Review: Circle of Lies
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 10, 2013
I love that this book picked up exactly where the first book in the series left off without missing a beat. The authors also switched perspective while doing this. Not only did they switch perspectives between books but also within the book itself. They also managed to keep everything very clear. There was no confusion as to whose perspective was being portrayed within each chapter. I also appreciate the fact that, although while switching perspectives they may not necessarily jump forward in time, they also do not replay the same event from each character’s perspective. Because of this, the storyline was continuously progressing forward rather than simply rehashing the same events over and over.Consistency is the key when writing a series and the Red Ridge Pack series is definitely consistent. The writing style employed by the authors is consistent between the first and second novels in the series. As are the characters portrayed within the story. No one miraculously changes from one page to the next or from one novel to the next. Also, while reading this novel you cannot tell that it was written by two authors rather than just one. There are no inconsistencies in writing style or word usage. It is seamlessly put together.This book was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. The emotions were all portrayed to naturally that you couldn’t help but feel for the characters and their situations. It was extremely well done. Not only did the authors do a phenomenal job on the emotions of the characters, but the characters themselves were also quite well developed. The authors took the same characters that they had in the first novel and continued to develop them. Those who went from main characters in the first novel to supporting characters in this one are still the same people. Nothing has changed in their personalities or appearances. The same goes for those who went from being supporting characters to main characters. They were the same people (or wolves), just more fully developed.This was a very interesting and captivating read that I couldn’t put down. It was an amazing addition to the series. And although the actions and events of this novel were completed within the book, it leaves you perfectly poised for the sequel. And it is a much awaited sequel on my part.Please note that I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review