Were going to need an army to have any hope of winning. Im so confused and not super happy??? Jaxons soul is fixed. His older brother is Hudson Vega, and Jaxon's thought-to-be-mate is the lead character of the series, Grace. In Crave, Grace end up with Dev. Tracy Wolff has been doing some serious worldbuilding. and our The fourth and final book of the Crave series, Court, is set to be released on Sept. 28. In the second book, though, Grace discovers that shes actually a gargoyle and shes the only member of her kind left (so she thinks), and Jaxons evil brother Hudson has taken up residence inside her head until he is able to come back to a corporeal form. And thats saying something in a world filled with bloodthirsty vampires, immortal gargoyles, and an ancient battle between two gods. There are secrets that are finally revealed, and other mysteries that are brought forth that will be cleared up in the next two books (I hope). With that said, there were parts of this book that I felt were more filler than substance and didnt seem to add much to the overall plot. Covet cover, courtesy of Tracy Wolff and Entangled Publishing. The ending was also not quite a conclusion. No one survived the last battle unscathed. Wolff manages to take a school full of powerful creatures something thats been done again and again and make it into something thats wholly original. I think that Jaxon and Grace will always have a close relationship but it'll be more like a friend soulmate bond. Its not the conclusion to the series lol As of Court, Jaxon is healthy and living, having his soul restored by the Dragon Queen's heart. To make matters worse, awkward and even more complicated, as soon as her bond with Jaxon breaks, her bond with Hudson starts. After discovering she was a gargoyle, walking around with her boyfriend's brother in her head, witnessing the loss of a friend, nearly dying at the hands of her boyfriend's dad, and suffering a. I think what Grace and Hudson have going on is something worth fighting for. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. As Grace and her close-knit circle of friends navigate this complex world, every mission ends up with some kind of side quest that must be completed because nothing is ever easy. 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At this point in the series, there are so many threads in this story that its a little overwhelming at times. With war looming on the horizon, Grace needs an army if they stand a chance, but, there's still questions about her ancestry that need to be answered. Its a simple answer for me. Theres no doubt that the conclusion to the series was going to be full of drama and angst, but holy smokesthat was definitely an intense final ride. Theres still two books left before the series finishes (I think? Court is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore. At 700 pages, this was definitely the biggest of all of the books in the series, to the point that the font had to be resized. Respectfully, Grace does not deserve the hate for not still being with Jaxon. Graces uncle is the headmaster at Katmere and her cousin Macy is a fellow student. Shes a gargoyle. Grace was destined to be mated to Hudson and she loves Hudson. Im sad. Im still very much attached and bummed that they wont be together. Jaxon's brother comes back from the dead and tries to put a major strain on Jaxon and Grace's relationship and, in a fight to stop his father from destroying his relationship with Grace, Jaxon nearly loses his soul trying to protect her. Jaxon still loves her in a way. However, her connection to Jaxon runs so much deeper than on a schoolgirl crush level, she is his mate. However Grace does not need all the hate guys. . Grace cannot ignore the feelings she has developed for Hudson, especially considering the memories they made together while she was trapped in stone that she cant quite remember. Covet is the third book in the series. She is fascinated by the fact that her own cousin Macy is a witch and that her boyfriend Jaxon Vega, is a vampire prince. Also, wow I get that the author was trying to get the readers to be less into Grace and Jaxons relationship but it didnt work at all for me. Theres no guarantee that anyone will be left standing when the dust settles, but if we want to save this world, I have no choice. A library and dinosaur loving human being who adores reading YA Fantasy, Romance, and binging TV series that make her both laugh and cry. Grace is more than a human. Grace also struggles with embracing her new identity as the first gargoyle to be born in generations and discovering what supernatural powers come with her new title. Now, I found this book hard to put down. . Your email address will not be published. The mating bond was never real which is why they didnt die when it broke. Once in a lifetime. Grace accepts the fact that her relationship with Jaxon is far from normal. In her world, the balance of power between the creatures is on thin ice because there are age-old rivalries and hidden agendas and nothing is as it seems. But first, there are questions about my ancestors that need answers. #teamjaxon. His older brother is Hudson