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mbpartlow's review against another edition
4.0
Kelley Armstrong can do no wrong.
This is the first book, detailing Elena's and Clay's story. Sigh. Love the way the rest of the series rounds out the characters. It reads differently--even better--when you've read through the series and come back for a reread.
This is the first book, detailing Elena's and Clay's story. Sigh. Love the way the rest of the series rounds out the characters. It reads differently--even better--when you've read through the series and come back for a reread.
breezy610's review against another edition
5.0
this was really good. I can't believe it took watching the show to read this book. I can't wait to read more of this series. I think this author is quickly becoming one of my favorites
blurrypetals's review against another edition
4.0
Audible was having a sale on books that were the beginning of series, so I perused through the list to see if there was anything that sounded like fun and, since I'm calling this month Fantasy February, I wanted to keep with the theme and read another fantasy book, and because I just got done with a big awesome series, it was just about time for me to read something trashy and inconsequential to sort of hit my internal reset button. This was on that $4.95 list, it was rated "Sizzling" on Audible's romance package, the narrator wasn't bad, and that, ladies and gentlemen, is all it takes for me to buy an audiobook sometimes. Cheap? Steamy? Not unpleasant to the ear canals? I am sold, my dudes.
I got exactly what I paid for, exactly what I expected, and exactly what I needed. I have some desire to maybe - and that is the absolute softest maybe you will ever see from me - find out what happens to Elena and Clay in the sequels (which they are apparently not in all of anyway) so I might return to see what's up if I get into a slump later this year, after I've read 86 books and I'm having a hard time finding things at my local library or for cheap on Audible. It'll be a really good "back burner" series to kind of have for moments like that, where I just can't decide what to read so I decide a figurative coma for the thinking parts of my brain is best for the next couple of shifts at work (which, if you didn't know, is where I listen to all my books).
I realize I haven't talked much about what the book is like or how I felt about certain parts, but honestly, you can take this book at face value in its entirety. It's dumb, sexy fun. You don't have to remember which fictional countries all the different characters come from like I had to with a certain Ravka- and Kerch-set series I've recently finished. You barely have to remember anyone's names, you just have to be able to have an attention span equivalent to that of a goldfish and you'll be good, promise.
I got exactly what I paid for, exactly what I expected, and exactly what I needed. I have some desire to maybe - and that is the absolute softest maybe you will ever see from me - find out what happens to Elena and Clay in the sequels (which they are apparently not in all of anyway) so I might return to see what's up if I get into a slump later this year, after I've read 86 books and I'm having a hard time finding things at my local library or for cheap on Audible. It'll be a really good "back burner" series to kind of have for moments like that, where I just can't decide what to read so I decide a figurative coma for the thinking parts of my brain is best for the next couple of shifts at work (which, if you didn't know, is where I listen to all my books).
I realize I haven't talked much about what the book is like or how I felt about certain parts, but honestly, you can take this book at face value in its entirety. It's dumb, sexy fun. You don't have to remember which fictional countries all the different characters come from like I had to with a certain Ravka- and Kerch-set series I've recently finished. You barely have to remember anyone's names, you just have to be able to have an attention span equivalent to that of a goldfish and you'll be good, promise.
so_brookeish's review against another edition
4.25
I’ll admit, I watched the show years ago when it came out and then realized they were based off a novel! One day I was thrifting books with a friend and saw this one in practically perfect condition, I snagged it and let it sit on my shelf for way too long!
This was really enjoyable, absolutely a book I’d read again, and definitely one I’ll continue along in the series!
As far as book vs show there were some minor plot/character changes. Some things I disliked in the show (Logan’s entire storyline) weren’t in the books, and some things I liked in the show (a bit more character diversity) were only in the show.
I did enjoy the extra stuff you always get with a book, a bit more character history and growth, a bit more nuances in why a character does a certain thing or behaves a particular way..!
All in all I’m happy I read it (and watched it for that matter!) and plan to keep going in the series!
This was really enjoyable, absolutely a book I’d read again, and definitely one I’ll continue along in the series!
As far as book vs show there were some minor plot/character changes. Some things I disliked in the show (Logan’s entire storyline) weren’t in the books, and some things I liked in the show (a bit more character diversity) were only in the show.
I did enjoy the extra stuff you always get with a book, a bit more character history and growth, a bit more nuances in why a character does a certain thing or behaves a particular way..!
All in all I’m happy I read it (and watched it for that matter!) and plan to keep going in the series!
veraann's review against another edition
3.0
I really like werewolf stories. This one was pretty good. I don't feel I would rave about it and wildly recommend it, but I wouldn't find it a waste of time to read. Characters were done well, and had good depth. I just found times when it was wordy or the main character is going off on a tangent explaining what is going on. There are times of the I'm not gonna get into every little detail, but then goes on for a page about the event and explains the details she is not going to get into. It's like the person telling a long story and at the end saying, long story short...
alba_1994's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Interesting world and characters, i wish we would have seen more of them interacting within that world, instead of wasting so much time on a love triangle.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, Gore, Death, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Death of parent, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, and Pedophilia
rrgailey's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I was feeling a fun supernatural read, and while this one was darker and grittier than I thought it would be, it was still a good read. Elena is definitely a complex character, and while some of her thought processes and decisions were a bit bonkers, I appreciated the less-than-perfect female protagonist.
samanyana's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
anjalisudarsan's review against another edition
5.0
If you’re into werewolf fiction and fast paced writing, this book is for you. I could put myself in Elena’s shoes so well and picture what she was going through, without having to read through fluff.
The plot was gripping! A wild ride
The plot was gripping! A wild ride
ladylilyofold's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it but I didn't love it. I will keep reading the series but I defintely had some issues with the characters. Elena (who is in a relationship)was alright until she slept with Clay almost upon arrival at Stone Haven. What bothered me is that Armstrong actually makes a very compelling argument as to why Elena should hate Clay for what he did and then two pages later she sleeps with him. This kept happening over and over and as a reader I felt very jerked around. I never really liked Clay and couldn't get behind the relationship at all. Then in the last few pages of the book she totally changes her mind and is going to give it a try. There just wasn't enough buildup to warrant that kind of turnaround. But I really enjoyed Jeremy and the other members of the pack so I'll keep reading but not overly impressed with the first installment.