Paperback, 488 pages
September 25th 2012 by Harlequin Teen
Source: ARC, NetGalleyFrom Goodreads:
Dangerous to be together. Painful to be apart.Savannah Colbert knows she broke up with Tristan Coleman for the right reasons. Most of all, to keep from killing him with her new vampire abilities. But try telling her heart. Now, lost in a sea of hostile Clann faces, Sav tries to come to terms with what she's becoming and what that means for her future. And that someone is doing their best to bully her into making a terrible mistake.
Tristan can't believe Sav won't even talk to him. If being apart is her decision, fine. Just don't expect him to honor it. But even as he prepares to fight for the girl he loves, forces beyond their control take them both in directions neither could have foreseen or prepared for.
A reckoning is coming …and not everyone will survive.
Covet throws us back into the world of the star-crossed teenagers, Savannah and Tristan. I couldn't wait to find out where Darnell took our teens in this book, especially after the ending of Crave. Just when things couldn't get worse for our heroes, they of course do.
Savannah was a quick and snarky character in the first book. Unfortunately, the events she goes through then and now brought her spirits down and it shows in this installment. She still has the strength that carries her through the tough times, but she is definitely more reserved this time around. You will understand why when you go through the personal and relationship events of the book with her, my heart broke with hers. I do like the details Darnell added in for Savannah. I can a definite advantage for these in the future. It may sound sad for me to say it, but I like Savannah better this time around. She actually stands up for herself and you will get to see her mature more this time. Tristan is very much the same person to me this time around. He does have his moments, but I am still not too attached to him. Something I did adore this time was Sav's friends. You will grow to love them for antics they pull off. A surprise for me was Sav's father. I actually enjoying reading his scenes. There is a lot of background info in them and a lot of heart felt sentiments in his actions.
The plot really improved a lot as well. It held a better speed and balance of action, turmoil, and romance. The situations that the characters have to go through are heart-breaking, inspiring, and thought provoking. Darnell provides a good ride for readers this time, a definite step up from Crave. If I had to complain, it would be the amount of angst. A good helping is ok, but both Tristan and Savannah go over the top a few times with it. It will be interesting to see where Darnell takes the teens next time. There is a whole lot new concepts to incorporate and it definitely has the makings of a grand finale!
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