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The Vampire Journals #10
Craved: Book 10 in the Vampire Journals
Craved
is book ten of the number-one best-selling series The Vampire Journals, which begins with book one,
Turned
.
In Craved, 16-year-old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what she’s becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself what’s happening to her.
At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his family’s historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life.
But then, she is devastated to learn Sage’s biggest secret of He is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart.
As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlet’s forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her.
Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlet’s vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstores - and to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine.
But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming. She wants to be with Sage - but fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice - one that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love?
All 11 books in The Vampire Journals are now available!
In Craved, 16-year-old Scarlet Paine struggles to find out exactly what she’s becoming. Her erratic behavior has alienated her new boyfriend, Blake, and she struggles to make amends, and to make him understand. But the problem is, she can barely understand herself what’s happening to her.
At the same time, the new boy in school, the mysterious Sage, comes into her life. Their paths keep intertwining, and although she tries to avoid it, he directly pursues her, despite the objections of her best friend, Maria, who has her own eyes set on Sage. Scarlet finds herself swept away by Sage, who takes her into his world, past the gates of his family’s historic river mansion. As their relationship deepens, she begins to learn more about his mysterious past, his family, and the secrets he must hold. They spend the most romantic time she can imagine on a secluded island in the Hudson, and she is convinced she has found the true love of her life.
But then, she is devastated to learn Sage’s biggest secret of He is not human, either, and he has only a few weeks left to live. Tragically, just at the moment when destiny has brought her greatest love, it also seems fated to tear them apart.
As Scarlet returns to the high school parties leading up to the big dance, she ends up in a huge falling-out with her friends, who excommunicate her from their group. At the same time, Vivian rounds up the popular girls to make her life hell, leading to an unavoidable confrontation. Scarlet’s forced to sneak out, making matters worse with her parents, and soon finds pressure building from all sides. The only light in her life is Sage. But he is still holding back some of his secrets, and Blake resurfaces, determined to pursue her.
Caitlin, meanwhile, is determined to find a way to reverse Scarlet’s vampirism. What she finds leads her on a journey to find the antidote, deep into the darkest corners of rare libraries and bookstores - and to an ancient discovery she can hardly imagine.
But it may be too late. Scarlet is changing rapidly, barely able to control what she’s becoming. She wants to be with Sage - but fate seems set on tearing them apart. As the book culminates in an action-packed and shocking twist, Scarlet will be left with a monumental choice - one that will change the world forever. How much is she willing to risk for love?
All 11 books in The Vampire Journals are now available!
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Morgan Rice
584 books3,375 followersMorgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
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TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
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June 26, 2012
I have always loved Morgan Rice's books. They are always very difficult for me to put down because I just have to know what will happen next. Morgan does a wonderful job at being descriptive and letting you feel like you are in the book with the characters. But, oh poor Scarlet. Honestly, if being a teenager wasn't tough enough on a kid, try going through it and changing into a vampire too! Between wanting to feed on your boyfriend, mean girls, and best friends feeling betrayed Scarlet is exhausted and feels she has no one left to turn to. Her parents are to much to handle, Vivian is constantly trying to either verbally or physically abuse Scarlet, and when Maria finds out that Sage has chosen Scarlet over her, Scarlet loses her best friend.
Poor Caitlin and Caleb, as if raising a teenager doesn't come with its own set of challenges, lets add one parent who believes she was a vampire once, and another that thinks that his wife has lost her mind. Caitlin is off to Paris to attempt to find the other half of the ritual that could possibly save Scarlet, if she doesn't feed first. Caleb feels like Caitlin has walked out on him and Scarlet at the most critical time. When Scarlet sneaks out Caleb has had enough, and when Vivian tells him that Blake offered Scarlet drugs, Caleb is convinced he is right, it is drugs with Scarlet.
Scarlet decides that she has nothing more to lose and decides to runaway with Sage, but this only ends in disaster.....
