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Crave
Tracy Wolff's Crave is the Katmere Academy route: YA vampire romance, supernatural school factions, gargoyles, dragons, dramatic reveals, and a long paranormal binge with teen-romance intensity.
Author: Tracy Wolff | Last checked: August 21, 2026.
Books in the series
| Book | Placement | Reader note |
|---|---|---|
| Crave | Book 1 | Start here for Grace, Katmere Academy, and the vampire-romance setup. |
| Crush | Book 2 | Direct continuation of the main YA paranormal arc. |
| Covet | Book 3 | Deepens the supernatural factions and relationship complications. |
| Court | Book 4 | Continues the main sequence. |
| Charm | Book 5 / missing-months story | Official note: can be read any time after Crave, though the series list places it before Cherish. |
| Cherish | Book 6 | Main-series continuation after Charm in the listed order. |
| Katmere Academy: An Insider's Guide companion | Companion guide | Bonus content, lore, character bios, deleted scenes, and a Hudson POV novella. |
Reading path
Start with Crave. If you want the simplest path, read the books in listed order: Crave, Crush, Covet, Court, Charm, and Cherish. If you are impatient about the missing four months, Wolff's official note says Charm can be read any time after Crave.
Reader fit
| You want | How Crave fits |
|---|---|
| YA vampire romance | The series is explicitly positioned by the author as young adult vampire romance. |
| Academy setting | Katmere Academy gives the series its school politics, factions, and enclosed-world feel. |
| Paranormal creatures | Vampires are central, but the series also pulls in broader supernatural factions. |
| ACOTAR-adjacent but younger | This is closer to YA paranormal academy romance than adult fae-court romantasy. |
Audiobook format
| Edition | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard audiobook | Traditional audiobook editions by title | Listeners who want the core YA paranormal series in straightforward audio. |
| GraphicAudio dramatized adaptation | Full cast / dramatized with music and sound effects | Listeners who want Katmere scenes, faction drama, and supernatural reveals performed cinematically. |
Where to buy or listen
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Reader FAQ
Where should I start Crave?
Start with Crave, then continue through the main series. Tracy Wolff's official series page says Charm can be enjoyed any time after Crave, though the listed order places it as book five.
Is Crave romantasy?
It is YA paranormal romance with fantasy creatures and academy stakes, so it fits the vampire, academy, and romantasy-adjacent discovery paths.
Is Crave more like Twilight or ACOTAR?
It is closer to the paranormal-academy and vampire-romance lane than ACOTAR's adult fae-court romantasy lane.
Is there a GraphicAudio version of Crave?
Yes. GraphicAudio lists Crave as a dramatized adaptation with full cast, music, and sound effects.
What should I read after Crave?
Try Zodiac Academy for darker academy chaos, Night Huntress for adult vampire paranormal romance, or Vampire Romantasy for more options.