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A Need So Beautiful

by Suzanne Young

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ISBN13: 9780062008244
ISBN10: 0062008242
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We all want to be remembered. Charlotte's destiny is to be forgotten.

Charlotte's best friend thinks Charlotte might be psychic. Her boyfriend thinks she's cheating on him. But Charlotte knows what's really wrong: She is one of the Forgotten, a kind of angel on earth who feels the Need—a powerful, uncontrollable draw to help someone, usually a stranger.

But Charlotte never wanted this responsibility. What she wants is to help her best friend, whose life is spiraling out of control. She wants to lie in her boyfriend's arms forever. But as the Need grows stronger, it begins to take a dangerous toll on Charlotte. And who she was, is, and will become—her mark on this earth, her very existence—is in jeopardy of disappearing completely.

Charlotte will be forced to choose: Should she embrace her fate as a Forgotten, a fate that promises to rip her from the lives of those she loves forever? Or is she willing to fight against her destiny—no matter how dark the consequences?

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" Need So Beautiful is equal parts haunting mystery, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride, and epic love story. Charlotte's story captured me — and still hasn't let me go!" John Thorn, senior creative consultant for Ken Burns

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"A beautiful, poignant, and gripping tale of love and sacrifice." Publishers Weekly

Review:

“"A gripping supernatural romance… An imaginative twist on the timeless battle between dark and light." Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth
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About the Author

Suzanne Young currently lives in Portland, Oregon, where she uses the rainy weather as an excuse to stay inside and write obsessively. After earning her degree in creative writing, Suzanne spent several years teaching middle school language arts. Now she can be found at home chasing after her two children and poorly behaved dogs and writing novels for teens.
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MaryMotherOfGrace, September 12, 2011 (view all comments by MaryMotherOfGrace)
I love this author, love her story and COULD NOT PUT DOWN A Need So Beautiful! Such a fresh take on the supernatural, good vs evil, right vs wrong and what ultimately drives our humanity. I can't stop thinking of Charlotte and the cast of characters...can't wait for the sequel!
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Sara Gundell, June 2, 2011 (view all comments by Sara Gundell)
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.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780062008244
Author:
Young, Suzanne
Publisher:
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
General-General
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
20110631
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 22.8 oz
Age Level:
from 14
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"Review" by , " Need So Beautiful is equal parts haunting mystery, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride, and epic love story. Charlotte's story captured me — and still hasn't let me go!"
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