Loved the fashion in which creates the wolves in this ...
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Abnett never disappoints.  Loved the fashion in which creates the wolves in this book.
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This was a gift for me grandson.  He loved it.  He is really into wolves and their history.  The photographer is from my hometown area and he has a museum there.
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Ingeniously written, one feels a part of The Quality. Magnificently described outfits which makes any one who is fashion conscious jealous. Great plot!
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I first read one of Russell Cera's books several years ago, and was very impressed. That book was Cry Wolf, Cry and I was amazed at how this man managed to give voices to this pack of Wolves. I was hoping that he would do this again. And my wish, finally came through.
As an owner of 5 dogs, 3 German Shepherds, a Golden and a Labrador Retriever and knowing full well that all dogs are descended from Wolves, I was blown away by this book.  Once again, the wolves were given voices, and this time there were our pre-historic ancestors who also were given voices.
This man has a vivid imagination, and you quickly settle down listening to our far distant relatives as they for the very first time manage to domesticate a wolf - to become the creature that now brings such warmth and comfort to our homes.
Kudos Mr Cera, you have done it again!!
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Much more stunning than the pic! A wonderful addition to my Call of the Wolves collection!
1909982
This is an amazing werewolf! It is well made, and it is really an imposing piece! I do agree with the other reviewers in that a bit more clothes would help so that the mechanisms do not show, but I sew, so I will come up with something in time for Halloween to fix that.
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Wolf recommended this book to me, and did warn me this was the second in the series.  However, hes a wonderful storyteller who writes a fast paced, very convoluted tale that brings you back time and again until youve managed to finish it.  The story itself is self-contained within the cover of this book, yet there are references to the previous book, and I think a few hints at the next which does help you know this is not a stand alone.  You do not, however, have to read the first in the series, Meter of Deception to be able to follow along with this one.  That is always a wonderful find when discovering new series.

Yes, the pace is fast  from the first page, things are going wrong for the central cast, and the evil doers are introduced early on.  Theres a few points along the way that made me wonder if this was a mystery/crime book, or a paranormal mystery book, though since I tend to like the fantasy genre, I had not problems with the brief references.  It just left a few lingering questions unanswered as everything wrapped up.  (Perhaps this will be answered in the next installment?)

The characters, both good and bad, are well developed, with enough quirks that you could almost see the neighbor or a familiar friend in some of them.  A little over done on the libido for my taste, but there is nothing really graphic for this.  Wolf does a wonderful job taking you right up to the bedroom door and then drawing the curtain, so your imagination kicks in.  Its just the frequency it is referenced that kicked me out of the story a couple of times.  (Low tolerance, so do not let this deter you one bit.  The rest of the tale is very well done, and deserves a read.)  The bad guys are definitely on the bad side, its the good guys that make you wonder if this is developing into an antihero style tale, or if it really is a good vs. bad guys style tale.  Makes things much more interesting as you go through it.

Just as the characters are well developed, though they may appear shallow at times,  the plot is just as well developed.  About the point you think its done, and will be making a leisurely stroll to the finish, it takes a sharp twist with a hard bounce.  While its galloping along, you're wondering if you managed to keep your stomach where it belonged this time as you run through the next round of valleys and hills that make up this unexpectedly knotty roller coaster ride in the plot.  Even down to the final pages, you do not know if everything has resolved, or if there is one more, just one more hard bounce in the plot for you to weather.

Yes, this is a good tale, well written, and well rounded.  However, there are a few points of personal preference that keep me from giving it full ratings.  The first  the oversexed characters.  Ive known a few people in my life like the ones described in the book, so they are realistic.  But, as my tolerance is low, this was a bit off putting for me.  The second is the down home style of writing.  After talking with a few other avid readers about the way this is written, Im guessing Id be one of Hemingways detractors too.  There were times when the flow of the sentence structure struck me as needing at least one more hard edit.  However, this is the style the book is written in, and it persists throughout.  It does detract from the readability for me, but does not detract from the story itself.
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I loved this book.  In fact, I love all of Jodi Picoult's books.  I learned so much about wolves. that I didn't know before.
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The Wolf Gift Chronicles offer a special take of the werewolf paradigm; a view as different as the Interview was to the classic vampire story. Mrs Rice mixes the preternatural and the mystical with elegance and style. Her writing never fails to pull me into the sensual; worlds thick and rich with texture, smells and tastes. Just when I'm about lost in the wonder of the supernatural she sneaks in the big ethical and spiritual questions. Some of those questions and wonders about bowled me over; I like a good tumble. This story takes place against the backdrop and meanings of the festivals surrounding Christmas, as a group of Wolf Kind settle into Mendocino Co, bringing forth the spirits of the woods, the dead, and the undefined supernatural. I enjoyed the read. My bottom line is: you can't go wrong with an Anne Rice book. Even if the book isn't a masterpiece the story is well-written and interesting. After 20+? books, this seemed a change in style; not what I expected. I went with it and was impressed. I'd bought the Wolf Gift electronically and was frustrated when I tried to revisit sections. I was glad I bought this one in hardback.
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I loved the story.  I'm always waiting to see how Simon and Meg are working through their relationship.  I like the story line and the idea of taking care and respecting others.  I am hoping Meg and Simon will find a way to be together and Meg will overcome the dangers of being a blood prophet.  Simon is leader with a vision of the future and what's best for those he leads.  The idea that some things are not negotiable, that it is not ok to ignore the care of our planet and it's other inhabitants for gain.  That some humans are so easily lead in self serving ways, and excuse their own behavior easily.  This book gives you a perspective that each of us should think about and the consequences that could follow our actions.

