Title: The Thing About Wolves (also published as The Thing About Weres)
Author:
Leigh Evans
Genre:
Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Werewolves, Fairies/Fae
Series: The Mystwalker Series (#2)
A
few starting notes:
This was another pretty random read from my library. Honestly, I wander around just going 'ooh! mine now!' and that is how I choose what to read the majority of the time.
This is a sequel (not that I've read the first one,) so I will keep the spoilerage to a minimum (i.e. the level that's in the blurb for this book.)
This is a sequel (not that I've read the first one,) so I will keep the spoilerage to a minimum (i.e. the level that's in the blurb for this book.)
Premise:
Hedi Peacock-Stronghold is half-fae (fairy,) and half-werewolf.
She's trying to keep her mate's werewolf pack (that's mate in the animalistic sense, rather than a friend) together in his absence. But what about when he returns?
She thought it would be all her wishes coming true: her mate, Robson Trowbridge, returned to her, and bringing Lexi, her brother, in tow. But things are rarely that simple.
Oh, and there's people trying to kill her. Can't forget those!
She's trying to keep her mate's werewolf pack (that's mate in the animalistic sense, rather than a friend) together in his absence. But what about when he returns?
She thought it would be all her wishes coming true: her mate, Robson Trowbridge, returned to her, and bringing Lexi, her brother, in tow. But things are rarely that simple.
Oh, and there's people trying to kill her. Can't forget those!
Best
bits:
A lot of this was really fun - I love Hedi's sarcasm, and some of the situations she ends up in are so complex and random that I enjoyed the sheer 'hell, just go for it!' attitude of the author.
I found Lexi an exceedingly complex character - if you don't feel at least some sympathy for him, you are made of stone. Simple as.
And my mental squeals at Hedi to 'not be stupid and do this instead' seemed to actually be heard! I know! I'm so used to characters taking the stupid route, that it's a pleasant surprise when they decide to do the smart thing for once.
I found Lexi an exceedingly complex character - if you don't feel at least some sympathy for him, you are made of stone. Simple as.
And my mental squeals at Hedi to 'not be stupid and do this instead' seemed to actually be heard! I know! I'm so used to characters taking the stupid route, that it's a pleasant surprise when they decide to do the smart thing for once.
Not
so great bits:
There were moments when I lost interest because the plot slowed down or the author seemed to lose some degree of control - these were noticeable, but overall the book managed to scramble its way back on-track.
There are, obviously, spoilers for the previous book in the series - if you want to avoid that then read the books in order.
There's a bunch of swearing and some violence that won't be to everyone's taste - and a few sex-bits (fans self,) so if that isn't your thing, you've been warned.
There's also references to torture, addiction, and child abduction - and probably some other stuff too - that some people may find distressing.
There are, obviously, spoilers for the previous book in the series - if you want to avoid that then read the books in order.
There's a bunch of swearing and some violence that won't be to everyone's taste - and a few sex-bits (fans self,) so if that isn't your thing, you've been warned.
There's also references to torture, addiction, and child abduction - and probably some other stuff too - that some people may find distressing.
Verdict:
I really enjoyed this book - and it grabbed me. I felt sorry for Lexi, loved Hedi's attitude (and willingness to listen to my mental suggestions,) and the whole fae and werewolf deal-y that was going on; really enjoyable.
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Hehehe I think I like your choice of choosing books all random like that! Although I usually always go back and read the first book in the series. Seems like the paranormal elements were really good in this one.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I choose books like that because life's too short and I'm easily distracted ;) Yeah, I don't usually go back and read the previous one... sometimes I do - I think it's a side-effect of the 'ooh shiny!' book-choosing method at work again! ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd that was meant as a reply to Olivia - sorry! I thought I'd hit the reply button, but apparently not.
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