Review: Awesome werecat novella!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2013
I was hooked from the moment I read the tag line: New town. New Love. New Terror. I'm a sucker for a good tag, and New Pride's drew me right in.This was my first werecat book, and I loved it! The werecats' actions and motivations were very realistic from the way they licked their chops as cats to the way they lived their human lives. Many times I found myself going, yup, a cat would totally do that. One of the things that made New Pride so intriguing is that Laura told the story from the hero's point of view. It's rare to find a young adult paranormal romance told from the hero's POV, and especially to find one that captures the tone and mentality of a teen boy, but this novella does just that!Richard (the hero) is kicked out of his father's house--and the only pride he's known--because he almost revealed their secret. They're werecats, panthers to be precise, and no one can find out about them. It's too risky...but now he has the heroine in his sights. Richard has spent a long time looking for the right mate, and now that he's found Molly, he won't give her up. No matter the risk.The writing was smooth, the story fast-paced and I enjoyed learning about Richard, Molly and their world! I'm excited to read more in this series!Here are a few of my favorite quotes from New Pride:I hissed and scooted back, tail tucked. What the...? He really wanted blood! I lowered my head to the ground, licking my chops in a show of surrender.The natural alpha in me wanted redemption, but the boy wanted to stay at home, safe within a pride.God love her, she didn't bother with taking a dainty bite. Like a cat tearing into a fresh kill, her teeth sunk into the bun and shredded the meat."Richard," she breathed. "Kiss me." I shuddered. "Give me your lips."Guilt stabbed my heart with its rusty talons.I held her closer, letting her strike me, sucking her venom into me, willing the transfer to ease her pain.She clung to me, her whimpers tearing my soul to pieces.