Reviews

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause

librarianlizreads's review

4.0

This book has always been one of my favorites. It's sort of hard to put my finger on why. It's isn't necessarily a great story, but I think it speaks to how stupid we can be when we think we're in love, but are really just lost in obsession. It also talks a lot about how it can be hard to love ourselves when it shouldn't be. So please remember to love yourself. ♥

shaynalambert's review against another edition

2.0

Not as good as I remembered in high school. And there was a little statutory rape implied that I'd totally forgotten about... So... Yeah.

apieceofskye's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

charlottesometimes's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

lanza909's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

sarahrheawerner's review against another edition

5.0

This was my favorite book during my middle school and high school years. Kind of embarrassing, I guess, when I know others' favorites at that age were high-and-mighty classics, but I guess there's no sense in being ashamed of what keeps (or kept) us going when we needed it most.

You probably won't get out of this book what I did, and that's okay. I'm sure you've got your own favorite, its cover weathered, its pages soft from turning. You know, that book that makes you smile every time you see it on its shelf. The one that reminds you who you are, or who you were. Both are important.

This book spoke to me about issues of loss, confused identity, the inability to fit in no matter how hard and desperately you try, and the struggle of a young artist. And obviously, it meant a lot.

mickachoo's review against another edition

4.0

So I'm, like, majorly late to this party.

I've always loved the movie Blood and Chocolate but I had no idea there was a book. (Considering it came out the year before I was born) So I've just finished reading it.

I loved it. Point blank. But I do not associate it with the movie in any way. The characters are just similar. The book and the movie are two very different creatures and I love both.

I really enjoyed it though and I'm glad it didn't disappoint because I've always felt like the movie falls short in some aspects. It was a nice short read that I hurled through during a long car ride. I will, HOWEVER, always be mad with the ending. I'm not sure how I would've liked this to end, but it definitely wasn't THAT way. I'm a little mad.

brim010's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

huntressskyfire's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

savvy0203's review against another edition

5.0

Way better than the movie!