A Need so Beautiful by Suzanne Young

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. (Via Goodreads)

Suzanne Young has done it. She has created a wonderful read and a wondrous world the depicts the teenage struggle through Charlotte who must choose a path a good and help others or a path of selfishness and stay with the ones she loves.

This story is beautiful written and pulls you in with each word.I should know because I read it twice. All the characters in this story are unique and gives the story life. A life you want to read again and again, at least until the 2nd book come out.

Now For the Interview.

Why did you choose the color Gold? Why not another color?

To be honest, my first idea had Charlotte with golden scales—something that she would think was horrible, but when all exposed was truly beautiful. The gold symbolizes the light that she’s meant to become.

Which Character was your favorite to write?

I loved reading about Harlin and Alex, but I think I enjoyed writing Onika the most. It’s fun to explore those darker elements in my writing.

Is there going to be a continuation to A Need so Beautiful?

There is a second book—A WANT SO WICKED—coming out next summer.

How has social networking affected the writer stereotype?

Well, with twitter and Facebook we can look like social creatures even when we’re still at home in our pajamas, typing away. I think it makes writers less mysterious because it pushes us as personalities and not just writers. That being said, it also helps us to not feel so isolated in such a solitary job.

What is your opinion about sex in YA?

I’m writing a story about characters—some of them have sex. Some of them don’t. Of course, not all teens are having sex, but some are. For me to portray my characters accurately, sex would be a part of their lives. It mostly happens off page, but I don’t shy away from the subject.

Now the important questions.

What is more important: Chocolate or Coffee?

Coffee times 1000

 Who is your hero?

My grandmother

Favorite Author?

Carrie Ryan

Favorite Movie?

The Royal Tenenbaums

If you could have any superpower what would it be and how would you use it?

The ability to stop time. That way I could get everything done and have more time to relax in the real world.