Review: Great Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2013
Let me start by saying that I loved that the heroine in this book was not "perfect." I have been getting so sick of these "perfect" heroines in every YA/NA book.Michelle is left to take care of her two little brothers.  I love that she stresses and is exhausted and admits to needing a break from her two little brothers after spending all day with them.  Those of us with kids can relate. Those scenes with the brothers and the needing to unwind were real. Every care taker and/or parent knows it is hard sometimes to be with your kids all day and night without a minute to yourself.  So I was happy that the author made the character real.The first 15% of the book was awesome!! It was intense with the action and Michelle's first meeting with Emmett. I could not put the book down when I was reading the first few chapters.Melissa Haag did a great job making me like paranormal werewolves.Did I skim? No.Did I feel connected to the characters? Yes. I liked Michelle and Emmitt.Pace of the story: Good, only I think that some things could have omitted.  There were times when I was like "okay, let's get moving."Positives: Great story.  This is a great series which I am excited to read book #3. Also, I am glad that the heroine did not wait until the last 5% of the story to admit her feelings for Emmitt.  I would like the next heroine to not be so hesitant about her relationship through majority of the book.  I don't want there to be insta-love, but it can get tiresome when the heroine constantly questions every aspect of the relationship.Negatives: I got frustrated sometimes with all the inner dialogue. I think some things could have been omitted or shortened. Some parts when into great detail, like breakfast menus.Do I recommend? Yes, Melissa Haag is a great writer. Also, I think it is important that this series be read in order.Book Format Read: A copy of the book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.