Poor Caitlin and Caleb, as if raising a teenager doesn't come with its own set of challenges, lets add one parent who believes she was a vampire once, and another that thinks that his wife has lost her mind. Caitlin is off to Paris to attempt to find the other half of the ritual that could possibly save Scarlet, if she doesn't feed first. Caleb feels like Caitlin has walked out on him and Scarlet at the most critical time. When Scarlet sneaks out Caleb has had enough, and when Vivian tells him that Blake offered Scarlet drugs, Caleb is convinced he is right, it is drugs with Scarlet.
Scarlet decides that she has nothing more to lose and decides to runaway with Sage, but this only ends in disaster.....
May 1, 2023
The spoiler list:
- Scarlet proves herself to be not only a superficial brat but also a hypocrite on numerous occasions. Highlights include:
~ being offended that someone ugly dares to speak to her
~ blaming Blake for being upset that she turned away in revulsion after he kissed her, and then being upset that Sage did the same thing to her
- There is an overly long paragraph extolling the virtues and general attractiveness of Scarlet's English teacher
- Scarlet hears her friend Maria swallow from across the room. Is this because of vampirism?
- Sage decides to doom his entire people all because Scarlet is hot
- Lore, Sage's cousin, is basically just TVD season 1 Damon Salvatore except I think he's blond
- Most of this was just petty drama about who's going with who to the school dance. This dance isn't like Homecoming or Prom, by the way. It's a Halloween dance
- Caleb crashes a teen party to harass Scarlet's friends because she's too much of a selfish brat to consider the feelings of her parents and flees out the window to save face with her friends even though she recently disappeared for over a day and returned—as stated in last book's review—naked with amnesia. Caleb concludes that Blake is a drug pusher and that Scarlet is on drugs
-Blake, though not actually a drug pusher, is a limp noodle of a man. He's easily swayed by Vivian's wiles and proves to have no backbone
- Caitlin gets on a plane to Paris without explaining herself to Caleb and without even knowing where Scarlet is to say goodbye. Scarlet never knows that her mom left the country.
- Caleb pulls a 180° and goes from "I want a divorce" behavior to "I support you in all things, my darling" over the course of a single exposition paragraph
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- Kyle returns!! His first act is to get out of prison, but his second act is to attempt to SA Scarlet, so oof on that. 99% sure she turned him into a vampire tho so we have our psycho king back
- Caitlin remarks that she feels she's met Sage before, presumably in a past life. I do not recall this and feel gaslit by Rice
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- Scarlet proves herself to be not only a superficial brat but also a hypocrite on numerous occasions. Highlights include:
~ being offended that someone ugly dares to speak to her
~ blaming Blake for being upset that she turned away in revulsion after he kissed her, and then being upset that Sage did the same thing to her
- There is an overly long paragraph extolling the virtues and general attractiveness of Scarlet's English teacher
- Scarlet hears her friend Maria swallow from across the room. Is this because of vampirism?
- Sage decides to doom his entire people all because Scarlet is hot
- Lore, Sage's cousin, is basically just TVD season 1 Damon Salvatore except I think he's blond
- Most of this was just petty drama about who's going with who to the school dance. This dance isn't like Homecoming or Prom, by the way. It's a Halloween dance
- Caleb crashes a teen party to harass Scarlet's friends because she's too much of a selfish brat to consider the feelings of her parents and flees out the window to save face with her friends even though she recently disappeared for over a day and returned—as stated in last book's review—naked with amnesia. Caleb concludes that Blake is a drug pusher and that Scarlet is on drugs
-Blake, though not actually a drug pusher, is a limp noodle of a man. He's easily swayed by Vivian's wiles and proves to have no backbone
- Caitlin gets on a plane to Paris without explaining herself to Caleb and without even knowing where Scarlet is to say goodbye. Scarlet never knows that her mom left the country.
