Review: Loved the series!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2013
Book 1=3 starsThis book was alright. It is about a girl who is almost sixteen, yet it reads younger. I would recommend it for the middle school crowd.That being said, the story itself had a great plot. I was guessing until the end about the mysterious boy and the rogue werewolf. S.M. Reine did a good job with the element of surprise.I liked Riley as a character. She is going through a tough time, yet she is shouldered with the burden of being bitten by a werewolf. As if that isn't hard enough, the girls at camp don't get along with Riley. She would be miserable at camp if it wasn't for Seth.I had a few issues with the book, but overlooked them for the good of the story. There was an immense lack of description in this book. The author told and didn't do much showing. Also, the narration throughout the story is from Riley's P.O.V. Then, the last chapter is Seth's P.O.V. That only served to confuse readers.Overall, the plot was good and I am curious to read the next book in the series. (There are four books total) Middle grade YA would enjoy this werewolf story.Book 2=5 starsI was really skeptical to read this book. I thought the first book was a little slow and young for the YA genre and thought it felt more like a MG book.This second book was great. All skepticism has been laid to rest. I liked the direction the book took the series.Riley is trying to adapt to a life she didn't want and now has to live with. On top of it, hunters are after her and she just can't catch a break. Her wolf is out of control and she isn't sure which way is up anymore.The one thing Riley knows, is that things just got more complicated. Not only are there hunters after her, but they are familiar ones. Seth and his family are there for her.What happens when your past meets your present? Somethings gotta give.This book was very satisfying and I'm onto reading book 3 right now. This is becoming a great series.Book 3=5 starsThe plot to this one was good. I loved the mystery that S.M. Reine injected into this story.Riley is such a great character. She is a werewolf with a serious conscience for animals. Once a vegan, she reluctantly embraces her desires to eat meat. It's comical but cute.Seth and Abel are major players in this third book. Abel still doesn't like Riley much but Seth is more into her than ever.Then the strange wolves come to town. They can shift at will and claim they are there to save Riley.I couldn't put the book down and had to know what was going to happen to everyone with the murderer on the loose.The story ended with a dramatic finale. The murderer is discovered and was so not who I expected. The author gets an A+ for keeping my attention all night until the end.I'm now out to read book 4 and can't wait to see what happens next!Book 4=5 stars"This book is good so far too! I'm really angry at the end of chapter 7 though! I'm sure the book will turn that around soon:)""So good!! I love how everything is being brought full circle. oh and loving Abel more by the chapters:)"This book was the perfect ending to a great series. I loved Riley, Seth, Abel and Gwen.The way the author made all the werewolves included in this one was awesome. There is a lot going on in this book and I am so glad I got to stay up all night and read it;)I was so sad to read the end to all the characters! It was kind of like when your favorite tv show gets cancelled. But alas, S.M. Reine has written a spin off series!!! **eep**I'm off to get the next series in Riley's story!!!!Series=5 stars!!!