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A review by nicolerene
Alpha by Rachel Vincent
5.0
When I began reading Alpha, the final book in the amazing Shifter series by Rachel Vincent, I knew I would shed some tears. I also knew that no matter how the love triangle was resolved, I would feel eartbroken right along with Faythe. This book did not disappoint in any way, shape, or form.
Vincent managed to wrap up her series with a dynamic, action packed novel, full of surprises and emotional scenes. I think the most amazing thing about this series is the incredible way Faythe’s character has developed and grown throughout each book. After I read Stray, the first book in the series, I loved it so much I gave it to my mom to read. My mom gave it back after reading a few chapters and said she thought the character of Faythe was spoiled rotten. Boy has Faythe changed! She has gone from being an unruly, immature girl to a mature, confident leader and a strong woman.
If you are looking for a “and they lived happily ever after” ending to this series, you may be a little disappointed in Vincent’s approach. Yes, she provides closure for all the major plot elements in her series, but the ending is realistic rather than fairy-tale-ish. I admire Vincent’s resolve to finish her series with this book while the characters and the storyline are still fresh and interesting, rather than dragging it out for another 5 books like some authors would.
If you haven’t read the Shifter series, you are missing out on an amazing Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy series. I look forward to future books by this incredible author.
Vincent managed to wrap up her series with a dynamic, action packed novel, full of surprises and emotional scenes. I think the most amazing thing about this series is the incredible way Faythe’s character has developed and grown throughout each book. After I read Stray, the first book in the series, I loved it so much I gave it to my mom to read. My mom gave it back after reading a few chapters and said she thought the character of Faythe was spoiled rotten. Boy has Faythe changed! She has gone from being an unruly, immature girl to a mature, confident leader and a strong woman.
If you are looking for a “and they lived happily ever after” ending to this series, you may be a little disappointed in Vincent’s approach. Yes, she provides closure for all the major plot elements in her series, but the ending is realistic rather than fairy-tale-ish. I admire Vincent’s resolve to finish her series with this book while the characters and the storyline are still fresh and interesting, rather than dragging it out for another 5 books like some authors would.
If you haven’t read the Shifter series, you are missing out on an amazing Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy series. I look forward to future books by this incredible author.