 I have read all three books in the series, but this was my first audio version.  I did not care for the narrator, all the vampires sounded alike and all the wolves sounded alike.  This made following who was speaking difficult, I had to go back to read the book version to make sense of some of the conversations between Vlad and Stravros.  Simon's voice was not compatible with a wolves personality.  I have raised  wolves and the angry hostile tone done by the narrator really does not reflect the wolf.  Wolves are very smart, always thinking, very protective of their pack, fun loving, devoted, and tolerant parents.  They can be quick to anger and swift with discipline, but not angry all the time.  The way I heard Simon's voice while reading was at odds with the voice of the narrator which I found to distracting.  The narrator portrays Simon with an angry, grumpy voice all the time.  I hear him with a confident, deep voice, serious but not angry or grumpy all the time (quick to anger, but thinking and planning). .  Meg's voice is whiny sometimes, she supposed to be innocent not whiny.
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The book helped me to understand the life of the Wolf's before Taming The Wolf.
However it jumped around to much for me.  I now understand each person and the way they came to be together.  I am waiting for the next Wolf book.
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I love wolves to begin with and this story was just beautiful to me, probably partly for that reason.  I found the technique of going back and forth between his thoughts and hers very different and it worked well to give a feeling of how everything was working.  It was a haunting feel good story, a different take entirely on werewolves or shapeshifters than I have read before.  The ending was so beautiful it made me cry.  I have only my very favorite hardcover books displayed in my living room and I added this one. It is an easy read, I am not a young adult but like feeling like one.
2011631
This looks like an expensive dress...still can't believe the price I paid for it. I look stunning in it, have to wear it when my bodyguard (husband) is there to keep the wolves away!!
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This was a beautiful and tender love story between a werewolf and a wolf researcher. Unlike other werewolf novels currently on the market, Prince of Shadows plays down the gorier and darker aspects of such supernatural  creatures and surprises us with a very human hero who just happens to have  certain special abilities. The love story and the supernatural subplot  complemented eachother well. My only real dissatisfaction was with the  cover; a beefcake depiction of Kieran posing with his shirt shrugged off,  looking for all the world like a chippendale thug.  I was embarrassed to be  seen with it.  Krinard lived up to my expectations created from her first  werewolf novel, Prince of Wolves -- I wonder if she plans on making this a  trilogy?  I think her fans would love to explore the hidden village of  Valle Cache a bit further.
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In the first book of the Wahyas of Walkers Run series, there is much originality all throughout the story. The Wahyas are wolf shape-shifters who possess unique traits that I have never before come across, and they also have customs which are exclusively their own. I was totally fascinated by these extraordinary beings, as the imagination of Kristal Hollis has given this particular group of shifters their own special qualities. When one Wahya male with a troubled past unexpectedly encounters a human female, sparks fly and emotional turmoil increases with every new development in their lives. But sometimes what they think is the correct choice to make is not what destiny has in mind for them. AWAKENED BY THE WOLF is captivatingly innovative.

Though Brice Walker agrees with the decision of his father, who is the leader of the Walkers Run pack, to be sent away because of a bad choice, he has missed the Appalachian Mountains where he grew up. After being gone for five years, he has returned in order to see his grandmother as she means much to him. Brice plans to hide the fact he is in the area, as he could be punished for coming back, but he wants to check on his favorite relative. But upon entering his old bedroom at his grannys home, he finds his bed is occupied by a human woman who has no interest in sharing it with him.

By working at the Walkers Run resort and continuing her education, Cassidy Albright is following a plan to make her future better than her unhappy childhood. Yet circumstances place her in contact with Brice, where they clash again and again. Although they are connected in ways neither wants to mention, these links bring the couple surprisingly closer. For the first time ever, Brice and Cassie realize their lives might turn out differently than they thought if they choose to follow their hearts.

Happenings in AWAKENED BY THE WOLF are easy to envision because of the way in which Kristal Hollis describes any specifics using precise details. Happy times were made all the more enjoyable because of the frequent candid banter spoken by Brice and Cassie to each other, and I repeatedly laughed at their more clever comments. While there are many humorous episodes, there is also much drama that greatly affected me. Family discussions are often heated when Brice is involved, and some of the talks he and Cassie had were almost as intense. The sexual tension between them is heightened by the feelings he was willing to express but she kept unsaid. I really felt for these two, as both their pasts have been filled with heartbreak. Though Cassie wants to remain independent, it leaves her at risk of keeping everyone at a distance. I could see her point because of all she has gone through, but it sure did make for a lonely life. Brice is a wonderful hero, as he is protective plus supportive of those for whom he cares, and his charming personality made me fall in love with him from the very start.

There is some suspense in the story, and I became concerned when it was not clear as to how things would turn out. Some issues are fueled by desire, while others are caused by opposing beliefs, and I often never knew in what manner someone might react. There are several characters in the story that definitely need their own books, and I am very glad AWAKENED BY THE WOLF is the beginning of a series.

Received copy for Always Reviewing blog - 4.5 Stars
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Graeme Reynolds has delivered a gruesomely good sequel to High Moor. What I enjoyed most about this particular book was the way the characters were portrayed with enough good and evil within each to show that the lines are not clear when distinguishing between good guys and bad guys. As a woman, I thought the female characters, especially Marie, were shown to be equally tough as the men without losing their feminine allure. In fact, in some instances their feminine wiles made them stronger. Also, I wasn't expecting to find such lush descriptions of scenery in a tale of this nature, but the attention to detail really made it a captivating read. Werewolves aren't normally my "thing", but I always like a good story and THIS is a great story. There are so many fully developed characters that I can't wait to read the continuation of their story in the upcoming installment. I hope the author writes fast.
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The Wolf is a very welcome addition to fictional heroes. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can pay it my highest compliment by stating that I am looking forward to more slowly reading it again. I also hope there are other volumes to follow.