A Need So Beautiful

Fun and Edgy

This gripping novel had me hooked from the beginning. Unique in many ways -- its inhuman creatures, relationships, and more -- A Need So Beautiful offers a new sense of hope for readers.

Built with beautiful characters, a beautiful story, and utterly realistic, Young captures emotions within this book in a scary but gorgeous way. I like that the book starts out with Charlotte already having a boyfriend and an unlikely best friend. It's even more real that way.

Bright and enticing, with a dark side and a twist -- keep your eyes on this author, and the sequel that's coming out next summer!

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Another book I decided to get off my tbr pile and was not disapp

Another book I decided to get off my tbr pile and was not disappointed. Once I stepped into this world, I was taken back by the great world building and amazing characters!

One thing I enjoyed about the book is the world building. I really liked how the reader is able to easily step into the world of Charlotte. The descriptions of the world, the rules of The Forgotten is amazing. I really loved the feel of the plot expanding with more rules and more minor characters becoming more important that I thought.

The characters of the book were amazing. The growth of each character with each new chapter pleased me. I really loved watching them make choices not for them but for others. The sacrifices that these characters make is admirable.

The love interest of this book did take some unexpected turns that I did not see. I am happy that the relationship is much more than just a regular friendship but it's something more. Their love is fresh yet intoxicating. Whenever the reader falls into the relationship, you want to do nothing but stay in the happiness of it.

A Need So Beautiful is an well constructed beautiful story. The suspense and thrilling scenes, it plays well to captivate the reader right away. An engaging story from the first page, A Need So Beautiful is a rich portrait of a young woman coming into her destiny.

This left me needy for Book 2

I know, another angel-themed book? Honestly I would not have considered, but Suzanne Young made me snort milk through my nose with her Naughty List series, so I thought I’d give A Need So Beautiful a shot. The tension between Charlotte and Harlin was tighter than tight, but overall the story did not have a similar effect for me. I wish the characters had more memorable presence, but they seemed to drift in for a little while and then out again. While Charlotte found some answers about her strange Need, there is so much more left unsaid for the reader. I will warn you that the story ends with a cliffhanger (think mercy), and if I were you I would wait until the next book comes out before picking this book up! I am hoping that A Want So Wicked will bring more answers, and I am looking forward to seeing how Harlin turns out in Book 2.

One of the best books this year!!!!

When i read the back of the book, i was kind of skeptical if it would be any good or not. But this book was AMAZING!! The whole idea for the book was a umique one and the story left me on the edge of my seat. Right after i finished it, i went online to see when A Want So Wicked comes out. Sadly i'm gonna have to wait a while...

Enjoyed every word!

I'm not a writer, nor do i review books for a living so pardon my lack of flair! A friend lent me this book. Not my normal read. I said id give it a try because it was a local writer but i honestly didnt expect much- its a kids book afterall. BOY WAS I SURPRISED! Really a fantastic story with great characters, a bit if drama, strange twists anda touch of romance. It really has it all. I enjoyed it so much i read it in one night and was sad when i was done. Im excited to read more from this author!

Simply Beautiful!

A Need So Beautiful was just well, beautiful. The writing had an easy flow that I finished it in one sitting. *CAUTION* Do not read while you're in the sun without sunscreen! This is a lesson learned.
This was different from my most recent paranormal read. There was this very light touch to a darker feel of the book. The concept of the Forgotten had to be my favorite part. They are those who do random good deeds that change peoples lives. After each time they lose a piece of their skin leaving a beautiful gold patch underneath. The whole story had this touch of lightness to it that made it very easy to read.
I've admitted this before that I'm a swooner. I LOVE the character Harlin. He's not just some guy, but someone who cares deeply about Charlotte. They understand each other and work through everything like a strong relation and not some high school relationship. Charlotte and Harlin go through so much that I'm just waiting for one of them to open up. They respect each other's problems and are just one of the most perfect couples. Charlotte was written in a way that I became emotionally attached to her. She's this strong heroine that you'll just have to love.
Following Charlotte through this struggle to stay with Harlin was quite a plot. The ending just killed me and now I'm not even sure where it will go. Now I'm waiting "patiently" for A Want So Wicked, which will be the sequel.
Go get this book because it's super original. Also get this book because the cover is gorgeous!

