Review: A Need so Beautiful

Title: A Need so Beautiful
Author: Suzanne Young
Release Date: 21 June 2011
Publisher: Balzer and Bray
Pages: 267
Rate: Lovable

Synopsis from Goodreads

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?

My Thoughts

The idea behind this book, the idea of being forgotten, is something I'm sure everyone thinks about from time to time. Maybe you have had a dream where your family or friends don't remember who you are. That's a nightmare right there. A nightmare that Charlotte is living. I was completely wrapped up in her story. Imagine feeling extreme pain if you don't fulfill the urge to help someone. What a unique idea, and it was exicuted perfectly.

Charlotte was a fantastic main character. She was confused and frustrated that she didn't understand what was happening to her. Once she discovers what is happening to her she fights to stay, fights to be remembered. Harlin (that has been one of my favorite names for years) is swooooon worthy. Her boyfriend is so sweet. I wanted to be the one wrapped up in his arms. I felt so bad for him and was begging Charlotte to just tell him about the Need already!

The writing is wonderful. Easy to read and holds your attention through the whole book. I couldn't wait to begin each and every chapter. Suzanne did a wonderful job on this book. I cannot wait for the second one!

Here's the link to my angels giveaway.

5 Angel Books

The list of my 5 favorite books about angels in no particular order...

Kissed by an Angel series by Elizabeth Chandler
I've been reading Elizabeth's books for years. These books have mystery and love and heartache. The first three books were combined into this one book, and then she wrote Evercrossed. The next book, Everlasting, will be coming out next year.

Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens
I recently read this book and fell in love with it. The entire story feels so real. I'll have a review of this book up later this week along with an interview with the author. There are two books that come after Heavenly that I can't wait to get my hands on.

Eternal by Cynthie Leitich Smith
The first book I read by Cynthia years ago was Tantalize. I can still remember how excited I was when I heard Eternal was coming out. Fantastic book!

The Fallen Angels series by J.R. Ward
J.R. Ward is one of my 4 favorite authors and she has been since I was 13 or 14. This is a romance series, but it's one of the best! Her writing is incredible and her characters the most lovable I have ever read about. The first book is Crave, the second Covet, and Envy just recently came out.

A Need so Beautiful by Suzanne Young
I actually just read this book today. My review will go up later this week. I absolutely loved this book! They never officially say the main character is an angel, but they do say she is something similar, or something more. She is one of the Forgotten.

There are so many amazing books about angels lately I was having trouble deciding which one are my favorites. Be sure to tell me some more that you like in a comment! I'd love to hear of some more good books.

Here's the link to my angels giveaway.