A fantastical mash-up of religious warriors and witch hunts, of feminist will and societal oppression, “Nightshade” is historical fiction - with a modern, pop culture twist. Will it be the ripped-ab intellectual Shay or the smoldering playboy Ren? Readers of the wolves-and-witches series starter, “Nightshade,” are likely to be torn, just like the book’s heroine, Calla.Īnd just like Bella in Stephenie Meyer’s mega-selling “Twilight” saga.Īlthough “Nightshade” is likely to be devoured by Twi-hards, there’s a lot more to enjoy about this new series debut from young adult author Andrea Cremer than weak-kneed romanticism and its similarities to the vampires-and-werewolves blockbuster. Members of Team Jacob and Team Edward have a new love triangle with which they can take sides.
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