- Caleb pulls a 180° and goes from "I want a divorce" behavior to "I support you in all things, my darling" over the course of a single exposition paragraph
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She didn’t know who was worse—her mom, who wanted to kill her, or her dad, who wanted to humiliate her in front of everyone and who didn’t even trust her.I'm pretty sure we all know who is worse here, girlie
- Kyle returns!! His first act is to get out of prison, but his second act is to attempt to SA Scarlet, so oof on that. 99% sure she turned him into a vampire tho so we have our psycho king back
- Caitlin remarks that she feels she's met Sage before, presumably in a past life. I do not recall this and feel gaslit by Rice
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...without another moment’s hesitation, she turned, and burst through the back window. She burst out into the full, moonlit night, roaring as she did, bounding off into the universe, ready to go anywhere, far from here. And willing to stop at nothing until she found her next kill.Me when I'm on my period
June 2, 2020
What even is happening 😑
April 2, 2013
Really enjoyed the series so far. I wish the next one wiuld be released soon!
June 17, 2018
This is like all of the other Vampire Journal books. Lots of teenage drama and lots of editing errors. I use the term editing but that assumes anyone even attempted to do it. That assumption is likely misguided.
Despite my comments above, I do enjoy the story. Scarlet is evolving into a vampire which her mother is aware of. Caitlin has gone to Paris to find the book from which a torn page has been discovered. The page might help her save Scarlet and reverse this vampire thing.
Meanwhile Scarlet is fighting with the popular girl crowd and Vivian in particular regarding Blake who likes her and not Vivian. She also ends up fighting with her best friend regarding another boy Sage who likes her. sage is an inmortalist. He has lived 2,000 years already and will die, along with his family, unless he obtains a necklace from Scarlet willingly. Then Scarlet must die.
The adventure culminates with Scarlet being taken by a recently released con who wants to have his way with her. She wants to have her way with him.
Not the most thought provoking novel but a good story which should have been edited and combined into one book.
Despite my comments above, I do enjoy the story. Scarlet is evolving into a vampire which her mother is aware of. Caitlin has gone to Paris to find the book from which a torn page has been discovered. The page might help her save Scarlet and reverse this vampire thing.
Meanwhile Scarlet is fighting with the popular girl crowd and Vivian in particular regarding Blake who likes her and not Vivian. She also ends up fighting with her best friend regarding another boy Sage who likes her. sage is an inmortalist. He has lived 2,000 years already and will die, along with his family, unless he obtains a necklace from Scarlet willingly. Then Scarlet must die.
The adventure culminates with Scarlet being taken by a recently released con who wants to have his way with her. She wants to have her way with him.
Not the most thought provoking novel but a good story which should have been edited and combined into one book.
November 1, 2017
As always Morgan's books are never a let down, they always make you feel like you are right there in there with the characters.
I am currently on the 11th book I started reading a book every 2 weeks but I got told to slow down so I have been making them take months.
Anyway I highly recommend these books to anyone. (interested in vampires)
I am currently on the 11th book I started reading a book every 2 weeks but I got told to slow down so I have been making them take months.
Anyway I highly recommend these books to anyone. (interested in vampires)
January 29, 2023
As Scarlett attempts to come to terms with her new body transformations, her parents are both having difficulty in dealing with their new norm.
Her father is in denial, her mother is looking for all possible options to help her daughter.
The new boy at school has his own reason to seek Scarlett out, but it is complicated also.
Her father is in denial, her mother is looking for all possible options to help her daughter.
The new boy at school has his own reason to seek Scarlett out, but it is complicated also.
November 30, 2019
Interesting Read
Good book series and it is good to watch the characters a evolve. My only issue is that every female love upset has the female character jumping to conclusions and acting irrationally.
Good book series and it is good to watch the characters a evolve. My only issue is that every female love upset has the female character jumping to conclusions and acting irrationally.
February 16, 2022
Rating: 3.5
Age: Pg-13
Just not sure if I can make it through 7 more books..I usually always finish a series but dang this series is frustrating..and not in a good way. Has so much potential to be great but....
Mrs.C
Age: Pg-13
Just not sure if I can make it through 7 more books..I usually always finish a series but dang this series is frustrating..and not in a good way. Has so much potential to be great but....
Mrs.C
June 4, 2025
This one felt more cliche. Maybe i just dont have patience for a character learning nothing about themselves for books, not chapters. I roll my eyes every time I hear, "All of a sudden, she felt a surge within her. So strong. Like nothing she'd ever felt before..."
July 7, 2018
Good series. Bad editing.
