Review: A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young

A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL by Suzanne Young

Pub. Date: June 2011

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Format: Hardcover , 272pp
Age Range: 12 and up
Source: Publisher (ARC)

We all want to be remembered. Charlotte's destiny is to be forgotten.

Charlotte's best friend thinks Charlotte might be psychic. Her boyfriend thinks she's cheating on him. But Charlotte knows what's really wrong: She is one of the Forgotten, a kind of angel on earth who feels the Need—a powerful, uncontrollable draw to help someone, usually a stranger.

But Charlotte never wanted this responsibility. What she wants is to help her best friend, whose life is spiraling out of control. She wants to lie in her boyfriend's arms forever. But as the Need grows stronger, it begins to take a dangerous toll on Charlotte. And who she was, is, and will become—her mark on this earth, her very existence—is in jeopardy of disappearing completely.

Charlotte will be forced to choose: Should she embrace her fate as a Forgotten, a fate that promises to rip her from the lives of those she loves forever? Or is she willing to fight against her destiny—no matter how dark the consequences?

A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is mesmerizing beyond words. Young captivated me page by page during Charlotte’s beautiful journey of love and sacrifice. The whole concept behind the Need that consumes Charlotte’s life is quite literally breathtaking. I loved the premise – it’s different and not what I’m used to in regards to books dealing with angelic beings. In short, it’s refreshing!

One of the things that I loved about this book was Charlotte’s and Harlin’s relationship. Finally, I have a couple who already has an established relationship. I didn’t have to worry about if the relationship was rushed or unbelievable. Charlotte and her beau are perfect for each other. I loved their interactions with each other and I sympathized for these characters. They felt so authentic, which is why I couldn’t get enough of their story. The Need that encompasses Charlotte’s life is quite fascinating. I never knew what to expect when she was compelled by the Need. Every person’s life that Charlotte touched was one mystery right behind another. I was drawn to find out what would happen next when the Need arose.

With a story like Charlotte’s – one where the character is faced with hard decisions that will ultimately change your life forever, I always find myself wondering how the characters will fare in the end. After turning the last page, I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am at how things unfolded. A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is another refreshing page turner. I’m looking forward to reading the next installment!

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

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Sensational 7 Q & A with Suzanne Young (Author of A Need So Beautiful)!

Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to hang out with your favorite author(s)? In an attempt to get a better understanding of authors, my Sensational Seven Q & A takes a closer or more personal look at these authors to give you a glimpse of the personalities behind the writing of your favorite books.

“Talent alone cannot make a writer. There must be a man behind the book; a personality which, by birth and quality, is pledged to the doctrines there set forth, and which exists to see and state things so, and not otherwise.” By Ralph Waldo Emerson

Suzanne Young is a brilliant scientist. Not really. But she is a former middle school teacher turned zookeeper (mother). When Suzanne's not fending off zombie squirrels or narrating her daughter's Barbie soap operas, she can be found camping on the Oregon coast or writing obsessively.

Learn more at www.suzanne-young.blogspot.com

ANEED SO BEAUTIFUL hit shelves today!

If you were given a chance to travel back in time, what year or place would you go / Why?

I think I would only go back about 25 years. I’d want to revisit the place where my family would go camping in NY when we were kids and spend more time with my grandparents. It was a magical time and I still miss it.

Describe your novel in seven words or less?

Love, heartbreak and sacrifice.

Please share with us about your favorite book and fictional crush to date?

I really like Dexter from Sarah Dessen’s This Lullaby. And one of my favorite book series is Libba Bray’s A Great and Terrible Beauty. But I have so many favorites!

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play thelead role as you/ Why?

My life? That would be boring. But I wouldn’t object to being played by Reese Witherspoon.

If someone wrote a biography about you, what do you think the title should be – please explain?

Revise, Rinse, Repeat-The Story of My Life. Because honestly, sometimes it feels like that’s all I do.

How would you describe yourself/life in seven words?

Family, writing, revising, writing, laundry, friends and True Blood.

Bonus:

**Is there any additional info you would like to share with your readers about what’s next for you and your books?**

Sure, I’m really excited to work on the sequel to A Need so Beautiful coming out next summer! It’s called A Want so Wicked.

Thanks for stopping by Suzanne!

For more information about Suzanne Young and her books, please visit her website here.

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A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL by Suzanne Young

Pub. Date: June 2011

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Format: Hardcover , 272pp
Age Range: 12 and up

We all want to be remembered. Charlotte's destiny is to be forgotten.

Charlotte's best friend thinks Charlotte might be psychic. Her boyfriend thinks she's cheating on him. But Charlotte knows what's really wrong: She is one of the Forgotten, a kind of angel on earth who feels the Need—a powerful, uncontrollable draw to help someone, usually a stranger.

But Charlotte never wanted this responsibility. What she wants is to help her best friend, whose life is spiraling out of control. She wants to lie in her boyfriend's arms forever. But as the Need grows stronger, it begins to take a dangerous toll on Charlotte. And who she was, is, and will become—her mark on this earth, her very existence—is in jeopardy of disappearing completely.

Charlotte will be forced to choose: Should she embrace her fate as a Forgotten, a fate that promises to rip her from the lives of those she loves forever? Or is she willing to fight against her destiny—no matter how dark the consequences?

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