Vega, and Jaxons thought-to-be-mate is the lead character of the series, Grace. All of the students are either vampires, witches, werewolves or dragons. Wolff draws you into this series and keeps you craving more. The vampire king will stop at nothing to destroy Graces reign before it even begins. The conclusion to the Crave series by Tracy Wolff had me SCREAMING. Unlike Harry Potter or The Hunger Games, though, this tale starts with an impossible love story and then builds into an epic and complicated adventure. A FREAKING GARGOYLE. Grace accepts the fact that her relationship with Jaxon is far from normal. Flint is angry at the world, Jaxon is turning into something I dont recognize, and Hudson has put up a wall Im not sure Ill ever break through. Ill have to embrace every part of meeven the parts I fear the most. I said it before and I will say it again, you will not be disappointed. What I love about this series is that it always picks up pretty close to where we last left off. Grace prepares herself for war, trying to find allies where she can, and is willing to lay down her life if it means that she finally seeks justice for the genocide of her people at the hands of the vampire king and pave the way for the survival of every gargoyle to come after her. Each book in the Crave series does build off of each other, but they all hold their own storyline filled with mystery, romance, action, magic, and suspense. He cares for her deeply and acts as a protector, but the truth comes out that his guardian, the Bloodletter aka God of Chaos, actually fabricated their bond in hopes of giving Jaxon a way of feeling love. Answers that might just reveal who therealmonster is among us. He is the most feared student at Katmere Academy and the heir apparent for the Vampire Court. And yeah, everybody, I felt that way when I found out Jaxon is not end game. He is not with Grace, she is not his true mate. Like Hudson is cool its just so freaking forced. Add to this some division after the events of the last book, and you have yourself a major storm brewing, and not in the good way. As Grace walks on eggshells, trying to keep the peace between the two Vega brothers, she also has to protect all the people she loves from the power-hungry vampire king who just so happens to be the father of both guys she loves. I feel like Grace is is a get around girl, but Hudson is hot so#TeamRemyLOL:). ), and all of the loose threads will finally be tied up. Everything is bad for Grace and her friends. I cant go into more detail because of spoilers, but there were definitely parts that I felt were very minor in comparison to the major plot points we still needed to get through. Covet is the third book in the series. The romance is always simmering, and reaches a boiling point in this book. Do you want someone to do everything for you or someone who sees you as a equal and challenges you to do better and be better? Covet has so many twists and turns you need a roadmap for this thrilling adventure. Scan this QR code to download the app now. I definitely enjoyed this journey, despite being frustrated for quite a lot of it. (Yeah, imagine trying to summarize Harry Potter in three paragraphs or less). All Rights Reserved. If that summary doesnt just shout that there is some serious angst ahead, then this is your warning. How can Grace be mated to two different people at once?? But trust the process because Hudson is life. I liked Jaxon with her don't get me wrong, but Grace grew so much as a person with Hudson. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, and I can honestly tell you, youre going to be waiting eagerly for what will be coming next. Hudson is life. In "Crush," Jaxon Vega's older brother Hudson, the first-born vampire prince, manages to literally come back to life and complicate everything. Theyre shouldering so much, and I genuinely want some therapy for them in the future. The Grace he loves. Was totally bummed that Grace and Jaxon are no longer together. And Hudson turns out to be her true mate, not Jaxon. - Grace Jaxon Vega is a born vampire and the son of Queen Delilah and King Cyrus. I was kinda confused because Hudson or Jaxon mentioned that "if mating bonds could be broken the mom would've divorced dad a long time ago" but maybe they stay together for the power. Privacy Policy. Yes it was heartbreaking when Jaxon and Graces bond broke, but was it ever real? It doesnt help that the children of several ruling families attend Katmere, and it doesnt help when she falls for the vampire prince Jaxon Vega. Grace isnt Bella Swan, and thats important to note because Twilight comparisons abound with Wolffs series when theres really no comparison at all. Its no secret that its the third book of the four-book series, so dont be surprised when the ending arrives and theres much more story to tell. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I loved Grace and Hudsons relationship development in this book more than the rest, and I cant wait to see what happens in the next two books. Lastly, why are the mating bonds in this series not as permanent as they should be?? Monsters, vampires, gargoyles, and Gods will battle it out.