An Honest Dive into “Covet” (Crave, #3) by Tracy Wolff
Dear God. What happened?
When I first laid eyes on "Covet," the much-anticipated third installment of Tracy Wolff’s Crave series, I was ecstatic. I preordered the book, and when it didn’t arrive on the release date, my husband gallantly swooped in for an in-store pickup at Barnes & Noble. I was ready to dive into the pages of what I hoped would be a thrilling continuation of Grace’s story. Instead, I felt like I stumbled into a literary black hole.
So, here’s the deal:
The book is riddled with issues that popped up like gremlins, and while I tried to cling to any hope of redemption, my patience wore thin. Themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural are prominent, yet they felt overshadowed by endless drama and character choices that left me scratching my head.
Let’s start with our protagonist, Grace. With her penchant for creating unnecessary drama and her perpetual state of indecision, I found myself longing for a character with just some logical consistency. Sure, she’s had a chaotic life — supernatural kidnappings, the revelation of her own powers, soul-bonds that wax and wane — but does it warrant the sheer volume of eye-rolling tantrums? It seemed like she was caught in a loop of self-inflicted turmoil.
And can we talk about the vampire situation? Hudson and Jaxon, our supposed heartthrobs, are over 200 years old yet act like they’re navigating those tumultuous teenage years. It’s baffling. Shouldn’t a centuries-old vampire have a shred of maturity? Instead, they find themselves entangled in a school full of 15- to 18-year-olds, acting like they’re part of the same high-school melodrama.
As for the pacing, this book could have benefitted from some ruthless editing. At nearly 680 pages, it felt like a marathon that wasn’t getting any easier. I would’ve gladly sacrificed the chapters dedicated to repetitive phrases and unnecessary drama for a tighter narrative. Trust me, I lost count of how many times characters “laugh for the first time in forever.” Oh, the agony!
Regarding the writing style? I appreciated the author’s attempt to add a contemporary edge with colorful language; however, it fell flat. The frequent use of “fuck” felt more like a gimmick than an authentic expression. It’s YA, sure, but there’s a way to be edgy without tossing in swear words as placeholders for real emotion.
So who might enjoy this book? Well, if you thrive on melodrama, endless teen angst, and puzzling romantic entanglements, Covet may just be your cup of tea. For those craving deep character development and captivating lore, I suggest looking elsewhere.
In conclusion, this reading experience was a mix of excitement and frustration. I wanted to love this series fully, yet I felt let down in the end. It wasn’t the grand vampire tale I had envisioned, and the disappointment hung heavy. Nevertheless, I’ll hold on to my two copies of Covet. Maybe one day, I’ll give the series another chance, but for now, I’m ready to set them aside and move on.
In the words I’m-so-edgy Grace herself might say, “Fuck it, just fuck it.”
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