Review: Creating a unique fantasy world-not your typical were novels
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2013
As several other reviewers note, start with this book first. There is background information about the Lycans and their Book of Law that helps to put the other parts in perspective. I suspect that you will want to read them all once you start.Most werewolf and other "shifter" books bore me to death. Nicky Charles proves to be an exception to the typical works of the genre that are mostly little more than bodice rippers with fur. One criticism of her well formed world is that the use of erotic and fairly graphic scenes is a bit over the top. Personally I think the works would be better without the erotica and would also be great for a younger audience. Just be advised that these are full of adult situations and may not be suitable for younger readers or those squeamish about overt sexuality.The Lycans series formulated a whole culture with quite varied rules and an interesting blend of rather odd customs from arranged marriage to highly modern technology. Character development is good and the roles in Lycan society are well developed. Another incentive to read the entire series is that they are free or extremely inexpensive as well as being good reads.I won't go into the plot but I recommend that even if this genre is not your usual cup of tea that you give Charles' series a chance.