Very good book, i am still thinking about well..... everthing. Need to read the next book... can hardly wait :)

BookWhisperer Review: A Need So Beautiful

This is a novel about love and sacrifice, and what it truly means to be selfless. It is interesting that this young girl has been experiencing this gift for most of her life, but she has no idea what her talent truly is. The story start with her as a young adult, and this happens to be the point in her life when "the Need" is beginning to increase. With every occasion it seems that Charlotte's web of lies is growing deeper and deeper for her to cover of this seemingly horrible truth.While for the world she may be a savior; this young girl is giving up everything she loves to continue bringing light to the world. It is a very heartfelt story that will pull at readers heartstrings and sympathy. There is almost a spiritual feel throughout this story; especially with the consistent battle Good vs Evil readers will question their own character. Young wraps up the story with a very intense and emotional ending. Although, lacking the huge show down I anticipated I believe that this author took a more personal ending that fits the story nicely. The last paragraph of the book is what I would describe a short epilogue, and it carries promise for a sequel to come. A Need so Beautiful is a very easy and effortless read that will have readers question their own character. This story is well worth the time spent reading it.

Refreshing Page Turner!

A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is mesmerizing beyond words. Young captivated me page by page during Charlotte's beautiful journey of love and sacrifice. The whole concept behind the Need that consumes Charlotte's life is quite literally breathtaking. I loved the premise - it's different and not what I'm used to in regards to books dealing with angelic beings. In short, it's refreshing!

One of the things that I loved about this book was Charlotte's and Harlin's relationship. Finally, I have a couple who already has an established relationship. I didn't have to worry about if the relationship was rushed or unbelievable. Charlotte and her beau are perfect for each other. I loved their interactions with each other and I sympathized for these characters. They felt so authentic, which is why I couldn't get enough of their story. The Need that encompasses Charlotte's life is quite fascinating. I never knew what to expect when she was compelled by the Need. Every person's life that Charlotte touched was one mystery right behind another. I was drawn to find out what would happen next when the Need arose.

With a story like Charlotte's - one where the character is faced with hard decisions that will ultimately change your life forever, I always find myself wondering how the characters will fare in the end. After turning the last page, I can't begin to tell you how excited I am at how things unfolded. A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL is another refreshing page turner. I'm looking forward to reading the next installment!

Fresh and unique YA!

A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL, by Suzanne Young, is a brilliant story of a girl whose past is a mystery and her once normal idea of a future is anything but. Young created a fascinating story about understanding faith and fate.

Young throws the reader right into Charlotte's life and her increasingly insistent pull toward the Need. At any moment an overwhelming urge to go to someone takes over her body and fighting it makes the painful symptoms worse. I, along with Charlotte, was kept in the dark for some time about the reason for the Need. The feelings came more frequently, causing Charlotte to lie to her friends and family more often about what was going on in her life.

I loved Charlotte's friends and family. Young created dynamic and interesting characters that it made me extremely sad when they started to forget her like her Seer said they would. Charlotte and her best friend, Sarah, were an unlikley pair in coming from different socital classes, but their friendship went deeper than that.

Overall, fantastic and unique book that will keep you glued to the pages until the very end!

Review from A Good Addiction- An AWESOME book!

Unique in premise and brilliant in execution, A Need so Beautiful weaves a fresh, fantastic new take on light and dark. Creating an angel of sorts while not relying heavily on actual angel principles, Young has made a stellar blend of contemporary with a supernatural twist. With a sympathetic protagonist, a hot love interest, and a well paced story line, A Need so Beautiful is engaging from the start and fulfilling in the end.

