Review: 3 1/2 STARS by Score Card, but Each Novella worthy of 4 STARS in my book
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 15, 2013
Review Tally - based out of 5OVERALL: 3 1/2 STARSStory/Plot: 4 - First off, I'd like to mention this is 2 novellas or short stories in one book by two different authors."Not My Shifter" by Jessica Coulter Smith"Sinfully Cursed" by Kate AllentonNow, I enjoyed both of these brief stories. I also wished they had been a little longer, because this series if they continue it looks to be very promising and a great number of sexy stories. ;DRe-read Value: 3 - Another 50/50 from me, sorry everyone. I could lean a little more towards a re-read, as a highly enjoy Kate Allenton as an author and have read a number of her books/series.Continue Series: 4 - Definitely. I didn't put this as a 5 mainly because I don't know if I will rush for the next one when it becomes available. I will most assuredly purchase it, but it might be on my TBR shelf for a little while. I do hope no one thinks this in any way reflects on the series or the authors because it does not - rather it reflects on I have a huge number of books on my TBR list and even though I'd love to read everything RIGHT NOW, I cannot.Characters: 4 - I have to admit I kind of raised the bar on this one. I think if I were realistic, I would say 3.5 on the characters, but it is NOT because I didn't like them. Actually it is just the opposite. As mentioned above, these stories are short so there wasn't a lot of time to get to know and care about the characters. Now, I should mention the characters in the first story appear in the second story, so we, as readers, get to still feel connected to the other characters from the previous story as well as anticipate further developments with other characters mentioned. I am hoping maybe a little more growth in the next few books to be honest.Cover: 2 - Yeah, I know, this is a low number. The cover just doesn't appeal to me and I have to be honest, if Kate Allenton had not been listed as an author, I might not have purchased it. That would have been a sad thing because the book is well worth it.Genre Fulfillment: 3 - 50/50. I lowered the score mainly because although it fits all the criteria as a paranormal romance, I just wished there was so much more. I hope this doesn't put anyone off the book, because I do recommend reading it as I enjoyed both short stories in this volume.Personal Involvement: 4 - All I can say is - Bring them on! I cannot wait to find out more about this Paranormal Unit and I am looking forward to reading a number of future books involving Shifters (& not just Wolves), Vampires, Demons, Fae & of course the humans who love them. Like I said - Bring them on!