Review: Tor (Werewolf Fight League)
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 15, 2013
First, my advice to anyone thinking about purchasing this book is to read the preview sample before you do. The things that happen in the first chapter will definitely let you know whether this is a book you can handle or not. To be honest, I wasn't sure I wanted to read the entire book after the sample, because it was, as the publisher's note warns, both graphic and disturbing. I had to walk away and let it settle before I could decide whether or not to purchase it, but I've read and enjoyed other books by this author so I took a chance. I'm glad I did, because I ended up really liking the story.As other reviewers have stated, there isn't much, if any world building. I really would have liked a little backstory to explain how and when slavery became common and accepted, and how it came to be that werewolves and their mates are used to fight in MMA style matches.That said, I did enjoy this book, once I got past the shock of the opening chapters. I liked the interactions between Tor and Sky and how their relationship evolved over the course of the month they had together before the fight. I enjoyed the way that secondary characters were brought into the story, and their interactions with the main characters and each other had me hoping that there would be a follow up with their stories before I was even halfway through this one.What really drew me in though, was the slow realization that there were unspoken things happening behind the scenes, and the suspense of waiting to see if my suspicions were correct as to what some of the character's true motives and intentions were. By the time the main characters figured out what was going on, I was literally on the edge of my seat, reading as fast as I could, cheering Tor and Sky on while cursing at the people who put them in danger. I loved the way the bad guys were dealt with--there was definitely justice there, and I really liked the way the characters were given their HEA.This one is definitely going in my "to read again" list, though I dare say I'll be starting with chapter two.