Crave

How does Crave relate to classic vampire fiction, such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula? In what ways does Jaxon resemble the classic Count Dracula, and in what ways is he different? Cite examples from both texts in your response.

What thematic and stylistic elements make the novel a work of Gothic horror/romance? How does the Gothic atmosphere enhance the story?

Choose one chapter from the novel and rewrite it from another character’s point of view. You may choose Jaxon or a minor character, such as Macy, Lia, Flint, or Uncle Finn. How does your rewritten chapter change the voice, tone, plot, and characterization?

Could Grace have caught on earlier that Jaxon was a vampire and Katmere a supernatural school? What kept her from making these connections despite many hints? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

What literary devices, such as flashbacks, imagery, symbols, and internal thoughts, does Tracy Wolff use to showcase Grace’s internal state? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

Compare and contrast Crave and Twilight. How are the characters, plot, and themes similar, and how are they different? What does Crave bring that is unique to the genre of supernatural YA romance?

Do Grace and Jaxon share a “forbidden love”? How is their romance presented as forbidden, and what does it reveal about societal norms and expectations in their world? Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

Discuss the portrayal of supernatural creatures in Crave. How does the author use these mythic beings to explore themes of power, prejudice, or other social commentary?