Book Review: Evernight by Claudia Gray (Evernight #1)

Synopsis from Goodreads

Title: Evernight

Author: Claudia Gray

Publication Date: May 27, 2008

Publisher: HarperTeen

Bianca wants to escape.

She's been uprooted from her small hometown and enrolled at Evernight Academy, an eerie Gothic boarding school where the students are somehow too perfect: smart, sleek, and almost predatory. Bianca knows she doesn't fit in. 

Then she meets Lucas. He's not the "Evernight type" either, and he likes it that way. Lucas ignores the rules, stands up to the snobs, and warns Bianca to be careful—even when it comes to caring about him.  "I couldn't stand it if they took it out on you," he tells Bianca, "and eventually they would."  But the connection between Bianca and Lucas can't be denied. Bianca will risk anything to be with Lucas, but dark secrets are fated to tear them apart . . . and to make Bianca question everything she's ever believed.

My Review

Plot: Bianca attends this school called “Evernight Academy”. Her parents, who just started to teach and live there, forced her into attending that same school. She considers herself to be an outcast, pretty normal compared to the other students, whom she refers to as the ‘Evernight type’. One day, before school starts , Bianca was walking around the academy grounds, and upon a funny and an unusual event, she meets this handsome boy called Lucas. They started going out from then on, but of course, there’s more to that.. Secrets to be discovered, mysteries to be solved.. Lies upon lies.. happy, sad, angry, and some action moments are all wrapped up in this book. Also.. MAAAAANY twists and turns which is a major PLUS.
Likes: As for the characters, Bianca, although might seem weak, she’s a tough one and quite lovable. Lucas, at times annoying, is a sweet person and strong. And Balthazar is kind and can be trusted. The plot was captivating, it kept me reading!
Claudia truly was able to keep us on our feet with all the twists she was able to put in; she successfully was able to play with my mind. She created this eerie academy, but at the same time, makes us feel safe in there. Absolutely loved this book.
Dislikes: Well, there isn’t much to say here. I can say I did not like the cover of the book, it’s so blinding with all the red. Also, probably there were parts when I got bored with a chapter (the times of when it was just a normal day for Lucas and Bianca). But even after that; Claudia shoots us a blowing twist and surprise.
Overall, one of the best vampire books; to all vampire fans, I absolutely recommend u get this book. Am sure probably most of u read it, cuz I was way behind in reading this; the cover didn’t capture me that much.

5/5 :D

Xoxo Meera