Crave (Crave, 1)

The first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series is finally available in paperback—with a brand-new cover palette, gorgeous full-color step-back artwork, and a never-before-seen bonus scene. Get ready to be lost in the world of Katmere Academy...

The instant #1 New York Times Bestselling Series
Glitter Magazine’s #1 Pick for Best YA of 2020
Optioned for Film by Universal


My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods…or monsters. I still can’t decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.

Then there’s Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn’t felt anything for a hundred years. But there’s something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what’s broken in me.
Which could spell death for us all.

Because Jaxon walled himself off for a reason. And now someone wants to wake a sleeping monster, and I’m wondering if I was brought here intentionally—as the bait.

***INCLUDES 3 BONUS SCENES FROM THE HERO’S POV***

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

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608 pages

Average rating: 6.81

254 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

SarahE823
Apr 07, 2025
5/10 stars
Nice mindless read.
wardbunch
Mar 26, 2025
8/10 stars
Fun. On to the next installment.
Courtasaurus Rex
Mar 22, 2025
8/10 stars
I did not know anything about this book going into it. I was a little skeptical about the writing unfolding as the main character learns information with zero back story but it unravels quickly with a plot pick up about 2/3 through the world building and never slows back down.

This is definitely a strong YA writing style.

The gasp I gusped at the ending had me ordering the second one immediately!
stevieljo
Jun 20, 2024
6/10 stars
@24% I keep checking the published date to confirm that this book came out in 2020 and not 2010. Think Twilight with a mix of Harry Potter. Main girl character has just lost her parents in a tragic accident and is sent to live with her long lost uncle in Alaska. The moment she arrives, Jaxon Vega decides that she needs to leave immediately because she is in danger if she continues to stay. And he's right because one tragic event after another finds our main character in the hospital or with the smallest paper cut to convince her that someone at this school doesn't want her here.
EndiReads
May 21, 2024
7/10 stars
Good read and gave the ability to vividly visualize the academy/events.

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