountain, but when she saves Shay, a human, from a bear attack, her heart leads her down a different path than expected.  Calla and her pack, called the Guardians are werewolves, who are controlled by the magical keepers.  Their relationship is one of servitude with perks, until Calla falls for Shay and doesn’t want to follow the rules.  Shay finds that he too has an important role in this mystical world.  The teens’ relationship is tested and strengthened through the unveiling of the mountains history.  Excellent characters, creative storyline and a romance that keeps the reader hooked.  There is going to be a sequel and I can’t wait. HS-ESSENTIAL.  Reviewer, C. Peterson

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