She can be in distress sometimes, but not all the time. They deserve stories where the female isn't always the damsel in distress. Girls deserve stories where the butt-kicking and the saving isn't ALWAYS done by the guys. Zara's development is like those adult protagonists for a reason. There are still a lot of damsels in distress, which is okay, but I wanted some variety, some female leads who become tough and still are girls, who have bravery and empathy.
Character creations ĭuring a 2009 interview, Jones discussed her motivations in creating and developing the character of Zara.Ī lot of contemporary fantasy novels for adults have incredibly confident, butt-kicking heroines but that dominance hasn't completely taken over the young adult genre. In a 2010 interview with The Hiding Spot, Jones stated that the series would likely run for at least four books, and that she had researched Norse mythology and pixie mythology while developing the second novel, Captivate. Īn audio book for the first novel began production in 2009, with actress Julia Whelan providing the voice of Zara. The author was particularly interested in writing about pixies, believing them to be a largely unexplored subject in folklore. Background Story development Īuthor Carrie Jones has claimed that she was inspired to write the story upon seeing a peculiarly dressed person at a fair, after which she began to envision certain images and scenarios within the tale. Amidst the conflict, she meets several new friends and allies, including a paranormal romantic interest named Nick. Zara discovers that her new town is home to a slew of vicious pixies, headed by a king, and becomes a prominent figure in the opposition. Following the death of her stepfather, she is sent to live with her step-grandmother in Maine as part of her recovery. The series follows Zara White, a strong-willed girl who is prone to helping others. As the books progress, Zara encounters a series of personal challenges, and bonds with new friends and romantic interests. The focus of the story is a teenage girl named Zara, who joins a struggle against a society of malicious pixies.
Need is a series of young adult urban fantasy novels by American author Carrie Jones, beginning with the inaugural entry of the same name. Cover of Need, the first novel in the series
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