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wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
Love the writing. Can't get past the absolute failure of self-awareness / emotional maturity. Yes, this is totally in keeping with PTSD/horrible events, and it fits *well*, but it means that rather than futher yell at the characters, I'm ejecting.
And I still recommend the writing.
And I still recommend the writing.
kblincoln's review against another edition
5.0
Tortured were Silver and her ex-enforcer mate Andrew Dare are back in this sequel to Silver.
And this one's just as good-- if not better-- than the first in the series.
Again, Mercy Thompson series lovers will probably like this one, although there's a difference in the taste of the writing that I can't quite pin down. Mercy gets maybe a bit more wild and spicy and Tarnished continues that very straight-forward, no-frills, "this person does that, that person does this, this person may react this way" kind of writing that almost is too quiet and staid sometimes.
However, even if some passages got a little bland, the entire effect of the story is a powerful punch of what it means to have responsibility for others; as a leader, as a parent, and as a lover.
What makes this series stand out for me in the 5 star category is how the author leads each character up their worst anxiety and fearful scenario-- and then pushes them through it in unexpected ways. Each time, the character stays true to their innate goodness and sense of fairness despite being tempted to revenge or retribution.
When we last left Dare and Silver, they had taken care of Silver's torturer, and in doing so had defied Dare's pack alpha-- the Roanoke. Now Dare has to decide if he'll leave such an incompetent man in charge of people he loves, and Silver has to decide if she'll come out of the cloak of submission and weakness she wove around herself in order to be Dare's mate.
When the torturer's father tries to get revenge and involves pack friends as well as Dare's estranged daughter, things get very political intrigue-y and manipulative and puts them all in painful twists.
This Book's Snack Rating: Smoked almonds and gouda for the smoky, bitter flavor of the emotional depths plumbed by these characters and the cheesy satisfaction of were politics.
And this one's just as good-- if not better-- than the first in the series.
Again, Mercy Thompson series lovers will probably like this one, although there's a difference in the taste of the writing that I can't quite pin down. Mercy gets maybe a bit more wild and spicy and Tarnished continues that very straight-forward, no-frills, "this person does that, that person does this, this person may react this way" kind of writing that almost is too quiet and staid sometimes.
However, even if some passages got a little bland, the entire effect of the story is a powerful punch of what it means to have responsibility for others; as a leader, as a parent, and as a lover.
What makes this series stand out for me in the 5 star category is how the author leads each character up their worst anxiety and fearful scenario-- and then pushes them through it in unexpected ways. Each time, the character stays true to their innate goodness and sense of fairness despite being tempted to revenge or retribution.
When we last left Dare and Silver, they had taken care of Silver's torturer, and in doing so had defied Dare's pack alpha-- the Roanoke. Now Dare has to decide if he'll leave such an incompetent man in charge of people he loves, and Silver has to decide if she'll come out of the cloak of submission and weakness she wove around herself in order to be Dare's mate.
When the torturer's father tries to get revenge and involves pack friends as well as Dare's estranged daughter, things get very political intrigue-y and manipulative and puts them all in painful twists.
This Book's Snack Rating: Smoked almonds and gouda for the smoky, bitter flavor of the emotional depths plumbed by these characters and the cheesy satisfaction of were politics.
catladylover94's review against another edition
5.0
I really love this 2nd book she kind lost me in the first one. this one brought me back and I look forward to the 3rd one
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Book 2 in a werewolf series that I read for the Endeavour. A bit disappointing followup - still pretty good but the first book was better. Just a little bit too much plot and its hard to break new ground and do werewolf pack intrigue. I'm thinking a smaller story or perhaps a set of smaller stories would have been better. Still, the actual Convocation itself was interesting - I would still go out of my way to read a followup or whatever the author put out next. 3.5 of 5.
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
Love the writing. Can't get past the absolute failure of self-awareness / emotional maturity. Yes, this is totally in keeping with PTSD/horrible events, and it fits *well*, but it means that rather than futher yell at the characters, I'm ejecting.
And I still recommend the writing.
And I still recommend the writing.
rora114's review against another edition
3.0
A good second book. I'm glad I read it and discovered this world.
That said, I'd be happy if Silver and Dare's stories ended here, since all the major threads have been wrapped up.
That said, I'd be happy if Silver and Dare's stories ended here, since all the major threads have been wrapped up.
bookadventurer's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
My fave werewolf series is Mercy Thompson. This is excellent. Darker, less sensational. Book 2: Silver, Dare return to Seattle to recruit allies against old enemies. Layered plot, complex characters.
rhodered's review
4.0
After a reread I raised this from a three to a four. The place of humans in this hierarchy, and how a human woman manages in a were household is interesting. Seeing the two leads interact now as a couple is cool. Seeing Silver as an acknowledged alpha, despite her terrible, permanent injuries -a small, frail woman powering over big muscly loud male alphas, is not only written in such a way that's is both believable and totally satisfying. There's plenty of action, but also plenty of thought.
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