Charlotte is an incredibly likable character, filled with great qualities that make her both a great friend and an enjoyable protagonist. Ridden with an overwhelming Need to do good deeds, however, she goes through some trying situations and fantastic overall character growth. Her love for her boyfriend is intense, and the two share some very emotional and poignant scenes. Charlotte's character is built strongly from the start, with hints of it continuing throughout even as she is pushed further towards being Forgotten.

Harlin is dreamy in every sense of the world, a rugged bad boy with a completely soft, sweet side that outshines the rest. He is deeply in love with Charlotte, and will do most anything for her. He not only drives the plot in some key places, but he pushes Charlotte in ways she otherwise wouldn't go through. He is a very well done love interest, and the playout as a couple that's been together for two years rather than falling in love newly adds a fresh element to this book.

The rest of the cast of characters is relatively small but focused and well developed. From Charlotte's best friend, Sarah, to the doctor at the clinic she volunteers at to her foster mother, Young has made each character unique and memorable. The importance of some characters isn't seen until the end, and the interactions between them all is both enjoyable and emotional throughout.

While there is angelic element, so to speak, this isn't an angel book and the new twist on this makes it stand out. Young's plot is completely unique and plays out a very steady pace. Each new Need adds something not only to Charlotte but to the worldbuilding as well, creating things smoothly for the reader without any specific focus on it. New pieces of the overall puzzle about Charlotte and the Forgotten come at regular intervals, each one at just the right time before the bold finale. The various Needs Charlotte endures each have their own impact and message, and the thought behind them is clear and appreciated.

There is a clear contemporary component to this book, using a setting and situation that any reader can understand, visualize, and imagine themselves in. The incorporation of the Needs and supernatural element is smooth and clear, never leaving the reader confused or wondering what is going on. Explanations come in at just the right moments, and the story logic is easy to follow.

Young's writing flows very smoothly and has an easy readability to it. With just the bare minimum of description, Young is straight to the point and rich in voice and characterization, while still giving enough detail to build the events in the reader's mind. There is a good blend between funny and rough, and Young has perfect timing in instances of both humor and romance amidst the more serious events going on. There are some incredibly emotional scenes, cutting right into the reader and pitched in a way that everyone can empathize with, strengthening the bond between reader and the characters.

One of the best books of 2011

In a world where stories of the supernatural and paranormal are crowding book store shelves, it's always remarkable when one stands out from the crowd.

This summer, A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young is that stand-out book. It's one of the most original ideas I've seen in fiction (not just YA, but ANY fiction) in a very long time.

A Need So Beautiful tells the story of 17-year-old Charlotte, who finds the people in her life are slowly forgetting her. Her best friend thinks Charlotte's psychic, and her boyfriend thinks she's cheating on him. But the truth is, Charlotte is one of the Forgotten - a special type of "angel" who feels the Need to help people on earth. But each time Charlotte gives into the Need, a little bit more of her disappears - and soon, it will be as if she never existed. But Charlotte doesn't want to disappear. She wants to stay and help her best friend, whose life is unraveling. She wants to keep up the comfortable banter of her adopted family. And more than anything, she wants to stay with her boyfriend, Harlin. So Charlotte must choose: to give in to the Need and disappear forever, or fight the urge and risk an even greater consequence.

This book is incredibly brilliant and mind-blowing in so many ways. The story itself is so powerful, beautiful and unique it will linger with you long after finishing the last page. It's the type of story that wraps itself around you and makes your insides melt and go all gooey.

And Suzanne's characters will stick with you, too. They're the type of characters you can recognize as people you might know in your real life. They are each so incredibly vibrant and extraordinary - Charlotte, Harlin, Sarah, Monroe, Alex and all the rest. As a reader, you just want to surround yourself amongst these people Suzanne has created.