September 6, 2018
Sixteen.
That's how many misused words I found in this book. How can somebody sell books without an editor?!
That's how many misused words I found in this book. How can somebody sell books without an editor?!
April 22, 2019
Morgan Rice does it again ...
This series is fascinating and addicting. Morgan Rice is so talented. I loved everything about this book. Can’t wait to read the next one!!
This series is fascinating and addicting. Morgan Rice is so talented. I loved everything about this book. Can’t wait to read the next one!!
July 28, 2019
Because I have nothing good to say I will not say anything bad!
I will let others decide for themselves.
Sorry
I will let others decide for themselves.
Sorry
January 4, 2024
3.5 Estrellas de 5
¿Por dónde empezar? Honestamente solo sigo la saga porque ya casi la termino y todo el arco de Caitlin fue muy bueno, tuvo sus altos y bajos y también algunos libros medio monótono, pero estaban entretenidos y los giros de trama o los finales con cliffhanger que suele hacer Morgan Rice te dejan con ganas de más.
El Lore Vampirico que se plantea es interesante y de hecho me agrado mucho. Soy fan de leer versiones distintas de las criaturas sobrenaturales, así que en eso estamos muy bien con la historia.
El problema realmente surge con el arco de Scarlett, no puedo negarlo más...lo detesto, es una adolescente re superficial y no puedes evitar compararla con la Caitlin adolescente que aunque era medio tonta, su hija es peor. Realmente sus capítulos me exasperan y creo que poca atención les presto cada vez más.
No se que deparen los últimos libros, pero auguro un final cortante o abierto, lo cual me decepcionaría. Ya que están pasando muchas cosas a la vez.
Ejemplo de eso es la vuelta de varios personajes y lo que hizo Scarlett al final del libro.
Igual detesto como ha cambiado a Caleb, nada que ver con el Caleb de los primeros libros. Sam y Polly son apenas mencionados y a Blake siempre le ponen la peor parte...y eso realmente me sobrepasa ya que el merece cosas buenas...pero hasta aquí o tiro spoilers a diestra y siniestra y no es el caso.
En resumen...irónicamente la "redención" de Caitlin y la participación de Sage es lo único que me mantiene para terminar la historia (y que ya solo faltan 2 libros). Pero si este fuera el primer libro, creo que ya lo habría dejado y vaya que yo nunca he abandonado un libro. ¿Lo recomiendo? Triste decir esto, pero no a menos que te gusten los dramas de pubertos y algo tipo gossip girl. ¿Estoy ansiosa por el siguiente libro? Sí, pero no por emoción, sino porque ya quiero terminar esto.
¿Por dónde empezar? Honestamente solo sigo la saga porque ya casi la termino y todo el arco de Caitlin fue muy bueno, tuvo sus altos y bajos y también algunos libros medio monótono, pero estaban entretenidos y los giros de trama o los finales con cliffhanger que suele hacer Morgan Rice te dejan con ganas de más.
El Lore Vampirico que se plantea es interesante y de hecho me agrado mucho. Soy fan de leer versiones distintas de las criaturas sobrenaturales, así que en eso estamos muy bien con la historia.
El problema realmente surge con el arco de Scarlett, no puedo negarlo más...lo detesto, es una adolescente re superficial y no puedes evitar compararla con la Caitlin adolescente que aunque era medio tonta, su hija es peor. Realmente sus capítulos me exasperan y creo que poca atención les presto cada vez más.
No se que deparen los últimos libros, pero auguro un final cortante o abierto, lo cual me decepcionaría. Ya que están pasando muchas cosas a la vez.
Ejemplo de eso es la vuelta de varios personajes y lo que hizo Scarlett al final del libro.
Igual detesto como ha cambiado a Caleb, nada que ver con el Caleb de los primeros libros. Sam y Polly son apenas mencionados y a Blake siempre le ponen la peor parte...y eso realmente me sobrepasa ya que el merece cosas buenas...pero hasta aquí o tiro spoilers a diestra y siniestra y no es el caso.
