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Blood and Chocolate

Annette Curtis Klause
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Blood and Chocolate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Annette Curtis Klause

Blood and Chocolate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maryland • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

720L

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Blood and Chocolate, by Annette Curtis Klause, centers on Vivian, a 16-year-old werewolf who grapples with her identity and the desire for acceptance. Amid pack struggles and moving to a new town, Vivian falls for a human, Aiden, complicating her life further. As tensions rise within her pack, she must navigate love, loyalty, and her own primal instincts to find where she truly belongs.

Mysterious

Dark

Romantic

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

44,204 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Annette Curtis Klause's Blood and Chocolate has received mixed reviews. Positively, readers have praised the novel for its captivating and refreshing take on werewolf mythology, strong atmosphere, and compelling protagonist. However, some critics argue that the romantic elements are formulaic, and the storyline occasionally lacks depth. Overall, Blood and Chocolate offers an engaging yet somewhat polarizing read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blood and Chocolate?

A reader who enjoys Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause would typically appreciate young adult paranormal romance. Fans of books like Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series or Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver trilogy will find a similar blend of teen romance and supernatural elements in this gripping tale.

4.2

44,204 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Maryland • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

720L

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