A Need So Beautiful is the type of book that you'll race to finish, then linger over, spending days haunted by this beautiful, unique, heartbreaking tale. The story is unique and original in a way I didn't think was possible in fiction today; it will surprise you at every turn and keep you on the edge of your seat to the very last sentence.

I am beyond thrilled that Suzanne agreed to write a sequel (which was not her original intent). I eagerly anticipate the day when I can once again immerse myself in Suzanne's world and surround myself with these characters.

A beautifully written novel!

Sometimes it is hard for me to find words for a book that I love. I have run across this several times this year because so many fabulous books have been coming out. A Need So Beautiful was no exception.

The book was so beautifully written. The story was fascinating, thrilling, sad and happy all at the same time. Charlotte is struggling with a condition her best friend and boyfriend really know nothing about. It's what she calls a Need, or a force that pulls her to a certain place to help someone. These Needs can come at anytime of the day no matter where she is or what she is doing. She has no idea where this came from and why it's happening to her. All she knows is that she HAS to help this people. With just the touch of her hand on their skin she can see their past, present and future to find out what she needs to tell them or what she has to help them with.

She longs to be normal like everyone else. To spend a life with her boyfriend Harlin. To go to school and hang out with her best friend. After finding out that this Need will soon erase her from the memories of the people that she loves most it is almost more than she is able to bear. She tries to find anything she can do to stop the progression of this mysterious Need that is sure to make her disappear in time. It is also very painful for her to find out that someone close to her had known about what she was going through all along.

I was so captivated by the story. Charlotte is torn between helping others or trying to fight it and save herself. I can't imagine being forced into a situation like that.

And engrossing read...you will remember this!

My mind is still trying to make sense of the ending. I keep rereading the last few pages, and all I can think is: Wow, did that really just happen? Has there been a more beautiful ending? This book takes me to places no book has ever taken me before. I rarely ever cry when I'm reading (Those If I Stay books? Yeah, I didn't get why people cried over them), but this book? It was as if everything bottled up inside of me came out. I got really emotional. I just closed the book up and I'm sniffling and all I can do now is tell you the reasons why you should read it.

It's beautiful. Seriously. The way the author connects every single word in the book together is astounding. It's told from Charlotte's point of view, but your connection to every character reaches well beyond the pages. Every ounce of pain, laughter, and confusion they feel will become your own.

Of course there's romance and friendship here, but the core of it all is something entirely phenomenal. At least, I think it is. Something mind-boggling. It really puts me in a drastic state of awe when a book is this life-changing. It certainly gave me a different outlook on a lot of things. Choices, mainly. The second I closed this book, something came over me and I went out and told my mother I loved her. (Of course, she thought I was crazy, what with the tears and all...)

I'm still trying to think everything through coherently so I'm a little fuzzy on a lot of details. Charlotte might be a Forgetten, but I will always remember her. I will always remember this story.

The one thing I know for sure though is this book? You NEED it.

review taken from One Book At A Time

This book was both frustrating and great all at the same time (well maybe not the same time). I spent half the book wondering when it was going to get better and then the last half not able to put it down.

I had trouble with Charlotte at first. She seems like such a ordinary person even with the need. There didn't seem to be anything striking about her. When the need strikes, it was played down quite a bit and even Charlotte's tries to write them off as asthma attacks. Her rich best friend trying desperately to get daddy's attention seemed so cliche. And I wasn't really found of the casual sexual relations throughout the book. Especially in light of what Charlotte really is.

About half way through, I completely changed my mind. I enjoyed learning what Charlotte really is and what is to become of her. I liked how she struggles against it, even to the point that it physically makes her ill. I started to enjoy her relationship with Harlin. It seemed so physical at first, but I started to see the true depth especially at the end. I was intrigued by the idea of those around her starting to forget her. At first it's just the little moments, but then more.

In the end, I was surprised. For a book that started out as nothing special, I would read it again just for the end. The story wraps up so beautifully, but leaves room for me. So, if there's another one...I will read it.

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