Review: Jem of a Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 30, 2013
I was given an complimentary copy of this book with the express intent of giving an honest review. Not that I give any other kind.First, I'm kinda a big fan of the author. I just love the whole Holloway pack she's created. I also like that the language stays true to where it's set, which is the country the author lives as well. It just wouldn't do first person justice to 'Americanize' the lingo.Down to the nitty gritty. This is like a 'bridge' between Blue Moon and the next book, Caged. I know a little about Caged so I'm going to inner squee about the introduction of Shelley and Gabe. Okay, back from GiddyFest 2013.I'll admit that, while it's on my Kindle, I haven't read Blue Moon yet. However, as every author worth their salt should be able to do without a grand info dump, Ms Belfield gives me enough info that I get the gist of what happened and why the characters are in the situation for Resonance.Jem does her usual scheming which seems to always get ratted out in the end. Nevertheless, she always plans it out. We start the story with her trying to break through to Josh, one of the pack who is in a coma-like state. She reads to him and just babbles. Anything to help him wake up from whatever the witches in Blue Moon did.In the process, she discovers some more about her bond with Sean and unfurls another mystery surrounding it. Nice intrigue and possible set up for another book without making me roll my eyes. Yes, this technique can be over used. In any account, her sister Jess figures out what is wrong with Josh and the possible solution. The problem is that Jem is the only one that can do it which sends the pack into a bit of a mental state. Females are rare in the werewolf world and losing her would be a huge blow. Stubborn as she is, she says she's doing it anyway and it's really in character for Jem. Her heart is that big. So it's go time for Jem to save the day.What I like about this book: The ending was strong. Nice build up, especially the rescue of Josh. It really showed how a pack comes together to protect their own. Plus the *cough* Ethan factor.What I wished for: That the rescue hadn't happened so quickly. I realize, in the grand scheme of things, Sean wouldn't have allowed her to be under for too long but I would have loved a bit more of a battle or stealth to stay away from the baddies. The tug of war, however, in the rescue was very well written. It hooked me with the emotion behind it.What I didn't care for: Nothing, really. I gave it four stars because I thought there were places where the bones could have used more meat to chew on. That's it.I still recommend it and all the other Holloway books. Just 'mind the gap' between American and British speak. ;)