Review: Consume
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2012
Yes, I am going to say it, I Consumed it.  Ms. Crane must have lit her computer on fire when she was writing certain parts of Consume. *Fans self*  I couldn't put it down.  I loved everything about it.  I have been waiting to see where Clara and Eli's story would take them. I can honestly say I never thought it would lead to where it did.  It was filled with twists and turns leaving me to wonder if there was going to be a HEA.  I just couldn't get enough.  I was frustrated one minute and then ready to take a strip off of Eli the next.  But don't worry ladies he makes up for it all.  The book was simply amazing.Clara had it pretty rough in Consume.  Though I don't want to go into what is wrong with her, way too spoilery, she handled it like a real trouper. I loved seeing Clara grow up and be willing to put it all on the line for the boy she loves.  I was gripped by her love for Eli and to follow blindly the way she did.  I don't think I have ever read a book where the leading lady was willing to do that.  I can say I am glad she did.  She is one of few characters that realizes that sometime it is better to follow and not question everything.  Don't get me wrong.  Clara is a very strong girl but she knows when to pull back on the reins instead of plunging head first into trouble.  I honestly think Clara is one of the most level headed female characters I have ever read about. One I am sad to say goodbye to.Eli, oh man did you ever make me fall in love with you.  I didn't think it was possible for me to love Eli more than I already did but I was very wrong.  Can one guy be more perfect than Eli.  He is just amazing.  I love how he fought to save Clara, and their love.  Not once was he not man enough to step forward and protect her.  He took being a man to a whole new level.  I can say I was in awe by his actions and his devotion to Clara.  Sure there are parts that make you angry with Eli but we all know things happen for a reason.  I never once doubted him and his intentions.  Eli is pure goodness, but don't let that outer facade dupe you into thinking there isn't an alpha male below the surface. Seeing Eli possessive was swoon worthy.  Read Consume and try to deny him his due. I am and always will be 100% TEAM ELI.Once again I have to take my hat off to Shelly for not writing your typical YA book.  It is awesome to have an author who is willing to write several books without following the norm.  I hate to say it but sometimes it gets annoying to read the same thing over and over again.  That typical boy meets girl, boy leaves girl, girls is heartbroken and trying to figure out why said  boy is doing this, then boy and girl get back together.  I love that Shelly doesn't write like that. She writes a story where you see the couple grow together and become a stronger together, become a whole and complete one another. It takes a great mind to write the way she does.  Though I am sorry to see the end of this series, I will keep hope that Ms. Crane will write a story about Enoch.  I would love to see this Devourer be reformed. Here is to believing in Happily Ever Afters. Shelly keep writing the way you do. You are just plain amazing!