En resumen...irónicamente la "redención" de Caitlin y la participación de Sage es lo único que me mantiene para terminar la historia (y que ya solo faltan 2 libros). Pero si este fuera el primer libro, creo que ya lo habría dejado y vaya que yo nunca he abandonado un libro. ¿Lo recomiendo? Triste decir esto, pero no a menos que te gusten los dramas de pubertos y algo tipo gossip girl. ¿Estoy ansiosa por el siguiente libro? Sí, pero no por emoción, sino porque ya quiero terminar esto.
September 6, 2013
Scarlet really freaks out over her changing into a vampire. Her friends turn againist her. Her dad is furious at her behavior. Her mom is gone on her search for the cure, then when she does it's too late (of course). Then there's trouble with Sage.
I like this one better than the first. Maybe because I've gotten to know the characters now, but there also seems to be less teenage angst, more supernatural stuff.
Favorite part: Sage explaining to Scarlet about the Immortalists.
I like this one better than the first. Maybe because I've gotten to know the characters now, but there also seems to be less teenage angst, more supernatural stuff.
Favorite part: Sage explaining to Scarlet about the Immortalists.
August 30, 2014
Desperate to read more..but alas the book ended here in between.Waiting to read the next book in the series...Happy that Caleb was back to Caitlin's rescue,but was disappointed in losing the old Caleb(Mighty,Strengthy one..).Sage,as usual wonderful.Scarlet great,Blake seriously he stood up at last but it was of no use..The return of Kyle brings in some new unexpected twists in the story..Hope the next book also keeps us waiting eagerly for the story..
September 21, 2014
Great read!!!
I have read all the books from 1 to 10, I can't wait to get from one to the next , I couldn't stop . I love all of these books they had so much adventure ,travel, romance ,history . I am about to download number 11 and can't wait to finish that. I hope I don't have to wait too long for number 12 . Thank you for writing such a great series loved it . But I did catch some writing errors but still love it. C
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I have read all the books from 1 to 10, I can't wait to get from one to the next , I couldn't stop . I love all of these books they had so much adventure ,travel, romance ,history . I am about to download number 11 and can't wait to finish that. I hope I don't have to wait too long for number 12 . Thank you for writing such a great series loved it . But I did catch some writing errors but still love it. C
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January 3, 2013
This is the second book in the series. I'm totally enthralled with Scarlett. While yes, this series has be compared with Twilight, Scarlett is not emo chatacter you would expect. she has a mind of her own. Yes, she is a typical teenager, but you find yourself cheering for her as she makes decisions for herself. I am anxiously awaiting the next book. My only wish is that they were longer.
June 24, 2012
The book was good, I do like Morgan Rice. The only thing was for me was the typos and some words left out. I have the kindle fire and that version was pretty bad for the text part. I am looking forward to the next book though!
September 23, 2012
Ok, so I enjoy vampire romance novels but come on. These two books were really tough to get through. Happy I didn't purchase them or I would have been really ticked that I wasted my money. Instead, I wasted my time which is much more valuable.
May 12, 2013
Well here I am again. I thought I would give this series the old college try, but I think this is as far as I go. It's terrible. I give two stars because it's an easy read and a few parts are actually good, very descriptive and paints a good picture.
March 8, 2014
OK have to say I like this one the best. Rice seems to have hit her stride in this book. The books from the first series I thought are written by a young girl. These last two show growth as a writer. I am looking forward to number 11.
August 18, 2012
I liked that Caleb finally realizes the mom is not crazy. Oh geez, I can't wait for the third book!
August 30, 2012
Wow!!!!! Loved it!! I am hooked...can't wait until the next book!!!!
January 29, 2013
Loved it can't help but wonder bout a third.
June 22, 2013
IT was a good read, again, probably geared to a teen generation as I found it a bit slow. no gory stuff and actually some love story associated with some of the main characters. interesting,
December 29, 2013
This 2nd book in the series was better than the first. The last few chapters were a bit ridiculous in my opinion.
June 20, 2014
Craved
One more time I will post that this series is captivating. The story line throws one in different directions and then it all comes together.
One more time I will post that this series is captivating. The story line throws one in different directions and then it all comes together.
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