Klause, Annette Curtis. Blood and Chocolate. New York, NY: Delacourt, 1997. ISBN: 0-385-32305-0
Summary
Vivian and her pack of werewolves are forced to leave their home in West Virginia after one of their pack kills a girl and the townspeople burn their inn down. In the fire, Vivian's father, the pack leader, dies. Relocated to the Maryland suburbs, the pack must choose a new leader. In the meantime, Vivian tries to fit in at school, even dating a "meat-boy" Aiden. Aiden is open minded to the supernatural and bored with his plain life. Vivian wonders if it would be worth the risk to tell Aiden about her true form. On the other hand, the new pack leader is interested in having Vivian for a mate, which would put her in charge. When more townspeople die at the hands of werewolves, Vivian has to consider seriously her desire to choose a mate versus the safety of the pack.
Evaluation
For those who are interested in the supernatural, this is a great book. Vivian is a strong character. Her romance with Aiden is passionate enough to thrill readers, but her doubts make it interesting too. Klause doesn't dwell on werewolf lore, but rather focuses on the relationships within the pack. I would recommend this book before I recommended Twilight, although it will appeal to similar readers.
Reader's Annotation
Although Vivian has had propositions from many of the pack, she wants to choose her own mate, even if she chooses a non-werewolf.
Bibliotherapeutic Usefulness
Dealing with failed romance. Family.
Genre and Subject
Romance, werewolves
Why I read it
Even better than Twilight. Actually, much better, especially if you find Bella to be too submissive.
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