Review: Judith Graves Captivates with Fun & Thrilling Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2012
Originally posted on Lovey Dovey BooksUnder My Skin equals dark, mysterious, and just plain humorous! Judith Graves surprised me with a down to earth heroine with a knack for witty sarcasm and...er, violence. I couldn't get enough of Eryn's spunk, even when her human side clashed with the beastly side she had a way with words.Eryn is sent to the out-of-the-way town, Redgrave, supposedly to stay away from paranorm trouble while the Council searches for her 'dead' parents. While running a race in the woods during gym class, Eryn is stalked by a dirty werewolf and from here the story completely evolves. There's more to Redgrave than Eryn was led to believe and she's roped up into a mission with a rogue team of hunters to find the bottom of paranorm increase in the small town.Under My Skin is filled with all the elements to make a fun teen read: wit, romance, action, and of course, mystery. I should put most emphasis on mystery because there are still some aspects of the novel that haven't been explained. It seems that Eryn's new hunter friends, Alec, Matt, and Brit are not all they seem. While some of their secrets are outed, Alec, Matt, and especially Eryn still have some explaining to do. So far, only a few dark creatures have been introduced, but I have a feeling Graves has many more hiding up her sleeve."He smelled of sweet spice and possibilities. He dipped his head. His lips drifted slowly down to mine. The heat of his breath feathered over my sensitive skin. I grabbed his coat collar and pulled myself onto my toes, wanting his kiss and wanting it fast." Under My Skin (Kindle Locations 1505-1507)The romance aspect of the novel has a different approach. Eryn isn't afraid to admit her attraction to the two men she meets, but either choice she makes can have a negative effect on her life and the life of those around her. Already, Graves is building a complex love story and fortunately, it doesn't outshine the main plot. There are so many more developments I'm looking forward to in the next installment, Second Skin. I have a feeling that it'll be even more revealing and action-packed!*ebook provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review*